IOT-DIN-IMX8PLUS IoT Edge Gateway

Modular DIN-rail gateway from $145

  • Ideal for industrial control and monitoring
  • Extensive wireless and wired connectivity
  • Industrial build quality and reliability

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IOT-DIN-IMX8PLUS Industrial IoT Gateway

Gateway Highlights

  • NXP i.MX8M-Plus CPU, quad-core Cortex-A53
  • Up to 8GB RAM and 128GB eMMC
  • Worldwide LTE/4G modem, 2x LAN
  • USB3.0, RS485, RS232, CAN, 2x DI + 2x DO
  • Secure boot, TPM and Hardware Watchdog

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Stackable I/O Expansion Modules

IOT-DIN-IMX8PLUS I/O Expansion Modules
  • Stack up-to 8 I/O modules
  • Serial ports – up-to 12x RS485 | RS232
  • Digital I/O – up-to 32x DO + 32x DI
  • ADC – up-to 8 channels
  • Wireless - WiFi 802.11ax, Bluetooth mesh, Zigbee
  • Automatic detection and configuration

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Optimized for Industrial Use

IOT-DIN-IMX8PLUS with four I/O Modules
  • Designed for reliability and 24/7 operation
  • Wide temperature range of -30C to 70C
  • 5 year warranty and 15 year availability
  • Customer O/S and application imaging service
  • ODM rebranding with custom logo and labeling
SW support

Debian Linux and Yocto BSP

  • Fully Open Software Architecture
  • Docker, MS Azure IoT and Node-RED
  • Support for OTA updates with Mender
  • Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP and MQTT
  • Support for BalenaOS platform

Why choose Compulab?

Long-term Availability

Direct Engineer Support

Mainline Linux and Yocto

In-House Manufacturing

Industrial Temperature

Configure-to-Order

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  • "Option" column specifies the configuration code required to have the particular feature.
  • "+" means that the feature is always available

CPU, Memory and Storage
CPUNXP i.MX8M Plus QuadLite, quad-core ARM Cortex-A53, 1.8GHz
C1800Q
NXP i.MX8M Plus Quad, quad-core ARM Cortex-A53, 1.8GHz
C1800QM
NPUAI/ML Neural Processing Unit, up to 2.3 TOPS
C1800QM
Real-Time
Co-processor		ARM Cortex-M7, 800Mhz
+
RAM1GB – 8GB, LPDDR4
D
Storage16GB – 128GB eMMC flash, soldered on-board
N

Network
LAN2x Gbit Ethernet, RJ45 connectors
+
WiFi and Bluetooth802.11ac WiFi and Bluetooth 5.3 BLE
Implemented with NXP 88W8997 module
1x RP-SMA antenna connector
WB
Cellular Modem4G/LTE CAT4 cellular module, Quectel EG25G
Worldwide LTE, UMTS/HSPA+ and GSM/GPRS/EDGE coverage
JEG25G
LTE CAT1 cellular module, Quectel EG21G
Worldwide LTE, UMTS/HSPA+ and GSM/GPRS/EDGE coverage
JEG21G
SIM card socket
+
GNSSGPS
Implemented with Quectel EG25 module
* mutually exclusive with WiFi module ("WB" option)
JEG25G or JEG21G
NOT WB

I/O
USB1x USB3.0 port, type-A connector
+
Serial Ports1x RS485, 2-wire half-duplex
Isolated, terminal-block connector
+
1x RS232, Rx/Tx
Isolated, terminal-block connector
+
CAN bus1x CAN bus port
Isolated, terminal-block connector
+
Digital I/O2x digital outputs + 2x digital inputs
Isolated, 24V compliant with EN 61131-2, terminal-block connector
+
Debug1x serial console via UART-to-USB bridge, micro-USB connector
+
NXP SDP programming port, micro-USB connector
+

I/O Expansion Modules
WiFi and Bluetooth802.11ax WiFi and Bluetooth 5.3 BLE
Implemented with Intel WiFi 6E AX210 module
2x RP-SMA connectors
Stacking restrictions: one wireless module
FAWB
Wireless MeshBluetooth mesh, Thread, Zigbee
Implemented with Nordic Semiconductor nRF52840 module
1x RP-SMA connector
Stacking restrictions: 3 RS485|RS232|MESH modules
FxMESH
RS4854x RS485, two-wire
Isolated, terminal-block connector
Stacking restrictions: 3 RS485|RS232|MESH modules
FxRS4
RS2324x RS232, Rx/Tx
Isolated, terminal-block connector
Stacking restrictions: 3 RS485|RS232|MESH modules
FxRS2
Digital I/O 8x digital outputs + 8x digital inputs
Isolated, 24V compliant with EN 61131-2, terminal
Stacking restrictions: up-to 4 digital I/O modules
FxDI8O8
ADC8x analog inputs, 0...10V / 4…20mA
Isolated, terminal block connector
Stacking restrictions: one ADC module
FxADC8
Secondary
Storage		NVME SSD storage
FANVME

