EG324 IoT Gateway

The Elastel EG324 is an Arm-Based IoT Gateway provide a high-performance computing platform for embedded data acquisition and communication applications.

Armv7 Quad-core Cortex-A9 1.4 GHz CPU, 512MB or 1GB RAM + 8GB eMMC
4x Isolated RS485/RS232 for industrial data acquisition
Dual auto-sensing 10/100 Mbps Ethernet
Mini-PCIe slot for 4G LTE/3G/2G/NB-IoT/Cat M1 Cellular Network
-40°C to +85°C Operating Temperature.

These versatile capabilities let users efficiently adapt the EG324 to a variety of complex communications solutions.

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Product Description

The EG324 is an Arm-based high-performance industrial gateway, with 4x RS485/RS232 serial ports and built-in 4G LTE available, this powerful and compact package makes it prefect for data acquisition and communication applications. Also suitable for various of industrial solutions.

With full industrial-grade design, guarantee this compact embedded computer reliably working on wide temperature, electromagnetic, lightning surge…..harsh environment.

Leverage the Ubuntu OS power and flexibility features, Elastel talented customers has configured and customized EG324 for their specific applications for data acquisition and processing at field sites as well as a useful communications platform for many other large-scale deployments.

High-performance platform

1x mPCIe slot for 4G LTE/3G/2G/NB-IoT/Cat M1 Cellular Network
Dual auto-sensing 10/100 Mbps Ethernet
USB for WiFi module with driver pre-installed

Compact and Rugged

4x Isolated RS485 / RS232
-40°C to +85°C Operating Temperature
IP30 Fanless metal Housing with DIN-rail/Wall mounting

Uninterrupted Connectivity

1x mPCIe slot for 4G LTE/3G/2G/NB-IoT/Cat M1 Cellular Network
Dual auto-sensing 10/100 Mbps Ethernet
USB for WiFi module with driver pre-installed

Flexible Configurable OS

ELASTEL Optimized Ubuntu core 18.04
Node-Red, Docker, Modbus RTU/TCP, OPC UA, …protocols support
Easy interoperate with cloud IoT platforms

Applications

With the Arm-based CPU running up to 1.4GHz computing capability, and flexible Linux OS, EG324 could be in any kinds of your applications and PoC.

Edge computing Gateway

Data collecting from slave devices, analyzing and storing. And with flexible configuration, it is 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 4G/LTE, 3G, NB-IoT mobile network. Easily remote access in by build a VPN or a defined public IP.

Specification

CPU	Armv7 Quad-core Cortex-A9 1.4 GHz
Pre-installed OS	Optimized Ubuntu core 18.04, easy Configurable and Programmable
DRAM	512MB, 1GB DDR3
Storage Pre-installed	8 GB eMMC
Storage Slot	SD slot x 1
Serial Ports	2 x RS485 + 2 x RS-232/485
Ethernet Ports	2 x Auto-sensing 10/100 Mbps ports (RJ45 connector) , 1x WAN, 1xLAN or 2xLAN configurable
Cellular module Slots	1 x mPCIe slot for Cellular module
Number of SIMs	1
USB 2.0	1 x USB 2.0, type-A connector
Console Port	1 x UART type-C connector
Button	1x button for Reset and Upgrade
Power Input Voltage	9 ~ 48 VDC, 12 ~ 30 VAC
Power Consumption	Working Mode: 6 W Peak Power: <10 W
LED Indicators	Power x 1, System (programmable) x1, Cellular WAN x1, WAN x1, COM trans x 8 (TX + RX)
Buzzer	Built-in buzzer x 1, for Warning alarm ( Programmable)
Alert Tools	RTC (real-time clock)
Automatic Reboot Trigger	WDT (watchdog timer)
Dimensions	128.8mm×117mm×28mm (L×W×H)
Housing	Metal
Installation	DIN-rail mounting Wall mounting
Weight	470 g (1.04 lb)
Ambient Relative Humidity	5 to 95% (non-condensing)
Operating Temperature	-40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)
Industrial Protocols	Modbus RTU/ASCII Master/Slave, Modbus TCP/IP Server/Client, SNMP, Siemense S7-200/S7-300/S7-400/1200/1500 NET, Smart200, PPI/MPI, Mitsubishi FX serial, OMRON HostLink, OPC UA…

