Advantech ICR-2734 User manual

Hardware Manual
Industrial Cellular Router
ICR-2734
Advantech Czech s.r.o., Sokolska 71, 562 04 Usti nad Orlici, Czech Republic
Document No. MAN-0066-EN, revision from 15th November, 2023.

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Contents
1. Product Overview 1
1.1 Product Introduction ......................................... 1
1.2 Product Usage Examples ...................................... 2
1.3 Hardware Overview ......................................... 5
1.4 Order Codes ............................................. 7
1.5 Product Revisions .......................................... 8
1.6 Package Contents and Accessories ................................ 9
1.7 Product Dimensions ......................................... 11
1.8 Mounting Recommendations .................................... 13
1.9 DIN Rail Mounting .......................................... 14
1.10 Product Label ............................................. 15
2. Hardware Functionality 16
2.1 SIM Card Slots ............................................ 16
2.2 Antennas ............................................... 17
2.3 Ethernet Interfaces .......................................... 17
2.4 Power Supply ............................................. 18
2.5 Low Power Mode ........................................... 19
2.6 USB Port ............................................... 19
2.7 LED Status Indication ........................................ 21
2.8 Reset Functions ........................................... 22
3. First Use 23
3.1 Accessories Connection ....................................... 23
3.2 Router Configuration ......................................... 23
4. Technical Specifications 24
4.1 Basic Parameters ........................................... 24
4.2 Standards and Regulations ..................................... 25
4.3 Type Tests and Environmental Conditions ............................. 26
4.4 Parameters of Cellular Module ................................... 27
4.5 Parameters of WiFi .......................................... 28
4.6 System Configuration ........................................ 29
Appendix A: Troubleshooting 30
Appendix B: Customer Support 33
Appendix C: Regulatory & Safety Information 34
Appendix D: Related Documents 35

List of Figures
1 Access to the Internet from LAN .................................. 2
2 Backed up Access to the Internet .................................. 3
3 Using VPN Tunnel .......................................... 4
4 Hardware Overview of the Router .................................. 5
5 Metal Box – Top, Side and Front View ............................... 11
6 Plastic Box – Top, Side and Front View ............................... 12
7 Position of the DIN Rail Clip ..................................... 14
8 Removing Router from the DIN Rail ................................. 14
9 Product Label ............................................. 15
10 SIM Cards Insertion ......................................... 16
11 Ethernet Connector Pinout ...................................... 17
12 Connection of Power Supply .................................... 18
13 Position of the Grounding Screw .................................. 18
14 USB Connector Pinout ........................................ 20
15 Resetting the Router ......................................... 22

List of Tables
1 Hardware Overview of the Router .................................. 6
2 Order Codes Overview ........................................ 7
3 HW Revisions History ........................................ 8
4 Contents of Package ......................................... 10
5 Ethernet Connector Pinout Description ............................... 17
6 Power Supply Pinout ......................................... 18
7 USB Connector Pinout ........................................ 20
8 LED Status Indication ........................................ 21
9 Basic Parameters ........................................... 24
10 Standards and Regulations ..................................... 25
11 Type Tests and Environmental Conditions ............................. 26
12 Technical Parameters of Cellular Module .............................. 27
13 Technical Parameters of WiFi .................................... 28
14 System Configuration ........................................ 29

