Carrier-certified Cell Modems
Dramatically reduce time to market, certification costs, and risk with industrial modems suitable for low-cost M2M data plans and the Internet of Things.
Introduction
Zoom’s line of carrier-certified industrial cell modems provide reliable wireless connectivity between your equipment and any Internet-connected equipment you choose. These USB and multi-IO modems are easily integrated into your system, and benefit from robust power supply and antenna design. There’s no need to worry about complicated RF designs or an expensive, time consuming, and risky certification process when you choose a ZoomCell modem. Your product will come to market faster, with better performance, lower development and certification costs, and lower risk than a product with an embedded modem.
- USB Modems
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Cased Modem
(shown with wall-mount bracket)
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Uncased Modem
(SMA module)
Uncased Modem
(U.FL module)
- Multi-IO Modems
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Cased Modem
(shown with mounting bracket)
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Plug-in Modem
Key Benefits
Zoom’s cell modem line includes cased and uncased USB and Multi-IO modems, and range from 2G and 3G to LTE speeds. They are certified by Verizon®, AT&T®, PTCRB, FCC and a nationally recognized safety lab. (Carrier approvals vary by model.) They provide:
- Quick development and deployment for new connected solutions
- Fast time to market
- Small, flexible design for integration into many systems
- Low cost
- Multiple Input/Output interfaces include: DE-9 serial port, Micro USB 2.0 port, and a 30-pin header for optional connection to a motherboard
- Micro-SIM connector with tamper-resistant latch
- Well designed, flexible on-board power supply
- Superior antenna design
Use the chart below to compare cell modem families.
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4650 Series LTE Cat M1 & Cat NB1 USB Cell Modems |
4600-4630 Series USB Cell Modems |
4500 Series Multi-IO Cell Modems |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Module Type | Quectel® | Gemalto Cinterion® | Huawei® |
| Certification |
Verizon, AT&T, PTCRB (Module&Device), GCF-certified module |
Verizon (4615/4616 only) AT&T and PTCRB. GCF approved module for Europe |
AT&T and PTCRB. |
| LTE Models Available? |
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| Maximum Download Speed | Up to 375 kbps |
Up to 10.3 Mbps, depending on model |
Up to 100 Mbps, depending on model |
| Antenna Option | SMA or U.FL (IPX) | SMA or U.FL (IPX) | SMA |
| Antenna Connectors | One (1) | Up to 2, depending on model |
4575/4576: 3 (Main/Auxiliary/GPS) 4585/4586: 3 (Main/Diversity/GPS) |
| Cased Models Available? |
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| Uncased Models Available? |
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| I/O Interfaces | USB | USB |
USB RS-232 DE-9 30-pin header (for optional motherboard connection) |
| SIM Connector |
Standard 1.8V and 3V Micro 3FF SIM receptacle |
Standard 1.8V and 3V Micro 3FF SIM receptacle |
Standard 1.8V and 3V Micro 2FF SIM receptacle |
| Power Connector | USB port | USB port | Micro-Fit 3.0 |
| SMS |
Text&PDU Mode, SMS Cell Broadcast, Point-to-Point MO&MT |
Text & PDU mode 4615/4616: SMS via IMS |
Text & PDU mode, Point-to-Point |
| Built-in Protocol Stacks |
Transparent, buffer access, and direct push TCP/UDP client and server
PPP/TCP/UDP/SSL/TLS/FTP(S)/ HTTP(S)/NITZ/PING/MQTT |
Transparent and non-transparent TCP/UDP client and server HTTP/DNS/Ping/FTP/SMTP client TLS support for TCP/UDP/HTTP/FTP/SMTP |
4575/4576: TCP, IP, UPD 4585/4586: CDC-ECM dialing only |
| Embedded Java Support | n/a | Certain models only | n/a |
| Specification Sheet | 4650 Series | 4600-4630 Series |
Models 4575/4576 Models 4585/4586 |
Advantages of M2M Cellular Data Services
Cell modem connectivity using M2M plans and certified modems provides many important advantages, including:
- Very low service cost, especially for low-data applications
- Communication and control of remote devices located anywhere there’s cellular service
- Quick installation
- Management of multiple devices from a single interface
- Flexible starts and stops to service
- Powerful features text service (SMS), and the ability to work in conjunction with Global Positioning Systems
- Portability
M2M Services
The cost of M2M plans depends heavily on the amount of data used each month and the number of modems deployed. If many modems are used and each modem sends less than 1 MB of data a month, each cellular data connection can cost only a few dollars per month. M2M service providers will assist in identifying the right plan for a specific application.
Integrators can simply use a SIM available from your local Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile store for a few modems. But those plans provide more data for each modem than most M2M applications require and are significantly more expensive. Most M2M applications use less than 100 MB of data a month and many of them use less than 5 MB a month.
In addition to low cost, many M2M service plans have powerful management features for groups of connected devices. Those management features are not available with a SIM from carrier stores.
Call the Zoom sales group at 617-753-0019 for help obtaining M2M cellular service for Zoom carrier-certified products.