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Advantech ICR-1601 Hardware Manual
Advantech ICR-1601 Hardware Manual

Advantech ICR-1601 Hardware Manual

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Industrial Cellular Router
ICR-1601
Advantech Czech s.r.o., Sokolska 71, 562 04 Usti nad Orlici, Czech Republic
Document No. MAN-0038-EN, revision from 14th November, 2024.

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  • Page 1 Hardware Manual Industrial Cellular Router ICR-1601 Advantech Czech s.r.o., Sokolska 71, 562 04 Usti nad Orlici, Czech Republic Document No. MAN-0038-EN, revision from 14th November, 2024.
  • Page 2 © 2024 Advantech Czech s.r.o. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photography, recording, or any information storage and retrieval system without written consent. Information in this manual is subject to change without notice, and it does not represent a commitment on the part of Advantech.
  • Page 3: Used Symbols

    Used symbols Danger – Information regarding user safety or potential damage to the router. Attention – Problems that can arise in specific situations. Information – Useful tips or information of special interest.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. Router Description 1.1 LTE Category 4 (Cat.4) ........1.2 Basic HW Information .
  • Page 5: List Of Figures

    List of Figures Access to the Internet from LAN ........Backed up access to the Internet .
  • Page 6: List Of Tables

    List of Tables Contents of package ......... Router versions .
  • Page 7: Router Description

    1.1 LTE Category 4 (Cat.4) LTE Category 4 (Cat.4) is the next step in 4G LTE device capability. Cat.4 rated ICR-1601 routers are capable of achieving typical speeds in 4G coverage areas where the network is enabled with 20 MHz of contiguous spectrum.
  • Page 8: Usage Of The Router

    • security systems • vending and dispatcher machines 1.4 Usage of the Router The router is primarily intended for these four basic situations: I. Access to the Internet from LAN Figure 1: Access to the Internet from LAN ICR-1601 Hardware Manual...
  • Page 9: Backed Up Access To The Internet

    1. Router Description 1.4 Usage of the Router II. Backed up access to the Internet (from LAN) Figure 2: Backed up access to the Internet III. Secure networks interconnection or using VPN Figure 3: Using a VPN tunnel ICR-1601 Hardware Manual...
  • Page 10: Contents Of Package

    Router 1 pcs Cellular antenna 2 pcs WiFi antenna 1 pcs Power adapter (DC 5V/2A) 1 pcs DIN Rail bracket 1 set Rubber feet 4 pcs Printed Quick Start Guide 1 pcs Table 1: Contents of package ICR-1601 Hardware Manual...
  • Page 11: Router Design

    3. Router Design 3.1 Router Versions The ICR-1601 router is supplied in the following versions (see table below). All versions are available only in metal casing. Router versions ICR-1601 with GPS ICR-1601 with WiFi Table 2: Router versions 3.2 Order Codes The table below shows an overview of order codes.
  • Page 12: Product Labels

    3.3 Product labels Product label is placed on the bottom of the router. On pictures below are product labels for both, GPS and WiFi versions. Figure 4: Product label for GPS version Figure 5: Product label for WiFi version ICR-1601 Hardware Manual...
  • Page 13: Basic Dimensions Of The Router

    3. Router Design 3.4 Basic Dimensions of the Router 3.4 Basic Dimensions of the Router 3.4.1 Left view Figure 6: Left view 3.4.2 Bottom view Figure 7: Bottom view ICR-1601 Hardware Manual...
  • Page 14: Description Of The Right Panel

    The right panel contains: • LAN1/WAN – RJ45 slot for LAN/WAN connection – see Chapter 3.6.6, • LAN2 – RJ45 slot for LAN connection – see Chapter 3.6.6, • PWR – DC power receptacle plug – see Chapter 3.6.2. ICR-1601 Hardware Manual...
  • Page 15: Description Of The Left Panel

    • ANT – SMA connector for cellular antenna – see Chapter 3.6.3, • WiFi/GPS – R-SMA connector for WiFi or SMA connector for GPS antenna (based on model) – see Chapter 3.6.3, • DIV – SMA connector for diversity cellular antenna – see Chapter 3.6.3. ICR-1601 Hardware Manual...
  • Page 16: Status Indication

    • Flashing slowly (1x per 1 sec.): Signal strength is 31 ~ 60%. • Steady on: Signal strength is 61 ~ 100%. Green Off: Host disconnected. On: Ethernet connection established. Flashing: Data packets transferred via Ethernet. Table 4: LED status indication Only for WiFi versions. ICR-1601 Hardware Manual...
  • Page 17: Power Supply

    (nominal cross section) 0.5 square mm for power supply. Devices manufactured before 2024 support a maximum input voltage of 18 VDC. If you’re unsure of your device’s production date, please consult your Advantech sales representative to confirm which hardware version you have. ICR-1601 Hardware Manual...
  • Page 18: Antenna Connector Ant, Div And Wifi/Gps

