xGATEWAY 3, xGATEWAY LTE & xGATEWAY PURE IoT Gateways
The first generation xGATEWAY PURE device meets the needs of many IoT deployments and supports cloud-connectivity using either a USB-connected LTE modem or available Ethernet connection.
IoT deployments requiring hardware encryption for better security, an internal LTE module or CAN Bus connectivity can utilize the xGATEWAY LTE device. To connect to 1000's of sensors over
much longer distances deploy either an xGATEWAY HaLow or next-generation xGATEWAY 3 device. Both support the cutting-edge WiFi HaLow standard (802.11ah) The xGATEWAY 3 supports both HaLow and LTE
connections at the same time.
All xGATEWAYs support IoT Gateway and IoT Edge Processing functionality including Machine Learning or ML. Google TensorFlow, Onnx, Python, Java, .NET C# and C++ are all supported.
To enable comprehensive IoT solutions, reduce IoT system engineering and hardware costs and speed up IoT system rollouts, xGATEWAYs communicate with 3rd Party sensors in addition to xTAGs.
They leverage Ethernet, USB, RS-232, RS-485, CAN Bus and BLE interface standards to accomplish this. Most sensor devices can communicate using one of the available xGATEWAY interfaces.
Cloud data access for legacy control hardware is an additional xGATEWAY feature. Provide legacy equipment such as Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs),
Panel Controllers, drive systems or any other controlling device with an interface to the cloud and “Retrofit” IoT functionality to this equipment.
Leverage cloud reporting for planning or support remote control to facilitate easier equipment operations.
xGATEWAY PURE features include:
- Plug-n-Play connect for up to 10 xTAG BLE Sensors or 20 xTAG USB Sensors.
- RS-232/485 connect for up to 32 legacy control devices. Retrofit disconnected devices with IoT functionality to better monitor and control processes.
- C-Labs Factory-Relay software for plug-n-play connection of xTAG Sensors to the cloud-based Microsoft Azure IoT Hub. Factory-Relay details are below.
- Debian Linux 10 (Buster) with full package manager support for easy extension.
- SSH, SFTP for simple remote management.
- .NET Framework 5.0 with support for C/C++/C# ... development within Visual Studio.
- Popular Linux development tools for C/C++/Java/JavaScript/Python, etc.
- See Specs below for more detail.
The xGATEWAY LTE includes all of the xTAG PURE features listed above plus:
- Built-in Class 1 LTE communications with global carrier support.
- mini PCI express or mPCIe slot for LTE alternative network connections including LoRaWAN, HaLow or other wireless standards.
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM) chipset with TPM Version 2.0 support for hardware-based authentication, encryption and other top-tier security features.
- CAN Bus to support on-vehicle networking or a variety of industrial and building automation networks.
- DIN Rail for popular enclosure mount options.
- See Specs below for more detail.
The xGATEWAY 3 features include:
- Cost-optimized for large volume deployments.
- RS-232/485 connect for up to 32 legacy control devices. Retrofit disconnected devices with IoT functionality to better monitor and control processes.
- C-Labs Factory-Relay software for plug-n-play connection of xTAG Sensors to the cloud-based Microsoft Azure IoT Hub. Factory-Relay details are below.
- Debian Linux 10 (Buster) with full package manager support for easy extension.
- SSH, SFTP for simple remote management.
- .NET Framework 5.0 with support for C/C++/C# ... development within Visual Studio.
- Popular Linux development tools for C/C++/Java/JavaScript/Python, etc.
- Built-in Wi-Fi HaLow chipset support (mPCIe slot now longer used for HaLow).
- Built-in GPS chipset support.
- mini PCI express or mPCIe slot for LTE Cat 1 or Cat 4 cloud connections or alternative network connections including LoRaWAN, WiFi 6e other wireless standards.
- New Trusted Platform Module (TPM) chipset with TPM Version 2.0 support for hardware-based authentication, encryption and other top-tier security features.
- Desktop or DIN rail mount options (rail mount within enclosures for waterproofing).
- See Specs below for more detail.
The Connectivity-Labs LLC (C-Labs) Factory-Relay is industrial Software framework for connecting OT (Operations Technology) resources such as industrial machines and devices to IT (Information Technology) services.
xGATEWAYs come pre-packaged with the Factory-Relay framework comprising their open-source C-DEngine (“seed engine”) and multiple plug-ins.
