IOT-GATE-iMX8 - Industrial IoT Edge Gateway
- Ideal for industrial control and monitoring
- Extensive wireless and wired connectivity
- Industrial build quality and reliability
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Feature Highlights
- NXP i.MX8M-Mini CPU, quad-core Cortex-A53
- Up-to 4GB RAM and 128GB eMMC
- LTE modem, WiFi 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.1
- 2x LAN, 3x USB2, 3x RS485 / RS232, CAN-FD
- Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP and MQTT
- Secure boot and TPM 2.0
- Custom I/O expansion boards
Optimized for Industrial Use
- Fanless design in aluminum, rugged housing
- Designed for reliability and 24/7 operation
- Industrial temperature range of -40C to 80C
- 5 year warranty and 15 year availability
- Wide input voltage range of 8V to 36V
- Supports DIN-rail and wall mounting
Debian Linux and Yocto Project
- Debian Linux, Yocto BSP and U-Boot
- Open Software Architecture
- Support for Docker and Microsoft Azure IoT
- Support for OTA updates with Mender
- Support for BalenaOS platform
Also available as i.MX8 System-on-Module
- Tiny board computer designed for custom applications
- Ideal for cost sensitive and space constrained systems
- Full design flexibility, scalability and long-term availability
Why choose CompuLab?
Long-term Availability
Direct Engineer Support
Mainline Linux and Yocto
In-House Manufacturing
Industrial Temperature
Configure-to-Order
Learn more about CompuLab advantages
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- "Option" column specifies the configuration code required to have the particular feature.
- "+" means that the feature is always available
CPU Core
CPU NXP i.MX8M Mini, quad-core ARM Cortex-A53, 1.8GHz + Real-Time
Co-processorARM Cortex-M4 + Memory and Storage
RAM 1GB – 4GB, LPDDR4 D Primary Storage 4GB - 64GB eMMC flash, soldered on-board NA Secondary Storage 16GB - 64GB eMMC flash, optional module NB Network
LAN 1000Mbps Ethernet port, RJ45 connector + 100Mbps Ethernet port, RJ45 connector + WiFi
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Bluetooth802.11ax WiFi and Bluetooth 5.1 BLE
Intel WiFi 6 AX200 module
2x 2.4GHz / 5GHz rubber duck antennasWB 802.11ax WiFi and Bluetooth 5.3 BLE
Intel WiFi 6 AX210 module
2x 2.4GHz / 5GHz rubber duck antennasWB210 Cellular 4G/LTE CAT1 cellular module, Simcom SIM7600G
Cellular rubber duck antennaJS7600G On-board micro-SIM card socket + GNSS GPS / GLONASS
Implemented with Simcom SIM7600G moduleJS7600G I/O
PCI Express Primary mini-PCIe socket, full-size
* used for WiFi/BT module when “WB” option is presentnot WB Secondary mini-PCIe socket, USB only, full-size
* used for cellular modem when “JS7600G” option is presentnotJS7600G USB 3x USB2.0 ports, type-A connectors + Debug 1x serial console via UART-to-USB bridge, micro-USB connector + Serial 1x RS485 (2-wire) / RS232 port, terminal-block + Interface add-on Up-to 2x CAN-FD | RS485 | RS232 ports
Isolated, terminal-block connector
Fxx Up-to 2x analog 4–20mA input Digital I/O add-on 4x digital outputs + 4x digital inputs
24V, compliant with EN 61131-2, isolated, terminal-block connector
FCDIO PoE add-on Additional 100Mbps Ethernet port with PoE capability (powered device)
* Cannot be combined with any other add-on board
** Mutually exclusive with one of USB2.0 portsFPOE Expansion Connector Expansion connector for add-on boards
2x SPI, 2x UART, I2C, 12x GPIOnot Fxx System
Security Secure boot, implemented with i.MX8M Mini HAB module + TPM 2.0, implemented with Infineon SLB9670 FATPM RTC Real time clock operated from on-board coin-cell battery + Electrical Specifications
Power Supply
DC input: unregulated 8V to 36V
Reverse voltage protectionPower Consumption 2W - 7W, depending on system load and configuration Mechanical Specifications
Dimensions 112 x 84 x 25 mm Enclosure Material Aluminum housing Cooling Passive cooling, fanless design Weight 450 gram Compliance
Regulatory CE, FCC EMC EN 55032/5, EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-3 Safety EN/UL/IEC 62368-1 Cellular PTCRB
* with SIM7600A modemReliability and Environmental
MTTF > 200,000 hours Warranty 5 years Operation Temperature Commercial: 0° to 60° C
Extended: -20° to 60° C
Industrial: -40° to 80° CStorage Temperature -40° to 85° C Relative Humidity 10% to 90% (operation)
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Hardware Resources
Software Resources
Archive
For previous versions of the IOT-GATE-iMX8 / SBC-IOT-iMX8 software packages, please refer to the IOT-GATE-iMX8 / SBC-IOT-iMX8 software archive. -
IOT-GATE-iMX8 Evaluation Kit
Hardware
- IOTG-IMX8-D4-NA32-WB210-JS7600G-FARS4-FBCAN-PS-XL-TIC
- 2x WiFi antenna
- Cellular antenna
- IOTG-ACC-M2SD SD card adapter
- Extra RS232 add-on module
- Extra RS485 add-on module
- DC Y-cable
- USB cable
- DIN-rail mounting bracket
- Wall mounting bracket
Kit Price: $595
Technical Support
- Technical support for 12 months.
