Microhard Systems IPN3G - Overview of IPn3 G;IPn3 Gb; Performance Features

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1.0 Overview
The IPn3G is a high-performance 3G Cellular Ethernet/Serial/USB Gateway. Equipped with 2
serial data ports, 1 USB, and 1 Ethernet Port, the IPn3G provides complete access to remote
devices. Using the vast established infrastructure of cellular networks, the IPn3G can provide
data services anywhere coverage is provided.
While private wireless networks can provide wireless data services, using FHSS ISM bands, or
secure dedicated licensed radio’s, coverage is only available where radio’s, repeaters, and other
equipment is deployed. Achieving a wide coverage area generally involves many radio units,
antennas, possibly private or shared towers and large amounts of planning.
The IPn3G/IPn3Gb operates on HSPA & Quad Band GSM cellular networks, using 3G/HSPA//
HSPA+/EDGE/GPRS technology to provide fast and reliable data transfer.
The small size and superior performance of the IPn3G makes it ideal for many applications.
Some typical uses for this modem:
1.1 Performance Features
Key performance features of the IPn3G/IPn3Gb include:
 communicates with virtually all PLCs, RTUs, and serial devices through either one of
two available RS232 interface, RS422, or RS485
 fastest serial rates: 300 baud to 921kbps
 advanced serial port supports legacy serial devices, including RTS, CTS, DSR, DTR,
and DCD.
 Easy to manage through web- or text-based user interface, or SNMP
 wireless firmware upgrades
 system wide remote diagnostics
 advanced security features
 industrial temperature specifications
 DIN rail mountable
 Optional Class 1 Div 2
 Available as OEM solution
Supporting co-located independent networks and with the ability to carry both serial and IP traf-
fic, the IPn3G supports not only network growth, but also provides the opportunity to migrate
from asynchronous serial devices connected today to IP-based devices in the future.
 SCADA
 remote telemetry
 traffic control
 industrial controls
 remote monitoring
 LAN extension
 GPS
 wireless video
 robotics
 display signs
 fleet management
A SERIAL GATEWAY
allows asynchronous
serial data to enter (as
through a gate) the
realm of IP
communications.
The serial data is
encapsulated within
UDP or TCP packets.