MDS Orbit ECR

Industrial Wireless Router

3G/4G and Private LTE Industrial Router  -  USA and Canada

As industrial SCADA and automation applications have evolved, corresponding requirements for security, reliability, and performance of communication networks have become more demanding. Furthermore, the diversity of topography and wireless spectrum conditions across regions is often difficult to address with any single wireless technology.

The MDS™ Orbit industrial wireless platform offers the security, reliability, performance, and wireless flexibility required for next-generation industrial networks. Orbit enables customers to deploy advanced communications using diverse options of wireless technologies and frequencies.

Orbit allows for communication over licensed spectrum, unlicensed spectrum, cellular, and Wi-Fi in various form factors with single or dual-radio options. Its advanced cyber security capabilities enable customers to secure and protect their networks and assets.

Highly Reliable Cellular Solutions for Critical Applications

The  MDS Orbit ECR (Edge-Connect Router) and MDS™ Orbit MCR (Multiservice-Connect Router) are ultra-reliable rugged wireless routers based on the MDS Orbit platform. They enable operators to extend secure and reliable 2G/3G/4G LTE cellular connectivity to critical applications while minimizing network downtime and improving application availability.

The MDS Orbit ECR and MCR share the same networking and security functionality with the MCR model being a dual WAN radio router and the ECR model a single WAN radio router in a more compact form factor. Both models support a rich set of cellular modem options and cover a wide variety of bands in order to maximize the flexibility of deployment across carriers and countries.

The MDS Orbit platform features rich networking capabilities with integrated routing and switching, tunneling, VPNs as well as advanced Quality of Service. It further supports a rigid enterprise-class security framework to enable the secure transport of data and advanced protection of networks and assets.

Key Features

• 30 years of extensive experience with more than 1.5 million radios deployed
• Combined cellular and private radio options for redundant wireless uplinks resulting in the higher network availability
• Built for harsh environments with compliance to IEEE 1613, IEC 61850-3, and Class 1 Div 2
• Industry-leading Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of 68 years
• 5-year manufacturer warranty lowers total cost of ownership
• Diverse choice of cellular modems provide coverage for the majority of bands and regions with GPS support
• Flexible Quality of Service enables simultaneous applications on the same uplink while preserving performance
• Concurrent routing and bridging enable flexibility for a variety of network designs and topologies
• An enterprise-class device with network cyber security functionality and VPNs ensures advanced protection for network assets
• Intuitive user interface and configuration wizards simplify complex network configuration tasks resulting in the accelerated deployment of advanced networking
• One of the industry’s most compact radios with full router functionality
• Outdoor rated router – Orbit OCR (view the brochure)
• Private LTE in CBRS and Anterix™ 900
• FirstNet Ready™
• GSMA eSIM compatible and dual SIM multi-carrier auto-switching
• Cellular Dual APN
• 1000BASE-X SFP interface option on the MCR
• VRF and Open VPN
• Automatic and Configurable Firmware Over the Air Upgrades
• EMP hardened per MIL-STD-461G, RS105
• Advanced MAC Mode provides the best real-world narrowband performance
• Advanced Polling Mode (250 remotes per AP)
• Added 32QAM for improved real-world performance
• Efficient pass-through native serial
• Auto failover between Access Points
• 50 kHz in 130-155 MHz and 800-880 MHz bands
• TACACS+

MDS Orbit ECR Series Details

• Minimize network downtime and maximize critical applications availability utilizing dual private and cellular radio options on the MDS Orbit MCR
• Extend cellular coverage into rural areas using a cellular uplink and a private point to multipoint radio downlink on the MDS Orbit MCR
• Protect network assets and access with enterprise-class security such as firewall, IPSec VPNs, X.509 certificate management, and RADIUS
• Overcome harsh environments with IEEE® 1613 and IEC® 61850-3 and Class 1 Div 2 standard certifications

MDS Orbit ECR Series Applications

• Oil & Gas
• Waste & Wastewater
• Electric Utilities
• Smart Cities & Municipalities
• Emergency & Utility Vehicles
• Heavy Industrial

Applications

MDS Orbit Flexible SCADA and Video Communication Solutions for Water & Wastewater
The MDS Orbit MCR and ECR routers offer a number of key benefits for water and wastewater applications. Coupled with low-cost cellular plans, the MDS Orbit offers a rich, long-lasting, and cost-effective M2M solution. When applicable, cellular and private networks can be deployed simultaneously on the MCR form factor to interconnect various sites for SCADA, video security, and other applications. In addition, advanced Quality of Service capabilities ensures that various applications can co-exist effectively on the same uplink.

