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Lantronix NTC-227 Global 4G LTE Cat 1 Industrial IoT Router with GNSS and Serial

LTE Cat 1MPN NTC-227-01-01

1 × 100 Mb Ethernet
GPS/GNSS

$289.05

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Overview

The Lantronix NTC-227 is the global variant of the NTC-220 Series 4G LTE Cat 1 industrial IoT router. It supports 18 LTE bands and has an Ethernet port, a software-selectable RS-232/RS-485/RS-422 serial port, USB OTG, three multipurpose I/O pins and ignition sensing. Integrated GNSS supports asset tracking. The unit runs on 8-40V DC and has an IP41 enclosure rated from -40°C to +70°C, which suits vehicles, remote equipment and machine-to-machine deployments.

Global 4G LTE Cat 1 across 18 bands, up to 10 Mbps down and 5 Mbps up on LTE FDD
Integrated GNSS supporting GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and QZSS
1 x 100Base-T Ethernet and 1 x DB-9 serial port, software-selectable between RS-232 and RS-485/RS-422
3 multipurpose I/O pins, dedicated ignition input and Micro USB 2.0 OTG
Linux-based Lantronix OS with SDK for C, shell script and LUA applications
IPSec (up to 5 tunnels), OpenVPN, GRE and PPTP client VPN support
8-40V DC input with ISO7637 vehicle protection, -40°C to +70°C operation, IP41 enclosure
Stock one SKU for international rollouts: the NTC-227 covers 18 LTE bands spanning North American, European and Asia-Pacific allocations

The Lantronix NTC-227 (part number NTC-227-01-01) is the global model in the NTC-220 Series of 4G LTE Category 1 industrial IoT routers. It covers LTE bands B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B29, B40 and B41, with peak LTE FDD speeds of 10 Mbps down and 5 Mbps up. That band plan lets one SKU serve deployments across many regions. The router is built for telemetry, SCADA and asset-tracking links, where reliable low-bandwidth connectivity matters more than raw throughput.

The interface set is designed for field equipment. It has one 100Base-T Ethernet port and a DB-9 serial port that can be set in software to 9-wire RS-232 or RS-485/RS-422, with software-controlled RS-485 termination. There is also a Micro USB 2.0 OTG port for local storage. The terminal block adds three multipurpose I/O pins, including NAMUR-compatible sensor input, 0-30V analogue input, digital input and open-collector output. A dedicated ignition input, integrated GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou/Galileo/QZSS and odometer reading make the router well suited to vehicles and mobile machinery.

The router runs Linux-based Lantronix OS on a 1 GHz ARM Cortex A8 with 256 MB RAM and 512 MB flash. The SDK supports custom applications in ANSI C, shell script and LUA. For Modbus sites, the Modbus TCP/IP gateway handles up to 247 serial slaves, and the Data Stream Manager maps data between the serial, SMS and USB ports. VPN options are IPSec (up to 5 tunnels), OpenVPN, GRE and PPTP client.

For remote fleets, you can manage the router through HTTPS web UI, SSH CLI, SNMP v1/v2/v3, TR-069, LWM2M and SMS commands, with over-the-air firmware upgrades. The enclosure measures 143 x 107 x 34 mm and weighs 221 g. It takes 8-40V DC with ISO7637 vehicle protection and mounts on a wall or on a DIN rail using the included bracket.

Ideal for

Vehicle and heavy-equipment telematics using GNSS, ignition sensing and odometer data
Remote SCADA and Modbus RTU/ASCII telemetry from PLCs and meters over RS-232/RS-485
Multi-country IoT rollouts that need one LTE Cat 1 SKU
Smart city and security equipment backhaul in outdoor cabinets
Custom edge data processing using the Lantronix SDK

Specifications

VPN

Gre: GRE tunnelling
Pptp: PPTP client for remote PPTP VPN server
Ipsec: IPSec tunnel termination (up to 5 tunnels)
Openvpn: OpenVPN (client, server and P2P)

GNSS

Constellations: GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS

Power

DC Input: 8-40V DC
Input Connector: Power input via 6-way termination block receptacle
Power Consumption: 6W
Recommended Supply: Recommended DC supply via terminal block: 12V 1.5A
Vehicle Protection: Vehicle-compatible protection on DC input (ISO7637)
Field Terminal Block: Field-terminable screw-type terminal block included
Ignition I/O Connector: 1 x dedicated ignition input and 3 x I/O on 6-way connector

General

MPN: NTC-227-01-01
UPC: 931777302120
Brand: Lantronix
Model: NTC-227 – Global
Region: Global variant
Series: NTC-220 Series 4G LTE IIoT Router

Cellular

Odometer: Odometer reading available via Web-UI, CLI and SDK
Nat Disable: NAT disable for framed route configuration
Packet Data: Profile managed packet data connections
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

