Edge IoT Gateway XS Specifications¶
Remote monitoring of critical infrastructure with edge computing
Overview¶
Pervasive computing systems are capable of collecting, processing and communicating data, they can adapt to the data’s context and activity. That means, in essence, a network that can understand its surroundings and improve the human experience and quality of life.
CTHINGS.CO® Edge IoT Gateway (XS) connects whatever data customer needs to process directly at the edge, reducing latency and relieving connectivity networks with full support of Orchestra Platform and Orchestra OS.
This Multi-Module gateway is based on Linux. It provides tremendous possibilities opening up the entire embedded applications ecosystem. It supports industry standard specifications like mission-critical operation in temperatures ranging between -40 °C and +80 °C.
The design provides the flexibility needed while still keeping it simple! Based on the concept of modularity, it may operate with many wireless technologies without PCB redesign requirements. As of now, support for all major cellular connectivity standards like Bluetooth 5.x, LTE Cat.1, Wirepas 2.4GHz Mesh, Wirepas 5G NR+, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax is assured.
The CTHINGS.CO® Edge IoT Gateway (XS) also sports a large expansion system in order to enable plug-in modules for resilient industrial interfaces (digital and analog IOs, current measurement, high-current sourcing or sinking, galvanic isolation, relays, etc.).
To ease deployment of use cases and solutions, CTHINGS.CO® Edge IoT Gateway (XS) is designed alongside CTHINGS.CO® Orchestra, a state-of-the-art networking solution making provisioning and maintenance of private networks as simple as a few clicks. Additionally, we open the possibility for curated backend systems including open APIs for connecting external systems, as well as data visualisation capabilities through our interfaces and supported protocols.
Specifications¶
Hardware Features¶
Industrially certified hardware for enhanced Edge Computing
NXP i.MX93, dual-core Cortex-A53, 1.7GHz
ARM Cortex-M33, 250Mhz
Memory RAM: 1GB – 2GB, LPDDR4
Storage: 16GB – 128GB eMMC flash, soldered on-board
Dimensions: 83 x 55 x 28 mm
Operating temperature range: -40 °C to +80 °C
Passive cooling, fanless design
Support for DIN-rail and wall mounting
Internal Interfaces¶
1× Mini-PCIe full size connector with USB 2.0
1× M.2 Key-E up to 2230
USB 2.0 (as an external module attached to the main unit)
4G/LTE Cat.1bis cellular module, SIMCOM SIM7672G (global bands)
802.11ac WiFi and Bluetooth 5.4 BLE
Physical Interfaces¶
1× 1 Gbps RJ-45 Ethernet
1× serial console via UART-to-USB bridge, micro-USB connector
Optional:
Up to 2× RS485, 2-wire half-duplex
Up to 2× CAN-FD bus port
Up to 3× digital out + 3× digital in (isolated, 24 V, EN 61131-2)
TPM, Infineon SLB9673
Electrical Specification¶
12V-24V DC (-20%/+20%), reverse voltage protection
Terminal block power input connector
EMI/ESD protected device
Myriad of power supply protection features: UVLO, OVP, OCP, RPP, surge/transients, soft-start, and more
CE/FCC/UKCA certified & RoHS compliant device
Connectivity Options¶
Full flexibility which allows plug and play exchange of connectivity modules to meet requirements: Bandwidth overview per connectivity technology:
LTE Cat. 1bis: Max. 10 Mbps (DL); Max. 5 Mbps (UL)
GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou positioning
Wi-Fi 6 (2.4/5 GHz)
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 5.4
Wirepas 2.4 GHz MESH
Wirepas 5G NR+
Zigbee / Thread
Software Features¶
Linux®
Orchestra® OS (Yocto-based)
Debian®
Flexible I/O operations
Upgrade Over-The-Air (FOTA)
Support for CTHINGS.CO® Orchestra
Use Cases¶
The gateways supports vast range of usage across industries. Application examples:
Smart Retail: monitoring stock, goods rotation, sales
Smart Logistics: tracking distribution and transport
Smart Product: embedded intelligence and compute
Industry 4.0: digital retrofitting, enhanced maintenance, remote operations, automation
Smart Metering: remote and wireless data collection
Certifications¶
The CTHINGS.CO® Edge IoT Gateway is CE Class-A & EU RoHS directive compliant. The device has been tested to meet the following electromagnetic compatibility standards:
Electromagnetic Emissions¶
Conducted emission: EN 55022, EN 55014-1, EN 55011
Radiated emission up to 6 GHz
Harmonic current emission: EN 61000-3-2
Voltage fluctuations and flicker: EN 61000-3-3
Immunity to Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)¶
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) immunity: EN 61000-4-2
Radiated electromagnetic field immunity: EN 61000-4-3
Electrical fast transient / burst immunity: EN 61000-4-4
Surge immunity: EN 61000-4-5
Conducted disturbance immunity: EN 61000-4-6
Power frequency magnetic field immunity: EN 61000-4-8
Pulse magnetic field immunity: EN 61000-4-9
Voltage dips & short interruptions: EN 61000-4-11
Additional Capabilities¶
Extensive Connectivity |
LTE Cat.1 , Wi-Fi 6, BLE 5.4, Wirepas 2.4GHz MESH, Wirepas 5G NR+, Zigbee, Thread, Matter |
Vast IoT Protocol Suite |
Native support of modern IoT Protocols: i.e. MQTT/-SN, Modbus TCP/RTU, Profinet, etc. |
Wide array of industrial IO Protocols |
RS485 2-wire half-duplex, CAN bus port, digital outputs, digital inputs |
Localisation |
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, COMPASS, Cell ID/Wi-Fi positioning, Wirepas 2.4/5G |
Modular Expansion |
Expandable with additional modules to support more RS485, CAN, and GPIO channels |
Rich Software Ecosystem |
Linux® OS (Orchestra® (Yocto-based) and Debian®), Mainline Linux, FreeRTOS® |
MPU |
Supported loading firmware via Silabs Bootloader over serial |
OA&M Linux OS |
Remote operations, administration, and maintenance |
External Appearance¶
Mechanical dimensions:
Height: 83 mm
Width: 55 mm
Depth: 28 mm
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