IOT-GATE-iMX8 - Industrial IoT Edge 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
+
WiFi
and
Bluetooth		802.11ax WiFi and Bluetooth 5.1 BLE
Intel WiFi 6 AX200 module
2x 2.4GHz / 5GHz rubber duck antennas
WB
802.11ax WiFi and Bluetooth 5.3 BLE
Intel WiFi 6 AX210 module
2x 2.4GHz / 5GHz rubber duck antennas
WB210
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)

Hardware Resources

Hardware Documents
Design Resources

Software Resources

Debian Yocto Linux Balena OS FreeRTOS U-Boot

    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-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
    Intel AX200 module
    Intel AX210 module    		-
    WB
    WB210    		-
    19
    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