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Lantronix NTC-222 4G LTE Cat 1 Industrial IoT Router for EMEA with GNSS, Serial and I/O

LTE Cat 1MPN NTC-222-01-01

2–4 × 100 Mb Ethernet
GPS/GNSS

$248.79

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Overview

The Lantronix NTC-222 is the Europe, Middle East and Africa variant of the NTC-220 Series 4G LTE Cat 1 industrial IoT router. It supports LTE bands B1, B3, B5, B7, B8 and B20. It combines a 100Base-T Ethernet port, a software-selectable RS232/RS485/RS422 serial port, configurable I/O, ignition sensing and multi-constellation GNSS in a DIN-rail-mountable IP41 enclosure. It is built for vehicle, utility and remote telemetry deployments in EMEA markets.

4G LTE Cat 1 on EMEA bands B1, B3, B5, B7, B8 and B20 (up to 10 Mbps down / 5 Mbps up on LTE FDD)
1 x 100Base-T Ethernet plus DB-9 serial port, software selectable between RS232 and RS485/RS422
3 multipurpose I/O pins, dedicated ignition input and Micro USB 2.0 OTG port
GNSS with GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and QZSS for asset tracking
IPSec (up to 5 tunnels), OpenVPN, GRE, PPTP and VRRP failover
Linux-based Lantronix OS with SDK for custom C, Shell and LUA applications
8-40V DC input, -40°C to +70°C operation, IP41 enclosure with DIN rail bracket included
Connect serial PLCs, meters and sensors over LTE without replacing field equipment, using RS232/RS485 and Modbus gateway support

The Lantronix NTC-222 (MPN NTC-222-01-01) is a 4G LTE Category 1 industrial IoT router from the NTC-220 Series, formerly NetComm Industrial IoT. This is the Europe, Middle East and Africa model. Its LTE bands are B1, B3, B5, B7, B8 and B20, so it is intended for EMEA networks rather than US carriers. For US deployments, Lantronix offers the NTC-224 for AT&T and T-Mobile and the NTC-225 for Verizon. Lantronix publishes CE and UKCA declarations of conformity for this model.

The router is built for machines rather than people. It has one 100Base-T Ethernet port and a DB-9 serial port that switches in software between 9-wire RS232 and RS485/RS422, with software-controlled termination. The I/O terminal block adds three multipurpose I/O pins. These pins handle NAMUR sensor input, 0-30V analogue input, digital input and open collector output. A Micro USB 2.0 OTG port can connect local storage. Modbus RTU/ASCII and a Modbus TCP/IP gateway supporting up to 247 slaves let it bridge legacy field equipment onto IP networks.

For vehicles and mobile assets, the NTC-222 adds: • An ignition input • A wide 8-40V DC supply range with ISO7637 vehicle protection • GNSS covering GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and QZSS • An operating range of -40°C to +70°C

For security, it supports IPSec (up to 5 tunnels), OpenVPN, GRE and PPTP. VRRP is available for redundant failover.

Remote management covers HTTPS web UI, SSH CLI, SNMP v1/v2/v3, TR-069, LWM2M and SMS, including over-the-air firmware upgrades. The Linux-based Lantronix OS and SDK let integrators build custom applications in C, Shell or LUA. Lantronix provides a product brief, user guide, quick start guide and software developer guide for the NTC-220 Series.