MDS Orbit Hybrid Cellular and Private Communications Enable the Digital Oil & Gas Field
The MDS Orbit MCR and ECR routers also provide a number of key benefits for Oil & Gas applications including dual or single uplink connectivity over cellular and/or private networks. Connectivity extends into remote areas with weak or no cellular coverage using MDS Orbit 900 MHz unlicensed FHSS technology which provides a self-healing network with 1.25Mbps of throughput and a network depth of 8 hops via Store-and-Forward technology.

MDS Orbit’s rich networking and advanced Quality of Service capabilities allow for a variety of applications such as SCADA, Voice over IP, video, and WiFi access to co-exist on the same uplinks even when bandwidth is limited. Advanced Quality of Service ensures that data traffic entering the network is re-organized and prioritized in such a way that critical applications are handled first in order to minimize performance impact due to any unforeseeable network congestion.

The single-radio MDS Orbit ECR cellular router can be deployed in mobile or nomadic applications requiring ubiquitous network connectivity. The integrated active GPS allows for the transmission of coordinates to feed into fleet management applications for asset tracking.

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Product Specifications
Unless otherwise noted, the specifications listed apply to all Orbit models

Networking

• IPv4 Routing OSPF, EBGP, RIPv2 with performance-based route failover
• IPv6 Routing*
• Full managed switch capability, IEEE 802.3, 802.1Q/VLANs,
• 64 VLANs, STP
• Concurrent Bridging & Routing
• GRE Tunneling with Layer 2 (Ethernet) and Layer 3 support
• Route/path failover between any two wireless/Ethernet interfaces based on link loss, latency degradation or packet loss thresholds
• Quality of Service 16 egress queues, Priority Queuing, Fair
• Queuing, Traffic Shaping, Classification based on DSCP, 802.1p and Layer 2-4 classifiers
• IP Protocols TCP, UDP, ARP, DHCP, ICMP, NTP, FTP, SFTP, TFTP, DNS, configurable HTTP and HTTPS, SSH
• Serial TCP server, Modbus/TCP, Modbus RTU, TCP client, UDP
• Unicast and Multicast, BSAP, and DNP3
• Dual APN, VRF, and Open VPN*

Security

• IPSec VPN Server (responder) and Client (initiator) with DMVPN
• Authentication Public Key, EAPTLS, Pre-Shared, Ike 1-2
• Encryption : 3DES, AES 128/192/256, CBC, CTR, CCM, GCM, SHA 256/384/512 HMAC
• Firewalling: Stateful Layer 3-4 Firewall with MAC Filtering, NAT, Source NAT (Masquerading), Static NAT, Port Forwarding
• Device Security: Secure Boot, Secure Firmware, Digitally
• Signed Hardware and Software, Magnetometer Tamper Detection
• Certificate Management: X.509, SCEP, PEM, DER, RSA
• User Authentication: Local RBAC, AAA/RADIUS, 802.1x
• FIPS 140-2 (Level 2) certified*

LICENSED RADIO SUMMARY

• Narrowband Frequency Bands:
  - L1B: 150 - 174 MHz
  - L1C: 135 - 156 MHz
  - L2B: 220 - 222 MHz
  - L2X: 216 - 237 MHz
  - L4A: 330 - 406 MHz
  - L4C: 450 - 520 MH
  - L4E: 406.1 - 470 MHz
  - L7A: 757 - 758 and 787 - 788 MHz
  - L9A: 800 - 870 MHz
  - L9C: 896 - 960 MHz
• Channel Size: 5, 6.25, 12.5, 25, and 50 kHz**
• Operation Modes: Access Point, Remote, Store & Forward
• Duplex Mode: Simplex, Half-Duplex
• Modulation: CPFSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM, Bi-Directional Adaptive Modulation
• Backward compatibility with MDS SD Series and x710 Master Stations using QPFSK
• Raw Data Rate: Up to 240 Kbps in 50kHz and 120 Kbps in 25kHz
• Compression: IP Header and Payload
• FEC: Dynamic, per packet
• Peak TX Power: up to +40 dBm