System
RTCReal time clock operated from on-board coin-cell battery
+
WatchdogHardware watchdog
+
SecuritySecure boot, implemented with i.MX8M Plus HAB module
+
TPM 2.0, Infineon SLB9673
+
Indicators2x programmable dual-color LEDs
+

Electrical Specifications
Power Supply
12V-24V DC (-20%/+20%)
Reverse voltage protection
Power Consumption2.5W - 8W, depending on system load and configuration

Mechanical Specifications
Housing type DIN rail housing (for DIN rail version EN 50022)
Housing materialABS/PC high endurance
CoolingPassive cooling, fanless design
Dimensions
(H x W x D) 		Gateway: 110 x 30 x 95 mm
I/O modules: 110 x 20 x 95 mm
WeightGateway: 220 gram
I/O modules: 110 gram

Compliance
RegulatoryFCC, CE, UKCA
EMCEN 55032/5, EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-3
SafetyEN/UL/IEC 62368-1

Reliability and Environmental
MTTF> 200,000 hours
Warranty5 years
Operation TemperatureCommercial: 0° to 50° C
Industrial: -30° to 70° C
Storage Temperature-40° to 85° C
Relative Humidity10% to 90% (non-condensing)

IFM-DI8O8 - 8x DIN + 8x DOUT
Interface8x digital inputs, compliant with EN 61131-2
8x digital outputs, compliant with EN 61131-2
Galvanically isolated from main system
IOT-DIN-IMX8PLUS IFM-DI8O8 I/O module
Connectors2 x 10-pin socket with push-in spring contacts
Power Supply12 - 24 VDC from external source
4-pin socket with screw-type terminal
Stacking
Restrictions		Up-to 4x IFM-DI8O8 modules

IFM-RS485 - 4x RS485 ports
Interface4x RS485 ports, 2-wire
Programmable baud rate of up to 4Mbps
Galvanically isolated from main unit
IOT-DIN-IMX8PLUS IFM-RS485 I/O module
Connectors2 x 10-pin socket with push-in spring contacts
Stacking
Restrictions		Up-to 3x IFM-RS485 or IFM-RS232 or IFM-MESH modules

IFM-RS232 - 4x RS232 ports
Interface4x RS232 ports, RX/TX only
Programmable baud rate of up to 250kbps
Galvanically isolated from main unit
IOT-DIN-IMX8PLUS IFM-RS232 I/O module
Connectors2 x 10-pin socket with push-in spring contacts
Stacking
Restrictions		Up-to 3x IFM-RS485 or IFM-RS232 or IFM-MESH modules

IFM-ADC8 - 8x analog inputs
Interface8x analog input channels
Configurable 4...20mA | 0...10 V
IOT-DIN-IMX8PLUS IFM-ADC8 I/O module
Connectors2 x 10-pin socket with push-in spring contacts
Stacking
Restrictions		Up-to 1x IFM-ADC8 module can be installed in stack

IFM-WB - 802.11ax WiFi + Bluetooth 5.3
Interface802.11ax WiFi and Bluetooth 5.3 BLE
Implemented with Intel WiFi 6E AX210 module
IOT-DIN-IMX8PLUS IFM-WB wireless module
Connectors2x RP-SMA connectors
Stacking
Restrictions		Up-to 1x IFM-WB module can be installed in stack
Must be installed in position A (next to main gateway)

IFM-MESH - Wireless Mesh interface
InterfaceBluetooth mesh, Thread, Zigbee
Implemented with Nordic Semiconductor nRF52840 module
IOT-DIN-IMX8PLUS IFM-MESH wireless module
Connectors1x RP-SMA connectors
Stacking
Restrictions		Up-to 3x IFM-RS485 or IFM-RS232 or IFM-MESH modules

IFM-NVME - NVMe SSD storage
InterfaceM.2 NVME 256GB SSD
IOT-DIN-IMX8PLUS IFM-NVME storage module
Stacking
Restrictions		Up-to 1x IFM-NVME module can be installed in stack
Must be installed in position A (next to main gateway)

