Overview
The Elastel EG324 IoT Gateway provide a high-performance computing platform for embedded data acquisition and communication applications. It comes with 4 x RS485/232 serial ports and dual 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports, as well as a Mini-PCIe socket to support 4G LTE/3G/2G/NB-IoT/Cat M1 cellular modules and Wi-Fi modules. These versatile capabilities let users efficiently adapt the EG324 to a variety of complex communications solutions.
The EG324 is built around an up to 1.4GHz processor with 512MB RAM and 8GB eMMC, this computing capability is widely applicable to a variety 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, 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.
Key Features
- Armv7 Quad-core Cortex-A9 1.4 GHz CPU, 512MB RAM + 8GB eMMC Hardware platform
- Elastel Optimized Ubuntu 20.04 Firmware flexible configure and program
- Dual auto-sensing 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports
- 1x Mini-PCIe slot for cellular module or Wi-Fi module
- 4x Isolated RS485 and RS232 for industrial data acquisition
- SD slot for storage expansion
- 35mm DIN-Rail and wall mount Supported
- Fanless design with full heatsink enclosure
- -40°C to +85°C Operating Temperature for harsh environment
Specifications
System
| Feature | Specification |
|---|
| CPU | Armv7 Quad-core Cortex-A9 1.4 GHz |
| Pre-installed OS | Optimized Ubuntu core 20.04, Prebuilt ElastPro IIoT Gateway software |
| DRAM | 512MB DDR3 |
| Storage Pre-installed | 8 GB eMMC |
| Storage Slot | SD slots x 1 |
Serial Interface
| Feature | Specification |
|---|
| Serial Ports | 2 x RS485 + 2 x RS-232/485 |
| Baudrate | 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
| Feature | Specification |
|---|
| Ethernet Ports | 2 x Auto-sensing 10/100 Mbps ports (RJ45 connector), 1x WAN, 1x LAN or 2x LAN configurable |
| Protection | Surge 2KV, ESD ±15kV IEC61000-4-2 Air Discharge, ESD ±15kV Human Body Model |
Cellular Interface
| Feature | Specification |
|---|
| Cellular Module Slots | 1 x mPCIe slot for Cellular module |
| Number of SIMs | 1 |
| SIM Format | Micro SIM (12mm*15mm) |
| Cellular Antenna Connector | SMA |
| Band Options | Refer to regional options for US, EU, AU models |
USB Host
| Feature | Specification |
|---|
| 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
| Feature | Specification |
|---|
| Console Port | 1 x UART type-C connector |
| Buttons | 1x button for Reset and Upgrade |
Power Parameters
| Feature | Specification |
|---|
| 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
| Feature | Specification |
|---|
| LED Indicators | Power x 1, System (programmable) x1, Cellular WAN x1, WAN x1, COM<x> trans x 8 (TX + RX) |
| Cellular LED Status | 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
| Feature | Specification |
|---|
| Alert Tools | External RTC (real-time clock) |
| Automatic Reboot Trigger | External WDT (watchdog timer) |
Physical Characteristics
| Feature | Specification |
|---|
| Dimensions | 128.8mm×117mm×28mm (L×W×H) |
| Housing | Metal |
| Installation | DIN-rail mounting, Wall mounting |
| Weight | 470 g (1.04 lb) |
Environmental Limits
| Feature | Specification |
|---|
| Ambient Relative Humidity | 5 to 95% (non-condensing) |
| Operating Temperature | -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F) |
Package Contents
| Feature | Specification |
|---|
| 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) |
Software Features
| Feature | Specification |
|---|
| Operating System | Optimized Ubuntu 20.04 |
| Prebuilt Environment | Node-Red, Python, C/C++, Docker |
| Prebuilt OT-to-IT Protocols | Modbus RTU/ASCII/TCP, MQTT, HTTP, TCP, UDP, OPC-UA, BACnet, etc. |
Warranty
| Feature | Specification |
|---|
| Warranty Period | 1 year |
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