The TC Router is an industrial 4G LTE mobile router which enables high speed Internet connectivity via mobile networks. Approved for use with Verizon and AT&T networks, the TC Router provides simple remote communication between SCADA servers, PLCs, camera surveillance, or any Ethernet field device.
The integrated firewall and Virtual Private Network (VPN) protect your application against unauthorized access. The TC Router has been tested and approved for use in harsh environments and comes with an energy savings mode for battery-powered applications.
Your advantages
- 4G LTE high-speed Internet capability
- Secure firewall and VPN protection
- Industrially hardened for harsh environments
- “Always on” connection to remote equipment via mobile network
- Monitor and control via SMS or control system
Phoenix Contact’s Industrial LTE 4G router is available in three versions: AT&T (U.S.), Verizon Wireless (U.S.), and a European version. All three feature two Ethernet interfaces, firewall, NAT, IPsec, and OpenVPN support, two SMA-F antenna sockets, SMS, and e-mail transmission, two digital inputs, and one digital output.
Application example
Sending data from remote pump sites back to a SCADA control center over the cellular network.
Common industries
The TC Router is commonly used in industries such as power, oil and gas, water/wastewater, and agriculture to connect devices such as PLCs, HMIs, surveillance cameras, and other Ethernet field devices to SCADA servers over the cellular network.
Part numbers
Part numbers
| Description | Part # | |
|---|---|---|
| Cellular Devices | ||
| TC ROUTER 3002T-4G ATT | Cellular modem approved for use in AT&T network | 2702533 |
| TC ROUTER 3002T-4G VZW | Cellular modem approved for use in Verizon network | 2702532 |
| TC ROUTER 3002T-4G | Cellular modem for use in international networks | 2702528 |
| Cellular Antennas | ||
| TC ANT MOBILE WALL 5M | 5M LTE antenna with SMA (female) connector | 2702273 |
| TC ANT MOBILE WALL 0.5M | 0.5M LTE antenna with SMA (female) connector | 2702274 |
| Accessories for Limited Lifetime Warranty | ||
| RAD-PIG-EF316-N-SMA | 1 ft. adapter for SMA (male) -> N(female) | 2867694 |
| CN-UB-280DC-3-SB | Surge protection for coaxial interfaces for N(male) -> N(female) | 2801051 |
| RAD-ADP-N/M-SMA/F | Adapter for N (male) -> SMA (female) | 2917036 |
Connecting your Phoenix Contact TC Router to the Internet
This video provides a step-by-step demonstration of how to easily connect your TC Router to the Internet.
Create a VPN tunnel between a Phoenix Contact TC Router and TC mGuard
This tutorial guides you through the steps required to create a VPN tunnel between a Phoenix Contact TC Router and a Phoenix Contact TC mGuard.
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