    SMA connector on the router’s front panel (see the figure below). Recommended tightening moment is 0.9 Nm. Figure 12: Connecting the antenna A diversity antenna improves the radio capability of the router at low signal strength. ICR-1601 Hardware Manual...
  • Page 19: Sim Card Reader

    In order for the router to function, it is necessary to insert an activated SIM card with an unblocked PIN code. The SIM cards may have different APNs (Access Point Names) adjusted. Figure 13: Installation of SIM cards Supported type of SIM cards: Micro SIM (3FF), dimensions 15.0 x 12.0 x 0.76 mm. ICR-1601 Hardware Manual...
  • Page 20: Microsd Card Reader

    Push the inserted card again to eject it from the slot. Insert the metal cover back and screw it again. Supported are SDXC memory cards of class 10 with size up to 32 GB. Figure 14: Installation of microSD memory card ICR-1601 Hardware Manual...
  • Page 21: Ethernet Ports

    Receive Data – negative pole Input/Output — — — — Table 5: Connection of Ethernet connector Figure 15: Ethernet connector Plug the Ethernet cable into the RJ45 connector, see the figure below. Figure 16: Connection of Ethernet cable ICR-1601 Hardware Manual...
  • Page 22: Factory Reset

    It is necessary to use a narrow screwdriver or other small tool in order to press the Reset button. Figure 17: Router reset All configuration settings will be set to their default states, so it is recommended first to back up the router configuration settings (see Configuration manual for more information). ICR-1601 Hardware Manual...
  • Page 23: Mounting Recommendations

    Note: The dedicated grounding screw on the side of the router can be used as grounding point, see Figure below. Figure 18: Grounding screw on side of the router ICR-1601 Hardware Manual...
  • Page 24: The Din Rail Clip

    On the picture below is described assembly of the two DIN rail clips to the router by four screws. Figure 19: Installation of the DIN rail clips Installation of the DIN rail clip to the DIN rail of type TS-35-7,5 is illustrated on the picture bellow. Figure 20: Installation to the DIN rail ICR-1601 Hardware Manual...
  • Page 25: Removing From The Din Rail

    3. Router Design 3.8 The DIN rail clip In order to remove the DIN rail clip, it is necessary to use a screwdriver as illustrated on following picture. Figure 21: Removing from the DIN rail ICR-1601 Hardware Manual...
  • Page 26: First Use

    APN. The DHCP server will start to assign addresses for devices connected through the Ethernet port ETH. Router’s behavior can be changed via the web interface. This is described in detail in the Configuration manual for ICR-1601 [2]. 4.2.1 Configuration by web browser For status monitoring, configuration and administration of the router, a web interface is available, which can be accessed by entering the IP address of the router into the web browser.
  • Page 27: Router Web Interface

    Once the login information are entered successfully, the user will have access to the router’s web interface via the web browser. Figure 24: Router web interface A detailed description of the router settings in the Web interface can be found in the Configuration manual for ICR-1601 [2]. ICR-1601 Hardware Manual...
  • Page 28: 5.1 Basic Parameters

    Table 7: Technical specification of user interfaces Devices manufactured before 2024 support a maximum input voltage of 18 VDC. If you’re unsure of your device’s production date, please consult your Advantech sales representative to confirm which hardware version you have. ICR-1601 Hardware Manual...
  • Page 29: Standards And Regulations

    Description Test levels Dry heat Operation +70 C Cold Operation -30 C Storage -30 C Damp heat +70 C, rel. humidity 95% Temperature variation change -30 C / +70 C Table 9: Type tests and environmental conditions ICR-1601 Hardware Manual...
  • Page 30: Technical Parameters Of Cellular Module

    • VSWR – <2:1 (Antenna input impedance response as function of frequency. This shows the antenna resonances and its bandwidth). • SMA – 50 • For good diversity performance, the primary and secondary antennas should have different polariza- tions. ICR-1601 Hardware Manual...
  • Page 31: Technical Parameters Of Wifi

    2.4 GHz supported channels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 Functions Multi-SSID, WMM Security WEP, WPA,WPA2, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, 802.1x Type of device Access point Table 11: Technical parameters of WiFi ICR-1601 Hardware Manual...
  • Page 32: Related Documents

    6. Related Documents Start Guide for ICR-1601, ICR-1601 Configuration Manual. Product-related documents and applications can be obtained on Engineering Portal at icr.advantech.com address. ICR-1601 Hardware Manual...
  • Page 33: Customer Support For Europe

    • During cleaning of the router do not use aggressive chemicals, solvents and abrasive cleaners! Hereby, Advantech Co., Ltd. company declares that the radio equipment type ICR-1601 complies with EU Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available at the following internet address: icr.advantech.com/eudo...

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