InHand IG502-FQ33-IO LTE Cat 1 Industrial Edge

Name: InHand Networks IG502-FQ33-IO Programmable LTE Cat 1 Edge Gateway with Isolated I/O, North America
Brand: INHAND NETWORKS
SKU: IG502-FQ33-IO
Price: 229.26 USD
Availability: BackOrder

InHand Networks IG502-FQ33-IO compact metal industrial edge gateway with terminal blocks, Ethernet ports and SMA antenna connectors.

The IG502-FQ33-IO is the North America LTE Cat 1 version of InHand Networks' IG502, a cost-effective industrial IoT edge gateway. It is built for system integrators, OEMs and operations teams who need to collect data from PLCs, meters and sensors at remote sites. The gateway filters and processes that data locally, then sends it to AWS, Azure or another cloud platform over cellular. The FQ33 module covers LTE bands B2/B4/B5/B12/B13/B25/B26. Dual Micro SIM slots with failover keep the link up if one carrier drops. This configuration adds the -IO option: 4 digital inputs and 4 digital outputs with 3000 VDC isolation. It can read dry contacts and discrete signals and handle simple control directly. It keeps the standard 1× RS-232 plus 1× RS-485 serial ports on an industrial terminal block, alongside two 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports, USB 2.0 Type-A and microSD storage up to 32GB. An ARM Cortex-A8 at 600MHz with 512MB RAM and 8GB eMMC runs a custom Linux OS. Python secondary development and optional DSA support protocols including Modbus RTU/TCP, OPC UA, EtherNet/IP, IEC101/104, DNP3.0, BACnet and IEC61850-MMS. The gateway is designed for sites where no one is on hand. A hardware watchdog, heartbeat link detection with auto-redial, and logs that are preserved through power loss help with remote maintenance. DeviceLive provides remote access, batch operations and remote upgrades. Security includes a firewall, OpenVPN, IPsec VPN and multi-level user permissions. The fanless metal housing is rated IP30 and measures 110 × 127 × 35 mm. It mounts on a DIN rail or panel and takes 12-48V DC through a terminal block. This model has no Wi-Fi, so it is rated for the wider -40 °C to 70 °C operating range.

Ideal For

Remote PLC and Modbus data collection from pump stations, tanks and skids
Discrete alarm monitoring and simple relay control through isolated DI/DO
Utility and energy telemetry using DNP3.0, IEC101/104 or IEC61850-MMS
Cellular backhaul of machine data to AWS or Azure for OEM equipment fleets
Unattended cabinets in cold outdoor environments down to -40 °C

Why This Product

1Without Wi-Fi, this configuration operates from -40 °C to 70 °C, a wider range than the -20 °C lower limit of IG502 models with Wi-Fi
2Adds 4 DI + 4 DO isolated I/O over the base IG502-FQ33 configuration
3Uses the FQ33 North America LTE Cat 1 module; FQ58 and FQ78 are the LTE Cat 4 modules for EMEA/APAC and Oceania/South America
4Does not include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or GNSS; choose the IG502-FQ33-IO-W-G for those

Power

Input Voltage	12~48V DC input
Power Interface	Industrial terminal block
Power Consumption	250mA @ 12V

General

Mpn	IG502-FQ33-IO
Brand	InHand Networks
Model	IG502 Cost-effective Edge Gateway
Region	North America (FQ33 cellular module)
Product Type	Programmable Cellular Edge Gateway
Configuration	IO option (4 DI + 4 DO); no Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, no GNSS

Package

Shipping Weight	1.20 lb
Standard Package	IG502 Edge Gateway, 4G antenna, Ethernet cable, power terminal (contents vary by order code)
Optional Accessories	power supply, panel mounting kit

Cellular

Lte Bands	LTE B2/B4/B5/B12/B13/B25/B26
Sim Slots	Dual Micro SIM
Technology	4G LTE Cat 1

Security

Data Security	OpenVPN, IPsec VPN
User Management	Multi-level user permissions
Network Security	Firewall

Software

Operating System

Custom Linux

Mechanical

Rtc	RTC with button battery backup
Weight	420 g (0.93 lb)
Mounting	Panel, DIN-rail mounting
Dimensions	110 × 127 × 35 mm (4.33 × 5 × 1.38 in)
Hardware Watchdog	Hardware watchdog supported
Protection Rating	IP30
Housing And Cooling	Fanless metal housing

Reliability

Link Detection	Sends heartbeat packets to detect link, auto redials when disconnected
Embedded Watchdog	Embedded watchdog auto-recovery
Dual Sim Switching	Dual-SIM failover

Cpu And Storage

Cpu	ARM Cortex-A8 @ 600MHz
Ram	512MB
Flash	8GB eMMC

Network Features

Ip Routing	Static routing
Lan Protocols	ARP, Ethernet
Wan Protocols	Static IP, DHCP
Network Access	APN, VPDN
Ip Applications	ICMP, DNS, TCP/UDP, TCP Server, DHCP
Access Authentication	CHAP/PAP
Network Types Standards	LTE Cat 1 (FQ33)

