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Lantronix NTC-227 industrial 4G LTE Cat 1 router with SMA antenna connectors, DB-9 serial port and 6-way power terminal block.

Lantronix NTC-227-01-01 — Global 4G LTE Cat 1 Industrial IoT Router

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MPN: NTC-227-01-01

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UPC: 931777302120

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Key Features

  • Global 4G LTE Cat 1 across 18 bands, up to 10 Mbps down and 5 Mbps up on LTE FDD
  • Integrated GNSS supporting GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and QZSS
  • 1 x 100Base-T Ethernet and 1 x DB-9 serial port, software-selectable between RS-232 and RS-485/RS-422
  • 3 multipurpose I/O pins, dedicated ignition input and Micro USB 2.0 OTG
  • Linux-based Lantronix OS with SDK for C, shell script and LUA applications
  • IPSec (up to 5 tunnels), OpenVPN, GRE and PPTP client VPN support
  • 8-40V DC input with ISO7637 vehicle protection, -40°C to +70°C operation, IP41 enclosure
  • Stock one SKU for international rollouts: the NTC-227 covers 18 LTE bands spanning North American, European and Asia-Pacific allocations
The Lantronix NTC-227 (part number NTC-227-01-01) is the global model in the NTC-220 Series of 4G LTE Category 1 industrial IoT routers. It covers LTE bands B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B29, B40 and B41, with peak LTE FDD speeds of 10 Mbps down and 5 Mbps up. That band plan lets one SKU serve deployments across many regions. The router is built for telemetry, SCADA and asset-tracking links, where reliable low-bandwidth connectivity matters more than raw throughput. The interface set is designed for field equipment. It has one 100Base-T Ethernet port and a DB-9 serial port that can be set in software to 9-wire RS-232 or RS-485/RS-422, with software-controlled RS-485 termination. There is also a Micro USB 2.0 OTG port for local storage. The terminal block adds three multipurpose I/O pins, including NAMUR-compatible sensor input, 0-30V analogue input, digital input and open-collector output. A dedicated ignition input, integrated GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou/Galileo/QZSS and odometer reading make the router well suited to vehicles and mobile machinery. The router runs Linux-based Lantronix OS on a 1 GHz ARM Cortex A8 with 256 MB RAM and 512 MB flash. The SDK supports custom applications in ANSI C, shell script and LUA. For Modbus sites, the Modbus TCP/IP gateway handles up to 247 serial slaves, and the Data Stream Manager maps data between the serial, SMS and USB ports. VPN options are IPSec (up to 5 tunnels), OpenVPN, GRE and PPTP client. For remote fleets, you can manage the router through HTTPS web UI, SSH CLI, SNMP v1/v2/v3, TR-069, LWM2M and SMS commands, with over-the-air firmware upgrades. The enclosure measures 143 x 107 x 34 mm and weighs 221 g. It takes 8-40V DC with ISO7637 vehicle protection and mounts on a wall or on a DIN rail using the included bracket.

Ideal For

  • Vehicle and heavy-equipment telematics using GNSS, ignition sensing and odometer data
  • Remote SCADA and Modbus RTU/ASCII telemetry from PLCs and meters over RS-232/RS-485
  • Multi-country IoT rollouts that need one LTE Cat 1 SKU
  • Smart city and security equipment backhaul in outdoor cabinets
  • Custom edge data processing using the Lantronix SDK

VPN

GreGRE tunnelling
PptpPPTP client for remote PPTP VPN server
IpsecIPSec tunnel termination (up to 5 tunnels)
OpenvpnOpenVPN (client, server and P2P)

GNSS

ConstellationsGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS

Power

DC Input8-40V DC
Input ConnectorPower input via 6-way termination block receptacle
Power Consumption6W
Recommended SupplyRecommended DC supply via terminal block: 12V 1.5A
Vehicle ProtectionVehicle-compatible protection on DC input (ISO7637)
Field Terminal BlockField-terminable screw-type terminal block included
Ignition Io Connector1 x dedicated ignition input and 3 x I/O on 6-way connector

General

MPNNTC-227-01-01
UPC931777302120
BrandLantronix
ModelNTC-227 – Global
RegionGlobal variant
SeriesNTC-220 Series 4G LTE IIoT Router

Cellular

OdometerOdometer reading available via Web-UI, CLI and SDK
Nat DisableNAT disable for framed route configuration
Packet DataProfile managed packet data connections
SIM SecuritySIM security management (PIN configuration, enable and disable)
Band SelectionAutomatic and manual cellular band selection
Operator SelectionAutomatic and manual operator selection
Transparent BridgeTransparent bridge mode using PPPoE to forward the public WAN IP to a downstream device

Physical

Weight221 g (254 g with bracket)
Dimensions143 mm (L) x 107 mm (W) x 34 mm (D), excluding antenna
Wall MountWall mount in multiple orientations via embedded mounting holes
DIN Rail MountDIN rail mount via included plastic bracket (TH 35, IEC60715)

Enclosure

IP RatingIP41 rated

Compliance

EnvironmentalRoHS and REACH (NTC-220 Series)
CertificationsFCC, ISED, CE, UKCA and E-Mark certification documents for NTC-227

Interfaces

USB1 x Micro USB 2.0 OTG interface with 0.5A supply capability
Io PinsI/O terminal block with 3 x multipurpose I/O pins
Ethernet1 x 100Base-T Ethernet RJ45 port
Namur InputNAMUR (EN 60947-5-6 / IEC 60947-5-6) compatible sensor input
Serial Port1 x RS232 serial port, DB-9 female DCE
Reset ButtonRecessed reset button: reboot, reboot into recovery mode, reset to factory defaults
Serial Modes9-wire RS232 or RS485/RS422 (software selectable)
Digital InputDigital input (measurement of voltage above/below threshold)
Analogue InputAnalogue 0V to 30V input
Ignition Input1 x ignition digital input
RS-485 TerminationSoftware-controlled termination resistors for RS485
Open Collector OutputOpen collector output

