LTE
Cinterion® ELS61 Wireless Module
LTE Cat 1 with 2G / 3G fallback Optimized for M2M IoT Solutions
Cinterion®
ELS61 Wireless Module
Delivering LTE Cat 1 connectivity with
2G / 3G fallback
ELS61
Five Band LTE Cat 1
JavaTM embedded
Tri Band 3G HSPA Dual Band
2G GSM
RLS Monitoring (Jamming Detection)
USB 2.0 High Speed compatible
Multi Design Capability (LGA)
Embedded TCP/IP Stack
Cell ID for On-Demand Positioning
Incremental Firmware Update
High quality voice support
Thales Cinterion® ELS61 wireless module delivers highly efficient
Cat 1 LTE connectivity for M2M IoT solutions offering seamless
fall back to 2G and 3G networks. The best in class solution
enables M2M optimized speeds of 10Mbit/s download and
5Mbit/s uplink making it ideal for the vast number of M2M and
industrial IoT applications that are not dependent on speed but
that requires the longevity of LTE networks, while still providing
3G and 2G connectivity to ensure complete population and
geographic coverage as LTE rolls out. Applications well suited
to the ELS61 solution include metering, tracking and tracing,
remote surveillance, connected signs, fleet management and
mHealth solutions.
The Cinterion ELS61 module comes with a Java® embedded
virtual machine leveraging a powerful ARM11 architecture which
allows device manufacturers to utilize the massive to reduce
complexity and speed application integration. The latest Java
ME 3.2 client runtime platform reduces total cost of ownership
(TCO) and time to market by sharing internal resources such
as memory, a large existing code base and proven software
building blocks. The module uses Multi MIDlet Java execution to
simultaneously host and run multiple applications and protocols.
An extended security concept with the latest TLS/SSL engine
provides secure and reliable TCP/IP connectivity.
Sophisticated sandbox modeling and layered architectures
simplify device management and allow simultaneous progress of
network operator approvals and application code development
for a shorter time to market.
A growing family of M2M-optimized LTE modules shares the
same footprint as other Cinterion industrial modules enabling
easy forward and backward migration from a single hardware
design. Cinterion LTE Cat.1 modules deliver long product
lifespans up to seven years, efficient bandwidth and power
utilization plus a feature set that meets the rigorous requirements
of M2M IoT solutions including extended operating temperatures
from -40°C to 85°C. All Cinterion M2M modules come with
global customer support, Full Type Approval (FTA) and local
network operator certifications to ensure easy integration and a
fast time to market for innovative solutions.
The Cinterion ELS61 Cat.1 solution provides a dependable
connectivity platform with the support needed for a fast time to
market and a value you can trust.
LTE Cat 1 Optimized for M2M
IoT Solutions
27.6 mm
JavaTM
Java offers easy and fast application development, a broad
choice of tools, high code reusability, easy maintenance, a
proven security concept, on-device debugging as well as
multi-threading programming and program execution.
25.4 mm
BIP (Bearer Independent Protocol)
Future proof and support for multi-designs
Sharing a common footprint with existing Thales 2G, 3G and
4G modules, the unique form factor of ELS61 supports easy
migration between existing wireless standards. In addition, the
footprint matches forthcoming lower category LTE modules such
as LTE Cat.M1 standards.
BIP enables remote SIM provisioning according to latest GSMA’s
embedded SIM specifications as well as over-the-air subscription
management of eUICCs for the lifetime of M2M devices. This
enables remote management of MNO subscriptions when
device ownership changes or when the device is moved
to another geographical location. In addition, ELS61 fully
supports Thales On-Demand Connectivity solutions including
On-Demand Provisioning Service for the secure remote download
of MNO subscription profiles into embedded SIMs.
Thales M2M Support includes:
Personal design-in consulting for hardware and
software
Local engineers, a competent helpdesk,
a dedicated team of R&D specialists
and an advanced development center
are the hallmarks of our leading support
offer.
