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IoT Telemetry,
Remote Network Supervisory Module
with Cellular & Satellite Connectivity

RIO xR3

5G

Remote I/O.
Evolved.

RIO xR3 is the latest addition to Optima’s IoT ecosystem.

It is equal parts industrial strength remote I/O module –
performing network supervisory functions,

and IoT telemetry system –
with cellular and satellite link connectivity.

  • Fully featured model.

    Fully featured model w/ Touchscreen.
    Cellular & satellite link options.
    Battery backup for improved uptime.
  • Mid-range model.

    Fully-Featured Model.
    Great for WiFi/LAN w/ Cellular link options.
    Satellite link (via external modem).
  • Base Model.

    Base Model.
    Controlled via MODBUS.
    No WiFi/LAN, no cellular, no satellite link options.
Available Models

Powerful.

Equipped with highly integrated multi-processor cores, it delivers optimal performance for every job. It is light weight, compact, powerful, yet energy-efficient. The xR3 can be run off the local DC supply or AC/mains.

An on-board backup battery and intelligent charger allow operations even in challenging conditions. By integrating all features in one unit, you can rest assured you will always be in the know. Monitoring scattered sites is finally independent of the local power grid. And your alarms will make it – even if the power goes out.

Versatile.

More than 2 decades of experience have been poured into the design of the xR3. It performs alarms supervision, automation control and environmental monitoring – while gathering data from all your MODBUS devices.

The integrated OneWire bus port supports up to eight Optima enviroSENSORS. Perfect to capture demanding multi-point temperature, humidity and air-flow readings – whether in server rooms or far off places.

Multi-Protocol.

 

We did not stop there. RIO xR3’s support a variety of protocols, including:

 

Bluetooth,

MQTT,

CoAP,

SNMP,

MODBUS RTU,

Modbus over TCP/IP, and

Alarms Uplink.

 

And it effortlessly knows how to convert between them. This takes the hassle out of translating data points, gathering sensor readings, and streaming telemetry to the cloud.

A Hybrid Approach.

The Achilles’ heel of most low I/O count devices is: you tend to run out of the type of IO you need the most. We bypassed that – by implementing hybrid inputs. Software switchable to be either discrete contact or analog inputs. Individually, with custom thresholds.

In DCI mode, they are biased with 12Vdc and can either be triggered by a positive or negative voltage. Or simply by switching to ground. And all inputs feature an ultra-wide -60Vdc to +60Vdc operating range. Great flexibility, thanks to our hybrid inputs.

Optima At Heart.

We have a long history when it comes to integrating into enterprise back-ends. The RIO xR3 inherits our rich set of SNMP capabilities.

Result: integrating our MIBs and processing SNMP alarm traps the easy way. If your enterprise is already set up to handle Optima alarms, then you are good to go.

We are also adding RIO xR3 support to the Remote Commander Client (RCC) and Remote Commander Server (RCC). Managing all your Optima devices will be quicker than ever.

Reach
Far-Off
Places.

Our customers are rethinking the role of their edge networks. They need them to deliver more than just 5G.

Fortunately, RIO xR3’s are small, IoT telemetry and alarm handling units. So you can deploy them in all your sites. Right at the source, next to your existing equipment or sensors.

Then pick the best connectivity option available:

LAN/SFP

For those busy places where you already have Ethernet/fiber connectivity.

CELLULAR

For those sites that are a bit off the beaten track, covered by either LTE-M or NB-IoT.

SATELLITE

For even the most remote site. Uses Optima’s advanced ALARMS UPLINK protocol to preserve bandwidth and stay within budget.

Certified
& Ready
To Go.

Our cellular options remove many common obstacles associated with IoT cellular roll-outs.

RIO xR3 ships ready to deploy, with several global carrier certifications in place. This truly simplifies deployments.

RIO xR3. Reduces costs while accelerating time-to-market.