1. Product Overview
1.1 Product Introduction
Industrial cellular router ICR-2734 is designed for wireless communication in mobile networks that use
traditional cellular technologies.
The primary purpose of this router is its use in the Category 4 (Cat.4) services on the cellular LTE
network. Cat.4 rated router is capable of achieving typical speeds in 4G coverage areas where the network
is enabled with 20 MHz of contiguous spectrum.
The peak downlink data rate for Category 4 is approximately 150 Mbps. In the uplink, LTE Category 4
provides a peak data rate of 50 Mbps.
The router, which may have a metal or plastic box, is equipped with two independently configurable
Ethernet ports, two Mini SIM slots (2FF), main and diversity cellular antenna connectors, with one USB
2.0 host interface and with LEDs for status indication. The router can be equipped with a dual-band WiFi
module, but this must be part of the initial configuration – it cannot be assembled to the router at some
point in the future.
The router provides diagnostic functions, which include automatically monitoring the PPP connection,
automatic restart in case of connection losses, Low Power Mode and hardware watchdog that monitors
the router status.
The router supports VPN tunnel creation using various protocols to ensure safe communications. The
router provides diagnostic functions which include automatic monitoring of the wireless and wired connec-
tions, automatic restart in case of connection losses, and a hardware watchdog that monitors the router
status.
With open Linux platform and wide possibilities of programming customer SW applications in Python,
C/C++. The Advantech existing app library Router Apps (formerly User modules) with apps already de-
veloped to enhance specific router functionality including industrial protocol conversions and support of IoT
platforms such as MS Azure,Cumulocity,ThingWorx, and others are supported on the router.
Examples of possible applications
• mobile office
• fleet management
• security system
• telematic
• telemetric
• remote monitoring
• vending and dispatcher machines
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1. Product Overview 1.2 Product Usage Examples
1.2 Product Usage Examples
Access to the Internet from LAN
• This example illustrates a typical case when the cellular router is used to access the Internet through
the cellular network.
• Not supported by LAN routers without a cellular interface.
Figure 1: Access to the Internet from LAN
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1. Product Overview 1.2 Product Usage Examples
Backed up access to the Internet (from LAN)
• This example illustrates the function of backing up the access to the Internet for a cellular router.
• The access can be backed up by a PPPoE connection, Ethernet wired connection, or by WiFi (for
models supporting WiFi).
Figure 2: Backed up Access to the Internet
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1. Product Overview 1.2 Product Usage Examples
Secure networks interconnection or using VPN
• This example illustrates the secure VPN tunnel interconnection between the configured Advantech
router and a router of a remote network behind the Internet. The cellular network is used to connect
the configured router to the Internet.
Figure 3: Using VPN Tunnel
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1. Product Overview 1.3 Hardware Overview
1.3 Hardware Overview
The router case preview is shown in Figure 4. A short description of hardware parts of the router is listed
in Table 1, including the links to the chapters with a detailed description. For a router in a plastic box, the
description of the components is similar.
Figure 4: Hardware Overview of the Router
# Item/Caption Type Description
1 LEDs - Status LED indication; see Chapter 2.7.
2 SIM slots Mini SIM Two SIM card slots; see Chapter 2.1.
3 ANT SMA Connector for the first main antenna of the cellular mo-
dule; see Chapter 2.2 and Chapter 4.4 for cellular module
parameters.
4 DIV SMA Connector for the first diversity antenna of the cellular mo-
dule; see Chapter 2.2 and Chapter 4.4 for cellular module
parameters.
5 USB USB-A USB-A type socket connector; see Chapter 2.6.
6 ETH0, ETH1 RJ45 100 MB Ethernet connection for the firts and second LAN;
see Chapter 2.3.
7 PWR 2-pin
terminal
Power supply socket; see Chapter 2.4.
Continued on the next page
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1. Product Overview 1.3 Hardware Overview
Continued from previous page
# Item/Caption Type Description
8 RST - Button to reboot the router or to restore the default
configuration; see Chapter 2.8.
9 WiFi RP-SMA
female
WiFi antenna connector; see Chapter 2.2 for more infor-
mation and Chapter 4.5 for WiFi parameters.
10 DIN clip - DIN rail clip, included as standard accessories; see Chap-
ter 1.9.
11 Grounding
screw
M3 Pay attention to proper grounding of model with metal box;
see Chapter 2.4.
Table 1: Hardware Overview of the Router
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1. Product Overview 1.4 Order Codes
1.4 Order Codes
Order codes overview is shown in the table below.
Order code Configuration
ICR-2734 metal box, LTE Cat.4 with 3G/2G fallback module, ETH0, ETH1, USB, two
SIM readers
ICR-2734P plastic box, LTE Cat.4 with 3G/2G fallback module, ETH0, ETH1, USB,
two SIM readers
ICR-2734A01 metal box, LTE Cat.4 with 3G/2G fallback module, ETH0, ETH1, USB, two
SIM readers, accessories with Ethernet cable, two cellular antennas, and
EU power supply
ICR-2734PA01 plastic box, LTE Cat.4 with 3G/2G fallback module, ETH0, ETH1, USB,
two SIM readers, accessories with Ethernet cable, two cellular antennas,
and EU power supply
ICR-2734A02 metal box, LTE Cat.4 with 3G/2G fallback module, ETH0, ETH1, USB, two
SIM readers, accessories with Ethernet cable, two cellular antennas, and
UK power supply
ICR-2734PA02 plastic box, LTE Cat.4 with 3G/2G fallback module, ETH0, ETH1, USB,
two SIM readers, accessories with Ethernet cable, two cellular antennas,
and UK power supply
ICR-2734Wmetal box, LTE Cat.4 with 3G/2G fallback module, ETH0, ETH1, USB, two