Open Platform Dsa

Other Protocols	BACnet, CNC
Cloud Integration	AWS, Azure, AliCloud and other cloud platforms
Industrial Protocols	Modbus RTU/TCP, EtherNet/IP, ISO on TCP, OPC UA, Mitsubishi MC/CPU Port, FINSUDP, HostLink, PPI
Electricity Protocols	DLT645-2007, IEC101/104, DNP3.0, IEC61850-MMS
Development Environment	Python development environment

Network Management

Log	Local system logs, remote logs, and important log power-off preservation
Upgrade	Web/DeviceLive upgrade
Configuration	Web/Telnet/SSH configuration
Remote Management	DeviceLive/HTTP/HTTPS/SSH remote management
Configuration Backup	Config import/export

Connectivity And Interfaces

Usb	USB 2.0 Type-A
Gnss	Not included in this configuration (available on -G models)
Wifi	Not included in this configuration (available on -W models)
Microsd	microSD up to 32GB
Io Ports	4 × DI + 4 × DO, isolated (3000 VDC isolation)
Bluetooth	Not included in this configuration (available on -W models)
Serial Ports	1 × RS-232 + 1 × RS-485, industrial terminal block
Sim Card Slot	Dual Micro SIM
Ethernet Ports	2 × 10/100 Mbps Ethernet
Antenna Connectors	2 × SMA 4G antenna connectors (North America models)

Core Technical Specifications

Weight	420 g (0.93 lb)
Security	Multi-level user permissions, firewall, OpenVPN, IPsec VPN
Dimensions	110 × 127 × 35 mm (4.33 × 5 × 1.38 in) W × D × H
Power Supply	12~48V DC, industrial terminal block
Ethernet Ports	2 × 10/100 Mbps
Cellular Network	LTE Cat 1 (FQ33, North America)
Cloud Management	DeviceLive remote access, batch operations, and remote upgrades
Network Features	APN, VPDN, CHAP/PAP; Static IP/DHCP; ICMP, DNS, TCP/UDP, TCP Server, static routing
Serial Interfaces	1 × RS-232 + 1 × RS-485
Industrial Protocols	Modbus RTU/TCP, OPC UA, EtherNet/IP, IEC101/104, DNP3.0, etc.
Secondary Development	Python development environment
Operating Temperature And Protection	-40 °C ~ 70 °C (-40 °F ~ 158 °F), IP30 (model without Wi-Fi)

Environment And Certifications

Emc Standard	EN61000-4-2 level 3 static; EN61000-4-3 level 3 radiated field; EN61000-4-4 level 3 pulsed field; EN61000-4-5 level 3 surge; EN61000-4-6 level 3 conducted disturbance immunity; EN61000-4-8 power frequency field, horizontal/vertical 400A/m (>level 2); EN61000-4-12 level 3 shock wave resistance
Certifications	CE, UKCA, FCC, PTCRB, UL, C1D2 (Class 1 Division 2), MIC&JATE, Verizon Wireless, AT&T, IC, RCM, NBTC, ANATEL, IEC62443-4-2, IEC61850-3
Ambient Humidity	5~95% RH non-condensing
Storage Temperature	-40 °C ~ 85 °C (-40 °F ~ 185 °F)
Operating Temperature	-40 °C ~ 70 °C (-40 °F ~ 158 °F) (models without Wi-Fi)
Physical Characteristics	IEC60068-2-27 shock, IEC60068-2-6 vibration, IEC60068-2-32 drop resistance

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Documentation

IG502 Datasheet V1.0

2.3mb

IG502 Flyer

2.6mb

IG502-V11 FCC Certificate

0.2mb

IG502 PTCRB Certificate

0.3mb

IG502-FQ33 UL62368 Certificate

0.2mb

IG502-V11 IC Certificate

0.6mb

IG502 UKCA Certificate

0.4mb

IG502 ANATEL-ENG-20240523 Certificate (1)

0.1mb

IG502 ANATEL-ENG-20240523-p2 Certificate

0.1mb

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the IG502-FQ33-IO part number mean?▾

FQ33 is the North America LTE Cat 1 cellular module, covering bands B2/B4/B5/B12/B13/B25/B26. The -IO suffix adds 4 digital inputs and 4 digital outputs with 3000 VDC isolation. This configuration does not include the -W (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth) or -G (GNSS) options.

How do I log in to the IG502 for the first time?▾

Connect a computer by Ethernet and set its adapter to DHCP or a 192.168.2.x static IP. Browse to https://192.168.2.1 and accept the self-signed certificate. Log in with username adm and the password printed on the device nameplate. The WAN/LAN port defaults to 192.168.1.1.

Do I need to set the APN manually?▾

Usually not. Insert the SIM with the device powered off, then power on. The IG502 auto-detects the carrier and applies the matching APN in most cases. If the link does not come up, set the APN under Network > Cellular. A steady NET LED means the connection succeeded.

Which industrial protocols does it support?▾

With the optional DeviceSupervisor (DSA), the IG502 supports more than 80 protocols. These include Modbus RTU/TCP, EtherNet/IP, OPC UA, ISO on TCP, Mitsubishi MC, FINS UDP, HostLink, PPI, DLT645-2007, IEC101/104, DNP3.0, IEC61850-MMS, BACnet and CNC.

Where is VPN configured?▾

VPN settings are under Advanced > VPN. You can choose IPsec, OpenVPN or GRE and configure the tunnel to match your VPN policy.