Technical Specifications

Physical
    • Dimensions:

      150.4 mm x 133.2 mm x 52 mm
      5.92 ” x 5.24 ” x 2.05 “

    • Weight:

      550 g

    • Mounting:

      Supports tabletop, shelf and wall mounting

Power
    • Type:

      DC Input

    • Range:

      48VDC nominal (positive or negative)
      Range: 18 to 60Vdc, max. 2A

    • Connector:

      2-position screw terminals (5 mm)



    • Type:

      Backup Battery

    • Battery:

      25.7 Wh, Li-Ion (internal) or
      37.2 Wh, Li-Ion (internal)

    • Runtime:

      72 h on backup battery
      depending on load and conditions



    • Type:

      DC Output

    • Power:

      24Vdc, max. 420mA (10W),
      surge protected

    • Monitoring:

      Continuous load monitor (current and voltage)
      Auto-shutdown with user selectable overcurrent levels

    • Connector:

      1 set of 4-position screw terminals (3.5 mm)

Environmental
    • Temperature:

      -40 °C to +65 °C
      -40 °F to +150 °F

    • Humidity:

      Up to 80 % relative humidity
      (non-condensing)

Connectivity
    • Links:

      LTE-M
      NB-IoT
      WIFI (IEEE 802.11b/g/n)
      Bluetooth
      Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T
      100Base-FX or 1000Base-X SFP
      Satellite (requires external satellite modem)

Protocols
    • Protocols:

      BT,
      MQTT,
      SNMP,
      MODBUS RTU,
      Modbus over TCP/IP,
      Alarms Uplink

Cellular
    • Frequencies:

      700-2200 MHz LTE
      (B1,B2,B3,B4,B5,B8,B12,B13,B14,
      B17,B18,B19,B20,B25,B26,B28,B66)
      For Canada
      LTE-M: B2,B4,B5,B12,B13,B17,B66
      NB-IoT: B4,B12,B13,B66

    • Compliance:

      3GPP LTE Release 13 Cat-M1
      and Cat-NB1,
      3GPP LTE Release 14 Cat-NB1
      and Cat-NB2 compliant

    • Sensitivity:

      -108dBm (LTE-M),
      -114dBm (NB-IoT)

    • Output power:

      up to +23 dBm

    • Antenna:

      External (50 ohm)

    • SIM Slot:

      2 Nano

    • Certifications:

      USA (FCC, PTCRB/CTIA),
      Europe (CE),
      Canada (ISED),
      Australia (ACMA, RCM),
      Singapore (IMDA),
      Japan (MIC),
      Taiwan (NCC),
      Korea (MSIP),
      Global (GCF, PTCRB certified)

    • Connector:

      1 SMA(F)

Inputs
    • Type:

      Hybrid Inputs

    • Quantity:

      16, individually software configurable as
      DCI (discrete contact inputs), or
      analog inputs

    • Range:

      -60 Vdc to +60 Vdc

    • Resolution:

      1 mV

    • DCI Bias:

      24 Vdc

    • DCI Trigger:

      positive voltage,
      negative voltage or
      ground

    • Connectors:

      4 sets of 5-position screw terminals (3.5 mm)


    • Type:

      Multi-Function I/O

    • Quantity:

      1

    • Range:

      Current Loop Input: 0 to 25mA
      Frequency/Pulse Counter Input: up to 2kHz
      General Purpose Digital Input: +/- 60Vdc

    • Resolution:

      0.4 uA

    • Connector:

      1 set of 4-position screw terminals (3.5 mm)

Outputs
    • Type:

      Latching Relays
      2 Form A
      2 Form C

    • Quantity:

      4

    • Range:

      220 Vdc / 250 Vac max.

      2A max

      60W / 62.5VA

    • Connectors:

      4 sets of 5-position screw terminals (3.5 mm)


    • Type:

      Audible Buzzer

    • Quantity:

      1


    • Type:

      Low Power Digital Output

    • Quantity:

      1

    • Connector:

      1 set of 4-position screw terminals (3.5 mm)

Sensors
    • Type:

      Temperature

    • Range:

      -40 °C to 85 °C
      -40 °F to 185 °F

    • Accuracy:

      ± 1 °C



    • Type:

      Humidity

    • Range:

      0 to 100 % r.H.

