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Transport Connectivity in Ireland From the Junction to the Fleet
Traffic controllers, roadside cabinets, digital signage, buses and ambulances all need a cellular link that stays up. TITAN IoT supplies the industrial routers, antennas, SIMs and VPN for transport connectivity across Ireland, staged in Galway so every unit arrives ready to connect.
Built for rollouts: a county of junctions or a fleet of vehicles. Start with one site or one vehicle, prove it, then roll it out.
What Is Transport Connectivity?
Transport connectivity is the cellular link that connects roadside equipment and vehicles to a control centre or the internet. An industrial 4G or 5G router, a matched antenna and a SIM carry data from traffic controllers, signage and ticketing, CCTV and trackers over a secure VPN, with remote management so every site and vehicle can be checked without a visit.
It replaces fixed lines where there are none, and old 3G modems where the network has gone.
Reliable Comms Inside the Controller Cabinet.
Traffic controllers are critical infrastructure, and many junctions have no other communications. The rollout we supply most is a router and antenna inside the controller cabinet, bringing a reliable link back to the central traffic management hub.
Advantech ICR routers
The ICR-2734A02 is the current unit in the cabinet: LTE Cat.4, dual SIM, metal case, DIN rail, wide temperature range. It replaces the end-of-life LR77.
Robustel 5G as a second route
Robustel 5G routers with a Poynting MIMO-4 antenna, managed on RCMS with the rest of the estate.
Ethernet or RS232 into the controller
Newer controllers connect over Ethernet. Older controllers connect over RS232 serial, so we match the router to the port.
Antennas for hard-to-reach sites
A Poynting PUCK-2 on the cabinet, or an OMNI-600 at hard-to-reach sites where signal is weak.
Fibre where it reaches
Where a cabinet has fibre, an Advantech EKI industrial switch with fibre ports takes the link.
Power-loss alerts
A battery-backed EV8100 tells traffic management the moment a site loses mains power.
Roadside Sites and Vehicles We Connect
The same router, antenna and SIM approach, matched to each site or vehicle type.
Traffic Controllers
Router and antenna inside the cabinet, over Ethernet or RS232, back to the central hub.
ICR-2734A02 · PUCK-2 · OMNI-600
Roadside Power Alerts
An EV8100 runs on its internal battery when the mains drops, and sends an email and an RCMS alert to say the site has lost power.
EV8100 · RCMS
Digital Signage
Roadside and transport signs connected over 4G or 5G with a Robustel R1510, R1520 or R5010 and a Poynting or Panorama antenna. SmartNetVPN gives secure remote access to update and manage the sign, and RCMS monitors the router.
R1510 · R1520 · R5010 · SmartNetVPN
3G Shutdown Upgrades
Old 3G modems swapped for 5G routers with a 4×4 MIMO antenna, so sites keep working after the 3G networks switch off.
R5010 · Panorama 4×4 MIMO
Buses & Coaches
One in-vehicle router for passenger Wi-Fi, CCTV, ticketing and tracking, with a roof antenna for 5G, Wi-Fi and GPS.
R5020 · MIMO-4-19 · LGMM4
Ambulances & Emergency Vehicles
5G routers with a Poynting MIMO-4 roof antenna and low-loss extension cables, managed on RCMS.
R5020 · R5030 · MIMO-4 · CAB-119
Vendor-neutral: we supply a wide range of leading vendors, including Advantech, Robustel and Teltonika routers and Poynting and Panorama antennas, and match the kit to the job.
Buy the Kit, or Take the Full Package
Both are normal. The hardware is the same either way, and your installer or vehicle builder fits it.
Buy the Kit
- Routers, antennas, cables and switches from stock
- Matched to the controller, cabinet or vehicle
- Your own SIMs, VPN and management, no lock-in
- Technical help from Galway when you need it
Take the Full Package
- Router, antenna and IoT SIM staged in Galway per site or vehicle
- SmartNetVPN secure access back to your control centre
- RCMS router monitoring and alerts
- Pilot one site or vehicle first, then roll out
One Router per Vehicle
On a bus, coach or ambulance, one router can carry every onboard system: passenger Wi-Fi, CCTV, ticketing and validators, trackers and crew devices, over one SIM.
Built for vehicles
Robustel state that the R5020 is E-mark certified for in-vehicle use, with Gigabit Ethernet, dual SIM and GNSS.
Passenger Wi-Fi
Robustel’s RCMS Portal Manager runs the passenger Wi-Fi login page across the fleet.
One roof antenna
The Poynting MIMO-4-19 combines 4×4 5G, 4×4 Wi-Fi and GPS in one IP69K housing.
Vehicle tracking
Hardwired ATEL trackers add location and ignition data where the router isn’t needed.
Routers, Antennas and Switches for Transport
The units behind the rollouts above, from the roadside cabinet to the vehicle roof.
Advantech
ICR-2734A02
LTE Cat.4 router with dual SIM, two Ethernet ports, metal case and DIN rail mounting. The replacement for the LR77 in traffic controllers.
Advantech
EKI-7712E-4FI Switch
Industrial Ethernet switch with fibre ports, in a wide-temperature version for roadside cabinets and port sites.
Robustel
R5010 5G Router
5G router for fixed roadside sites and 3G upgrades, with SmartNetVPN and free RCMS management.
Robustel
R5020 5G Router
In-vehicle 5G hub with dual SIM, Gigabit Ethernet, RS232 and RS485, and passenger Wi-Fi support. E-mark certified, per Robustel.
Robustel
R5030 5G Router
5G router with dual SIM, Wi-Fi 6, GNSS and five Gigabit Ethernet ports, used in emergency response vehicles.
