Overview
The Elastel EG324 Lite IoT Gateway is an ARM based IoT Gateway for remote monitoring, data acquisition and communication applications. Compare with EG324 model, it decreased CPU and RAM capability, which balance the sufficient performance and cut-cost.
It provides ARM A35 @800MHz, 128MB RAM + 8GB eMMC hardware computing platform, comes with 4 x RS485/232 serial ports, dual 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports, and a Mini-PCIe socket for 4G LTE/3G/2G/Cat M1/NB-IoT cellular modules. These features let users efficiently adapt the EG324 Lite to a variety of complex Industrial IoT solutions.
Leverage the Open Linux OS, prebuilt common data acquisition drivers like Modbus, MQTT, OPC UA…, and the WebUI easy for configuration and program, EG324 Lite is capable for your edge infrastructure monitoring and data acquisition solutions implementation easy and simple.
Key Features
- Arm Dual-core A35 64bit CPU@800MHz, 128MB RAM + 8GB eMMC Hardware platform
- Mini-PCIe slot with driver prebuilt for 4G LTE/3G/2G/NB-IoT cellular modules
- 2x 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports
- 4x Isolated RS485 and RS232 for Modbus data acquisition
- SD slot available, USB port with driver prebuilt for Wi-Fi dongle
- 35mm DIN-Rail and wall mount Supported
- Fanless design with full heatsink IP30 enclosure
- -40°C to +85°C Operating Temperature for harsh environment
- Linux 5.10 OS with WebUI and SDK for flexible configure and program
Specifications
System
| Feature | Specification |
|---|
| CPU | Arm Dual-core A35@ 800Hz |
| Pre-installed OS | Linux 5.10, Prebuilt ElastPro IIoT Gateway software |
| DRAM | 128MB 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 Lite 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 | Linux 5.10, Prebuilt ElastPro IIoT Gateway software |
| Prebuilt Environment | Node-Red, Python, C/C++ |
| Prebuilt OT-to-IT Protocols | Modbus RTU/ASCII/TCP, MQTT, HTTP, TCP, UDP, OPC-UA, BACnet, etc. |
Warranty
| Feature | Specification |
|---|
| Warranty Period | 1 year |
Appearance
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