Electricity substation
Remote access to Ethernet devices and digital signals.
Substation LTE router · digital inputs
IPS-231-EN
LTE Router Pro
An IPS-231 variant tailored to substation requirements, with multiple cellular options, four Ethernet ports and optional galvanically isolated digital inputs
LTE 450 MHz7× digital inputsTPM
Product role
Field signals and mobile connectivity in one substation node
IPS-231-EN connects local Ethernet links and digital signals to central systems with industrial routing, authentication and remote management
Substation equipmentEthernet · digital signals
IPS-231-ENIndustrial routing, authentication and signal handling
Mobile WAN
SCADA and supervisionData, alarms and remote management
Typical applications
Substation communications from local signals to the centre
Combines multiple cellular options with Ethernet and galvanically isolated inputs
SCADA and PLC
Mobile connectivity between industrial controllers and central supervision.
Critical endpoint
TPM- and certificate-based communications for higher security requirements.
Remote site
Indoor or IP67 outdoor router for multiple mobile-network options.
Local Wi-Fi
Optional access point for on-site operations.
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Key capabilities
Industrial router with substation interfaces
Mobile connectivity, I/O, network protection and remote supervision are provided in one device
Broad radio portfolio
LTE-A Category 6, Category 4, LTE 450, Category 1 and LTE-M/NB-IoT variants.
Substation I/O
Seven optional galvanically isolated digital inputs.
Industrial Ethernet
Three LAN ports plus one configurable LAN/WAN port with IEEE 802.1X.
Network protection
Firewall, VLAN, QoS, VPN and static or dynamic routing.
Security foundation
TPM, device certificate, RADIUS and optional secure boot.
Central management
Web UI, SSH, SNMP, optional LwM2M and Intelliport M2M Platform.
Technical specification
Variants and interfaces clearly organised
Radio, I/O, system and enclosure data are organised into separate specification groups
Mobile-network variantsLTE-A · LTE 450 · LPWAN
LTE-A Category 6FDD: B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28/B32 · TDD: B38/B40/B41 · 2× carrier aggregation
LTE Category 4 and 1Multi-band LTE with 3G/2G fallback options
LTE 450 Category 4B3 / B7 / B20 / B31 / B72
LPWANLTE-M and NB-IoT including B31/B72 support
InterfacesEthernet · digital input · Wi-Fi
Ethernet3× LAN + 1× configurable LAN/WAN; IEEE 802.1X
Digital inputs7×, galvanically isolated, terminal block
Wi-FiOptional IEEE 802.11b/g/n access point with enterprise authentication
GNSSOptional GPS, GLONASS, BDS and Galileo
System and managementrouting · security · supervision
SystemWatchdog, IPv4/IPv6, firewall, NAT, VLAN, QoS and dynamic routing
SecurityTPM, EAP-TLS device certificate, RADIUS, VPN and optional secure boot
ManagementWeb UI, SSH, SNMP, optional LwM2M and Intelliport M2M Platform
Enclosure and powerIP30 · IP67 · 8–36 VDC
IndoorAnodised aluminium; DIN rail or desktop; IP30
OutdoorPlastic housing; wall or pole; IP67
Temperature−30…+70 °C
Power8–36 VDC; outdoor 230 VAC option; maximum 7 VA
Next step
Select the right IPS-231-EN configuration
Network, interfaces, power supply and enclosure can be adapted to the installation environment
Useful for the consultationCellular variant and LTE bandsDigital inputs and local Ethernet devicesAuthentication, VPN and routing requirementsIndoor or outdoor enclosure