Yokneam, Israel 21-June-2022 – Compulab introduces IOT-GATE-IMX8PLUS – an industrial IoT gateway, offering rich and versatile functionality in a miniature, rugged housing. Built around CompuLab’s own UCM-iMX8M-Plus System-on-Module, IOT-GATE-IMX8PLUS features the NXP i.MX8M Plus SoC coupled with up-to 8GB RAM and 128GB storage.

IOT-GATE-IMX8PLUS provides a wide range of wireless and wired interfaces required in typical IoT control and monitoring applications:

• LTE modem, WiFi 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.3 and GNSS
• Dual Gbit Ethernet ports with PoE support
• USB3.0 and up-to 3x RS485 / RS232 ports
• CAN bus and digital I/O

Optimized for Industrial Deployment

IOT-GATE-IMX8PLUS has been designed to address the requirements of IoT integration in industrial environments:

• Operation in wide temperature range of -40C to 80C
• Input voltage range of 8V to 36V and PoE client
• Hardware watchdog and secure boot
• Isolated industrial interfaces (CAN, RS485, RS232, digital I/O)
• Shock, vibration, dust and humidity resistance
• DIN-rail and wall / VESA mounting

Modular and Customizable

Each IoT project presents different connectivity requirements that cannot be addressed with a single hardware configuration. In addition to configurable RAM, storage and wireless options, CompuLab’s modular I/O design enables IOT-GATE-IMX8PLUS to provide any combination of up-to 3x RS485 / RS232 ports and optional digital I/O.

IOT-GATE-IMX8PLUS functionality can be extended even further with custom, application specific I/O expansion boards.

Software Support

IOT-GATE-IMX8PLUS is provided with ready-to-run Debian Linux with built-in Docker support and easy-to-use deployment tools, allowing customers to focus on application development.

Customers who prefer to configure a custom O/S image can leverage the IOT-GATE-IMX8PLUS Yocto BSP which includes Linux kernel 5.15, Yocto Project 4.0 and U-Boot boot-loader.

In addition, IOT-GATE-IMX8PLUS supports popular IoT frameworks such as Docker, Microsoft Azure IoT and Node-RED.

OTA updates can be integrated using a pre-configured Mender layer.

Also available as SBC and SOM

For projects that require custom housing with simple integration, IOT-GATE-IMX8PLUS is also offered without the enclosure – as SBC-IOT-IMX8PLUS Single Board Computer.

Customers that require a radically customized form-factor or functionality can leverage IOT-GATE-IMX8PLUS for development and quick proof-of-concept and then make a seamless transition to a fully custom design with the UCM-iMX8M-Plus System-on-Module, while benefiting from proven hardware and existing software stack.

Specifications

CPU	i.MX8M Plus, quad-core ARM Cortex-A53, 1.8GHz
RAM	Up to 8GB LPDDR4
Storage	Up to 128GB, eMMC flash, soldered on-board
Network	2x Gbit Ethernet ports
	WiFi 802.11ax
	Bluetooth 5.3 BLE
	LTE cellular modem
USB	2x USB2.0 ports, type-A connectors
	1x USB3.0 port, type-A connector
RS485/RS232	Up-to 3x RS485 (half-duplex) | RS232 ports
CAN bus	1x CAN bus port
Digital I/O	Optional I/O module with 4x digital outputs + 4x digital inputs
Expansion	Expansion connector for custom add-on boards – LVDS, SDIO, USB, SPI, I2C, GPIOs
RTC	Real time clock with back-up battery
Watchdog	Hardware watchdog
Input voltage	Unregulated 8V to 36V DC input
Dimensions	132 x 84 x 25 mm
Enclosure	Aluminum housing
Cooling	Passive cooling, fanless design
Temp. range	-40C to 80C

Availability and Pricing

IOT-GATE-IMX8PLUS and SBC-IOT-IMX8PLUS are available through Compulab’s worldwide distribution channel and through direct sales (www.compulab.com).
IOT-GATE-IMX8PLUS is offered at a variety of configurations starting from $146 for volume orders.
SBC-IOT-IMX8PLUS is offered at a variety of configurations starting from $124 for volume orders.
Detailed ordering and pricing information is available at IOT-GATE-IMX8PLUS and SBC-IOT-IMX8PLUS product pages.

About Compulab

Compulab is a leading designer and manufacturer of embedded computing products since 1992.
Compulab products are embedded in digital signage, telecommunication systems, automotive devices, gaming systems, medical devices, aerospace and marine systems, and countless other applications.
Compulab headquarters are located in Yokneam, Israel with offices in St. Petersburg, FL.

For additional details please contact:

Igor Vaisbein
igor.vaisbein@compulab.co.il
+972-4-8290100