Moxa Remote Connect (MRC) is an easy-to-use, secure, and versatile networking solution designed to seamlessly bridge field devices, engineers, and application servers together over the Internet for industrial applications. The solution combines MRC Server, MRC Gateway, and MRC Client. The MRC Server is a connection management platform that determines how the MRC Gateways and MRC Clients are related. The MRC Gateway is a secure gateway that connects Ethernet-ready devices at remote sites to the MRC Client. The MRC Client is a software tool that allows engineers to choose which remote device to connect to from a user’s laptop. Another benefit of the MRC Server is that it gives administrators a lot of control over the remote connection including during which periods of time it can be accessed and the kind of features that are available.
Users can choose either BYOS (build your own server) business model to have full control of your MRC, or you can choose MRC Quick Link, which is a remote connection service hosted by Moxa to minimize maintenance efforts and allow users to focus more on their business.
Machine access is fully controlled by machine operators for on-demand maintenance service
An embedded firewall allows remote access under whitelist control without disrupting local networks at field sites
VPN knowledge is not required to deploy the solution
Plug & play operation makes it easy to get up and running
Supports existing IT cybersecurity policies
Less effort is required from your IT engineers
Changes to network configurations are not required at field sites
Connect with multiple field machines simultaneously via a virtual IP mapping scheme
The MRC Suite supports multiple connection types and provides numerous benefits. Below are three examples where the Moxa Remote Connect Suite can benefit engineers and businesses.
To minimize security issues and reduce costs, Moxa Remote Connect allows engineers to build remote connections only when necessary.
Moxa Remote Connect helps engineers monitor the status of machines operating at remote sites. Continual monitoring of machine status allows engineers to make adjustments to settings remotely, reducing the need for engineers to make site visits to troubleshoot and fix onsite issues.
Moxa Remote Connect enables communication between different machines even though the machines are not at the same location. With Moxa Remote Connect, machines can transmit data to and from each other, just as though they were communicating over a local area network (LAN).
Ethernet Interface | |
10/100BaseT(X) Ports (RJ45 connector) | 2 |
Cellular Interface | |
Cellular Standards | MRC-1002-LTE-US-T: LTE CAT-3, UMTS,HSPA, EDGE, GSM, GPRS, MRC-1002-LTE-EU-T: LTE CAT-4, UMTS,HSPA, EDGE, GSM, GPRS, MRC-1002-LTE-JP-T: LTE CAT-4, UMTS, HSPA, MRC-1002-LTE-EU: LTE CAT-4, UMTS,HSPA, EDGE, GSM, GPRS, MRC-1002-LTE-JP: LTE CAT-4, UMTS, HSPA |
Band Options (US) | LTE Band B2 (1900 MHz) / LTE Band B4 (AWS MHz) / LTE Band B5 (850 MHz) / LTE Band B13 (700 MHz) / LTE Band B17 (700 MHz) / LTE Band B25 (1900 MHz) UMTS/HSPA 2100 MHz / 1900 MHz / AWS MHz / 850 MHz / 900 MHz Universal quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850 MHz / 900 MHz / 1800 MHz / 1900 MHz |
Band Options (EU) | LTE Band 20 (800 MHz) / LTE Band 5 (850 MHz) / LTE Band 8 (900 MHz) / LTE Band 3 (1800 MHz) / LTE Band 1 (2100 MHz) / LTE Band 7 (2600 MHz) UMTS/HSPA 5 (850 MHz) / LTE Band 8 (900 MHz) |