Extensive RF test capabilities
GCF/PTCRB conform pretests to validate approval
readiness
Regular training workshops
Cinterion® ELS61 Features
General Features
LTE (FDD) 3GPP Rel.9 Compliant Protocol Stack, RX-Diversity
Regional Variants
ELS61-E: Penta-Band LTE: Bands 1, 3, 8, 20, 28
(700, 800,900, 1800, 2100 MHz), Dual-Band
UMTS/HSPA+: Bands 8, 1 (900, 2100 MHz),
Dual-Band GSM 900 and 1800 MHz
ELS61-US/USA: Quad-Band LTE: Bands 2, 4, 5, 12
(700, 850,1700/2100 (AWS) and 1900 MHz),
Tri-Band UMTS: Bands 5, 4, 2 (WCDMA/FDD 850,
1700/2100 (AWS) and 1900 MHz)
ELS61-AUS: Quad-Band LTE: Bands 3, 5, 8, 28
(1800, 850,900, 700 MHz), Tri-Band UMTS: Bands
1, 5, 8 (WCDMA/FDD 2100, 850, 900 MHz)
SIM Application Toolkit, letter classes b, c, e with BIP and
RunAT support
Control via standardized and extended ATcommands
(Hayes, TS 27.007 and 27.005)
Embedded IP stack with IPv4/IPv6 support
TCP/IP stack access via AT command and transparent
TCP/UDP services
Secure Connection with TLS
Internet Services TCP/UDP server/client, DNS, Ping, HTTP,
SMTP, FTP client
LGA pad soldering mount, MSL4
Supply voltage range: 3.0 - 4.5 V
Dimension: 27.6 x 25.4 x 2.2 mm
Weight: 4g
Operating temperature: -40°C to +85°C
Specifications
LTE Cat. 1
DL: max. 10.2 Mbps, UL: max. 5.2 Mbps
HSPA+ Cat.8 (ELS61-US/USA)
data rates DL: max. 7.2 Mbps, UL: max. 5.76 Mbps
G
PRS Class 12 (ELS61-E)
DL: max. 85.6 kbps, UL: max 85.6 kbps
SMS text and PDU mode support
VoLTE4 or CSFB4,5
Integrated TTY4,5
Special Features
Interfaces (LGA Pads)
USB Interface features a composite mode, compliant to
Windows, Linux and Mac
Power Supply
Firmware update via USB and ASC
USB 2.0 HS interface up to 480 Mbps
Incremental firmware update over-the-air
High speed serial modem interface ASC0
High-Quality Voice for handset and handfree operation4,5
Multiplexer according 3GPP TS 27.010
16 GPIO lines shared with DSR, DTR, DCD (all ASC0),
ASC1 (RXD, TXD, RTS, CTS), SPI, Fast-Shutdown,
Network-Status-Indication, PWM, Pulse-Counter lines
Real time clock with alarm functionality
ADC and I2C interface
RLS Monitoring (Jamming detection)
UICC and U/SIM card interface 1.8V / 3V
Informal Network Scan
Lines for Module-On and Reset
Customer IMEI/SIM-Lock as variant
Pads for RX-Diversity Antenna
Java Open Platform
Drivers
Java™ ME 3.2 embedded
USB, MUX driver for Microsoft® Windows 7TM and
Microsoft® Windows 10TM
Multi-Threading programming and Multi-Application execution
18 MB RAM and 31 MB Flash File System
Secure data transmission with HTTPS/SSL
RIL Driver for Android versions KitKat (V4.x) and Lollipop (V5.x)
RIL, USB driver for Microsoft® Windows Embedded
Handheld™ >= 6.x
Approvals
CE, R&TTE, GCF, PTCRB, IC, UL
EuP, RoHS, REACH compliant
) ELS61-US only | 4) ELS61-USA only | 5) ELS61-E
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Thales in IoT:
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our customers – in a wide range of industries - trust our IoT solutions to seamlessly connect and secure their IoT devices, maximise
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