Wireless communication router MTX StarRoad II

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Product overview
The MTX StarRoad II is an automotive IoT router designed for vehicle integration and fleet telematics. Housed in an automotive-grade enclosure with vehicle-grade connectors and ITxPT compliance, it provides 4G/LTE connectivity, multiple I/O and serial interfaces, HDMI display output and GNSS positioning. The unit runs on an open Linux (Yocto) platform for custom application development and client software integration.

Main features

• LTE/4G connectivity (Cat 4: DL 150 Mbps / UL 50 Mbps)
• 2x USB 2.0
• 2x RS232/RS485 (configurable)
• 8x digital inputs
• 4x digital outputs
• 2x CAN ports
• 1x Ethernet (M12 connector)
• 1x HDMI (HDMI-E)
• GPS (Fakra connector)
• Gyroscope & accelerometer
• Automotive enclosure and automotive-grade connectors
• ITxPT compliant
• Linux (Yocto BSP) open platform

Strengths & Benefits

• Comprehensive I/O and serial interfaces for direct vehicle subsystem integration (CAN, RS232/485, digital I/Os)
• HDMI output for high-resolution in-cab displays or driver information systems
• Automotive connectors and robust enclosure ensure reliable operation under vibration and shock

Applications

• On-board router for buses, trucks and commercial vehicles
• Fleet management, vehicle monitoring and telematics solutions
• Passenger information systems with external display via HDMI

Specifications
MTX-StarRoad II — 4G Cat.4
GSM/GPRS/EDGE: Dual band 900/1800 MHz
LTE: Bands 700 (Bd28) / 800 (Bd20) / 900 (Bd8) / 1800 (Bd3) / 2100 (Bd1)
GPRS/EGPRS Multislot Class 12
Operating voltage: DC 24V (range +9V to +36V)
Operating temperature: -30°C to +60°C (-20°C to +60°C for some Cat1b or WiFi/BT variants)
Dimensions: 153 x 52 x 134 mm — Weight: <500 g


Interfaces

• 4G / 2G cellular
• 2x RS232/RS485 (configurable)
• 8x digital inputs
• 4x digital outputs
• 2x CAN
• 1x Ethernet (M12)
• 1x HDMI
• 2x USB 2.0
• GPS
• Gyroscope & accelerometer

Connectors

• Main automotive connector: power, 4x digital inputs, 4x digital outputs, 1x RS232/485, 2x CAN, ignition & battery low input
• Aux automotive connector: 4x digital inputs, 1x RS232/485, 1x CAN
• 1x HDMI-E connector
• 1x M12 Ethernet connector
• 2x USB connectors
• 2x Fakra-D (brown): 4G/3G antennas
• 1x Fakra-D (blue): GPS
• Mini PCIe slot for expansion

Software features

• DHCP server
• NAT / IP firewall
• Yocto BSP — Linux open platform for customization
• Modem control via AT commands

Technical specifications

• Automotive enclosure & connectors
• Status LEDs
• Input voltage: +24V (operating +9V to +36V)
• Temperature range: -30°C to +60°C
• Dimensions: 153 x 52 x 134 mm
• Weight: <500 g
• Compliance: ITxPT, CE, FCC, RoHS, ISO9001
• LTE bands and performance: Cat 4 DL 150 Mbps / UL 50 Mbps
• HDMI output, Ethernet via M12, Mini PCIe expansion