UCR-ST-B8-VE Unitronics Unitronics Router B8 USA Verizon

Why Choose the Unitronics UCR-ST-B8-VE Industrial 4G LTE Router?

The Unitronics UCR-ST-B8-VE is a high-performance dual-SIM industrial 4G LTE cellular router with Wi-Fi designed to deliver secure remote connectivity for PLC systems, SCADA platforms and industrial automation networks. It enables machines and controllers to communicate with cloud services, remote engineering workstations and enterprise networks through reliable cellular infrastructure.

The VE variant is specifically designed for Verizon LTE networks in North America, making it suitable for automation installations across the United States and Canada. The router supports LTE connectivity with fallback cellular technologies to maintain communication even in areas with limited coverage.

As part of the Unitronics B8 router series, the device offers advanced networking features including dual-SIM redundancy, GNSS positioning, multiple Ethernet ports, serial communication interfaces and industrial I/O. These capabilities make it ideal for industrial IoT connectivity, telemetry systems and secure remote monitoring of automation equipment.

Key Features

• Dual-SIM 4G LTE Cat-4 cellular router for industrial automation connectivity.
• Optimised for Verizon LTE networks in North America.
• 4 Ethernet ports (3 LAN + 1 WAN configurable as LAN).
• Integrated Wi-Fi operating as access point or client.
• Embedded GNSS / GPS receiver for location tracking and geo-fencing.
• RS232 and RS485 serial interfaces for industrial device integration.
• Digital and analogue I/O for remote monitoring and control.
• Dual SIM redundancy for improved reliability and roaming management.
• Supports VPN, firewall, MQTT and Modbus protocols.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Unitronics
• Model: UCR-ST-B8-VE
• Product type: Industrial cellular router
• Cellular technology: 4G LTE Cat-4 with 3G fallback
• LTE bands (Verizon region): B4, B13
• Maximum data speed: up to 150 Mbps download / 50 Mbps upload
• Ethernet ports: 4 × 10/100 Mbps (1 WAN configurable as LAN)
• SIM support: 2 × external SIM card slots
• Wi-Fi: access point or client mode
• Serial interfaces: RS232 and RS485
• USB interface: USB 2.0
• Memory: 128 MB DDR2 RAM, 16 MB flash
• Digital I/O: 3 digital inputs, 1 analogue input, 2 digital outputs, 1 relay output
• GNSS: integrated GPS receiver
• Power supply: 9–30 V DC
• Operating temperature: −40 °C to +75 °C
• Dimensions: approx. 100 × 110 × 50 mm
• Mounting: DIN rail or panel mount

Typical Applications

• Remote monitoring of PLC-controlled machines.
• Industrial IoT connectivity for automation systems.
• SCADA telemetry and data acquisition networks.
• Secure remote maintenance and diagnostics.
• Industrial networking for utilities, infrastructure and manufacturing.

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Unitronics B8 series industrial routers are widely used to enable secure remote monitoring, IIoT connectivity and reliable cellular communication between PLC systems and cloud infrastructure.