Question:
In industrial environments, industrial power supplies or other existing power supplies are often used in order to be able to cover extended temperature ranges. Can the router also be operated with an industrial power supply unit or with another suitable power supply?
Answer:
The routers can be supplied with an external power supply, e.g. an industrial power supply unit.
The router can also be supplied with the optionally available mdex DIN rail power supply (mdex Hutschienennetzteil), which can be operated in a temperature range of -20 to + 60 degrees Celsius.
For more details on external power supply, please refer to the respective router model:
Teltonika router
A suitable external power supply can be connected using the optional power connection cable.
The router can also be supplied with the optionally available mdex DIN rail power supply (mdex Hutschienennetzteil), which can be operated in a temperature range of -20 to + 60 degrees Celsius.
Further notes:
- The 9-30 VDC power supply must be connected to the red wire (+) and black wire (-).
- The permissible DC voltage range of the Teltonika router is between 9-30 volts.
- The power consumption of the Teltonika router depends on the model and current load. Below are more details about the router models:
RUT240: | | |
RUT241: | | |
RUT950: | | |
RUT951: | | |
RUT955: | | |
RUT956: | | |
- At https://wiki.teltonika-networks.com/view/Main_Page, corresponding information is available for all available Teltonika router models in the Manual section under Powering Options and Power Consumption.
Advantech routers
Advantech routers come with an industrial plug for connecting a power supply. By loosening the screw terminals of the industrial connector, the desired power supply can be connected.
The router can also be supplied with the optionally available mdex DIN rail power supply (mdex Hutschienennetzteil), which can be operated in a temperature range of -20 to + 60 degrees Celsius.
Further notes:
- The valid voltage range for the respective Advantech router model can be found on the router label (bottom side) or in the enclosed Start Guide.
- The power consumption depends on the router model. Detailed information can be found in the datasheet, which is available for download under brochures for the respective router model:
mdex MX530
The supplied plug-in power supply (9V / 1.0A) can be operated in a temperature range of 0 to 40 degrees Celsius.
The MX530 comes with an additional power cable for connecting a suitable external power supply.
The router can also be supplied with the optionally available mdex DIN rail power supply (mdex Hutschienennetzteil), which can be operated in a temperature range of -20 to + 60 degrees Celsius.
Further hints:
- The 9-30 VDC power supply must be connected to the red wire (+) and black wire (-).
- The permissible DC voltage range of the MX530 is between 9-30 volts.
- The average power consumption of the MX530 router is max. 7 watts.
MX530 practical values depending on router load: | Power peak (W) 1 | Average power consumption (W) |
Sleep mode + LTE connected + no devices connected to LAN + WiFi switched on: | 6.615 1 | 1.815 |
High CPU load + LTE data transmission at maximum speed + 1 device connected to LAN port + data transmission via WiFi: | 8.123 1 | 4.049 |
High CPU load + LTE data transmission at maximum speed + 2 devices connected to LAN ports + data transmission via WiFi: | 8.492 1 | 4.321 |
High CPU load + LTE data transmission at maximum speed + 4 devices connected to LAN ports + Data transmission via WiFi: | 8.496 1 | 4.346 |
1 The peak values did not last longer than 10 ms.
mdex MX560
The MX560 comes with a router connection cable (incl. luster terminal) for connecting a suitable external power supply.
The router can also be supplied with the optionally available mdex DIN rail power supply (mdex Hutschienennetzteil), which can be operated in a temperature range of -20 to + 60 degrees Celsius.
Further notes:
- The 9-30 VDC power supply must be connected to the red wire (+) and black wire(-).
(The green wire (input) and white wire (output) are not required to power the MX560).
- The allowable DC voltage range of the MX560 is between 9-30 volts.
- The average power consumption of the MX560 router is max. 5 watts.
MX560 practical values depending on router load: | Power peak (W) 1 | Average power consumption (W) |
Sleep mode + PC connected to LAN port + WiFi switched off: | 1.6 1 | 0.89 |
Hibernation + LTE connection + no devices connected to LAN + WiFi switched on: | 4.062 1 | 1.005 |
idle state + LTE connection + no devices connected to LAN + WiFi switched on: | 3.74 1 | 1.86 |
High CPU load + LTE data transmission with weak signal strength + PC connected to LAN port: | 4.26 1 | 2.1 |
High CPU load + LTE data transmission at maximum speed + PC connected to LAN port + data transmission via WiFi: | 6.154 1 | 2.612 |
High CPU load + LTE data transmission with weak signal strength + PC connected to LAN port + data transmission via WiFi: | 6.02 1 | 2.9 |
High CPU load + LTE data transmission at max. speed + 2 devices connected to LAN ports + data transmission via WiFi: | 6.277 1 | 3.1 |
1 The peak values did not last longer than 20 ms.
mdex MX880
The plug-in power supply (9V / 1.0A) can be operated in a temperature range of 0 to 40 degrees Celsius.
The industrial plug attached to the supplied plug-in power supply can be removed by means of a screw terminal and a suitable power supply can be connected to it.
The router can also be supplied with the optionally available mdex DIN rail power supply (mdex Hutschienennetzteil), which can be operated in a temperature range of -20 to + 60 degrees Celsius.
- loosen the screws on the green terminal from the power supply unit.
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- attach the wires of the external power supply to the green terminal and make sure the polarity is correct!
Further notes:
- The allowable DC voltage range of the MX880 is between 9-30 volts.
- The average power consumption of the MX880 router is max. 7 watts.
MX880 practical values depending on router load: | Power peak (W) 1 | Average power consumption (W) |
High CPU load + LTE data transmission at maximum speed + 4 devices connected to LAN ports + data transmission via WiFi: | 8.496 1 2 | 4.346 2 |
High CPU load + LTE data transmission at maximum speed + 2 devices connected to LAN ports + data transmission via WiFi: | 8.492 1 2 | 4.321 2 |
High CPU load + LTE data transmission at maximum speed + 1 device connected to the LAN port + data transmission via WiFi: | 8.123 1 2 | 4.049 2 |
Sleep mode + LTE connected + no devices connected to LAN + WiFi switched on: | 6.615 1 2 | 1.815 2 |
1 The peaks did not last longer than 42 ms.
2 With additional maximum USB and GPS power: + 3.5 W add
- Designation of the green industrial connector:
- Phoenix Contact 'MC 1,5' with 3.5 mm pitch.
- Manufacturer's designation: 'MC 1.5/ 2-ST-3.5
- Phoenix Contact article number: '1840366'.