
AirLink RV55 Datasheet
Sierra Wireless EMBEDDED MODULES HL SERIES
AirLink® RV55 Rugged LTE-A Pro Router
Centrally managed, secure
LTE broadband connectivity
for remote fixed or vehicle
applications in harsh
environments
Public safety agencies can
quickly connect to critical
equipment such as body
cameras
Ultra-Low Power consumption,
ideal for solar or battery
powered installations.
Connect your field workers and
devices with flexible dual Wi-Fi,
and ethernet
Reduces complexity in
connecting legacy equipment
with dual serial, ethernet, and
multi-protocol support
Powerful remote cloud-based
or on-premises management
solutions
Proven reliability and over 3
million AirLink routers and
gateways deployed
Includes 1 year of AirLink
Complete – network
management, technical support,
and extended warranty
Compact, Industrial Grade, Low Power LTE-Advanced
Connectivity
The AirLink® RV55 is the industry’s most rugged, compact, LTE-Advanced Pro router.
Simple to install, and easy to manage, the RV55 router is designed to connect critical
infrastructure, remote assets, and mobile fleets.
The RV55 is well suited for applications in public safety, energy, utilities, rail, ports, and
smart cities.
Pick the One That Suits Your Needs
The high-performance LTE-Advanced Pro RV55 has dual Wi-Fi radios and supports
GNSS, FirstNet, and CBRS. It is ideal for public safety vehicles, commercial fleets,
and mobile workforces. You can securely connect critical peripherals such as cameras
and tablets.
The LTE variant is ideal for industrial applications connecting via Ethernet or Serial,
such as SCADA and distribution management.
The LTE-M/NB-IoT variant is well-suited for remote or hard-to-reach locations
with enhanced coverage.
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AirLink® RV55
Rugged LTE-A Pro Router
LTE CATEGORY
Peak D/L
Peak U/L
4G LTE
Frequency Bands
3G HSPA/HSPA+
Frequency Bands*
2G EDGE/GSM/GPRS
Frequency Bands
APPROVALS
Regulatory
Carrier
RV55
North America EMEA North America Global
LTE LTE-A Pro
Cat 4 (WP7610|WP7607) Cat 12 (EM7511|EM7565) Cat M1/NB1 (WP7702)
Up to 150 Mbps Up to 600 Mbps Cat-M1: 300kbps
Up to 50 Mbps Up to 150 Mbps Cat-M1: 375kbps
1900(B2), AWS(B4),
850(B5), 700(B12),
700(B13), 700(B17),
1700(B66)
1900(B2), AWS(B4), 2100(B1), 900(B8) 2100(B1), 1900(B2), AWS(B4),
850(B5)
FCC, IC, PTCRB GCF, CE FCC, IC, PTCRB FCC, IC, PTCRB, GCF, CE, RCM, IFT,
Verizon, AT&T Verizon, AT&T/FirstNet, US Cellular,
2100(B1), 1800(B3),
2600(B7), 900(B8),
800(B20), 700(B28)
900, 1800
2100(B1), 1900(B2),1800(B3),
AWS(B4), 850(B5), 2600(B7),
900(B8), 1800(B9), 700(B12),
700(B13), 700(B14), 850(B18),
850(B19), 800(B20), 850(B26),
700(B29), 2300(B30), 1500(B32),
TDD B41, TDD B42, TDD B43, TDD
B46, CBRS B48,1700(B66)
850(B5), 800(B6), 900(B8),
1700(B9), 850(B19)
Sprint, Telus
2100(B1), 1900(B2), 1800(B3),
AWS(B4), 850(B5), 2600(B7), 900(B8),
1800(B9), 700(B12), 700(B13),
850(B18), 850(B19), 800(B20),
850(B26), 700(B28), 700(B29),
2300(B30), 1500(B32), TDD
B41, TDD B42, TDD B43, TDD B46,
CBRS B48, 1700(B66)
2100(B1), 1900(B2), AWS(B4),
850(B5), 800(B6), 900(B8), 1700(B9),
850(B19)
Anatel
Verizon, AT&T, Telstra(Planned) Verizon(Cat-M), AT&T(Cat-M)
Global
LTE-M/ NB-IoT
Cat-NB1: 27kbps
Cat-NB1: 65kbps
2100(B1), 1900(B2),
1800(B3), AWS(B4),
850(B5), 900(B8), 700(B12),
700(B13), 700(B17), 850
(B18), 850(B19), 800(B20),
850(B26), 700(B28)
850, 900, 1800, 1900
FCC, IC, PTCRB, GCF, CE, RCM
PART NUMBER
*For carrier-specific band support please refer to the hardware user guide.