SIM readers, dual-band WiFi
ICR-2734WP plastic box, LTE Cat.4 with 3G/2G fallback module, ETH0, ETH1, USB,
two SIM readers, dual-band WiFi
ICR-2734WA01 metal box, LTE Cat.4 with 3G/2G fallback module, ETH0, ETH1, USB,
two SIM readers, dual-band WiFi,accessories with Ethernet cable, two
cellular with one WiFi antennas, and EU power supply
ICR-2734WPA01 plastic box, LTE Cat.4 with 3G/2G fallback module, ETH0, ETH1, USB,
two SIM readers, dual-band WiFi,accessories with Ethernet cable, two
cellular with one WiFi antennas, and EU power supply
ICR-2734WA02 metal box, LTE Cat.4 with 3G/2G fallback module, ETH0, ETH1, USB,
two SIM readers, dual-band WiFi,accessories with Ethernet cable, two
cellular with one WiFi antennas, and UK power supply
ICR-2734WPA02 plastic box, LTE Cat.4 with 3G/2G fallback module, ETH0, ETH1, USB,
two SIM readers, dual-band WiFi,accessories with Ethernet cable, two
cellular with one WiFi antennas, and UK power supply
Table 2: Order Codes Overview
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1. Product Overview 1.5 Product Revisions
1.5 Product Revisions
For the product revision history, see the table below. The revision number is printed on the packaging
and product labels.
The router GUI can also display the product revision under Status -> General -> System Information ->
Product Revision. Please note that the default revision (Rev.1.0) is unavailable here.
Rev.# Description
1.0 Initial version (revision number not printed on the labels).
2.0 WiFi support added to the mainboard; see PCN-2023-10 for details.
2.1 Changed color of the DAT LED; see PCN-2023-11 for details.
Table 3: HW Revisions History
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1. Product Overview 1.6 Package Contents and Accessories
1.6 Package Contents and Accessories
Table 4refers to router package contents and other accessories, which depend on the order code; see
Chapter 1.4. You can order an accessory separately; use the order code mentioned.
Description Figure Q’ty
Router in metal or plastic box 1 pc
DIN rail clip with screws (screws differ for metal
and plastic versions) 1 set
2-pin terminal block for power supply (deployed on
the router) 1 pc
Printed Quick Start Guide Leaflet 1 pc
Ethernet cross cable of length 1.5 m.
Order code: BB-KD-ETH 0/1pc
5G/LTE Antenna (SMA male).
Order code: ANT-LTE5G-025 0 / 2 pcs
WiFi Antenna (RP-SMA male).
Order code: BB-AW-A2458G-FSRPK 0/1pc
Continued on the next page
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1. Product Overview 1.6 Package Contents and Accessories
Continued from previous page
Description Figure Q’ty
Wall mount power supply, 12V/1A with EU plug.
Order code: BB-RPS-v2-EU 0/1pc
Wall mount power supply, 12V/1A with UK plug.
Order code: BB-RPS-v2-UK 0/1pc
Wall mount power supply, 12V/1A with US plug.
Order code: BB-RPS-v2-US 0/1pc
Table 4: Contents of Package
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1. Product Overview 1.7 Product Dimensions
1.7 Product Dimensions
For the dimensions of the product in metal and plastic boxes see the figures below. Note that all sizes
are measured in millimeters.
Variant with Metal Box
Figure 5: Metal Box – Top, Side and Front View
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1. Product Overview 1.7 Product Dimensions
Variant with Plastic Box
Figure 6: Plastic Box – Top, Side and Front View
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1. Product Overview 1.8 Mounting Recommendations
1.8 Mounting Recommendations
The router can be placed:
• on a flat surface,
• on a DIN rail EN 60715 with the metal DIN rail clip (see Chapter 1.9)
For most applications with a built-in router within a switchboard, it is possible to recognize two kinds of
environments:
• A non-public, industry environment of low voltage with high interference,
• a public environment of low voltage and without high interference.
For both of these environments, it is possible to mount the router to a switchboard, after which there is
no need to have examination immunity or issues in connection with EMC according to EN 61439-1:2011.
In compliance with the EN 61439-1:2011 specification, it is necessary to observe the following as-
sembly instructions for a router attached to a switchboard:
• For whip antennas it is recommended to observe a minimum distance of 6 cm from cables and metal
surfaces on every side in order to avoid interference. When using an external antenna separate from
the switchboard it is necessary to fit a lightning conductor.
• When mounting a router on sheet-steel we recommend using a cable antenna.
• For all cables, we recommend to bind the bunch, and for this we recommend:
–The length of the bunch (the combination of power supply and data cables) should be a max-
imum 1.5 m. If the length of data cables exceeds 1.5 m or if the cable is leading towards the
switchboard, we recommend installing surge protectors.
–Data cables must not have a reticular tension of ∼230 V/50 Hz or ∼120 V/60 Hz.
• Sufficient space must be left between each connector for the handling of cables,
• To ensure the correct functioning of the router we recommend the use of an earth-bonding distribution
frame for the grounding of the grounding screew, see Chapter 2.4.
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1. Product Overview 1.9 DIN Rail Mounting
1.9 DIN Rail Mounting
The DIN rail clip is suitable for a DIN rail according to EN 60715 standard only. There are four possible
positions of the clip as shown in Figure 7.
The DIN rail clip is the same for the metal and plastic router box. It just differs by the screws used.
When mounting the DIN rail clip, tighten the screws with max. torque of 0.4 Nm.
Figure 7: Position of the DIN Rail Clip
To remove the router from the DIN rail it is necessary to lightly push down the router so that the bottom
part of the DIN rail clip hitched to the DIN rail get out of this rail and then fold out the bottom part of the
router away from the DIN rail, see Figure 8.
Figure 8: Removing Router from the DIN Rail
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