EQ7028 Gateway
Description
The EQ7028 gateway is an industrial cellular modem with 2G/3G/4G/LTE connectivity. It contains a high-performance 32-bit industrial CPU and an embedded real-time operating system. It has a VPN client, two RS232 ports (or one RS232 port and one RS485 port) and a LAN port that allow devices to be connected to a cellular network conveniently and transparently.
It supports a wide power supply range (9 to 60VDC) and has a compact, rugged design. It has been widely used in M2M applications, intelligent transportation, generation, transmission and distribution of electrical power, Smart grid, industrial automation, drinking water distribution, environmental protection, weather measurement, telemetry, finance, points of sale, etc.
In its dual SIM variant, it allows two cards from different carriers to be inserted, ensuring signal availability in areas where coverage is poor.
General technical features
- Operates on GSM/GPRS/EDGE/3G/4G cellular networks
- High-performance 32-bit microprocessor
- 16MB flash memory
- 128MB SDRAM memory
- Two RS232 ports, or one RS232 and one RS485
- 10MB serial cache
- Ethernet port
- Power supply range: 9 to 60VDC
- Hardware and software watchdog
- Port ESD protection
- Removable connection terminal block
- NTP synchronization, embedded RTC clock
- Dynamic DNS support
Server communication
When conventional SIM cards are used for remote device communication, the mobile network assigns a dynamic IP address, which changes every time the modem registers on the network.
Being a dynamic address, a SCADA system or reading software will not know at which IP address the device is located, in order to establish communication.
To overcome this difficulty, this modem can be configured to initiate communication with one or more remote servers during its initialization, so that the initiator of the communication is not the server but the modem.
Upon receiving the initialization, the server establishes a communication channel that remains available for use by a SCADA system or reading software, through a virtual serial port or a TCP/IP server.
Equinox Control Expert has a specific module that carries out this function, acting as a modem concentrator.
We also offer a cloud service for connecting third-party systems, through which the customer is provided with a single fixed IP through which the connection can be established.
General features
| Industrial design | ✓ Industrial cellular module ✓ High-performance 32-bit CPU ✓ Wide operating temperature range: -35~+75ºC ✓ Wide power supply range: 9 to 60VDC |
| High reliability | ✓ Hardware and software watchdog timer ✓ Self-recovery mechanism, auto-redial when offline ✓ Ethernet port electromagnetic isolation up to 1.5kV ✓ ESD protection up to 15kV on RS232/RS485 ports ✓ ESD protection up to 15kV on SIM/UIM port ✓ Protection against reverse voltage and overvoltage on the power port ✓ 10MB serial port cache, preventing data loss ✓ Lightning protection on antenna connector (optional) |
| Advantages | ✓ Removable connection terminal block ✓ Two RS232 ports (or 1 RS232 and 1 RS485) and one Ethernet port that can be connected directly to devices ✓ Supports several operating modes ✓ Automatic connection upon power-up ✓ User-friendly configuration and maintenance interface |
| High performance and security | ✓ Supports connection to TCP servers ✓ Supports two data centers, one primary and one backup ✓ Supports NTP synchronization, embedded RTC clock ✓ Supports MAC address cloning ✓ Supports connection via dynamic DNS (DDNS) or IP address ✓ Design in accordance with standard TCP/IP protocol stack ✓ Supports APN/VPDN ✓ Supports local log storage ✓ Supports dual SIM/UIM (optional) ✓ Supports hardware encryption and decryption (optional) |
Available models
| Type | Model | Band |
|---|---|---|
| Single SIM | EQ7028-W | WCDMA |
| Single SIM | EQ7028-R | 5G |
| Single SIM | EQ7028-F | FDD-LTE |
| Single SIM | EQ7028-T | TDD-LTE |
| Single SIM | EQ7028-A | TDD/FDD-LTE |
| Dual SIM | EQ7028-WS | WCDMA |
| Dual SIM | EQ7028-RS | 5G |
| Dual SIM | EQ7028-FS | FDD-LTE |
| Dual SIM | EQ7028-TS | TDD-LTE |
| Dual SIM | EQ7028-AS | TDD/FDD-LTE |
Application topology
Dimensions
Specifications
Hardware
| CPU | 32-bit Industrial CPU |
| FLASH | 16MB (Expandable to 64MB) |
| SDRAM | 128MB |
Interfaces
| Serial | 2 RS232 ports (or 1 RS232 and 1 RS485) with ESD protection up to 15kV Data bits: 5, 6 ,7, 8 Stop bits: 1, 1.5(optional), 2 Parity: none, even, odd, space, mark Baud rate: 110~230400 bps Data cache: 10MB |
| LAN | 1 Ethernet port 10/100Mbps (RJ45), auto MDI/MDIX, electromagnetic protection up to 1.5KV |
| Antenna | Standard 50 ohm female SMA interface |
| SIM/UIM | Interface for standard 3V/1.8V card, ESD protection up to 15kV |
| Power | Removable terminal block and protection against reverse voltage and overvoltage |
| Reset Button | Inside the unit, press the button for 8 seconds to restore the system to factory defaults. |
| Indicators | POWER / MODULE / SIM / STATUS |
Network
| Bands | GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900MHz CDMA: 800/1900MHz WCDMA/HSUPA/HSPA+: 850/900/1900/2100MHz CDMA2000 1x/ 5G Rev. A: 800/1900MHz TD-SCDMA: 1880-1920/2010-2025MHz(A/F) TDD-LTE:Band 38/39/40/41& Band 61/62 (Private Network) FDD-LTE:Band1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/21/25/26/28/66 5G Sub-6: n2/n5/n7/n12/n14/n38/n41/n66/n71/n78 5G UL MIMO: n77/78/79/41 |
| PPP Protocol | Supports PPP protocol |
| PPP Heartbeat | Periodically sends heartbeat-type packets to keep the connection with the cellular network active, preventing disconnections due to inactivity and ensuring communication stability. |
| Authentication | Supports CHAP/PAP authentication |
| TCP Heartbeat | Monitor the server connection |
Power Supply
| Range | 9 to 60VDC, 12VDC recommended |
| Operating current | <410mA (@12VDC) |
| Idle current | <250mA（@12VDC） |
Physical Features
| Housing material | ABS |
| Dimensions | 108.43 x 85 x 40.7mm |
| Weight | 126g |
| Mounting | Mounting kit or 35mm DIN rail (optional) |
Environmental Features
| Operating temperature/humidity | -35~+75ºC (-31~+167℉), 95% |
| Storage temperature | -40~+85ºC (-40~+185℉) |