iCell Elster A1700 D-Sub 2G/4G
iCell Elster A1700 D-Sub provides remotely managed cellular connectivity for electricity meters and other equipment with a standard 25-way D-Sub serial interface.
Its true RS-232 interface, flexible power options and support for 4G Cat 1 bis, LTE-M, NB-IoT and legacy 2G make it well suited to long term metering, telemetry and equipment modernisation projects.
Key Capabilities
Flexible cellular connectivity for new and legacy equipment with standard serial interfaces.
4G Cat 1 bis, LTE-M, NB-IoT and legacy 2G connectivity
Industry standard 25-way D-Sub socket with true RS-232
External 5-24 V DC or host interface power options
Remote monitoring, SIM provisioning and firmware updates
Internal or externally mounted antenna configuration
Straightforward Integration With Existing Equipment
iCell D-Sub connects to meters and other compatible equipment through an industry standard 25-way D-Sub socket and true RS-232 interface. It supports the standard V.24 serial signals required by a wide range of existing hosts, helping operators upgrade connectivity without replacing the equipment it serves.
Its compact enclosure can fit beneath many metering terminal covers, while power can be supplied through the host interface or from an external 5-24 V DC source.
Remotely Managed Cellular Connectivity
Support for current and legacy cellular technologies gives operators greater flexibility as networks and deployed equipment evolve. External SIM and eSIM options, together with eUICC and iUICC capabilities, support remotely provisioned and resilient connectivity.
Device status and supported configuration functions can be managed remotely through a browser-based platform. Firmware updates over the air further reduce the need to visit installed equipment for routine maintenance.
Product Specifications
Interface and Integration
- Host Interface
- Industry standard 25-way D-Sub socket
- Serial Standard
- True RS-232 / V.24
- Serial Signals
- RXD, TXD, DCD, DTR, RTS, CTS, RI and DSR
- Control
- AT-compatible commands and proprietary protocols
- Local Configuration
- Through the serial port
- Installation
- Compact form factor designed to fit beneath many metering terminal covers
Cellular Connectivity
- Supported Technologies
- 4G Cat 1 bis, LTE-M, NB-IoT and quad-band 2G
- LTE Bands
- B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B8, B12, B13, B18, B19, B20, B26 and B28
- 2G Bands
- B2, B3, B5 and B8
- LTE-M Speed
- Uplink up to 375 kbps; downlink up to 300 kbps
- NB-IoT Speed
- Uplink up to 62.5 kbps; downlink up to 21 kbps
- 2G Speed
- Uplink up to 236 kbps; downlink up to 296 kbps
- IP Support
- IPv4 and IPv6
- Transport Protocols
- TCP and UDP
- Additional Messaging
- SMS, where supported
Power, SIM and Management
- Power Input
- 5–24 V DC external supply or power through the host interface
- Alternative Battery Power
- Compatible with a nominal 3.7–3.8 V lithium-ion cell
- Standby Power
- 20 mW
- Power Saving Features
- Power Saving Mode, extended Discontinuous Reception and cyclic sleep
- SIM Options
- External SIM and eSIM options, with eUICC and iUICC capability
- Remote Configuration
- Via browser or app
- Remote Updates
- Firmware over the air
Physical, Antenna and Environmental
- Dimensions
- 20 × 60 × 56 mm / 0.79 × 2.36 × 2.20 in
- Weight
- 50 g / 1.76 oz
- Enclosure
- Custom-moulded, fire-resistant ABS housing
- Operating Temperature
- -30°C to +75°C / -22°F to +167°F
- Storage Temperature
- -40°C to +85°C / -40°F to +185°F
- Operating Humidity
- 0-95% relative humidity, non-condensing
- Compliance
- RED, EMC, LVD and applicable standards
- Product Code
- P001-4G-A1700
Discuss Your Cellular Connectivity Requirements
Our team can help you assess equipment compatibility, network availability, SIM options and deployment requirements.
Contact us to discuss the right iCell hardware, connectivity service and remote management approach for your application.