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H685frc-RS485

H685frc 5G RedCap Router with RS485
The E-Lins H685frc 5G RedCap router with RS485 is a compact industrial networking solution designed for PLC, SCADA, and industrial automation applications. Supporting 5G RedCap connectivity, Modbus communication, and RS485 serial integration, it provides stable and secure wireless communication for remote monitoring and industrial IoT systems.
Cellular No SFP Single SIM/Active PoE In Modbus/DNP3 Linux DC
H685frc-RS485 • KEY SPECS IN PRODUCTION
H685frc 5G RedCap Router with RS485
Network 5G Redcap
Form Factor Gigabit RJ45
Integration PoE In
Enclosure RS485
Connectivity Type
5G RedCap
Network Protocols
MQTT/TCP/UDP/IPv4/IPv6/DNS/HTTP/NTP/ICMP
Features
Single SIM/Active PoE In
Wi-Fi
No Wi-Fi

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The E-Lins H685frc 5G RedCap industrial router with RS485 is a compact and rugged networking solution designed for industrial automation and intelligent IoT applications. Equipped with advanced 5G RedCap technology, the router delivers efficient, low-latency, and cost-optimized wireless connectivity for modern industrial environments.

Featuring an integrated RS485 interface, the H685frc functions as a reliable industrial RS485 router for connecting PLCs, sensors, meters, and other serial devices to remote monitoring platforms. It is an ideal 5G PLC router for factory automation, smart energy systems, industrial control cabinets, and unmanned equipment deployments.

The router also supports Modbus communication and industrial data transmission, making it a dependable SCADA cellular router and Modbus router for industrial control and telemetry applications. With stable cellular networking, VPN security support, and industrial-grade hardware protection, the H685frc ensures continuous and secure data communication in harsh operating conditions.

Designed for machine-to-machine communication and edge connectivity, the H685frc is a powerful industrial automation router suitable for smart factories, water treatment systems, traffic management, remote monitoring, and industrial IoT deployments.

Highlights

Multi-carrier 3G/4G LTE/5G support with SIM card slot; Cellular/WAN RJ45/Wi-Fi client failover and Load Balance (Bandwidth link bonding); Supports LTE Advanced with SIM-based auto-carrier selection; Cloud-managed (with NMS network management system), TR-069, Web management, SMS, SSH/Telnet/Command, SNMP; Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n or 802.11ac, 2.4Ghz or dual band 2.4Ghz/5Ghz); Built-in transient and reverse polarity voltage protection, over-current and over-voltage protection; 5-40V DC voltage input range (5-60V DC option), Dual Power Inputs / Power Failover; GPS / Beidou support; Serial Port; DI/DO port * 4; Supports Ethernet (T1, DSL, Cable, MetroE), Wi-Fi as WAN, and Metro Wi-Fi; Ruggedized to ensure always-on connectivity; Create real-time alerts to monitor uptime; Offer secure, guest Wi-Fi to passengers; Advanced security, VPN, and stateful firewall to protect sensitive data; Robust Metal Case is ruggedized for vibration, shock; Desktop, Wall-mount and DIN-Rail mount of installation; External antenna connectors for high gain antennas replacement; MIMO supported;

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 Industrial Design: Robust and Working in Wide Range Temperature

H685frc 5G router with Ethernet is industrial designed, excellent function to ensure 7x24h running in stability and reliability;

Wide range power input with dual types of input supported; Alloy-metal case, IP30 protection standard;

Quality industrial grade casing provides robust and reliable 5G router for installation in many different environments and operating temperature of -35 Celcius to +75 Celcius.

With Multi-Powerful-Features

 Built-in Industrial Modem Module and SIM Card Slot

The H685frc can built-in industrial class radio modem module to provide robust and reliable cellular network communications. With SIM Card Slot, users can insert a SIM to dial-up 3G/4G/5G networks directly.

 Rich Interface

 VPN Safety and Securiy

H685frc 5G router external antenna offers more VPN safety application schemes, data transmission reach to financial grade standard E-Lins wireless routers support APN/VPDN private networks, also including various VPN access such as IPSEC, PPTP, L2TP, GRE,OPENVPN, Wireguard, DMVPN, etc. including the function of VPN client and server. Add one more channel of encryption communication under the base of special network can fully guarantee the safety and accuracy of data of dealing and management.

 Dual Power or Tri Power Input

The H685frc smart 5G Router supports wide voltage range of 5V to 40V DC (option up to 60V DC) and has two power inputs so if the primary power fails then the modem will automatically use the second power supply without link downtime.

 Three Types of Installation (Din-rail, wall-mount, Desktop)

 Beidou / GPS is supported

Multi-management

Supporting Web GUI, Telnet, SSH Command, SMS, TR-069, SNMP, and NMS (E-Lins Network Management System), users can manage and control the H685frc 5G router external antenna easily and flexibly.

All E-Lins communication terminals can be connected to the E-Lins remote managing and controlling platform (NMS), which brings the generous devices scattering in different areas to carry out concentrate monitor, configuration, updated, diagnose, maintenance, manage and control. Highly reduce the maintenance costing in the operator, integrator, devise supplier etc, increase the managing efficiency.

