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
- Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP and MQTT
- Secure boot, TPM and Hardware Watchdog
- Custom I/O expansions boards
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 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.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 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 moduleJEC25x 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 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.
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]
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 NPUC1800Q
C1800QM-
5RAM size 1GB
2GB
4GB
8GBD1
D2
D4
D8-
7
24
54Storage
(soldered on-board)16GB eMMC (MLC)
32GB eMMC (MLC)
64GB eMMC (MLC)
128GB eMMC (MLC)N16
N32
N64
N128-
4
16
35WiFi & Bluetooth none
WiFi 802.11ax and Bluetooth-
WB-
18Cellular modem none
LTE CAT4, Quectel EC25-E (EU bands)
LTE CAT4, Quectel EC25-A (US bands)-
JEC25E
JEC25A-
47
47Serial I/O add-on
module A
none
RS232
RS485-
FARS2
FARS4-
7
7Serial I/O add-on
module Bnone
RS232
RS485-
FBRS2
FBRS4-
7
7Serial I/O add-on
module Cnone
RS232
RS485
CAN bus (additional port)-
FCRS2
FCRS4
FCCAN-
7
7
5Digital I/O add-on
module Dnone
4x DI + 4x DO-
FDIO-
15Extension board none
TPM add-on board-
FXTPM-
8Power over Ethernet none
PoE powered mode-
POE-
5Power Supply none
12V wall-mount PSU-
PS-
10Software Preloading none
Debian Linux
Custom image-
XL
Xx-
3
Contact SalesTemperature 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 -
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 Break-out add-on board
Add-on board that exposes expansion connector signals on 100-mil headers
IOTG-ACC-BRKOUT
datasheet