Template:PCN RS485 RE-DE TRB 2024 05

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2024.05.18: Hardware changes

Starting from Q3 2024, all {{{name}}} devices will be manufactured with modifications to the RS485 RE/DE management hardware and a new SMA connector.

PCN Number: PCN_RS485_{{{name}}}_2024_05_18_EN
Change description
Change type Hardware change
Detailed description In the latest hardware revision of the {{{name}}} device, changes have been made to enhance the management of RS485 signalling and to increase the firmness of the connectors {{{name}}} will require firmware version TRB1_R_00.07.06 or newer to ensure compatibility with the hardware changes and to maintain full functionality. Important Note: Due to hardware changes, downgrading to firmware versions below, RutOS TRB1_R_00.07.06 is no longer supported.

Connectors changes from:

SMA Female Lead-free PCB Socket SMD Straight Horizontal Edge Mount 50ohm 0-6GHz VSWR<1.35

To:

SMA Lead-free Female PCB Socket SMD Straight Horizontal Edge Mount 50ohm

Please note that this change will be implemented gradually, throughout a 3-month transitional period starting in August 2024. During this period, your shipments of TRB141 may consist of either the current design or the new one described above.

Current design:

PCN RUT260 SMA Old.PNG
Updated design:

PCN RUT260 SMA New.PNG
Change reasons Enhancement of RS485 signaling management, ensuring more stability with larger quantity of devices connected. Will improve manufacturing process for the manufacturer that will reduce lead times and will increase the firmness of the connectors.
Affected products information
Model Affected order codes Order code changes
{{{name}}} {{{name}}} ****** No changes
Upcoming change date 2024 Q3
Change impact
Risk assessment
  • Devices with the new hardware changes will not support firmware versions below TRB1_R_00.07.06.
  • Custom firmware built on previous SDK versions will also not be supported.

Please note: this product change notification does not affect any previous {{{name}}} devices, except new {{{name}}} devices that will be manufactured with this change.

Suggested implementation plan

Information included in this PCN will help adapt to the upcoming changes. For more detailed information, please contact your sales representative.

Acknowledgement of PCN receipt
If no feedback is received within two weeks after the issue date of this notification - Teltonika may accept that this change has been tacitly accepted and can implement the change as indicated above.

To download the pdf version of this notification, [[Media:{{{name}}}Missing.pdf|click here]].