Sierra Wireless AirLink RV55 LTE-A Pro cellular
router connects utility grid infrastructure and mobile workforces
for more efficient grid operations and rapid response to service
outages
Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX: SW), the leading provider
of fully integrated device-to-cloud solutions for the Internet of
Things (IoT), today announced the AirLink® RV55 LTE-Advanced Pro
router to simplify and lower the cost of connecting critical remote
assets, infrastructure and mobile workforces in utility, energy,
smart city and public safety applications. AirLink RV55 is the
industry’s most compact and rugged LTE-A Pro router for SCADA,
distribution management systems and service vehicle fleets.
Utilities are deploying cellular IoT solutions like AirLink RV55
to modernize grid operations by connecting aging equipment and
infrastructure in order to meet customers’ service expectations and
increase adoption of new distributed energy sources. AirLink RV55
combines high-speed, reliable LTE connectivity with Wi-Fi, serial
and ethernet interfaces, allowing utilities to gather real-time
data from infrastructure and connect mobile workforces to improve
operational efficiency, rapidly identify issues and restore service
outages.
Carol Johnston, VP Product Marketing, Clevest Solutions, said:
“Efficiently connecting mobile workforces, their vehicles and
dispatch resources is critical to quickly finding and resolving
service outages. Sierra Wireless’ AirLink RV55 provides the secure,
reliable, always-on connectivity that utilities need to efficiently
dispatch work orders to the closest qualified worker and manage
their field service teams leveraging Mobile Workforce Management
software to keep critical operations running smoothly.”
Jesus Gonzalez, Senior Analyst, IHS Markit, Critical
Communications, said: “As electric utilities modernize with
cellular IoT, the cost and complexity of adding connectivity to
aging infrastructure equipment is a significant challenge,
especially if the equipment doesn’t have connectivity built in or
is deployed in a harsh or remote environment. Cellular LTE routers
with a compact, rugged form factor, and flexible interfaces make it
easy to connect critical distribution automation equipment like
cap-bank controllers, sectionalizers and reclosers to help monitor
and respond quickly to changes in the utility grid.”
Tom Mueller, VP, Products, Enterprise Solutions, Sierra
Wireless, said: “Utility, energy and industrial companies continue
to rely on cellular IoT to efficiently connect and operate their
infrastructure. The AirLink RV55, with device management and 24/7
direct support included at zero cost for the first year, provides
IT teams with peace of mind knowing they can securely connect and
manage both their fixed and mobile networks with a single reliable
solution.”
AirLink RV55 is part of Sierra Wireless’ AirLink Performance
Series of routers and gateways. It is available in an LTE-A Pro
variant with dual-serial, ethernet, GNSS and an optional dual-Wi-Fi
interface. LTE-A Pro supports 6x faster downlink (up to 600Mbps)
and 3x faster upload (up to 150Mbps) speeds compared to previous
LTE versions (RV50). RV55 supports CBRS bands that do not require
spectrum licenses and allow utilities to build and operate their
own LTE networks. An LTE-M/NB-IoT (up to 300kbps downlink) variant
is also available for enhanced coverage. RV55 retains the same
ultra-low power consumption of the RV50/50X making it ideal for
solar- or battery-powered installations.
Pricing & AvailabilityAirLink RV55 models range from
$589 for the LTE-M/NB-IoT variant to $789 for the LTE-A Pro variant
with Wi-Fi. LTE-A Pro routers will start sampling in March 2019,
with commercial availability beginning in April 2019. LTE-M/NB-IoT
samples will be available in May, with commercial availability in
June 2019. Every AirLink RV55 purchase comes with peace-of-mind
protection—the first year of AirLink Complete, including device
management, 24/7 direct technical support and 3-year warranty—is
included at no additional charge.
Sierra Wireless will demonstrate AirLink cellular routers and
gateways at DistribuTECH 2019 in booth #719. For more information
about our live demos and educational presentations, visit
https://www.sierrawireless.com/landing/distributech-2019/.
Resources
- To learn more about the AirLink RV55,
register for this webinar on Thursday, February 21, 2018 at 8am
(Pacific Time):
https://cc.callinfo.com/r/13gnrrkpwxv18&eom
- Product datasheet:
https://www.sierrawireless.com/products-and-solutions/routers-gateways/rv55/
For more information about Sierra Wireless AirLink gateways,
routers and management services, visit
https://www.sierrawireless.com/products-and-solutions/routers-gateways/.
To contact the Sierra Wireless Sales Desk, call +1 877-687-7795
or visit http://www.sierrawireless.com/sales.
About Sierra WirelessSierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX:
SW) is an IoT pioneer, empowering businesses and industries to
transform and thrive in the connected economy. Customers Start with
Sierra because we offer a device to cloud solution, comprised of
embedded and networking solutions seamlessly integrated with our
secure cloud and connectivity services. OEMs and enterprises
worldwide rely on our expertise in delivering fully integrated
solutions to reduce complexity, turn data into intelligence and get
their connected products and services to market faster. Sierra
Wireless has more than 1,300 employees globally and operates
R&D centers in North America, Europe and Asia. For more
information, visit www.sierrawireless.com.
Connect with Sierra Wireless on the IoT Blog at
http://www.sierrawireless.com/iot-blog, on Twitter at
@SierraWireless, on LinkedIn at
http://www.linkedin.com/company/sierra-wireless and on YouTube at
http://www.youtube.com/SierraWireless.
“Sierra Wireless” and "AirLink" are registered trademarks of
Sierra Wireless. Other product or service names mentioned herein
may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
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