Sms Control

SecuritySecure SMS management using sender whitelisting and password management
Status QueriesQuery status via SMS (signal strength, WAN IP, uptime and more)
Remote CommandsExecute commands via SMS (reboot, reset to defaults, go offline and more)
AcknowledgementsSMS acknowledgement replies for queries and commands
Remote ConfigurationConfigure via SMS (APN, authentication settings and more)

Environmental

Operating Humidity0% to 95%
Storage Temperature-40°C to +85°C
Operating Temperature-40°C to +70°C

Administration

NTPNTP server support for system clock sync
SNMPSNMP v1/v2/v3 including cellular-specific MIB, config and firmware download
Tr069TR-069 client for remote configuration, backup/restore and firmware upgrade
Web UiSecure web-based user interface (HTTPS) for full status and configuration
SSH CLISSH command line interface
Sms ClientSMS client (send/receive) with inbox and outbox
System LogsSystem status and security logs
Config BackupPassword-protected configuration backup/restore for cloning
Ping WatchdogPing monitor watchdog (resets connection on repeated ping failure)
Diagnostic LogsDiagnostic log viewer (remote and local)
Onboard User GuideDevice user guide stored on the device, accessible via HTTPS web UI

Cellular Bands

LTE Cat1 Bands4G LTE Cat-1: B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B29, B40, B41

LED Indicators

Leds8 x tri-color LEDs
LED FunctionsPower, Network, a GPS/customizable LED and 5 x Signal Strength indicators
Status DisplayLED display for connection status, connected network type and connection errors

Peak Data Speed

Edgemax 236.8 Kbps (DL) / max 236.8 Kbps (UL) (model dependent)
Gprsmax 85.6 Kbps (DL) / max 85.6 Kbps (UL) (model dependent)
Umtsmax 384 Kbps (DL) / max 384 Kbps (UL) (model dependent)
LTE Fddmax 10 Mbps (DL) / max 5 Mbps (UL)
LTE Tddmax 8.96 Mbps (DL) / max 3.1 Mbps (UL)
DC Hspa Plusmax 42 Mbps (DL) / max 5.76 Mbps (UL) (model dependent)

SIM Card Reader

SIM Slot1 x SIM card slot, Mini USIM/SIM format (2FF)
Embedded SIMOptional soldered-down SIM (ETSI MFF2 DFN-8 USIM)

Antenna Connectors

GPS1 x SMA connector for GPS
Cellular2 x SMA connectors for 4G/3G/2G (1 x Main, 1 x RX Diversity)

Firmware Management

Sms TriggeredSMS-triggered firmware upgrade (download and install from HTTPS)
Multiple ImagesMultiple firmware image storage and dynamic install
Upgrade MethodsFirmware upgrade locally via LAN or over-the-air (HTTPS, SNMP, TR-069, LWM2M)

Network And Routing

VrrpVRRP for redundant router failover
RoutingStatic routing, RIP (v1/v2), port forwarding and DMZ
DHCP ListDHCP list display in Web-UI
Custom DNSCustom DNS server definitions
DHCP RelayDHCP relay
DHCP ServerDHCP server including address reservation by MAC address
Dynamic DNSDynamic DNS
DHCP OptionsAdvanced DHCP options (Option 42 NTP, Option 66 TFTP, Option 150, Option 160)
Modbus FramesModbus RTU/ASCII frames support
Modbus GatewayModbus server TCP/IP gateway and client TCP/IP agent, up to 247 slaves on the serial gateway
Data Stream ManagerData Stream Manager for mapping and processing between ports (serial, SMS, USB) via virtual tunnels

Processor And Storage

Ram256 MB RAM
Flash512 MB flash memory storage
Processor1 GHz ARM Cortex A8 processor

Antenna Specifications

VSWRVSWR < 3.0:1
Height201 mm
Frequency698-2700 MHz
Maximum Gain4.71 dBi (NANT-00001); 3.24 dBi (NANT-00006)
Radome Diameter17 mm radome diameter

Software Development Kit

APIAPI (C, LUA and Shell libraries) to the internal runtime database
LanguagesApplications/scripting in ANSI C, shell script and LUA
EnvironmentOpen Linux standard development environment
Package ManagerPackage manager in Web-UI for application install/removal
Custom ApplicationsDevelop and install custom software applications

Frequently Asked Questions

Which LTE bands does the NTC-227 support?▾

The NTC-227 global model supports LTE Cat-1 bands B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B29, B40 and B41.

How many Ethernet ports does it have?▾

It has one 100Base-T Ethernet RJ45 port, plus a DB-9 serial port, a Micro USB 2.0 OTG port and a terminal block with three multipurpose I/O pins and an ignition input.

Can it be installed in a vehicle?▾

Yes. It accepts 8-40V DC with ISO7637 vehicle-compatible protection, has a dedicated ignition input and reports odometer readings from its integrated GNSS.

Can I run my own software on the router?▾

Yes. It runs Linux-based Lantronix OS, and the SDK supports custom applications in ANSI C, shell script and LUA, installed through a package manager in the web UI.

Does it support Modbus?▾

Yes. It provides a Modbus server TCP/IP gateway and client TCP/IP agent supporting up to 247 slaves on the serial gateway, with Modbus RTU/ASCII frame support.