IOT-GATE-IMX8PLUS - Industrial IoT Gateway

ARM gateway starting from $146

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

Overview

Feature Highlights

NXP i.MX8M-Plus CPU, quad-core Cortex-A53
Up to 8GB RAM and 128GB eMMC
LTE/4G modem, WiFi 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.3
2x LAN, USB3.0, 2x USB2.0 and 2x CAN bus
Up-to 3x RS485 | RS232 and digital I/O
Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP and MQTT
Secure boot, TPM and Hardware Watchdog
Custom I/O expansions boards

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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
Input voltage range of 8V to 36V and PoE client
Supports DIN-rail and wall mounting

Debian Linux and Yocto Project

Debian Linux, Yocto BSP and U-Boot
Open Software Architecture
Support for Docker, MS Azure IoT and Node-RED
Support for OTA updates with Mender
Support for BalenaOS platform

Also available as SBC and SOM

CompuLab_SOM_SBC_IOT-Gateway_product-family

Same CPU core and SW stack in different form-factors:

IoT Gateway - for deployment with minimal effort
Single-Board-Computer - for custom mechanical integration
System-on-Module - for a fully customized design

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

Specifications

"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 Plus QuadLite, quad-core ARM Cortex-A53, 1.8GHz	C1800Q
CPU	NXP i.MX8M Plus Quad, quad-core ARM Cortex-A53, 1.8GHz	C1800QM
NPU	AI/ML Neural Processing Unit, up to 2.3 TOPS	C1800QM
Real-Time Co-processor	ARM Cortex-M7, 800Mhz	+
Memory and Storage
RAM	1GB – 8GB, LPDDR4	D
Primary Storage	16GB – 128GB eMMC flash, soldered on-board	N
Secondary Storage	16GB – 128GB eMMC flash, optional add-on module	FXN
Display and Graphics
Display Output	DVI-D, up to 1080p60	+
GPU and Video	GC7000UL GPU 1080p60 HEVC/H.265, AVC/H.264	C1800QM
Network
LAN	2x 1000Mbps Ethernet ports, RJ45 connectors	+
WiFi and Bluetooth	802.11ax WiFi and Bluetooth 5.3 BLE Implemented with Intel WiFi 6E AX210 module 2x 2.4GHz / 5GHz rubber duck antennas	WB
Cellular	4G/LTE CAT4 cellular module, Quectel EC25-E (EU bands)	JEC25E
	4G/LTE CAT4 cellular module, Quectel EC25-A (US bands)	JEC25A
	4G/LTE CAT4 cellular module, Quectel EG25-GGD (global bands)	JEG25G
	SIM card socket	+
	Cellular rubber duck antenna	JEC25x or JEG25G
GNSS	GPS Implemented with Quectel EC25 module	JEC25x or JEG25G
I/O
USB	2x USB2.0 ports, type-A connectors (back panel)	+
USB	1x USB3.0 port, type-A connector (front panel)	+
RS485 / RS232	Up-to 3x RS485 (half-duplex) \| RS232 ports Isolated, terminal-block connector	FxRS4 / FxRS2
CAN bus	1x CAN bus port Isolated, terminal-block connector	+
CAN bus	Additional 1x CAN bus port Isolated, terminal-block connector	FCCAN
Digital I/O	4x digital outputs + 4x digital inputs Isolated, 24V compliant with EN 61131-2, terminal-block connector	FDIO
Analog Input	4x analog inputs, 0...10V / 4…20mA Isolated, terminal block connector	FXADC
Debug	1x serial console via UART-to-USB bridge, micro-USB connector	+
Debug	Support for NXP SDP/UUU protocol, micro-USB connector	+
Expansion Connector	Expansion connector for add-on boards LVDS, SDIO, USB, SPI, I2C, GPIOs	not FXxx
System
RTC	Real time clock operated from on-board coin-cell battery	+
Watchdog	Hardware watchdog	+
Security	Secure boot, implemented with i.MX8M Plus HAB module	+
Security	TPM 2.0, Infineon SLB9670 * implemented with add-on board installed in expansion connector	FXTPM
LEDs	2x general purpose LEDs	+
PoE	Support for PoE (powered device)	POE

Electrical Specifications
Power Supply	DC input: unregulated 8V to 36V Reverse voltage protection
Power Consumption	2.5W - 8W, depending on system load and configuration
Mechanical Specifications
Dimensions	132 x 84 x 25 mm
Enclosure Material	Aluminum housing
Cooling	Passive cooling, fanless design
Weight	550 gram
Compliance
Regulatory	FCC, CE, UKCA
EMC	EN 55032/5, EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-3
Safety	EN/UL/IEC 62368-1
Reliability and Environmental
MTTF	> 200,000 hours
Warranty	5 years
Operation Temperature	Commercial: 0° to 60° C Industrial: -40° to 80° C
Storage Temperature	-40° to 85° C
Relative Humidity	10% to 90% (operation) 05% to 95% (storage)

