Demands & Pain Points
- Need for reliable internet connectivity in self-service parcel lockers that are often located outdoors and in remote locations.
- Some parcel lockers are located in remote areas, sometimes where the Wi-Fi connection is occasionally unstable.
- Safety and security of the terminals require constant remote monitoring and management.
Solution
The parcel lockers are connected to the Robustel IoT Gateway through Ethernet cables. The gateway establishes a connection between the parcel lockers and the data centre via the 4G LTE cellular network, with Ethernet ports allowing additional devices to be connected, such as CCTV cameras for security monitoring. The RGMS device management platform allows for remote management of the parcel lockers.
Stable Connection
- Robustel IoT Gateway provides cellular network wireless networking, uninterrupted data transmission for various networking scenarios.
High Reliability
- The device has passed rigorous tests to ensure it can withstand harsh environmental impacts and ensure stable data transmission.
Remote Operation and Maintenance
- Robustel’s RGMS device management platform provides remote, real-time monitoring and diagnosis, allowing maintenance staff to work off-site.
Topology
Advantages
- Robust Industrial Design
- Robustel’s high-quality products have industrial housing for reliability in any conditions, and protect against humidity, dust, vibration, and EMC.
- Serial Ports Onboard
- RS232/485 support for Modbus RTU interface, large space for expansion, and can integrate other devices through the RobustOS APP.
- Cost-effective Hardware
- Industrial grade, durable, wide temperature range, cost-effective for high volume industrial/IoT rollouts.
- Free Router Management Platform
- RCMS manages routers at scale. Free basic version, advanced features on PAYG – compelling.