Written by Michal Hašek, Wednesday 28 January 2026

Are you looking to seamlessly connect your industrial devices, PLCs, and machines to SCADA, MES, cloud platforms, or databases -even in remote or challenging environments?
Introducing ICR-3241-EL, designed specifically for the North American market. This proven combination automates data transmission, bridges multiple industrial protocols, and ensures secure, reliable communication across your operation - wherever you deploy it.
Multi-Protocol Conversion:
Effortlessly convert and bridge protocols such as OPC UA, Modbus, BACnet, IEC-61850, CANbus, and more, enabling interoperability between diverse industrial devices and systems.
Cellular Connectivity & Data Acquisition:
The ICR-3241-EL delivers LTE Cat.4 performance (up to 150 Mbps down / 50 Mbps up), and a rugged industrial design. It supports over 200 PLC and I/O drivers, standard protocol drivers, and custom user-defined tags—ensuring reliable, always-on connectivity in demanding environments across North America.
Cloud & Database Integration:
Connect edge devices directly to leading cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, Cumulocity IoT, and MindSphere, as well as to databases, enabling real-time analytics and monitoring without additional gateways.
Data Logging & Processing:
Import tags, log time-stamped data, and trigger alarms for abnormal conditions via SMS or email—without manual scripting or configuration overhead.
Security First:
Protect your data with whitelisting, SSL encryption, authenticated data handling, and OpenVPN support—maintaining secure communication even over public cellular networks.
OpenAPI Support:
Enable programmatic access and straightforward integration with your existing software applications and workflows.
Simplifies industrial automation and IIoT deployments at the edge, including remote and hard-to-reach locations
Improves interoperability and scalability through broad protocol support and reliable cellular connectivity
Reduces integration complexity and total cost by combining protocol conversion, edge data processing, and secure networking in a single device
Discover how EdgeLink with ICR-3241-EL helps streamline data flow and accelerate IIoT deployments across North America.
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