Introduction
The SmartStart SL305 is an industrial cellular router designed for wireless communication in mobile networks using LTE Category 4 (Cat.4) services. By default, the router provides one 10/100 Mbps Ethernet interface, one RS232 serial interface, one digital input and one digital output, and two SIM card slots. For additional details, see Functionalities and Scenarios.
The secure, password-protected web interface enables users to monitor detailed statistics, including activity logs, signal strength, and system logs. For guidance on first-time setup, refer to Initial Configuration.
Model Overview
The SmartStart SL305 router is supplied in the versions summarized in the table below.
Tips
All SmartStart SL305 versions are supplied in a plastic casing only.
| Order Code | Region | Cellular | ETH | I/O | Serial | SIM | WiFi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB-SL30500110 | EMEA | LTE Cat.4 | 1 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| BB-SL30510110 | EMEA | LTE Cat.4 | 1 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
✓ = included · – = not available · hover a heading or cell for details
Hardware Components
The front panel of the router hosts all the connectors, as illustrated in the image below.
| Caption | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| PWR/IO | 4-pin | Connector for the power supply and the digital input and output; see Power Supply and IO. |
| ETH | RJ45 | 10/100 Mbps Ethernet connection to the local network; see Ethernet Interfaces. |
| RS232 | DB9 female | RS232 serial interface; see RS232 Interface and User Interfaces. |
| ANT | SMA | Connector for the main antenna of the cellular module; see Antenna Connections and Cellular Module Parameters. |
| DIV | SMA | Connector for the diversity antenna of the cellular module; see Antenna Connections and Cellular Module Parameters. |
| Wi-Fi | R-SMA | Connector for the Wi-Fi antenna, versions with the Wi-Fi module only; see Antenna Connections and Wi-Fi Parameters. |
The rear panel contains two SIM card holders and the reset button:
| Caption | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| SIM1, SIM2 | - | Two holders for 3 V and 1.8 V SIM cards; see SIM Card Slots. |
| RST | - | Button to restore the default configuration and reboot the router; see Reset. |
Package Contents
The basic router set includes the following items:
| Item | Description | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Router | SmartStart SL305 router | 1 |
| Power & I/O Cable | Cable for the power supply and digital I/O, 1.5 m long | 1 |
| DIN Rail Clip | Clip for the DIN rail, two screws included | 1 set |
| Quick Start Guide | Printed quick start guide included in the package | 1 |
Product Revisions
The revision history below summarizes key updates to the SmartStart SL305 product line. Note that some revisions may not be available for certain order codes. The revision number is printed on the packaging and product labels and is visible in the web interface: Status → General → System Information → Product Revision (the default revision 1.0 may not be shown there).
| Rev.# | Description |
|---|---|
| 1.0 | Initial version (revision not printed on the labels). |
| 2.0 | New SIM slot type (PCN-2022-03). |