UNLICENSED RADIO SUMMARY

• Frequency Bands: 902-928 MHz FHSS
• Occupied Bandwidth 152 to 1320 kHz, up to 80 channels
• Modulation: 2, 4-level GFSK, Adaptive
• Raw Data Rates: 125Kbps, 250Kbps, 500 Kbps, 1000 Kbps,1250 Kbps
• Latency of < 5 msec
• Operation Modes: Access Point, Remote, Store & Forward
• Duplex Mode: Half-Duplex
• Compression: IP Header and Payload
• TX Power: 1 watt, configurable

Cellular Radio Summary

•  Cellular Options (with Dual SIM and GPS):
• 4GY: 4G LTE-A NAM/EMEA/LATAM - Anterix™ 900MHz,
• AT&T, Verizon, US Cellular*, Bell, Telus, Rogers*, Vodafone, FCC, CE, PTCRB, GCF
• 4GB: 4G LTE-A Pro FirstNet Ready™, CBRS, US - AT&T, Verizon, FCC, IC, PTCRB
• 4GA: 4G LTE-A Pro Brazil/Australia - Telstra, GCF, Anatel, RCM/ACMA
• 4GD: 4G with 2G/3G fallback EMEA/LATAM - CE, GCF, Anatel

Wi-Fi Radio Summary

• IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz option:
• 1x1 SISO (single antenna/radio chain)
• Scalability up to 2 SSIDs, up to 7 clients/stations
• Max transmit power (adjustable): up to 20dBm
• Operating modes: Access Point (AP), Station, Station bridging
• Security: WPA/WPA2 PSK, Enterprise
• Applications:
  -Local configuration and management using Wi-Fi devices
  -Station/client connecting to a 2.4GHz AP in outdoor LOS environment
  - Small-scale 2.4GHz AP operating in outdoor LOS environment
• IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n Dual-Band 2.4/5 GHz option:
• 2x2 MIMO (dual antenna/radio chain)
• Scalability up to 2 SSIDs, up to 32+ clients/stations
• Max transmit power (adjustable): up to 26dBm (23dBm per antenna/chain) for 2.4GHz and 23dBm (20dBm per antenna/ chain) for 5GHz
• 5GHz (U-NII-1 and U-NII-3 bands supported)
• Operating modes: Access Point, Station, Station bridging, Access-Point-Station (simultaneous AP and Station operation)
• Security: WPA/WPA2 PSK, Enterprise
• Applications:
  - Local configuration and management using Wi-Fi devices
  - Station/client connecting to a 2.4Ghz/5Ghz AP in indoor/
  - outdoor LOS/NLOS environment
  - Large-scale AP

Management

• Support for MDS LaunchNET with ‘Zero-touch’ or ‘One-touch’ for easy field provisioning
• MDS PulseNET NMS Support
• Secure device management via HTTP/HTTPS, (GUI) and Juniper-style CLI via SSH or local console
• Event logging, Syslog over TLS
• Iperf throughput diagnostic
• NETCONF
• SNMPv1/v2c/v3, MIB-II, Enterprise MIB

Orbit Model Interfaces

• MCR Standard Option A
  (2) 10/100 Ethernet, RJ45
  (1) RS232/485 Serial, RJ45
  (1) mini USB 2.0
• MCR Standard Option B
  (1) 10/100 Ethernet, RJ45
  (2) RS232/485 Serial, RJ45
  (1) mini USB 2.0
• MCR SFP Option*
  (2) 10/100/1000 Ethernet, RJ45
  (2) RS232/485 Serial, RJ45
  (1) mini USB 2.0
  (1) 1000BASE-X SFP
• MCR High-Density Option
  (4) 10/100 Ethernet, RJ45
  (2) RS232/485 Serial, RJ45
  (1) mini USB 2.0
• ECR
  (1) 10/100 Ethernet, RJ45
  (1) RS232/485 Serial, RJ45
  (1) mini USB 2.0
• MCR/ECR Antenna Connectors
  Licensed NB:TNC
  900Mhz Unlic: TNC
  Wi-Fi: RP-SMA
  Cellular: SMA
  GPS: SMA female
• OCR*
  (1) 10/100 PoE Ethernet, RJ45
  (2) N-Type Antenna Connectors
  (Optional)

