Communication Protocols | Industrial IoT, M2M, Remote Monitoring | Industry Standard: 2G/GPRS (256 kbps) Base: 3G (HSPA+ 42 Mbps)▲ Advanced: 4G LTE (Cat 4, 150 Mbps)▲▲ (300% faster) | Base: Reliable for moderate data (e.g., sensor networks) Advanced: Supports HD video and real-time analytics | Base: Limited for high-bandwidth apps Advanced: Requires LTE coverage |
Power Supply Range | Mobile Field Ops, Off-grid Systems | Industry: 9-36V Base: 5-35V▲ (IEC 60950-1) Advanced: 5-48V▲▲ (supports industrial equipment) | Base: Works with USB/low-voltage devices Advanced: Compatible with heavy machinery | Advanced may need voltage regulators for extreme ranges |
Interface Type | Legacy Systems Integration | Industry: RS-232 only Base: RS-232 (115.2 kbps)▲ Advanced: RS-232 + USB 2.0▲▲ (dual interface) | Base: Direct compatibility with legacy systems Advanced: Adds USB for modern devices | Base lacks USB flexibility Advanced requires dual-cable setups |
Antenna Type | Outdoor Deployments | Industry: Internal Base: External (gain: 2dBi)▲ Advanced: External (5dBi)▲▲ (30% stronger signal) | Base: Better signal than internal designs Advanced: Ideal for rural/remote areas | External antennas require mounting hardware |
Data Handling | Real-Time Telemetry | Industry: Basic logging Base: 100KB/s▲ (ISO/IEC 17025) Advanced: 1MB/s▲▲ (10x faster throughput) | Base: Sufficient for sensor data Advanced: Handles high-res imaging/video | Base may lag in dense data environments |
Physical Design | Space-Constrained Installations | Industry: Plastic enclosures Base: Metal (IP54)▲ Advanced: Metal (IP67)▲▲ (dust/waterproof) | Base: Durable for moderate environments Advanced: Survives harsh conditions | Advanced may add bulk compared to plastic alternatives |