Ideal for

Fleet and heavy-equipment telematics across Europe, the Middle East and Africa
Modbus and serial PLC backhaul for utilities, water and energy sites
Smart city infrastructure such as signage, lighting and traffic controllers
Security and surveillance site connectivity with VPN back to headquarters
Remote industrial monitoring in unattended cabinets

Specifications

VPN

Gre: GRE Tunnelling
Pptp: PPTP Client
Ipsec: IPSec tunnel termination (up to 5 tunnels)
Openvpn: OpenVPN (Client, Server and P2P)

GNSS

Constellations: GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS

General

MPN: NTC-222-01-01
UPC: 9317773019179
Brand: Lantronix
Model: NTC-222 – Europe, Middle East, Africa
Region: EMEA variant (not for US carrier networks)
Series: NTC-220 Series 4G LTE IIoT Router
Part Features: GNSS, SDK Support

Cellular

Odometer: Odometer reading available via Web-UI, CLI and SDK
LTE Bands: LTE Cat-1: B1, B3, B5, B7, B8, B20
Nat Disable: NAT Disable for framed route configuration
Packet Data: Profile managed packet data connections
LTE Category: 4G LTE Category 1
SIM Security: SIM Security Management (PIN configuration, enable and disable)
Band Selection: Automatic and manual cellular band selection
Operator Selection: Automatic and manual operator selection
Transparent Bridge: Transparent bridge mode using PPPoE to forward the public WAN IP to a downstream device

Enclosure

IP Rating: IP41 rated

Interfaces

USB: 1 x Micro USB 2.0 OTG with 0.5A supply capability
Output: Open collector output
Serial: 1 x DB-9 female DCE serial port, 9-wire RS232 or RS485/RS422 (software selectable)
I/O Pins: 3 x Multipurpose I/O pins (terminal block)
Ethernet: 1 x 100Base-T Ethernet RJ45 port
Namur Input: NAMUR (EN 60947-5-6 / IEC 60947-5-6) compatible sensor input
Reset Button: reboot, reboot into recovery mode, reset to factory defaults
Digital Input: Digital input (measurement of voltage above/below threshold)
Analogue Input: Analogue 0V to 30V input
Ignition Input: 1 x Ignition digital input
Rs485 Termination: Software controlled termination resistors for RS485

Power Supply

Input Voltage: 8-40V DC
Terminal Block: Field terminable screw-type terminal block included
Power Connector: Power input via 6-way termination block receptacle
Power Consumption: 6W
Recommended Supply: 12V 1.5A DC via terminal block
Vehicle Protection: Vehicle compatible protection on DC input (ISO7637)
Ignition I/O Connector: Dedicated ignition input and 3 x I/O on 6-way connector

Environmental

Operating Humidity: 0% to 95%
Storage Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
Operating Temperature: -40°C to +70°C

LED Indicators

Leds: 8 x tri-color LEDs
LED Functions: Power, Network, GPS/customizable LED and 5 x Signal Strength
Status Display: Shows connection status, connected network type and connection errors

Network Routing

Vrrp: VRRP for redundant router failover
Routing: Static Routing, RIP (v1/v2), Port Forwarding and DMZ
Dhcp List: DHCP list display in Web-UI
Custom Dns: Custom DNS server definitions
Dhcp Relay: DHCP Relay
Dhcp Server: DHCP Server including address reservation by MAC address
Dynamic Dns: Dynamic DNS
Dhcp Options: Advanced DHCP options (42 NTP, 66 TFTP, 150, 160)
Modbus Frames: Modbus RTU/ASCII frames support
Modbus Gateway: Modbus Server TCP/IP Gateway and Client TCP/IP Agent, up to 247 slaves
Data Stream Manager: Data Stream Manager maps input/output ports (Serial, SMS, USB) with per-tunnel translation

Peak Data Speed

Edge: Max 236.8 Kbps (DL) / Max 236.8 Kbps (UL)
Gprs: Max 85.6 Kbps (DL) / Max 85.6 Kbps (UL)
Umts: Max 384 Kbps (DL) / Max 384 Kbps (UL)
LTE Fdd: Max 10 Mbps (DL) / Max 5 Mbps (UL)
LTE Tdd: Max 8.96 Mbps (DL) / Max 3.1 Mbps (UL)
Speed Note: Peak data speeds are model dependent
DC Hspa Plus: Max 42 Mbps (DL) / Max 5.76 Mbps (UL)