    • Accuracy:

      ± 3 % r.H.



    • Type:

      Air Pressure

    • Range:

      300 hPa to 1100 hPa

    • Accuracy:

      ± 0.25 %



    • Type:

      Air Quality (VOC)

    • Range:

      7 steps from Excellent to
      Extremely Polluted

Interfaces
    • Type:

      MODBUS/RS-485

    • Quantity:

      1

    • Features:

      Programmable termination resistor,

      supports up to 8 external devices/sensors

    • Connector:

      1 set of screw terminals (3.5 mm)



    • Type:

      OneWire

    • Quantity:

      1

    • Features:

      Supports up to 8 external sensors

    • Connector:

      1 set of screw terminals (3.5 mm)



    • Type:

      10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T

    • Quantity:

      2

    • Features:

      Auto-MDIX, Auto-Negotiation,
      power savings mode

    • Connector:

      2 RJ45



    • Type:

      100Base-FX/1000Base-X SFP

    • Quantity:

      1

    • Features:

      Supports wide variety of industry
      standard 100Base-FX/1000Base-X SFP modules

    • Connector:

      1 SFP cage



    • Type:

      WiFi/Bluetooth

    • Quantity:

      1

    • Standards:

      IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.2 & BLE

    • Connector:

      1 SMA



    • Type:

      Cellular

    • Quantity:

      1

    • Standards:

      LTE-M, NB-IoT

    • Connector:

      1 SMA



    • Type:

      SD Card

    • Quantity:

      1

    • Capacity:

      up to 64GB

    • Connector:

      1 micro SD Card Slot,
      located under safety cover



    • Type:

      SIM

    • Quantity:

      2, software selectable

    • Form Factor:

      nano SIM
      Optional: micro SIM, contact factory

    • Connector:

      2 nano SIM Garages,
      located under safety cover
      Optional: 2 micro SIM Garages,
      located under safety cover

Firmware
    • Updates:

      Supports OTA updates

Technical Specifications

Ordering / Documentation

Part Number Diagram
TYPE 1017-A RIO xR3
 
MODEL 1 Model 100 (MODBUS device only, no LCD)
2 Model 200 (fully featured, no LCD)
3 Model 300 (fully featured + touch-screen LCD)
 
POWER 0* 24VDC nominal
Range: 10 to 36Vdc, max. 2A
1* -48VDC nominal
Range: -30 to -60Vdc, max. 1.5A
2 48VDC nominal (positive or negative)
Range: 18 to 60Vdc, max. 2A
 
BATTERY 0 not installed
1 25.7 Wh Backup Battery & Charger
2 37.2 Wh Backup Battery & Charger
 
SENSORS 0 not installed
1 BASIC (Temperature + Humidity)
2 STANDARD (Temperature + Humidity + Air Pressure)
3 ENHANCED (Temperature + Humidity + Air Pressure + Air Quality)
 
WAN 0 not installed
1 POLARIS (LTE-M/NB-IoT)
 
REVISION A** Rev.1A
C Rev.1C


*   Available only for Rev.1A models.
** Phased out. Not recommended for new orders

Example Part Numbers
1017-A120010C RIO xR3 Model 100, Rev.1C
with BASIC sensor module

1017-A220110C RIO xR3 Model 200, Rev.1C
with 25.7 Wh Backup Battery & Charger,
with BASIC sensor module

1017-A320131C RIO xR3 Model 300, Rev.1C
with 25.7 Wh Backup Battery & Charger,
with ENHANCED sensor module,
and POLARIS modem option

Data Sheets

    Specifications subject to change without prior written notice. All referenced trade names are either trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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