Edge IoT Gateway M RPI5 Specification

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Overview

Pervasive computing systems are capable of collecting, processing, and communicating data. They can adapt to the context and activity of the data. In essence, this means a network that can understand its surroundings and improve the human experience and quality of life.

CTHINGS.CO® Edge IoT Gateway (M RPI5) securely connects and processes the data required by the customer directly at the edge, reducing latency and relieving connectivity networks, with full support for Orchestra Platform and OrchestraOS.

Powered by the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5, the CTHINGS.CO® Edge IoT Gateway (M RPI5) is a high-performance Linux-based platform designed for industrial edge computing. Its rugged, fanless design ensures reliable 24/7 operation in demanding environments, supporting temperatures from -40 °C to +80 °C.

Optional Hailo-8L AI acceleration enables real-time AI inference directly at the edge, reducing latency and cloud dependency while supporting intelligent, data-driven decision-making.

To simplify the deployment of use cases and solutions, CTHINGS.CO® Edge IoT Gateway (M RPI5) is designed alongside CTHINGS.CO® Orchestra, a state-of-the-art networking solution that makes provisioning and maintenance of private networks as simple as a few clicks.

Additionally, the platform supports curated backend systems, including open APIs for connecting external systems, as well as data visualization capabilities through supported interfaces and protocols.

Specifications

Hardware Features

Industrially certified hardware for enhanced Edge Computing

  • Compute platform: Powered by Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5

  • CPU: Broadcom BCM2712 quad-core Cortex-A76, 2.4 GHz

  • GPU: Broadcom VideoCore VII, OpenGL ES 3.1, Vulkan 1.2

  • Memory RAM: 2GB - 16GB, LPDDR4

  • Storage: 16GB - 64GB eMMC flash, soldered on-board, 256GB NVME flash, optional module

  • AI accelerator: Hailo-8L, optional M.2 module

  • Dimensions: 105 x 80 x 30 mm

  • Weight: 550 gram

  • Operating temperature range: commercial: 0° to 60° C, Industrial: -40° to 80° C

  • Passive cooling, fanless design

  • Regulatory compliance: FCC, CE RED

Internal Interfaces

  • NVMe flash module

  • Hailo-8L M.2 module

Physical Interfaces

  • 1x 1000Mbps Ethernet port, RJ45 connector

  • 1x 100Mbps Ethernet port, RJ45 connector

  • 2x RS485 (half-duplex) / CAN-FD ports, isolated, terminal-block connector

  • 4x digital outputs / inputs, isolated, 24V compliant with EN 61131-2, terminal-block connector

  • 1x USB3.0 port, type-A connector

  • 1x USB2.0 port, type-A connector

  • 2x DVI-D display outputs, up to 4Kp60

  • 1x serial console via UART-to-USB bridge, micro-USB connector

  • 1x USB programming port, micro-USB connector

Mounting Options

  • Supports DIN-rail and wall mounting

Electrical Specification

  • 12V–24V DC (-20%/+20%)

  • Reverse voltage protection

  • Power consumption: 3W–9W, depending on system load and configuration

  • Support for PoE (powered device)

  • EMC compliance: EN 55032/5, EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-3

  • Safety compliance: EN/UL/IEC 62368-1

Connectivity (options)

Full flexibility allowing plug-and-play exchange of connectivity modules to meet specific requirements:

  • 4G/LTE Cat. 4 cellular module, Telit LE910

  • Worldwide LTE and UMTS/HSPA

  • SIM card socket

  • GPS implemented with the Telit LE910 module

  • 802.11ac WiFi interface

  • Bluetooth 5.0 BLE

  • 2.4GHz / 5GHz rubber duck antenna

  • Bluetooth Mesh, Thread and Zigbee

  • Nordic Semiconductor nRF52840 wireless mesh module

Use Cases

The gateways supports vast range of usage across industries. Application examples:

  • Smart Retail: monitoring stock, goods rotation, sales

  • Smart Logistics: tracking distribution and transport

  • Smart Product: embedded intelligence and compute

  • Industry 4.0: digital retrofitting, enhanced maintenance, remote operations, automation

  • Smart Metering: remote and wireless data collection

Software Features

  • Linux® OS:

    • CTHINGS.CO® Orchestra OS (Yocto®-based)

    • Raspberry Pi OS

    • Debian®

  • Flexible I/O operations

  • Upgrade Over-The-Air (FOTA)

  • Support for CTHINGS.CO® Orchestra

Capabilities

Extensive Connectivity

4G/LTE Cat. 4, Bluetooth Mesh & 5.0 BLE, Thread and Zigbee, Nordic Semiconductor nRF52840 wireless mesh

Rich Software Ecosystem

Linux® OS (Orchestra OS [Yocto®-based], Raspberry Pi OS, and Debian®), Mainline Linux, FreeRTOS®

AI Accelerator

Hailo-8L, optional M.2 module

OA&M

Remote operations, administration, and maintenance

Linux OS

Remote operations, administration, and maintenance

Vast IoT Protocol Suite

Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, and MQTT

RESTful

Multipurpose computing, hybrid data processing at the edge, public cloud, or private cloud

Wide Array of Industrial I/O Protocols

2x RS485, 2-wire half-duplex, 4x digital inputs / outputs (isolated, 24V, EN 61131-2), 2x DVI-D

Mounting Options

Supports DIN-rail and wall mounting

Certifications

The CTHINGS.CO® Edge IoT Gateway is FCC, CE RED, CE Class-A, and EU RoHS Directive compliant. The device has been tested to meet the following electromagnetic compatibility standards:

Electromagnetic emissions

  • Conducted emission: EN 55022, EN 55014-1, EN 55011

  • Radiated emission up to 6 GHz

  • Harmonic current emission: EN 61000-3-2

  • Voltage fluctuations and flicker: EN 61000-3-3

Immunity to electromagnetic interference (EMI)

  • Electrostatic discharge (ESD) immunity: EN 61000-4-2

  • Radiated electromagnetic field immunity: EN 61000-4-3

  • Electrical fast transient / burst immunity: EN 61000-4-4

  • Surge immunity: EN 61000-4-5

  • Conducted disturbance immunity: EN 61000-4-6

  • Power frequency magnetic field immunity: EN 61000-4-8

  • Pulse magnetic field immunity: EN 61000-4-9

  • Voltage dips & short interruptions: EN 61000-4-11

External appearance

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