1104335 1104337 1104303, 1104302 (Wi-Fi) 1104332, 1104331 (Wi-Fi) 1104333
Specification
HOST INTERFACES
WI-FI (Optional)
INPUT/OUTPUT
LAN (ETHERNET/USB)
10/100/1000 Ethernet (RJ45)
RS-232 serial port (DB-9)
USB 2.0 Micro-B Connector
3 SMA antenna (cellular, diversity, GNSS)
2 RP-SMA antenna (1x1 Wi-Fi, Optional)
LTE-M/NB-IoT: 1 SMA (cellular) only, no GNSS or Wi-Fi
Active GPS antenna support
Dual Band 2.4/5GHz Wi-Fi
Dual Radio, 802.11 b/g/n/ac (Wave2 Client Mode)
Support for 10 clients, WPA2 Enterprise per radio
Output power 16dBm
Configurable as Dual Band Access Point (AP) or AP+Client
Mode
Single SSID Support per radio
Captive Portal
Configurable I/O pin on power connector
Digital Input ON Voltage: 2.7 to 36 VDC
Configurable Pull-up for dry contact input
Digital Open Collector Output > sinking 500 mA
Analog Input: 0.5-36 VDC
DHCP Server
IP Passthrough
VLAN
Host Interface Watchdog
PPPoE
SATELLITE NAVIGATION
(GNSS)
SECURITY
NETWORK
MANAGEMENT
Specification
LTE-A Pro Variant: 30 Channel GPS and GLONASS Receiver
(Tracking Sensitivity: -160dBm)
LTE Variant: 48 Channel Dedicated GNSS Receiver (Tracking
Sensitivity: -162 dBm)
Accuracy: <2 m (50%), <5 m (90%), <0.2 m/s
Acquisition Time: 1s Hot Start
Reports: NMEA 0183 V3.0, TAIP, RAP, XORA
Multiple Redundant Servers
Reliable Store and Forward
Remote Authentication (LDAP, RADIUS, TACACS+, DMZ)
Inbound and Outbound Port filtering
Inbound and Outbound Trusted IP
MAC Address Filtering
PCI compatible
Secure Firmware Update
Secure mobile network & asset management application
available in the cloud or licensed platform in the enterprise
data center
Fleet wide firmware upgrade delivery
Router configuration and template management
Router staging over the air and local Ethernet connection
Over-the-air software and radio module firmware updates
Device Configuration Templates
Configurable monitoring and alerting
Remote provisioning and airtime activation (where
applicable)

AirLink® RV55
Rugged LTE-A Pro Router
SERIAL
NETWORK AND ROUTING
VPN
APPLICATION
FRAMEWORK
POWER
DIMENSIONS
33 mm
Specification
TCP/U DP PAD Mode
Modbus (ASCII, RTU, Variable)
PPP
DNP3 Interoperability
Dual Serial option (with an accessory)
Network Address Translation (NAT)
Port Forwarding
Policy Routing
NEMO/DMNR
VRRP
IPsec, GRE, and OpenVPN Client
Up to 5 concurrent tunnels
Split Tunnel
Dead Peer Detection (DPD)
FIPS 140-2 compatible
ALEOS Application Framework (AAF)
LUA Scripting Language
Input Voltage: 7 to 36 VDC
LTE Idle Power: 900mW (75 mA @ 12VDC)
Standby Mode Power: 53 mW (4.4 mA @ 12 VDC) triggered
on low voltage, I/O or periodic timer
Low voltage disconnect to prevent battery drain
Built-in protection against voltage transients including 5 VDC
engine cranking and +200 VDC load dump
Ignition Sense with time delay shutdown
Configurable features and ports to optimize power
consumption
119 mm x 33 mm x 85 mm (102 mm including wi-fi
connectors)
4.69 in x 1.34 in x 3.35 in (3.70 in including connectors)
Weight: 320 g
119 mm
Reliable Static Route
Dynamic DNS
Verizon PNTM
IPV6 Gateway
ROUTER MANAGEMENT
EVENTS ENGINE
ENVIRONMENTAL
INDUSTRY
CERTIFICATIONS
SUPPORT AND
WARRANTY
ACCESSORIES
Specification
ALMS
Local web user interface
AT Command Line Interface (Telnet/SSH/Serial)
SMS Commands
SNMP
Custom event triggers and reports
Configurable interface, no programming
Event Types: Digital Input, Network Parameters, Data Usage,
Timer, Power, Device Temperature and Voltage
Report Types: RAP, SMS, Email, SNMP Trap, TCP (Binary,
XML, CSV)
Event Actions: Drive Relay Output
Operating Temperature: -40°C to +70°C / -40°F to +158°F
Operating Temperature (Wi-Fi variant): -30°C to +70°C /
-22°F to +158°F
Storage Temperature: -40°C to +85°C / -40°F to +185°F
Humidity: 95% RH @ 60°C
Military Spec MIL-STD-810G conformance to shock,
vibration, thermal shock, and humidity
IP64 rated ingress protection
Safety: IECEE Certification Bodies Scheme (CB Scheme),
UL 60950**
Vehicle Usage: E-Mark (UN ECE Regulation 10.04),
Rail Usage: EN50155
ISO7637-2, SAE J1455 (Shock & Vibration)
Hazardous Environments: Class 1 Div 2– Ambient
temperatures of -30°C to +60°C
Environmental: RoHS, REACH, WEEE
Includes 1st Year AirLink Complete:
AirLink Management Service (ALMS)
Direct 24/7 Technical Support
3-year standard warranty; optional 2-year warranty
extension
1-day Accelerated Hardware Replacement available through
participating resellers
In the Box: DC Power Cable, and Quick Start Guide
Other Accessories (sold separately):
2000579 AC Adapter, 12VDC
6000659 DIN Rail Bracket
For Antenna options visit: sierrawireless.com/antennas
33 mm
27 mm
119 mm
106 mm
119 mm
** Ambient temperatures of -30C to +60C
85 mm

AirLink® RV55
Rugged LTE-A Pro Router
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About Sierra Wireless
Sierra Wireless (N ASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX: SW) is the leading IoT solutions provider that combines devices, net work and software to unlock value in
the connected economy. Companies globally are adopting IoT to improve operational efficiency, create bet ter customer experiences, improve
their business models and create new revenue streams. Whether it’s a solution to help a business securely connect edge devices to t he cloud, or
a softwa re/API solution to help manage processes associated with billions of connected assets, or a plat form to extract rea l-time data to make
the best business decisions, Sierr a Wireless will work with you to create the right industry-specific solution for your next IoT endeavor. Sierra
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