IOT-GATE-iMX8 - Industrial IoT Gateway

ARM gateway starting from $128

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

IOT-GATE-iMX8 Features

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

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IOT-GATE-iMX8 front panel

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
SW support

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
Works with BalenaOS

Also available as i.MX8 System-on-Module

UCM-iMX8M-Mini SOM
  • Tiny board computer designed for custom applications
  • Ideal for cost sensitive and space constrained systems
  • Full design flexibility, scalability and long-term availability

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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 Core

CPUNXP i.MX8M Mini, quad-core ARM Cortex-A53, 1.8GHz
+
Real-Time
Co-processor
ARM Cortex-M4
+

Memory and Storage

RAM1GB – 4GB, LPDDR4
D
Primary Storage4GB - 64GB eMMC flash, soldered on-board
NA
Secondary Storage16GB - 64GB eMMC flash, optional module
NB

Network

LAN1000Mbps Ethernet port, RJ45 connector
+
100Mbps Ethernet port, RJ45 connector
+
WiFi802.11ax WiFi interface
Intel WiFi 6 AX200 module
2x 2.4GHz / 5GHz rubber duck antennas
WB
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1 BLE
Intel WiFi 6 AX200 module
Cellular4G/LTE CAT1 cellular module, Simcom SIM7600G
Cellular rubber duck antenna
JS7600G
On-board micro-SIM card socket
+
GNSSGPS / GLONASS
Implemented with Simcom SIM7600G module
JS7600G

I/O

PCI ExpressPrimary mini-PCIe socket, full-size
* used for WiFi/BT module when “WB” option is present
not WB
Secondary mini-PCIe socket, USB only, full-size
* used for cellular modem when “JS7600G” option is present
not
JS7600G
USB3x USB2.0 ports, type-A connectors
+
Debug1x serial console via UART-to-USB bridge, micro-USB connector
+
Serial1x RS485 (2-wire) / RS232 port, terminal-block
+
Interface add-onUp-to 2x CAN-FD | RS485 | RS232 ports
Isolated, terminal-block connector
Fxx
Up-to 2x analog 4–20mA input
Digital I/O add-on4x digital outputs + 4x digital inputs
24V, compliant with EN 61131-2, isolated, terminal-block connector
FCDIO
PoE add-onAdditional 100Mbps Ethernet port with PoE capability (powered device)
* Cannot be combined with any other add-on board
** Mutually exclusive with one of USB2.0 ports
FPOE
Expansion ConnectorExpansion connector for add-on boards
2x SPI, 2x UART, I2C, 12x GPIO
not Fxx

System

SecuritySecure boot, implemented with i.MX8M Mini HAB module
+
TPM 2.0, implemented with Infineon SLB9670
FATPM
RTCReal time clock operated from on-board coin-cell battery
+

Electrical Specifications

Power Supply
DC input: unregulated 8V to 36V
Reverse voltage protection
Power Consumption2W - 7W, depending on system load and configuration

Mechanical Specifications

Dimensions112 x 84 x 25 mm
Enclosure MaterialAluminum housing
CoolingPassive cooling, fanless design
Weight450 gram

Compliance

RegulatoryCE, FCC
EMCEN 55032/5, EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-3
SafetyEN/UL/IEC 62368-1
CellularPTCRB
* with SIM7600A modem

Reliability and Environmental

MTTF> 200,000 hours
Warranty5 years
Operation TemperatureCommercial: 0° to 60° C
Extended: -20° to 60° C
Industrial: -40° to 80° C
Storage Temperature-40° to 85° C
Relative Humidity10% to 90% (operation)
05% to 95% (storage)

IOT-GATE-iMX8 Evaluation Kit

Hardware

  • IOTG-IMX8-D4-NA32-WB-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

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]

Minimal Configuration

Minimal configuration P/N: IOTG-IMX8-D1-NA4
1K-unit price:
$128

Optional Features

FeatureOptionsP/N codeAdd ($)
RAM size1GB
2GB
4GB
D1
D2
D4
-
9
33
Primary Storage
(soldered on-board)
4GB eMMC (MLC)
16GB eMMC (MLC)
32GB eMMC (MLC)
64GB eMMC (MLC)
NA4
NA16
NA32
NA64
-
6
13
25
Secondary Storage
(modular)
none
16GB eMMC module
32GB eMMC module
-
NB16
NB32
-
17
24
WiFi & Bluetoothnone
WiFi 802.11ax and Bluetooth
-
WB
-
19
Cellular modemnone
LTE CAT1, SIM7600G
-
JS7600G
-
48
Interface add-on
module A
none
CAN
RS232
RS485
analog 4–20mA input
TPM
-
FACAN
FARS2
FARS4
FACL42
FATPM
-
15
15
15
15
20
Interface add-on
module B
none
CAN
RS232
RS485
analog 4–20mA input
-
FBCAN
FBRS2
FBRS4
FBCL42
-
13
13
13
13
Digital I/O add-onnone
4x DI + 4x DO
-
FCDIO
-
23
PoE add-on
* Cannot be combined with
any other add-on board
none
PoE add-on
-
FPOE
-
17
Power Supplynone
12V wall-mount PSU
-
PS
-
11
Software Preloadingnone
Debian Linux
Custom image
-
XL
Xx
-
3
Contact Sales
Temperature rangeCommercial
Extended Tested
Industrial Certified
Industrial Tested
-
TET
TIC
TIT
-
22
30
75
  • Prices are specified in U.S. Dollars. Prices are periodically updated according to variations in component cost. Prices are subject to change without advance notice.

Small Quantity Orders

Pricing is specified for 1000-unit orders. In order to calculate the price for another quantity, multiply the unit price (with selected options) by the factor listed in the table below:

QTY Factor
1K 1.0
5001.075
1001.15
101.225
11.3

IOT-GATE-IMX8 package contents

Item
Description
Docs
IOT-GATE-IMX8 WiFi / BT antenna
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
IOT-GATE-IMX8 cellular antenna
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
IOT-GATE-IMX8 6-pin terminal plug
6-pin terminal plug
Mating plug for the back-panel RS485 / RS232 connector
Manufacturer P/N: Kunacon MAFT38106500K


datasheet
IOT-GATE-IMX8 2x10-pin dual-raw plug
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

IOT-GATE-RPi PSU
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 kit
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


datasheet
3D model
Side DIN rail kit
Side DIN-rail mounting kit

Snap-on DIN-rail bracket for side mounting the gateway
in equipment racks and cabinets
IOTG-ACC-DINSD

datasheet
3D model
Wall / VESA mounting bracket
Wall / VESA mounting bracket

A highly versatile bracket for mounting the gateway on
a surface
IOTG-ACC-BRKT

datasheet
3D model
DC Y-cable
DC Y-cable

DC cable with plug lock
IOTG-ACC-CABDC

datasheet
DC terminal block adapter
DC terminal block adapter

Adapter from DC plug with lock to terminal block
IOTG-ACC-DC2TB

datasheet
M.2 to SD adapter
M.2 to SD adapter

SD card adapter for U-boot recovery
IOTG-ACC-M2SD

datasheet