This framework provides xGATEWAYs with Microsoft Azure IoT Cloud connectivity out-of-the-box. Additionally, Factory-Relay supports secure, firewalled networking within
factory or industrial local networks when local data security is prioritized over the cloud.
The Factory-Relay on xGATEWAY includes a plug-in for xTAG Sensor communications (USB or BLE) and can be further extended to support any other industrial protocol for
comprehensive equipment connections. Factory-Relay also supports plug-ins providing IoT edge processing in any .NET language, JavaScript or Python.
What can the Factory-Relay do?
- It can provide a user-friendly web dashboard to sensors and their data
- It can send the sensor data to cloud services like Azure's IoT Hub
- It can provide local data consumers with data access via OPC Universal Access (UA).
- It can send data even if the sensor is hard-to-reach in the deep edge, buried behind multiple firewalls to services in other networks even across the globe
- It can be easily extended with Plugins
- It is secure!
xGATEWAY PURE Specs
- 340 g or 12 oz
- 110mm (4.33”) wide, 90mm (3.5”) long, 50mm (2”) tall
- Quad Core ARM (Cortex-A53) Processor at 1.8 GHz
- 2 GB RAM and 16 GB Flash Memory
- Debian 10 with
- gcc, gdb, dpkg (apt), npm, pm2 ssh and sftp, npt utilities and tools
- .NET 5.0 and Visual Studio Support
- Wi-Fi and Ethernet Support for Cloud Connections
- BLE 5.0 seletable Tx power and phy (500kbps-2 Mbps and 10m-300m range)
- USB Host at 12 Mbps with 5m cable length (increase to 100m with USB extension)
- 5 Vdc Power (3A) or 12 Vdc power (1.5A)
- RJ45 10/100/1000 Ethernet Connection
- Panel mount enclosure
- -35°C to 85°C operating temperature
xGATEWAY LTE Specs
- 340 g or 12 oz
- 110mm (4.33”) wide, 90mm (3.5”) long, 50mm (2”) tall
- Quad Core ARM (Cortex-A53) Processor at 1.8 GHz
- 2 GB RAM and 16 GB Flash Memory
- Debian 10 with
- gcc, gdb, dpkg (apt), npm, pm2 ssh and sftp, npt utilities and tools
- .NET 5.0 and Visual Studio Support
- LTE and Ethernet Support for Cloud Connections
- BLE 5.0 seletable Tx power and phy (500kbps-2 Mbps and 10m-300m range)
- USB Host at 12 Mbps with 5m cable length (increase to 100m with USB extension)
- 12 Vdc Power (2.0 A) or 24 Vdc power (1.0 A)
- RJ45 10/100/1000 Ethernet Connection
- RJ11 RS-232/485
- CAN Bus Suport
- TPM Module with TPM 2.0 Support
- DIN Rail mount enclosure
- -35°C to 85°C operating temperature
xGATEWAY 3 Specs
- 454 g or 16 oz
- 195mm (7.7”) wide, 160mm (6.3”) long, 1100mm (4.3”) tall
- Quad Core ARM (Cortex-A53) Processor at 1.8 GHz
- 2 GB RAM and 16 GB Flash Memory
- Debian 10 with
- gcc, gdb, dpkg (apt), npm, pm2 ssh and sftp, npt utilities and tools
- .NET 5.0 and Visual Studio Support
- AI Support via TensorFlow Lite, Onnx, Python, Java ...
- Wi-Fi Classic (to 6e), LTE and Ethernet Support for Cloud Connections
- Wi-Fi 802.11ah HaLow @ 1 MBps with FEM
- GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou) with Real Time Clock (RTC) battery backup
- USB Host 2.0 at 480 Mbps with 5m cable length (increase to 100m with USB extension)
- 12 Vdc Power (3.0 A) or 24 Vdc power (1.5 A)
- RJ45 10/100 Ethernet Connection
- RJ11 RS-232/485
- TPM Module with TPM 2.0 Support
- Desktop and DIN Rail mount enclosure for panel and waterproof installations
- -40°C to 85°C operating temperature
