EG500 Edge Computing Gateway, Industrial Raspberry Pi
EG500 features powerful edge computing capabilities and is equipped with typical industrial interfaces RS232, RS-485, DI, DO, and ADC. It realizes real-time data processing at the network edge for high-performance IoT deployments and significantly reduces the data flow between field sites and the data center.
With 4G/LTE, CAT6/CAT4/3G/2G/LTE CAT M1(eMTC) and NB-IoT cellular network, Dual-band 2.4GHz/5GHz WiFi, dual Gigabit Ethernet, and an Elastic Linux-based OS, it’s easy to deploy and interoperate with IoT platforms like Microsoft Azure, AWS, ThingsBoard, etc.
Numerous interfaces support edge devices.
- Isolated Serial Port 1x RS485, and 1x RS232
- Industrial-grade isolated 6x DI, 6x DO and 3x ADC
- 2x 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Port
- 1x Up to 4kp60 supported HDMI output
- 2x High-Speed USB 2.0 Ports
- Compatible with multiple industrial protocols, including:
Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, OPC UA, Ethernet/IP, ISO on TCP, Mitsubishi MC serials…
Powerful Computing Operation Platform
Powered by Raspberry Pi CM4, which features high-performance edge computing capabilities, it’s easy to build up your IoT projects and PoC applications.
- ARM Cortex-A72 Quad-core processor 1.5GHz, 1GB RAM + 8GB eMMC (diverse RAM and Storage optional)
- Raspbian/OpenWRT Based Linux OS, Docker, Node-RED, Python… available with SDK provided by Elastel
- Pre-compiled software is bundled for typical applications like data acquisition, Modbus collection, and MQTT.
- Easy to interoperate with IoT ecosystems like Microsoft AZURE, Amazon AWS, AliCloud, ThingsBoard platforms, etc.
Industrial-grade Design for Reliability & Security
EG500 adopts strict industrial-grade standards from the computing and communication modules to each electronic component. Solid, durable housing and SIM lock are secured at your remote edge field.
- The fanless design achieved wide Operating Temperature from -25°C to +70°C
- 35mm DIN-Rail and wall mount Supported
- EMC & ESD Protection, 1.5 kV RMS Ports Isolation.
- Built-in RTC with supercap
- SIM card slot and Console port lock set the data security
Applications
With the Raspberry Pi CM4 running up to 1.5GHz computing capability and a flexible Linux Operating System, EC500 could be applied in many scenarios.
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC): With Serial and DI & DO ports available and using Software-defined PLC, EG500 can easily operate as a typical PLC.
- Edge computing Gateway: Data is collected from slave devices, analyzed, and stored. Its flexible configuration makes it perfect as a protocol and interface converter Gateway.
- Industrial modem and cellular Router: With a built-in cellular module, EG500 can be configured as an industrial modem and router operating in a 4G/LTE, 3G, or NB-IoT mobile network. Building a VPN or a defined public IP can easily achieve remote access.
- Micro Server Computer: The Compact and high-reliability design with HDMI port allows EG500 to operate as a micro-server. Raspberry Pi compatibility and Linux OS provides computer operation possibilities.
Specifications
CPU | RPI CM4, Quad-core A72 (ARM v8)@ 1.5 GHz |
Memory | 1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB options LPDDR4 |
FLASH | 8GB/16GB/32GB options eMMC |
Ethernet | 2x Gigabit Ethernet, (1-WAN+1-LAN or 2-LAN Configurable) |
Cellular | 1x mPCIe for 4G LTE, 3G, 2G, NB-IoT, CAT-M1 cellular modules |
WiFi | Dual Band 2.4GHz & 5GHz + Bluetooth 5.0 |
LoRaWAN | 1x mPCIe slot for LoRaWAN modules, Compatible with LoRaWAN modules powered by Semtech SX1301/1302 |
WiFi HaLow (802.11ah WiFi) |
Reserved mount points for SX-NEWAH from SilexTechnology |
GPS | Cellular Module built-in supported (Optional) |
Serial Ports | Isolated RS-232 x 1, RS-485 x 1; |
I/O | 6-channel digital input DI (0..24VDC, Configurable Status/Count mode) |
3-channel Analog input AI (0-10VDC, 4-20mA, 18-bit resolution) |
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6-channel digital/pulse output DO with overvoltage protection (0..60V, Max. power efficiency: 500 mA) |
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USB | USB 2.0 x 2 for peripherals, |
USB-C x 1 for debug Console | |
HDMI | HDMI 2.0 x 1, (Up to 4kp60 video & audio output) |
Power Supply | Wide Range Voltages 9~36V DC/1A, recommended 24V/1.5A |
Enclosure | Full Aluminum, IP30, DIN-rail |
Dimensions (mm) | 187mm x 112mm x 42mm |
Weight | 780g (1.72 lb) |
Operating Temperature | -25 ~ 70°C (industrial grade) |
Watchdog | Standalone Hardware Watchdog |
OS | ElastOS (OpenWRT based), Raspbian with WebUI |
Application Features | Data Acquisition, Modbus RTU/TCP, Siemens S7, Mitsubishi FX PLC protocols… |
Uninterrupted Network management, VPN, TCP/UDP, MQTT, HTTP, OPC UA, BACnet… | |
Support Secondary Development, Codesys, Ignition Edge, Python, Node-RED, Docker … |
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