Resources

Hardware Resources

Getting started with IOT-GATE-IMX8PLUS

IOT-GATE-IMX8PLUS reference guideOctober 19, 2023
IOT-GATE-IMX8PLUS FCC certificateDecember 8, 2022
IOT-GATE-IMX8PLUS EC Declaration of ConformityDecember 6, 2022
IOT-GATE-IMX8PLUS UKCA Declaration of ConformityNovember 10, 2022

IOT-GATE-IMX8PLUS 3D modelJuly 4, 2022

Software Resources

IOT-GATE-IMX8PLUS and SBC-IOT-IMX8PLUS Debian Linux imageJune 10, 2024

IOT-GATE-IMX8PLUS Debian Linux documentation

IOT-GATE-IMX8PLUS Yocto Linux documentation

IOT-GATE-IMX8PLUS Balena OS documentation

IOT-GATE-IMX8PLUS firmware recovery imageJuly 21, 2024

IOT-GATE-IMX8PLUS Evaluation Kit

Hardware

IOTG-IMX8PLUS-C1800QM-D4-N32-WB-JEC25x-FARS4-FBRS2-FDIO-POE-PS-XL-TIC
Extra two RS485 I/O modules
Extra two RS232 I/O modules
Expansion add-on break-out board
TPM add-on board
DIN-rail mounting bracket
Wall mounting bracket
DC terminal block adapter
DC Y-cable
USB cable

NOTE: select eval-kit modem type according to cellular bands required for your region.

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

Getting started with IOT-GATE-IMX8PLUS

Ordering Info

Product status: Active

Compulab part number specifies all options available for a particular product.

P/N template: IOTG-IMX8PLUS-Cx-Dx-Nx-[WB]-[Jx]-[FAx]-[FBx]-[FCx]-[FDIO]-[POE]-[PS]-[Xx]-[Tx]

Product Configuration Options

Feature	Options	P/N code
CPU	i.MX8M Plus QuadLite 1.8GHz i.MX8M Plus Quad 1.8GHz with VPU and NPU	C1800Q C1800QM
RAM size	1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB	D1 D2 D4 D8
Primary Storage (soldered on-board)	16GB eMMC (MLC) 32GB eMMC (MLC) 64GB eMMC (MLC) 128GB eMMC (MLC)	N16 N32 N64 N128
WiFi & Bluetooth	none WiFi 802.11ax and Bluetooth	- WB
Cellular modem	none LTE CAT4, Quectel EC25-E (EU bands) LTE CAT4, Quectel EC25-A (US bands) LTE CAT4 Quectel EG25-GGD (global bands)	- JEC25E JEC25A JEG25G
Serial I/O add-on module A	none RS232 RS485	- FARS2 FARS4
Serial I/O add-on module B	none RS232 RS485	- FBRS2 FBRS4
Serial I/O add-on module C	none RS232 RS485 CAN bus (additional port)	- FCRS2 FCRS4 FCCAN
Digital I/O add-on module D	none 4x DI + 4x DO	- FDIO
Extension board	none TPM add-on Analog input add-on 32GB eMMC add-on 64GB eMMC add-on 128GB eMMC add-on	- FXTPM FXADC FXN32 FXN64 FXN128
Power over Ethernet	none PoE powered mode	- POE
Power Supply	none 12V wall-mount PSU	- PS
Software Preloading	none Debian Linux Custom image	- XL Xx
Temperature range	Commercial Industrial Certified Industrial Tested	- TIC TIT

Accessories

IOT-GATE-IMX8PLUS package contents

Item	Description	Docs
	WiFi / BT antennas 2x 2.4GHz / 5GHz rubber duck antennas with RP-SMA connector should be assembled on WiFi-A / BT and WiFi-B gateway connectors Included when IOT-GATE-IMX8PLUS is ordered with WB ordering code	datasheet 3D model
	Cellular antenna Cellular rubber duck antenna with SMA connector should be assembled on WWAN gateway connector Included when IOT-GATE-IMX8PLUS is ordered with JEC25x ordering codes	datasheet 3D model
	2x11-pin dual-raw plug Mating plug for the back-panel industrial I/O connector Manufacturer P/N: Kunacon PDFD25422500K	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-IMX8PLUS 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-BRKT	IOTG-ACC-DINBRKT datasheet3D model
	Side DIN-rail mounting kit Snap-on DIN-rail bracket for side mounting the gateway in equipment racks and cabinets	IOTG-ACC-DINSD datasheet3D model
	Wall / VESA mounting bracket A highly versatile bracket for mounting the gateway on a surface	IOTG-ACC-BRKT datasheet3D model
	DC Y-cable DC cable with plug lock	IOTG-ACC-CABDC datasheet
	DC terminal block adapter Adapter from DC plug with lock to terminal block	IOTG-ACC-DC2TB datasheet
	Power supply unit Wall mount PSU with DC plug lock Input 100-240VAC 50/60Hz, 36W output 12VDC 3A	IOTG-ACC-PSU datasheet
	Break-out add-on board Add-on board that exposes expansion connector signals on 100-mil headers	IOTG-ACC-BRKOUT datasheet
	Cellular antenna extender 2m antenna extender cable with magnetic mount Should be used together with cellular antenna	IOTG-ACC-ANTEXT datasheet