TRB2 series Vs TRB1 series
- Franck Arthur Kapche Simo
TRB2 gateways have two news devices:
TRB245: It can be used to integrate modern and legacy industrial equipment in one solution and with a wide range of software features such as SMS control, Firewall, open VPN, IPSec, RMS user can be ensured that data can be reached securely and without compromises.
TRB255: Industrial Gateway, TRB255 is equipped with LPWAN modem, GNSS receiver, Ethernet port, durable 16 pin connector block. This Gateway board packs all essential features in one package: secure power connector, I/O ports, serial communication, fast and reliable internet connection for industry applications where long lifecycle option is a must
TRB2 features
2 Sim Cards
Instant switching (good backup)
2 operators
Reliability
Stability
I/O elements
3 configurable digital input/output
1 analog input
events
RS 232/RS 485, Ethernet
Terminal block connector
Industrial communication support
10/100 Mbps Rj45
GPS
Geofencing
Time synchronisation
RMS
Industrial protocol/interface support
Modbus TCP slave/Master
Modbus RTU slave/Master
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The main difference between TRB245 vs TRB255
Features | TRB245 | TRB255 |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity types | 4G LTE Cat 4 | 4G LTE Cat-M1/ NB-IoT |
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Uses cases for TRB2 series
Factory automation connectitivy (PLC connection, I/O elements, Panic button, RFID …)
Construction site control and management
Remote control and monitoring of wind turbine
Out of Band management for Cisco ISR
Smart GND of Substation communication
Remote monitoring of Oil and Gas pipelines
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Key advantages
Combination of serial interface
Multiples I/O elements
Dual SIM
Different connectivity types
Comparison table
Features | TRB255 | TRB245 | TRB145 | TRB142 | TRB141 | TRB140 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Connectivity types | 4G LTE Cat-M1/ NB-IoT | 4G LTE Cat 4 | 4G LTE Cat 1 | 4G LTE Cat 1 | 4G LTE Cat 1 | 4G LTE Cat 4 |
GNSS | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | - | - |
Ethernet | 10/100 | 10/100 | - | - | - | 10/100/1000 |
RAM | 64 MBytes | 64 MBytes | 128 MBytes | 128 MBytes | 128 MBytes | 128 MBytes |
Flash memory | 16 MBytes | 16 MBytes | 512 MBytes | 512 MBytes | 512 MBytes | 512 MBytes |
3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 2 | |
Ethernet ports | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | 1 |
RS232 | ✓ | ✓ | - | ✓ | - | - |
RS485 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | - |
1x Power LED | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | - | - |
2 pins on 16 pin terminal connector | 2 pins on 16 pin terminal connector | 4 pin | 4 pin | 4 pin | 4 pin | |
Mobile Data Limit | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | - | - |
Modbus RTU Master | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | - | - |
Modbus RTU Master | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | - | - |
MQTT Gateway | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | - | - |
GPS antenna | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | - | - |
FAQ
Q: What is the switching time between SIM?
A: It is 10 to 15 seconds.
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Q: which TRB support 1-wire?
A: The only TRB that supports 1-Wire is TRB141.
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Q: Do TRB2 series support DMZ and VRRP functionalities?
A: They support DMZ , but not yet VRRP. VRRP should come with the future firmware update.
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Q: What are the industrial protocols?
A: Modbus TCP/RTU with MQTT gateway and Modbus server functionality for Http.
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Q: Can we use Ethernet interface as WAN?
A: Yes, Ethernet in TRB2 series can be use as WAN and cellular connection as Backup.