Q980A-CE Industrial 4G Wireless Router Module QCA9531 CAT6 Dual Nano-SIM Slots Dual Ethernet Embedded

Q980A-CE Product Overview

The Q980A-CE is a high-performance industrial-grade 4G wireless router module based on the Qualcomm QCA9531 main control chip, featuring an embedded modular design. It supports 4G LTE CAT6 high-speed network access, provides 2.4GHz 802.11n 300Mbps Wi-Fi, and Fast Ethernet interfaces. Equipped with dual Nano-SIM card slots, the Q980A-CE supports dual-SIM dual-standby with intelligent 4G cellular network switching and link backup. Built-in TTL serial communication (RX/TX) facilitates data exchange with various industrial devices. The Q980A-CE supports VPN (L2TP, PPTP, OpenVPN), APN, wireless bridging, port forwarding, remote management, and other routing functions. It is widely used in security surveillance, industrial control, power, petroleum, coal mining, intelligent transportation, and other industrial IoT (IIoT) applications.

Q980A-CE Core Features

The Q980A-CE delivers a comprehensive set of features tailored for demanding industrial environments:

Industrial 4G LTE CAT6 High-Speed Network：Supports 4G LTE CAT6 with downlink speeds up to 300Mbps and uplink up to 50Mbps.

Dual Nano-SIM Slots：Dual-SIM dual-standby with intelligent 4G cellular network switching and link backup.

Qualcomm QCA9531 Main Chip：Industrial-grade QCA9531 at 650MHz, with 16MB Flash and 64MB DDR2 memory.

2.4GHz Wi-Fi Coverage：IEEE 802.11b/g/n support with wireless speeds up to 300Mbps.

Fast Ethernet Ports：2 Fast Ethernet ports (1×WAN + 1×LAN) with wired/4G link backup.

TTL Serial Communication：TTL serial interface (RX/TX) for data exchange with embedded devices, MCUs, and sensors.

Complete Routing Functions：VPN (L2TP, PPTP, OpenVPN), APN, wireless bridging, port forwarding, remote management, and more.

Industrial Wide Temperature：-30℃ to +70℃ operating temperature range.

Wide Voltage Input：5~36V DC (12V/1A typical), adapting to different power environments.

Embedded Modular Design：Compact size (174×39×10mm) and light weight (80g) for easy integration.

Q980A-CE Applications

The Q980A-CE is widely used in security surveillance systems, power automation and remote meter reading, petroleum and coal mining communications, industrial control and equipment monitoring, intelligent transportation and municipal facility management, self-service terminals and unattended stations, and other industrial IoT scenarios requiring stable 4G wireless data transmission. The Q980A-CE is the ideal choice for these demanding applications.

Q980A-CE Key Advantages

Dual-SIM Dual-Standby for Always-On Connectivity：With dual Nano-SIM slots and intelligent link switching, the Q980A-CE automatically switches to the backup SIM when the primary network signal is weak or fails, ensuring uninterrupted connectivity for critical industrial applications.

CAT6 High-Speed Network for Bandwidth-Intensive Applications：Supporting 4G LTE CAT6 with downlink speeds up to 300Mbps, the Q980A-CE doubles the bandwidth compared to CAT4 solutions, easily handling high-bandwidth applications such as HD video surveillance and large-scale data acquisition.

Qualcomm Industrial-Grade Solution for Stability and Reliability：Powered by the Qualcomm QCA9531 industrial-grade chip with 16MB Flash and 64MB DDR2, the Q980A-CE ensures long-term stable operation in complex industrial environments with anti-interference and surge protection.

Embedded Design for Flexible Integration：The modular design of the Q980A-CE with compact dimensions (174×39×10mm) and pin header or castellated hole interfaces allows easy embedding into various industrial equipment, development boards, and end products.

Comprehensive VPN Support for Secure Data Transmission：The Q980A-CE supports L2TP, PPTP, and OpenVPN protocols to secure industrial data transmission over public networks, meeting enterprise-level remote access requirements.

Remote Management and Maintenance：The Q980A-CE offers WEB configuration and remote cloud management with remote upgrade and configuration support, significantly reducing on-site maintenance costs.

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FAQ

1. What is the Q980A-CE Industrial 4G Wireless Router Module?
It is an industrial-grade 4G wireless router module based on the Qualcomm QCA9531 chip solution. The Q980A-CE is designed for industrial data transmission, supporting functions like transparent data transmission, VPN, wireless bridging, image transmission, device monitoring, and wireless routing.

2. What are the key specifications of the Q980A-CE module?
The Q980A-CE features a QCA9531 CPU at 650MHz, DDR2 memory (64MB), and 16MB SPI Flash storage. The 4G module supports CAT6, and Wi-Fi supports 802.11 b/g/n 2T2R MIMO with speeds up to 300Mbps.

3. What processor does the Q980A-CE module use?
It uses the Qualcomm QCA9531 processor, a highly integrated IEEE 802.11n 2x2 2.4GHz Wi-Fi SoC.

4. What applications is the Q980A-CE module suitable for?
It is suitable for complex industrial environments like electric power, petroleum, coal mining, finance, transportation, security, industrial control, meteorology, water conservancy, and municipal applications. Specific uses include smart grids, intelligent transportation, smart factories, video surveillance, charging piles, smart metering, and self-service terminals.

5. What development tools or systems does the Q980A-CE module support?
It supports the OpenWrt open-source operating system for secondary development and customization. It also supports Uboot flashing.

6. What is the operating temperature range of the Q980A-CE module?
The industrial-grade operating temperature range of the Q980A-CE is -40℃ to +85℃.

7. Is the Q980A-CE module certified?
The "CE" in the model name of the Q980A-CE indicates compliance with EU CE certification standards. As an industrial router sold in China, it typically also requires certifications like CCC (China Compulsory Certification) and SRRC (Radio Type Approval).

8. What is the wireless transmission rate of the Q980A-CE module?
On the 2.4GHz band, the wireless transmission rate can reach up to 300Mbps.

9. What are the alternative models for the Q980A-CE module?
Alternatives in the same series include the Q980 (base model) and Q980-5G (5G version). Other solutions using the same QCA9531 chip include the GL-E750 and YN-Q300N-B1.

10. What configuration methods and interfaces does the Q980A-CE module support?
The Q980A-CE supports web-based configuration and remote cloud management. It provides dual 10/100M adaptive Ethernet ports (supporting auto MDI/MDIX), a USB 2.0 port, RS232/RS485 serial ports, dual Nano-SIM card slots, and a TF card interface.