Mechanical Specifications
Housing type DIN rail housing (for DIN rail version EN 50022)
Housing materialABS/PC high endurance
Dimensions
(H x W x D) 		110 x 20 x 95 mm
Weight110 gram

Compliance
RegulatoryFCC, CE, UKCA
EMCEN 55032/5, EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-3
SafetyEN/UL/IEC 62368-1

Reliability and Environmental
MTTF> 200,000 hours
Warranty5 years
Operation Temperature-30° to 70° C
Storage Temperature-40° to 85° C
Relative Humidity10% to 90% (non-condensing)

Hardware Resources

Hardware Documents
    Design Resources

    Software Resources

      Debian Yocto Linux Balena OS U-Boot

        Archive

        For previous versions of the IOT-DIN-IMX8PLUS software packages, please refer to the IOT-DIN-IMX8PLUS software archive.

        Ordering Guidelines

        Order online
        • For quantities of up-to 20 gateways, we recommend ordering through Compulab Webshop.
          I/O modules should be ordered as separate items.
        • For quantities of over 20 gateways, it is recommended to order with our Sales Team.
          Gateways and I/O modules can be ordered as ready stacks to be pre-assembled at Compulab.
        • For initial testing and development, we recommend ordering the IOT-DIN-IMX8PLUS STARTER KIT that includes the gateway and useful accessories such as AC PSU and cellular antenna.

        Product Configuration Options

        P/N template: IOTDIN-IMX8P-Cx-Dx-Nx-[JEG25G]-[FAx]-[FBx]-[FCx]-[FDx]-[FEx]-[FFx]-[FGx]-[FHx]-[Xx]-[Tx]

        FeatureOptionsP/N code
        CPUi.MX8M Plus QuadLite 1.8GHz
        i.MX8M Plus Quad 1.8GHz with VPU and NPU        		C1800Q
        C1800QM
        RAM size1GB
        2GB
        4GB
        8GB        		D1
        D2
        D4
        D8
        Storage
        (soldered on-board)        		16GB eMMC (MLC)
        32GB eMMC (MLC)
        64GB eMMC (MLC)
        128GB eMMC (MLC)        		N16
        N32
        N64
        N128
        WiFi and Bluetoothnone
        WiFi 802.11ac and Bluetooth 5.3        		-
        WB
        Cellular modemnone
        LTE CAT4, Quectel EG25-GGD (global)
        LTE CAT1, Quectel EG21GL (global)        		-
        JEG25G
        JEG21G
        I/O module [x]
        (A through H)        		none
        4x RS485 ports
        4x RS232 ports
        Digital I/O, 8x inputs + 8x outputs
        ADC, 8x inputs
        WiFi and Bluetooth
        Wireless Mesh        		-
        FxRS4
        FxRS2
        FxDI8O8
        FxADC8
        FAWB
        FxMESH
        Software Preloadingnone
        Debian Linux
        Custom image        		-
        XL
        Xx
        Temperature rangeCommercial
        Industrial Certified
        Industrial Tested        		-
        TIC
        TIT

        I/O Modules Ordering Info

        Module NameDescriptionP/N code
        IFM-DI8O88x digital inputs + 8x digital outputsIFM-DI8O8
        IFM-RS4854x RS485 portsIFM-RS485
        IFM-RS2324x RS232 portsIFM-RS232
        IFM-ADC88x analog inputsIFM-ADC8
        IFM-WB802.11ax WiFi + Bluetooth 5.3IFM-WB
        IFM-MESHWireless Mesh interface
        Nordic Semiconductor nRF52840        		IFM-MESH
        IFM-NVMENVME SSD storageIFM-NVME-Nxx

        The following accessories are not included with the gateway and need to be ordered separately.

        Item
        Description
        P/N and Docs
        IOT-DIN-IMX8PLUS cellular antenna
        		Cellular antenna
        Cellular rubber duck antenna with SMA connector
        Can be used together with cellular antenna extender or assembled
        on the gateway SMA connector
        IOTG-ACC-ANTCELL

        datasheet

        3D model
        IOT-DIN-IMX8PLUS cellular antenna extender
        		Cellular antenna extender
        2m antenna extender cable with magnetic mount
        Should be used together with cellular antenna
        IOTG-ACC-ANTEXT

        datasheet
        IOT-DIN-IMX8PLUS PSU
        		PSU with terminal plug adapter
        Wall mount PSU with terminal plug adapter
        Input 100-240VAC 50/60Hz, 36W output 12VDC 3A
        Includes US, EU, UK, AU AC blades

        Should only be used for evaluation or development
        This PSU is not intended for production grade installations
        datasheet