Lanner pre-certified modular LTE solutions help OEMs reduce certification costs

Lanner’s newly launched PGN-300 and PGN-600 are pre-certified, modular LTE modem cards that have their own enclosures, and once plugged into a device, they don’t require LTE re-certification for the final device.

External dongles are not the safest solution as they can be stolen or come loose, so Lanner has designed it’s PGN compatible systems to integrate the external dongle inside of the device. This ensures that end customers get certified LTE connectivity for their device without compromising security and reliability of the LTE communications.

Embedded in the PGN-300 is the Sierra Wireless EM Series (EM7455) module which provides support for global LTE networks. The PGN-600 includes the Sierra Wireless EM7511 module that offers support for Commercial LTE, CBRS Band 48 as well as FirstNet™ Band 14. Since these are considered end-devices, an OEM could significantly reduce their regional certification costs across multiple products.

Lanner’s PGN series modules are specifically designed for OEMs working in the public transportation, public safety, smart city, manufacturing and energy sectors who are looking to develop products with reliable LTE communication on commercial or dedicated bands. Both products have been certified by PTCRB and AT&T, with Verizon certification in progress. The PGN-600 is CBRS and FirstNet compliant with respective certifications in progress.

“One of the key reasons we worked with Sierra Wireless for this product was the excellent support we get from the company and its distributor – Premier Wireless Solutions”, said Geoffrey Egger, General Manager, LEI Technology Canada – a subsidiary of Lanner Inc. “PWS and Sierra Wireless support during the design and integration were invaluable and ensured we were able to get to market with a solution that is readily certified on networks around the world.”