SIM Card Reader

SIM Slots: 1 x SIM card slot
SIM Format: Mini USIM/SIM format (2FF)
Soldered SIM: Optional soldered-down SIM (ETSI MFF2 DFN-8 USIM)

Antenna Connectors

GPS Connector: 1 x SMA connector for GPS
Cellular Connectors: 2 x SMA for 4G/3G/2G (1 x Main, 1 x RX Diversity)

Firmware Management

Multiple Images: Multiple firmware images stored with dynamic install
Upgrade Methods: Local via LAN or Over-The-Air (HTTPS, SNMP, TR-069, LWM2M)
SMS Triggered Upgrade: SMS-triggered firmware download and install from HTTPS

Processor And Storage

RAM: 256 MB RAM
Flash: 512 MB flash storage
Processor: 1 GHz ARM Cortex A8

Antenna Specifications

Vswr: VSWR < 3.0:1
Height: 201 mm
Maximum Gain: 4.71 dBi (NANT-00001) / 3.24 dBi (NANT-00006)
Frequency Range: 698-2700 MHz
Radome Diameter: 17 mm

SMS Diagnostics Control

Commands: Execute commands via SMS
Security: Secure SMS management with sender whitelisting and passwords
Status Query: Query status via SMS
Acknowledgements: SMS acknowledgement replies
Remote Configuration: Configure device remotely via SMS

Software Development Kit

API: API to internal Runtime Database for monitoring, configuration and control
Languages: ANSI C, Shell script and LUA
Environment: Open Linux standard development environment
Package Manager: Package manager built into Web-UI
Custom Applications: Develop and install custom software applications

Dimensions Weight Mounting

Weight: 221 g (254 g with bracket)
Dimensions: 143 mm (L) x 107 mm (W) x 34 mm (D), excluding antenna
Wall Mount: Wall mount in multiple orientations
Din Rail Mount: DIN rail mount via included plastic bracket (TH 35 IEC60715)

Administration Configuration

Cli: SSH Command Line Interface
Ntp: NTP server support for system clock sync
Snmp: SNMP v1/v2/v3 with cellular MIB, config and firmware download
TR 069: TR-069 Client for configuration, backup/restore and firmware upgrade
Web UI: Secure web-based UI (HTTPS)
SMS Client: SMS Client with inbox and outbox
System Logs: System Status and Security Logs
Config Backup: Password-protected configuration backup/restore and device cloning
Ping Watchdog: Ping monitor watchdog (resets connection on repeated ping failure)
Diagnostic Logs: Diagnostic Log Viewer (remote and local)
Onboard User Guide: Device User Guide stored on the device

Documentation Certifications

Documents: NTC-220 Series Product Brief, User Guide, Quick Start Guide and Software Developer Guide
Certifications: CE and UKCA declarations of conformity (NTC-222), CB certificate, RoHS and REACH

Questions buyers ask

Can I use the NTC-222 in the United States?

The NTC-222 is the Europe, Middle East and Africa variant with LTE bands B1, B3, B5, B7, B8 and B20. For US networks, Lantronix offers the NTC-224 for AT&T and T-Mobile and the NTC-225 for Verizon.

What serial standards does it support?

The DB-9 female DCE port is software selectable between 9-wire RS232 and RS485/RS422. It has software-controlled termination resistors for RS485, and it supports Modbus RTU/ASCII.

Is it suitable for vehicle installation?

Yes. It accepts 8-40V DC with ISO7637 vehicle protection and has a dedicated ignition input. Its built-in GNSS covers GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and QZSS.

How many VPN tunnels does it support?

It terminates up to 5 IPSec tunnels. It also supports OpenVPN (client, server and P2P), GRE tunnelling and a PPTP client.

Can I run my own software on it?

Yes. The Linux-based Lantronix OS includes an SDK for C, Shell script and LUA applications. It also has a package manager in the web UI and an API to the device's runtime database.