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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 Environments

• 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

• Mainline Linux and full Board Support Package
• Debian Linux, Yocto Project and U-Boot
• 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

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
	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
Storage	16GB – 128GB eMMC flash, soldered on-board	N
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
	SIM card socket	+
	Cellular rubber duck antenna	JEC25x
GNSS	GPS Implemented with Quectel EC25 module	JEC25x
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 connector	FxRS4 / FxRS2
CAN bus	1x CAN bus port Isolated, terminal-block connector	+
	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
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, 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	+
	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 guideFebruary 2, 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 O/S support coverage
• IOT-GATE-IMX8PLUS Software documentation

• IOT-GATE-IMX8PLUS and SBC-IOT-IMX8PLUS Debian Linux imageMarch 20, 2023

• IOT-GATE-IMX8PLUS Debian Linux documentation

• IOT-GATE-IMX8PLUS Yocto Linux documentation

• IOT-GATE-IMX8PLUS firmware recovery imageMarch 21, 2023

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.

Evaluation Kit

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

Pricing and Ordering

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]

Minimal Configuration

Minimal configuration P/N: IOTG-IMX8PLUS-C1800Q-D1-N16
1K-unit price:	$146

Optional Features

Feature	Options	P/N code	Add ($)
CPU	i.MX8M Plus QuadLite 1.8GHz i.MX8M Plus Quad 1.8GHz with VPU and NPU	C1800Q C1800QM	- 5
RAM size	1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB	D1 D2 D4 D8	- 7 24 54
Storage (soldered on-board)	16GB eMMC (MLC) 32GB eMMC (MLC) 64GB eMMC (MLC) 128GB eMMC (MLC)	N16 N32 N64 N128	- 4 16 35
WiFi & Bluetooth	none WiFi 802.11ax and Bluetooth	- WB	- 18
Cellular modem	none LTE CAT4, Quectel EC25-E (EU bands) LTE CAT4, Quectel EC25-A (US bands)	- JEC25E JEC25A	- 47 47
Serial I/O add-on module A	none RS232 RS485	- FARS2 FARS4	- 7 7
Serial I/O add-on module B	none RS232 RS485	- FBRS2 FBRS4	- 7 7
Serial I/O add-on module C	none RS232 RS485 CAN bus (additional port)	- FCRS2 FCRS4 FCCAN	- 7 7 5
Digital I/O add-on module D	none 4x DI + 4x DO	- FDIO	- 15
Extension board	none TPM add-on board	- FXTPM	- 8
Power over Ethernet	none PoE powered mode	- POE	- 5
Power Supply	none 12V wall-mount PSU	- PS	- 10
Software Preloading	none Debian Linux Custom image	- XL Xx	- 3 Contact Sales
Temperature range	Commercial Industrial Certified Industrial Tested	- TIC TIT	- 30 70

• 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
500	1.1
100	1.2
10	1.3
1	1.4

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
	Break-out add-on board Add-on board that exposes expansion connector signals on 100-mil headers	IOTG-ACC-BRKOUT datasheet

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