Robustel R3000-Lite 5G RedCap Industrial Router Ireland

Robustel R3000-Lite 5G RedCap Industrial Router for Ireland

The Robustel R3000-Lite 5G RedCap brings 5G RedCap connectivity to one of Robustel’s most trusted industrial router platforms, purpose-built for Irish deployments in metering, pipeline monitoring, energy distribution and industrial control where reliable, secure cellular backhaul is non-negotiable. As the official Irish distributor for Robustel, TITAN IoT supplies the R3000-Lite to engineers, IT teams and integrators across Ireland who need always-on connectivity from a rugged, low-power platform. It integrates 5G NR-Light (3GPP Release 17) as the primary cellular technology, with 4G LTE fallback and dual-SIM redundancy to maintain connectivity through carrier disruptions without manual intervention.

IRISH APPLICATIONS

The R3000-Lite 5G RedCap is well suited to Irish deployments where serial connectivity, resilient backhaul and tough environmental performance matter most:

• Smart metering and AMR — gas, water and electricity meter backhaul across Ireland using RS-485 directly to M-Bus and Modbus meters
• Water and utilities infrastructure — pipeline RTUs, pressure sensors and leak detection in remote rural or outdoor enclosures
• Energy distribution and SCADA — substation automation, distribution RTUs and renewable energy monitoring
• Solar and renewable energy monitoring — for wind, solar and storage sites across Ireland
• Projects where customers need dependable connectivity on Vodafone, Three and Eir

5G REDCAP CELLULAR

The R3000-Lite uses 5G NR-Light (3GPP Release 17) — the new “RedCap” standard purpose-built for IoT — with 4G LTE fallback for reliable backhaul in areas where 5G coverage is still rolling out across Ireland. Dual-SIM failover keeps the connection live through carrier disruptions.

FREE RCMS CLOUD MANAGEMENT

The R3000-Lite 5G RedCap is RCMS ready, giving Irish customers free centralised cloud-based monitoring, remote diagnostics, configuration and firmware management. This is especially useful for utility, metering and SCADA deployments spread across multiple sites where engineers need visibility without repeated site visits.

ROBUSTOS LINUX PLATFORM

The R3000-Lite runs on RobustOS, Robustel’s lightweight Linux operating system, with full C/C++ SDK support and dynamic routing including BGP, RIP and OSPF for integration into more complex network topologies.

ROBUSTVPN AND DATA GUARD

The R3000-Lite supports IPsec, OpenVPN, GRE and WireGuard tunnels, plus Robustel’s RobustVPN for fixed-IP-style remote access on any SIM. Data Guard prevents unexpected data overruns from generating bill shock across large fleets — particularly relevant for metering deployments.

RECOMMENDED ANTENNAS

For better performance and easier project specification, pair the R3000-Lite 5G RedCap with:

• Poynting PUCK-2 — ideal for panel or cabinet installations
• Poynting XPOL-2 — ideal where signal conditions are more challenging
• Panorama MIMO vehicle antenna — for in-vehicle and mobile deployments

KEY FEATURES

• Industrial 5G RedCap router with 4G LTE fallback and dual-SIM failover
• Works across Vodafone, Three and Eir
• Native DB9 serial port — simultaneous RS-232 and RS-485 from a single connector
• 1 x 10/100 Mbps LAN port
• 1 x USB 2.0 host
• RCMS cloud management enabled — free for life
• RobustOS Linux-based platform with full C/C++ SDK
• Dynamic routing — BGP, RIP, OSPF
• Wide operating temperature range -40 to +75 °C
• Rugged metal housing, IP30 ingress protection
• Mounting options — desktop, wall mount and 35 mm DIN rail

KEY SPECIFICATIONS

• Cellular: 5G NR-Light (Release 17), 4G LTE fallback, dual SIM (2 x Mini SIM 2FF)
• Irish network compatibility: Suitable for deployments using Vodafone, Three and Eir
• Ethernet: 1 x 10/100 Mbps LAN
• Serial: DB9 female — 1 x RS-232 + 1 x RS-485, 300–230400 bps
• USB: 1 x USB 2.0 host
• Antenna connectors: 2 x cellular SMA-K (MAIN + DIV)
• VPN: IPsec, OpenVPN, GRE, WireGuard, optional DMVPN, RobustVPN
• Power input: 9–36 V DC, reverse polarity and surge protection
• Power consumption: Idle 1.0 W, max 5.0 W @ 12 V
• Operating temperature: -40 to +75 °C
• Ingress protection: IP30
• Housing: Metal, 305 g
• Dimensions: 29.5 x 98 x 105 mm
• Mounting: Desktop, wall mount, 35 mm DIN rail
• Certifications: CE, UKCA (in progress)

Download the Robustel R3000-Lite 5G RedCap Datasheet

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does the R3000-Lite 5G RedCap work on Irish networks?
Yes — the EMEA variant is supplied for use on Vodafone, Three and Eir in Ireland, with 5G NR-Light primary and 4G LTE fallback.

What is 5G RedCap and why does it matter?
5G RedCap (Reduced Capability) is a 5G standard purpose-built for IoT, balancing real 5G core network features with lower power, lower cost and reduced complexity compared to full 5G NR. It is well suited to metering, SCADA and other industrial deployments that don’t need full mobile broadband throughput.

What mounting options does the R3000-Lite support?
Desktop, wall mount and 35 mm DIN rail.

Can I get technical support in Ireland?
Yes — TITAN IoT in Galway provides local pre-sales, technical and post-sales support. Call +353 91 757500 or request a quote through the website.