The Scalance MUM856-1 – the first industrial 5G router from Siemens – is now available for the U.S. market. This device connects industrial applications to public 5G and 4G (LTE) mobile wireless networks, enabling remote monitoring and servicing of various industrial devices with high data transmission rates. The Scalance MUM856-1 also integrates seamlessly into private 5G networks, supporting future-oriented applications like mobile robots, autonomous vehicles, and augmented reality applications.
Featuring high bandwidths of up to 1000 Mbps for the downlink and up to 500 Mbps for the uplink, the Scalance MUM856-1 ensures efficient connectivity for data-intensive applications. It supports Release 16 of the 5G standard and offers robust security functions such as an integrated firewall, device authentication, and data encryption via VPN for secure data transmission.
In the absence of a 5G network, the device seamlessly switches to 4G networks, ensuring continuous connectivity. The Siemens router is equipped to support U.S. Mobile Network operators and the CBRS spectrum, with additional versions in development for different licenses. The SINEMA Remote Connect management platform allows users to securely access remote plants or machines via VPN connections, offering easy device management and auto-configuration.
Furthermore, the Scalance MUM856-1 can be integrated into private 5G campus networks, as demonstrated by Siemens in its Automotive Showroom and Test Center. Siemens is actively testing private 5G infrastructures in its plants in Germany, with plans to introduce these solutions to the U.S. market. The company also operates private 5G systems in its customer digital experience center in Chicago.
With the increasing need for secure remote access in industrial environments, the Scalance MUM856-1 plays a crucial role in providing connectivity over long distances. Service technicians can leverage public 5G networks for remote access and servicing, ensuring high bandwidths and stable communication connections in urban and rural areas.
Overall, the Scalance MUM856-1 represents a significant advancement in industrial connectivity, offering seamless integration into both public and private 5G networks for secure and efficient data transmission in diverse industrial applications.