Physical

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 via embedded mounting holes
Din Rail Mount: DIN rail mount via included plastic bracket (TH 35, IEC60715)

Enclosure

IP Rating: IP41 rated

Compliance

Environmental: RoHS and REACH (NTC-220 Series)
Certifications: FCC, ISED, CE, UKCA and E-Mark certification documents for NTC-227

Interfaces

USB: 1 x Micro USB 2.0 OTG interface with 0.5A supply capability
I/O Pins: I/O terminal block with 3 x multipurpose I/O pins
Ethernet: 1 x 100Base-T Ethernet RJ45 port
Namur Input: NAMUR (EN 60947-5-6 / IEC 60947-5-6) compatible sensor input
Serial Port: 1 x RS232 serial port, DB-9 female DCE
Reset Button: reboot, reboot into recovery mode, reset to factory defaults
Serial Modes: 9-wire RS232 or RS485/RS422 (software selectable)
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
Open Collector Output: Open collector output

SMS Control

Security: Secure SMS management using sender whitelisting and password management
Status Queries: Query status via SMS (signal strength, WAN IP, uptime and more)
Remote Commands: Execute commands via SMS (reboot, reset to defaults, go offline and more)
Acknowledgements: SMS acknowledgement replies for queries and commands
Remote Configuration: Configure via SMS (APN, authentication settings and more)

Environmental

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

Administration

Ntp: NTP server support for system clock sync
Snmp: SNMP v1/v2/v3 including cellular-specific MIB, config and firmware download
Tr069: TR-069 client for remote configuration, backup/restore and firmware upgrade
Web UI: Secure web-based user interface (HTTPS) for full status and configuration
Ssh Cli: SSH command line interface
SMS Client: SMS client (send/receive) with inbox and outbox
System Logs: System status and security logs
Config Backup: Password-protected configuration backup/restore for 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, accessible via HTTPS web UI

Cellular Bands

LTE Cat1 Bands: 4G LTE Cat-1: B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B29, B40, B41

LED Indicators

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

Peak Data Speed

Edge: max 236.8 Kbps (DL) / max 236.8 Kbps (UL) (model dependent)
Gprs: max 85.6 Kbps (DL) / max 85.6 Kbps (UL) (model dependent)
Umts: max 384 Kbps (DL) / max 384 Kbps (UL) (model dependent)
LTE Fdd: max 10 Mbps (DL) / max 5 Mbps (UL)
LTE Tdd: max 8.96 Mbps (DL) / max 3.1 Mbps (UL)
DC Hspa Plus: max 42 Mbps (DL) / max 5.76 Mbps (UL) (model dependent)

SIM Card Reader

SIM Slot: 1 x SIM card slot, Mini USIM/SIM format (2FF)
Embedded SIM: Optional soldered-down SIM (ETSI MFF2 DFN-8 USIM)

Antenna Connectors

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

Firmware Management

SMS Triggered: SMS-triggered firmware upgrade (download and install from HTTPS)
Multiple Images: Multiple firmware image storage and dynamic install
Upgrade Methods: Firmware upgrade locally via LAN or over-the-air (HTTPS, SNMP, TR-069, LWM2M)

Network And 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 (Option 42 NTP, Option 66 TFTP, Option 150, Option 160)
Modbus Frames: Modbus RTU/ASCII frames support
Modbus Gateway: Modbus server TCP/IP gateway and client TCP/IP agent, up to 247 slaves on the serial gateway
Data Stream Manager: Data Stream Manager for mapping and processing between ports (serial, SMS, USB) via virtual tunnels

Processor And Storage

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

Antenna Specifications

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

Software Development Kit

API: API (C, LUA and Shell libraries) to the internal runtime database
Languages: Applications/scripting in ANSI C, shell script and LUA
Environment: Open Linux standard development environment
Package Manager: Package manager in Web-UI for application install/removal
Custom Applications: Develop and install custom software applications

Questions buyers ask

Which LTE bands does the NTC-227 support?

The NTC-227 global model supports LTE Cat-1 bands B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B29, B40 and B41.

How many Ethernet ports does it have?

It has one 100Base-T Ethernet RJ45 port, plus a DB-9 serial port, a Micro USB 2.0 OTG port and a terminal block with three multipurpose I/O pins and an ignition input.

Can it be installed in a vehicle?

Yes. It accepts 8-40V DC with ISO7637 vehicle-compatible protection, has a dedicated ignition input and reports odometer readings from its integrated GNSS.

Can I run my own software on the router?

Yes. It runs Linux-based Lantronix OS, and the SDK supports custom applications in ANSI C, shell script and LUA, installed through a package manager in the web UI.

Does it support Modbus?

Yes. It provides a Modbus server TCP/IP gateway and client TCP/IP agent supporting up to 247 slaves on the serial gateway, with Modbus RTU/ASCII frame support.