Industrial Applications

  • Remote data monitoring & control (SCADA / telemetry)
  • CCTV & security surveillance backhaul
  • AMR automatic meter reading — water, gas, oil flow
  • Power station & distribution network supervision
  • POS terminals, ATM & vending machines
  • Traffic signal & street lamp monitoring
  • Fleet management & vehicle diagnostics
  • Hydrologic / weather station data acquisition
  • Telecom base-station equipment supervision

Always-Online Failover

Cellular, wired WAN and Wi-Fi client back each other up automatically. When one link drops, traffic switches in seconds — your SCADA polling never notices.

Serial DTU for Legacy Devices

Optional RS232/RS485 port bridges Modbus RTU meters and decades-old controllers onto IP networks. No forklift upgrade — the serial device just gains a 4G link.

Full VPN Suite On Board

IPsec, L2TP, PPTP and GRE tunnels terminate directly on the router. Site data reaches your platform encrypted, without extra security appliances.

Built for Outdoor Cabinets

Wide-temperature components, enhanced ventilation and a compact metal body fit cramped street cabinets and survive them. Rated for −35 °C cold starts to +75 °C summer heat.

Self-Healing Watchdog

A hardware watchdog plus multi-layer link detection restarts frozen links before anyone calls you. Unattended sites keep working for years, not weeks.

Fleet Management via NMS

Every H685T reports signal, traffic and status to E-Lins NMS cloud. Push configs and firmware to one unit or ten thousand — from a single dashboard.

Typical Deployment Topology

RTU / PLC / Meter

Modbus RTU • Ethernet
existing field device
RS485 / LAN

H685T Router

DTU gateway • VPN tunnel
failover & watchdog
4G TDD-LTE

4G Network

carrier network
B38/39/40/41
IPsec / MQTT

Cloud Platform

SCADA center • E-Lins NMS
your IoT application

H685frc-RS485 in the E-Lins 4G Family

H685frc-RS485 This Model H720tt-W EL901-AF-821GNS POE Switch H900f-P2-W6
Product Type Indoor - - Indoor
Cellular Connectivity Cellular - - Cellular
Connectivity Type 5G RedCap - - 5G SA/5G NSA
Ethernet Ports 2 EH Ports - - 5 EH Ports
SIM Card Single SIM - - Dual SIM
Ethernet Speed 10/100/1000Mbps - - 10/100/1000Mbps
PoE Active PoE In - - Active PoE Out/PoE PSE
Wi-Fi No Wi-Fi - - Wi-Fi 6
SFP Port No SFP - - No SFP
Serial RS485 - - RS232
Features Single SIM/Active PoE In - - Dual SIM/PoE Out/eSIM
Industrial Protocols Modbus/DNP3 - - Modbus/DNP3/eSIM
Network Protocols MQTT/TCP/UDP/IPv4/IPv6/DNS/HTTP/NTP/ICMP - - MQTT/TCP/UDP/IPv4/IPv6/DNS/HTTP/NTP/ICMP
Operating System Linux - - Linux
Power Socket DC - - 3 PIN Jack
Datasheet H685frc-RS485 ↓ H720tt-W → EL901-AF-821GNS POE Switch → H900f-P2-W6 →

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IN THE BOX & ADD-ONS

Accessories Available

Genuine E-Lins accessories tested with the H685FRC-RS485: power, antenna, mounting and cabling.

Sample list — awaiting the accessory catalogue.

4G LTE SMA Antenna (Standard)
High-Gain 4G Antenna 5 dBi
12V / 1.5A Power Adapter
DIN Rail Mounting Kit
RS232 Serial Cable (DB9)
RS485 Terminal Block Cable
9-36V DC Vehicle Power Cable
Wi-Fi Antenna 2.4 GHz
Magnetic-Mount 4G Antenna
SMA Extension Cable 3 m
Wall-Mount Bracket Kit
PoE Splitter (Passive)

USE CASES · SOLUTIONS

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Cloud Platform · Included with E-Lins Routers

Network Management
System

Monitor, configure and upgrade your entire fleet of H685FRC-RS485 routers from one cloud dashboard: bulk operations, real-time alerts and API integration. Cloud SaaS or private on-premise deployment.

Bulk firmware upgrades Real-time alerts Open API integration
E-Lins NMS fleet overview dashboard showing connected sites and signal levels

Knowledge Base · Documentation

H685FRC-RS485 on the E-Lins Wiki

Configuration guides, firmware changelogs and field tutorials. Full documentation lives on the E-Lins Wiki.

About the E-Lins H685FRC-RS485

The E-Lins H685frc 5G RedCap router with RS485 is a compact industrial networking solution designed for PLC, SCADA, and industrial automation applications. Supporting 5G RedCap connectivity, Modbus communication, and RS485 serial integration, it provides stable and secure wireless communication for remote monitoring and industrial IoT systems.


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