Robustel
EV8100 Gateway
Battery-backed 4G gateway. At roadside sites it keeps running through a power cut and reports the loss of mains by email and RCMS.
Poynting
PUCK-2 Antenna
Compact 2-in-1 5G MIMO antenna, 617–6000 MHz, IP69K. Mounts on a traffic controller or signage enclosure.
Poynting
OMNI-600 Antenna
Wideband omnidirectional 2×2 MIMO antenna for hard-to-reach sites where signal is weak.
Poynting
MIMO-4-19 Antenna
9-in-1 vehicle roof antenna: 4×4 5G/LTE, 4×4 dual-band Wi-Fi and GPS, IP69K, -40 to 80 °C.
Poynting
CAB-119 Cable Set
Five 3 m low-loss cables for Poynting 5-in-1 antennas, for longer runs from the roof to the router.
Panorama
LGMM4-7-38 Antenna
4×4 MIMO 5G/4G vehicle antenna, 698–3800 MHz, with GPS/GNSS options and an IP69K housing.
ATEL
AT10 Vehicle Tracker
Hardwired LTE Cat-M1/NB-IoT tracker with ignition detection, starter inhibit and a backup battery.
Connect One Site, Then Roll Out
Pilot one site
We spec and stage a router, antenna and SIM for one junction, cabinet or vehicle.
Prove the link
Confirm the controller, signage or onboard systems talk back to your central hub over the VPN.
Stage the rollout
The proven setup is staged in Galway per site or vehicle and shipped ready to connect.
Manage remotely
Every router monitored on RCMS, with alerts, and SmartNetVPN for remote access to the equipment behind it.
Where Our Kit Is Working Today
Client names are withheld. Each of these is a rollout we have supplied.
Traffic controllers across Ireland
Need
Reliable comms at junctions with no other link.
Kit
Advantech routers with Poynting PUCK and OMNI-600 antennas.
Result
Controllers linked back to the central hubs.
Ambulances and emergency vehicles
Need
A fast, managed link in every vehicle.
Kit
Robustel R5020 and R5030 with Poynting MIMO-4 and CAB-119 cables.
Result
Every router visible and managed on RCMS.
3G shutdown upgrade
Need
Sites on 3G modems facing the network switch-off.
Kit
Robustel R5010 5G routers with Panorama 4×4 MIMO antennas.
Result
Sites moved to 5G ahead of the shutdown.
Power-loss alerting
Need
Know straight away when a roadside site loses power.
Kit
Robustel EV8100 on its internal battery.
Result
Email and RCMS alerts to traffic management.
Go Further
Transport Connectivity Questions, Answered
What is transport connectivity?
Transport connectivity is the cellular link that connects roadside equipment and vehicles to a control centre or the internet. An industrial 4G or 5G router, a matched antenna and a SIM carry data from traffic controllers, signage, ticketing, CCTV and trackers over a secure VPN, with remote management so every site and vehicle can be checked without a visit.
How do you connect a traffic controller with no fixed line?
A cellular router and antenna go inside the controller cabinet. Newer controllers connect to the router over Ethernet; older controllers connect over RS232 serial. The router carries the controller’s data back to the central traffic management hub over a secure VPN. Where a cabinet already has fibre, an Advantech industrial switch with fibre ports takes the link instead.
Which router replaces the Advantech LR77?
The LR77 is end of life. For traffic controllers we now supply the Advantech ICR-2734A02, an LTE Cat.4 router with dual SIM, two Ethernet ports, a metal case and DIN rail mounting. Robustel 5G routers with a Poynting MIMO-4 antenna are the second route, managed on the free RCMS portal with the rest of the estate.
Which antenna suits a roadside cabinet?
For most cabinets, a Poynting PUCK-2 mounted on the enclosure. It is a compact 2-in-1 MIMO antenna covering 617 to 6000 MHz with an IP69K housing. At hard-to-reach sites where the signal is weak, we step up to the Poynting OMNI-600, a wideband omnidirectional 2×2 MIMO antenna, for a more reliable link back to the hub.
How do we know when a roadside site loses power?
We supply the Robustel EV8100 for out-of-band power-loss alerting. When the mains drops, it keeps running on its internal battery and sends an email alert, while RCMS flags the power loss at the same time. Traffic management knows straight away that the site has lost power, without waiting for a fault report or a site visit.
Can one router run Wi-Fi, CCTV and ticketing on a bus?
Yes. An in-vehicle router such as the Robustel R5020 carries passenger Wi-Fi, CCTV, ticketing and validators, trackers and crew devices over one connection. Robustel state the R5020 is E-mark certified for vehicles. A Poynting MIMO-4-19 roof antenna combines 4×4 5G, 4×4 Wi-Fi and GPS in one housing, and RCMS Portal Manager runs the passenger Wi-Fi login.
Does TITAN fit the equipment?
No. TITAN supplies, configures and stages the kit in Galway, and your installer, traffic systems contractor or vehicle builder fits it. Every router arrives with its SIM, VPN and settings in place, so the job on site is to mount it, connect it and power it up. We provide technical support from Galway during and after the rollout.
Can we pilot one site or vehicle before rolling out?
Yes, and we recommend it. We spec and stage a router, antenna and SIM for one junction, cabinet or vehicle so your team can confirm the link back to the central hub works end to end. Once the pilot is proven, the same configuration is staged in Galway for every other site or vehicle and shipped ready to connect.
Tell Us About Your Sites or Fleet
How many junctions, cabinets or vehicles, and what each one needs to connect. We’ll spec the kit, stage a pilot in Galway and plan the rollout from there.
+353 91 757500 · iot@titan.ie