- 45-day trial period. The evaluation kit will be accepted for refund if the user finds the product not suitable for his needs.
Documents and Guides
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Product status: Active
Compulab part number specifies all options available for a particular product.
P/N template: IOTG-IMX8-Dx-NAx-[NBx]-[WB]-[Jx]-[FAx]-[FBx]-[FCx]-[PS]-[Xx]-[Tx]
Product Configuration Options
Feature Options P/N code RAM size 1GB
2GB
4GBD1
D2
D4Primary Storage
(soldered on-board)4GB eMMC (MLC)
16GB eMMC (MLC)
32GB eMMC (MLC)
64GB eMMC (MLC)NA4
NA16
NA32
NA64Secondary Storage
(modular)none
16GB eMMC module
32GB eMMC module-
NB16
NB32WiFi & Bluetooth none
Intel AX210 module-
WB210Cellular modem none
LTE CAT1, SIM7600G-
JS7600GInterface add-on
module A
none
CAN
RS232
RS485
analog 4–20mA input
TPM-
FACAN
FARS2
FARS4
FACL42
FATPMInterface add-on
module Bnone
CAN
RS232
RS485
analog 4–20mA input-
FBCAN
FBRS2
FBRS4
FBCL42Digital I/O add-on none
4x DI + 4x DO-
FCDIOPoE add-on
* Cannot be combined with
any other add-on boardnone
PoE add-on-
FPOEPower Supply none
12V wall-mount PSU-
PSSoftware Preloading none
Debian Linux
Custom image-
XL
XxTemperature range Commercial
Extended Tested
Industrial Certified
Industrial Tested-
TET
TIC
TIT -
IOT-GATE-IMX8 package contents
Item Description Docs 
WiFi / BT antennas
2x 2.4GHz / 5GHz rubber duck antennas with RP-SMA connector
should be assembled on ANT1 and ANT2 gateway connectors
Included when IOT-GATE-IMX8 is ordered with WB ordering code
datasheet
3D model 
Cellular antenna
Cellular rubber duck antenna with RP-SMA connector
should be assembled on ANT4 gateway connector
Included when IOT-GATE-IMX8 is ordered with JS7600G ordering code
datasheet
3D model 
6-pin terminal plug
Mating plug for the back-panel RS485 / RS232 connector
Manufacturer P/N: Kunacon MAFT38106500K
datasheet 
2x10-pin dual-raw plug
Mating plug for the side-panel industrial I/O add-on connector
Manufacturer P/N: Kunacon PDFD25420500K
Included when IOT-GATE-IMX8 is ordered with industrial add-on modules (ordering codes FAxx, FBxx, FCxx)datasheet
Power supply unit
Wall mount PSU with DC plug lock
Input 100-240VAC 50/60Hz, 36W output 12VDC 3A
Includes US, EU, UK, AU AC blades
Included when IOT-GATE-IMX8 is ordered with the PS ordering code
datasheet Additional accessories
The following accessories are not included with the gateway and need to be ordered separately.
Item Description P/N and Docs 
DIN-rail mounting kit
Snap-on DIN-rail mounting bracket for installing the gateway
in equipment racks and cabinets
* Includes IOTG-ACC-BRKTIOTG-ACC-DINBRKT
datasheet 3D model 
Side DIN-rail mounting kit
Snap-on DIN-rail bracket for side mounting the gateway
in equipment racks and cabinetsIOTG-ACC-DINSD
datasheet 3D model 
Wall / VESA mounting bracket
A highly versatile bracket for mounting the gateway on
a surfaceIOTG-ACC-BRKT
datasheet 3D model 
DC Y-cable
DC cable with plug lockIOTG-ACC-CABDC
datasheet 
DC terminal block adapter
Adapter from DC plug with lock to terminal blockIOTG-ACC-DC2TB
datasheet 
M.2 to SD adapter
SD card adapter for U-boot recoveryIOTG-ACC-M2SD
datasheet
