1. Product Overview

• Model: ICX30‑HWC

• Manufacturer: ProSoft Technology

• Type: Industrial 3G cellular gateway / wireless router

• Main Use: Secure remote access and SCADA connectivity for PLCs, RTUs, DCS, and serial/Ethernet devices over 3G mobile networks.

• Typical Apps: Remote programming, maintenance, data logging, VPN access, and location‑based monitoring with integrated GPS.

2. Key Features

• 3G Cellular (GSM/WCDMA/HSPA+ and CDMA/CDMA2000) with fallback to 2G (GPRS/EDGE)

• Global frequency bands: WCDMA 800/850/900/1900/2100 MHz; GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; CDMA 800/1900 MHz

• EtherNet/IP Class 3 Server for direct integration with Rockwell ControlLogix/CompactLogix

• Dual Ethernet/Serial: 1×10/100 Ethernet (RJ45), 1×RS‑232 serial port

• Digital/Analog I/O: 2×DI, 2×DO, 2×AI, 2×AO for local monitoring/control

• Integrated GPS for location tracking of mobile assets

• Secure VPN: IPsec/OpenVPN tunnels for safe remote access

• SMS support: Send/receive alarms and control messages via text

• DIN‑rail mount, aluminum housing, wide temperature range

3. Specifications

Cellular

• Downlink: up to 14.4 Mbps (HSPA+)

• Uplink: up to 5.76 Mbps

Interfaces

• Ethernet: 1×RJ45, 10/100 Mbps

• Serial: 1×RS‑232

• Antenna: SMA connectors (main + diversity)

• GPS: integrated GPS receiver

Power

• Input: 10–24 VDC, PoE option available

Environmental

• Operating temp: 0°C to +60°C

• Humidity: 5%–95% non‑condensing

• Certifications: CE, UL, FCC, RoHS

Physical

• Mounting: DIN rail

• Dimensions: approx. 4.5 × 5.5 × 1.25 in (114 × 140 × 32 mm)

4. Operation & Configuration

• Default IP: 192.168.0.250 /24

• Setup: Use ProSoft Discovery Service to find the gateway and set a temporary IP; configure via built‑in web server.

• Security: VPN tunnels, password protection, firewall, and access control lists.

5. Application Scenarios

• Oil/gas, water/wastewater, energy, and utilities remote sites

• Mobile equipment and vehicle tracking (GPS)

• SCADA/telemetry over cellular

• Remote PLC programming and troubleshooting

• Distributed renewable sites (solar/wind)

6. Advantages

• All‑in‑one: cellular + Ethernet + serial + I/O + GPS

• Native Rockwell support: EtherNet/IP for Logix controllers

• Industrial‑grade: rugged, wide temp, DIN‑rail

• Secure: enterprise‑grade VPN for safe remote access

• Global coverage: multi‑band 3G for worldwide deployment