Mechanical

• Case – Rugged die-cast aluminum
• Dimensions MCR – 1.75 H x 8.0 W x 4.8 D in., 4.45 x 20.32 x 12.19 cm
• Weight MCR – 2 lbs, 0.91 kg
• Dimensions ECR – 2.1 H x 4.3 W x 4.6 D in., 5.33 x 10.92 x 11.68 cm
• Weight ECR – 1.45 lbs, 0.65 kg
• Dimensions OCR: 15.59 H x 15.43 W x 3.9 D in.; 39.6 x 39.2 x 9.9 cm”
• Mounting Options Integrated DIN Rail mount and Standard
• Mounting bracket
• No Fans, No Moving Parts
• HALT & HASS Testing
• Case Die Cast Aluminum

Environmental

• Operating Temp -40° to +70° C (-40° 158°F)
• Storage Temp -40° to +85° C (-40° 185°F)
• Humidity 95% at 60° C (140° F) non-condensing

Electrical & Power Consumption

• Input Voltage 10 to 60 VDC
• Power Consumption Calculations with nominal 25C at 13.8V
• WITH 4G LTE POWER 13.8V
  Connected (Idle) 4.0W 292mA
  Typical download 4.3W 310mA
• WITH 4G LTE + WI-FI POWER 13.8V
  Connected (Idle) 4.8W 350mA
  Typical download 5.5W 400mA
• WITH 900MHZ ISM POWER 13.8V
  Idle 3.2W 232mA
  50% Duty Cycle 5.3W 385mA
• WITH LICENSED NB AP REMOTE
  Idle 910mA 350mA
  50% Duty Cycle 950mA 780mA

AgencyApprovals and Standards

• FCC Part 15, 90, 80, 101, 27, 95 and IC
• ETSI / CE, EN 300.113, EN302.561
• IEEE 1613†, IEC 61850-3
• CSA Class 1, Div. 2, CSA C22.2 No. 142-M1987 & 213-M1987
• ANSI/ISA • 12.12.01 • 2015, UL 916, 5th Ed., EN60950
• EMS EN 301 489-5, EN 301 489-1
• EMP: MIL-STD-461G, RS105 Electro Magnetic Pulse
• Shock: MIL-STD-810F Method 516.5
• Vibration: MIL-STD-810F Method 514.5
• Shock and Vibration: EIA RS374A
• Storage Temp: Mil-Std 810F Section 501.4 with 1 week soak test
• IP 40/41 per IEC 60529 for Vertical Falling Water and Pollution 3 for Dust
• IEC 60068-2-1 Cold; IEC62262 & IEC60068-2-75 Shock;
• IEC 60068-2-2 Dry Heat; IEC 60068-2-2-38 Composite temperature/humidity cyclic
• IP67 environmental rating (OCR only)
  † Requires an external DC to DC converter having floating DC inputs (neither side grounded)

Warranty

• 5-year standard manufacturer warranty on all Orbit MCR/ECR models

 * Check with local Pulse Supply representative for availability
** L1C, L2X, L4A, L4C, L7A, L9A, L9C Orbit band options support 12.5, 25, and 50 kHz. L2B supports 5 kHz only. Other band options support 6.25, 12.5, and 25 kHz.

DATA SHEETS 

Data Sheet:  MDS Orbit Industrial Cellular Routers

Data Sheet:  MDS Orbit Cellular Solutions

Data Sheet:  MDS Orbit Platform

Data Sheet:  MDS Orbit Unlicensed Solutions

Data Sheet:  MDS Orbit Licensed Solutions

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