Band Option (APAC) | LTE Band 19 (850 MHz) / LTE Band 6 (850 MHz) / LTE Band 6 (850 MHz) / LTE Band 8 (900 MHz) / LTE Band 3 (1800 MHz) / LTE Band 1 (2100 MHz) UMTS/HSPA 850 MHz / 850 MHz / 900 MHz / 2100 MHz |
LTE Data Rate | MRC-1002-LTE-US-T: 10 MHz bandwidth: 50 Mbps DL, 25 Mbps UL MRC-1002-LTE-US-T: 20 MHz bandwidth: 100 Mbps DL, 50 Mbps UL MRC-1002-LTE-EU-T: 10 MHz bandwidth: 150 Mbps DL, 50 Mbps UL MRC-1002-LTE-EU: 10 MHz bandwidth: 150 Mbps DL, 50 Mbps UL MRC-1002-LTE-JP-T: 10 MHz bandwidth: 150 Mbps DL, 50 Mbps UL MRC-1002-LTE-JP: 10 MHz bandwidth: 150 Mbps DL, 50 Mbps UL |
HSPA Data Rates | 42 Mbps DL, 5.76 Mbps UL (Category 24, 6) |
GPRS Data Rates | 85.6 kbps DL, 42.8 kbps UL |
EDGE Data Rates | 237 kbps DL, 237 kbps UL (Category 10, 12) |
Antenna Connectors | 2 SMA connector(s) |
LED Interface | |
LED Indicators | USB, Power, Internet, Cloud, Key, Cellular Signal, Chain |
USB Interface | |
USB Standards | USB 2.0 |
Input/Output Interface | |
Digital Inputs | +13 to +30 V for state 1 -30 to +3 V for state 0 Max. input current: 8 mA |
Relays | |
Contact Current Rating | 1 A @ 24 VDC |
System Power Parameters | |
Input Current | 0.62 A @ 12 VDC |
Input Voltage | 12 to 36 VDC |
Power Consumption | 7.44 W |
Physical Characteristics | |
Housing | Metal |
Dimensions | 101 x 27 x 128 mm (3.98 x 1.06 x 5.04 in) |
Weight | Packaged: 700 g (1.54 lb) |
Standards and Certifications | |
EMI | CISPR 32, FCC Part 15B Class A |
EMC | EN 61000-6-2/-6-4, EN301489-1-52, EN 55032/35 |
EMS | IEC 61000-4-2 ESD: Contact: 4 kV; Air: 8 kV IEC 61000-4-3 RS: 80 MHz to 1 GHz: 3 V/m IEC 61000-4-4 EFT: Power: 2 kV; Signal: 1 kV IEC 61000-4-5 Surge: Power: 0.5 kV; Signal: 1 kV IEC 61000-4-6 CS: 10 V IEC 61000-4-8 PFMF |
Safety | EN 61010-2-201, UL 61010-2-201 |
Shock | IEC 60068-2-27 |
Freefall | IEC 60068-2-32 |
Vibration | IEC 60068-2-6 |
Radio | RED, TELEC |
MTBF | |
Time | MRC-1002-T: 954,531 hrs MRC-1002-LTE-US-T: 561,262 hrs MRC-1002-LTE-EU: 932,351 hrs MRC-1002-LTE-JP: 932,351 hrs |
Standards | Telcordia (Bellcore) Standard TR/SR |
Warranty | |
Warranty Period | 5 years |
Details | See www.moxa.com/warranty |
MRC Server Software | |
Amazon AWS EC2 | Supports Amazon AWS EC2 service (can be downloaded from AWS Marketplace) |
Licensing | Apply for an MRC Server License from Moxa’s channels before activating your software portal |
MRC Client Software | |
Operating System | Windows 7/10 (32-bit or 64-bit) |
Name | Type | Version | Release Date | |
Datasheet for Moxa Remote Connect Suite | Datasheet | V1.5 | 18 May 2020 |
10/100BaseT(X) RJ45 Ethernet Ports | - |
LTE Cellular Ports | - |
No. of Concurrent Online Nodes Supported | 10 |
Operating Temp. | - |
10/100BaseT(X) RJ45 Ethernet Ports | 2 |
LTE Cellular Ports | - |
No. of Concurrent Online Nodes Supported | - |
Operating Temp. | -40 to 75°C |
10/100BaseT(X) RJ45 Ethernet Ports | 2 |
LTE Cellular Ports | 1 |
No. of Concurrent Online Nodes | - |
Operating Temp. | -40 to 75°C |
10/100BaseT(X) RJ45 Ethernet Ports | 2 |
LTE Cellular Ports | 1 |
No. of Concurrent Online Nodes Supported | - |
Operating Temp. | -30 to 70°C |
10/100BaseT(X) RJ45 Ethernet Ports | 2 |
LTE Cellular Ports | 1 |
No. of Concurrent Online Nodes Supported | - |
Operating Temp. | -30 to 70°C |
10/100BaseT(X) RJ45 Ethernet Ports | 2 |
LTE Cellular Ports | 1 |
No. of Concurrent Online Nodes Supported | - |
Operating Temp. | -10 to 60°C |
10/100BaseT(X) RJ45 Ethernet Ports | 2 |
LTE Cellular Ports | 1 |
No. of Concurrent Online Nodes Supported | - |
Operating Temp. | -10 to 60°C |
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