IOT-GATE-IMX8PLUS - Industrial IoT 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-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
- Bluetooth mesh, Thread and Zigbee
- Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP and MQTT
- Secure boot, TPM and Hardware Watchdog
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
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
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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 Plus QuadLite, quad-core ARM Cortex-A53, 1.8GHz C1800Q 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-processorARM 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.264C1800QM 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 antennasWB Wireless Mesh Bluetooth mesh, Thread, Zigbee
Implemented with Nordic Semiconductor nRF52840 module
2.4GHz rubber duck antennaWM 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 moduleJEC25x or JEG25G I/O
USB 2x USB2.0 ports, type-A connectors (back panel) + 1x USB3.0 port, type-A connector (front panel) + RS485 / RS232 Up-to 3x RS485 (half-duplex) | RS232 ports
Isolated, terminal-block connectorFxRS4 /
FxRS2CAN bus 1x CAN bus port
Isolated, terminal-block connector+ Additional 1x CAN bus port
Isolated, terminal-block connectorFCCAN Digital I/O 4x digital outputs + 4x digital inputs
Isolated, 24V compliant with EN 61131-2, terminal-block connectorFDIO Analog Input 4x analog inputs, 0...10V / 4…20mA
Isolated, terminal block connectorFXADC Debug 1x serial console via UART-to-USB bridge, micro-USB connector + Support for NXP SDP/UUU protocol, micro-USB connector + Expansion Connector Expansion connector for add-on boards
LVDS, SDIO, USB, SPI, I2C, GPIOsnot 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 + TPM 2.0, Infineon SLB9670
* implemented with add-on board installed in expansion connectorFXTPM LEDs 2x general purpose LEDs + PoE Support for PoE (powered device) POE Electrical Specifications
Power Supply
DC input: unregulated 8V to 36V
Reverse voltage protectionPower 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° 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-IMX8PLUS and SBC-IOT-IMX8PLUS software packages, please refer to the IOT-GATE-IMX8PLUS and SBC-IOT-IMX8PLUS software archive. -
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
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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 NPUC1800Q
C1800QMRAM size 1GB
2GB
4GB
8GBD1
D2
D4
D8Primary Storage
(soldered on-board)16GB eMMC (MLC)
32GB eMMC (MLC)
64GB eMMC (MLC)
128GB eMMC (MLC)N16
N32
N64
N128WiFi & Bluetooth none
WiFi 802.11ax and Bluetooth-
WBCellular 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
JEG25GSerial I/O add-on
module A
none
RS232
RS485-
FARS2
FARS4Serial I/O add-on
module Bnone
RS232
RS485-
FBRS2
FBRS4Serial I/O add-on
module Cnone
RS232
RS485
CAN bus (additional port)-
FCRS2
FCRS4
FCCANDigital I/O add-on
module Dnone
4x DI + 4x DO-
FDIOExtension 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
FXN128Power over Ethernet none
PoE powered mode-
POEPower Supply none
12V wall-mount PSU-
PSSoftware Preloading none
Debian Linux
Custom image-
XL
XxTemperature range Commercial
Industrial Certified
Industrial Tested-
TIC
TIT -
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 codesdatasheet
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-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 Power supply unit
Wall mount PSU with DC plug lock
Input 100-240VAC 50/60Hz, 36W output 12VDC 3AIOTG-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 antennaIOTG-ACC-ANTEXT
datasheet