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Specifications

System

CPU

Armv7 Quad-core Cortex-A9 1.4 GHz

Pre-installed OS

Optimized Ubuntu core 18.04, easy Configurable and Programmable

DRAM

512MB, 1GB DDR3

Storage Pre-installed

8 GB eMMC

Storage Slot

SD slots x 1

Serial Interface

Serial Ports

2 x RS485 + 2 x RS-232/485

Bondrate

300 bps to 921.6 kbps

Data Bits

5, 6, 7, 8

Parity

None, Even, Odd, Space, Mark

Stop Bits

1, 1.5, 2

Protection

Surge 4KV
ESD ±15kV IEC61000-4-2 Air Discharge
ESD ±15kV Human Body Model

Ethernet Interface

Ethernet Ports

2 x Auto-sensing 10/100 Mbps ports (RJ45 connector) , 1x WAN, 1xLAN or 2xLAN configurable

Protection

Surge 2KV
ESD ±15kV IEC61000-4-2 Air Discharge
ESD ±15kV Human Body Model

Cellular Interface

Cellular module Slots

1 x mPCIe slot for Cellular module

Number of SIMs

SIM Format

Micro SIM (12mm*15mm)

Cellular Antenna Connector

SMA

Band Options

US model:
4G LTE FDD@ B2/B4/B12/B13;
3G WCDMA@ B2/B4/B5;
Carrier Approval: Verizon, AT&T
EU model:
4G LTE FDD@ B1/B3/B7/B8/B20/B28A;
4G LTE TDD@ B38/B40/B41;
3G WCDMA@ B1/B8;
2G GSM@ B3/B8;
AU model:
4G LTE FDD@ B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B28;
4G LTE TDD@ B40;
3G WCDMA@ B1/B2/B5/B8;
2G GSM@ B2/B3/B5/B8;Other options please contact Elastel representative.

USB Host

USB 2.0

1 x USB 2.0, type-A connector

Power output

5V@500mA

Protection

Output Over Load protection
ESD ±8kV IEC61000-4-2 Air Discharge
ESD ±6kV Human Body Model

Other Interface

Console

1 x UART type-C connector

Buttons

1x button for Reset and Upgrade

Power Parameters

Standard Power

DC 12V/1.5A

Input Voltage

9 ~ 48 VDC, 12 ~ 30 VAC

Power Consumption

Working Mode: 6 W
Peak Power: <10 W

Protection

Overvoltage & polarity reverse protection
Surge 4KV
ESD ±15kV IEC61000-4-2 Air Discharge
ESD ±15kV Human Body Model

Indicators

LED Indicators

Searching network: Slow flashing (200ms ON/1800ms OFF)
Idle Status: Slow flashing (1800ms ON/200ms OFF)
Transmission: Fast flashing (125ms ON/125ms OFF)

Buzzer

Built-in buzzer x 1, for Warning alarm ( Programmable)

Reliability

Alert Tools

RTC (real-time clock)

Automatic Reboot Trigger

WDT (watchdog timer)

Physical Characteristics

Dimensions

128.8mm×117mm×28mm (L×W×H)

Housing

Metal

Installation

DIN-rail mounting
Wall mounting

Weight

470 g (1.04 lb)

Environmental Limits

Ambient Relative Humidity

5 to 95% (non-condensing)

Operating Temperature

-40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)

Storage Temperature (package included)

-40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)

Package Contents

Device

1 x EG324 IoT Gateway with Terminal Block preinstalled

Antenna

Mag-mount Cellular Antenna (SMA
Male, 1 meter, 12dBi)

Installation Kit

1 x DIN-rail kit

Power Adapter

DC 12V/1.5A (optional)

Warranty

Warranty Period

1 year

Downloads

Datasheet

EG324 IoT Gateway