M2M INDUSTRIAL ROUTER 2 DCU

Reliable and Rugged Communication Device for Smart Grid and Industrial Applications with DCU features

Wireless router
Wireless router
Industrial
Industrial tasks
4x Ethernet
Smart metering
RS232/RS485
Ethernet
RS485
RS485
Modbus
Modbus

This secure and robust device is designed to meet the highest cybersecurity standards for industrial and utility applications. Featuring an Ethernet port, a cellular module, and a compact industrial design, it is available with LTE Cat.1 or LTE Cat.M/Cat.NB modules that provide enhanced coverage and reliability.

 

Enhanced Security for Critical Infrastructure

The M2M Industrial Router 2 DCU has been developed specifically for utilities, ensuring secure and reliable communication in substations, transformer stations, and grid control centers. To meet the stringent security requirements of the European Network for Cyber Security (ENCS), the device has undergone a complete redesign, achieving full ENCS certification.

Key security features include:

  • Token-based Device Manager Communication: Enhancing security and authentication for remote management.
  • Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Support: Enabling strong encryption and secure identity verification.
  • Secure Boot and Encrypted Storage: Ensuring protection against unauthorized firmware modifications and data breaches.
  • TLS-secured Communication: Safeguarding all data transmissions between devices and the Device Manager platform.
  • Firewall and VPN Support: Providing additional layers of security to protect against cyber threats.

Optimized for Industrial IoT and Smart Grid Applications

The router is designed for seamless integration into various industrial M2M and IoT applications, including Automated Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and industrial automation. It is the preferred choice for securing critical infrastructure, trusted by major European utilities.

 

Seamless Integration in Substations

Substations are a critical component of the power grid, requiring reliable and secure communication between field devices and control centers. The M2M Industrial Router 2 DCU ensures real-time, encrypted data transmission between protection relays, RTUs, and SCADA systems. Its ruggedized design and secure remote management capabilities make it ideal for use in harsh substation environments, ensuring seamless operation and protection against cyber threats.

The data concentrator can read registers of connected PLCs and sensors on RS485 or RS232 (via Modbus RTU), on Ethernet (via Modbus TCP), and transmit data to the center via the MQTT protocol, providing a cost-effective solution for industrial automation and smart grid connectivity.

 

Factory Pre-Configuration for Rapid Deployment

To streamline deployment, the router can be pre-configured at the factory according to customer specifications. This ensures that devices are ready for immediate use upon installation, reducing setup time and minimizing configuration errors.

 

Advanced Device Management with Node-Red Support

The router is fully manageable through our state-of-the-art Device Manager® platform, a sophisticated Network Management Tool (NMT) that provides real-time monitoring, secure OTA firmware updates, and mass deployment capabilities.

m2m device manager

Additionally, support for Node-Red applications allows users to create custom automation workflows without complex programming. This simplifies data processing, protocol conversions, and system integrations for industrial and utility applications.

 

Tested and Approved by ENCS

The product has been rigorously tested and certified by the European Network for Cyber Security (ENCS), a non-profit organization owned by leading grid operators (DSOs and TSOs) dedicated to improving cybersecurity across the EU.

 

A Secure Perimeter for Critical Infrastructure

These advanced industrial routers establish a robust electronic security perimeter, safeguarding critical cyber assets across multiple industries. From substations in power grids and pump-and-treat systems in water facilities to distributed control systems in oil and gas and PLC/SCADA systems in factory automation, this solution delivers the highest level of security and reliability for mission-critical environments.

This device delivers the reliability, security, and flexibility required for the evolving demands of modern industrial and utility networks.

 

“Connectivity without security is only a threat!”

 

MAIN FEATURES

  • Power supply: 12V, 1.25A (12-32V) / Supercapacitor
  • Enclosure: rugged IP51 aluminum casing
  • Cellular module options:
    • LTE Cat.1 / 450MHz module with 2G „fallback” feature
    • LTE Cat.M / Cat.NB / 450MHz module with 2G „fallback” feature
    • mini SIM (2FF) / Chip SIM option (MFF2)
  • Security Features: Secure boot (eMMC chip), encrypted storage, PKI support
  • Data Transmission: Secure wireless communication, TLS v1.2
  • Interfaces:
    • Ethernet port (RJ45, 10/100 Mbit, LAN)
    • RS485 port (terminal block)
    • RS232 port (DSUB-9) – order option
    • micro-USB
  • Protocols: DHCP, DynDNS, IP Route, NAT, IPv4/IPv6, (S)FTP, (S)NTP, SSHv2, HTTP(S), IPsec, OpenVPN, TLS v1.2, Modbus TCP/RTU, MQTT
  • Software: Customized OpenWRT® with Linux-based UCI command-line interface
  • Device Management: Secure TLS v1.2 connection to the Device Management® platform
  • Data Acquisition: Reading PLC registers using Modbus, sending data to the data center through MQTT

 

Application

DESIGN AND OUTFIT

  • IP51 aluminum enclosure designed to mount on DIN-rail

 

SECURITY FEATURES

  • Token-based Device Manager Communication: Enhancing security and authentication for remote management.
  • Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Support: Enabling strong encryption and secure identity verification.
  • Secure Boot and Encrypted Storage: Ensuring protection against unauthorized firmware modifications and data breaches.
  • TLS-secured Communication: Safeguarding all data transmissions between devices and the Device Manager platform – via a secure TLS v1.2 connection.
  • Firewall and VPN Support: Providing additional layers of security to protect against cyber threats.
  • Monitoring of operation parameters, detection of network interface connection / disconnection with an alarm event sending to the management platform, unique passwords, firewall, IPSec, and TLS v1.2
  • Supercapacitor with LastGASP feature for the immediate notification of power outage to the Device Manager® platform

 

SOFTWARE SYSTEM

  • Customized OpenWRT® system with web user interface, Linux command line, UCI user interface
  • Protocols: DHCP, DynDNS, IP Route, NAT, IPv4/IPv6, (S)FTP, (S)NTP, SSHv2, HTTP(S), IPsec, OpenVPN, TLS v1.2, Modbus TCP/RTU, MQTT

 

TECHNICAL DATA

M2M Industrial Router 2 DCU

Datasheet


Quick Guide

User Manual

UCI Command Line Reference


Firmware (2023-08-22)

IMPORTANT! Backup your settings before performing the firmware update. Read the User Manual for more details.

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