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IoT Gateway Overview
Modular IoT Gateway is an advanced, smart, customizable, multi-service Enterprise IoT Gateway platform based on VOLANSYS i.MX6UL/i.MX6ULL system-on-module. It allows designing IoT solutions with multiple RF connectivity options (Zigbee, Z-Wave, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Thread, 3G/LTE, NFC) with a mobile app, voice, and wearable support, including leading cloud platform integration. The Modular IoT Gateway acts as a multi-protocol Wi-Fi Gateway that enables a wide variety of use-cases across many industries. It is a customizable OEM gateway platform that offers flexibility to design tailored IoT solutions for different industry applications demanding Zigbee Gateway, Z-Wave Gateway, and Bluetooth Gateway as a core solution component. VOLANSYS Enterprise IoT Gateway is listed on AWS Qualified Device Catalog and IBM Global Solutions Directory.

OEM Solution
Customize logo, Enclosure, Packaging and Connectivity options. So you can focus more on generating core business value for your customers

Faster Time to Market
Ready to use, Feature rich, Pre-certified IoT Gateway platform with integrated IoT cloud and wireless connectivity protocols for quick deployment

Lower Cost of Ownership
Reduce the cost of ownership by utilizing our Ready-to-use, Cost-effective solution – Minimal development cost, Low production & operating costs

Modular Design
MikroBUS™ compatible modular connectivity options to get the best suitable configuration at an affordable price according to customer needs
Key Features
System-On-Chip
ARM® Cortex®-A7 CPU
Connectivity
End devices: Z-Wave, Wi-Fi, Thread, Zigbee, BLE, NFC, Sub-GHz
Cloud: Wi-Fi/3G, USB, Ethernet
Leading IoT Cloud Platforms Support
AWS IoT, Ayla, ClearBlade, IBM Watson, Evrythng, Amazon Alexa Voice Assistant and others
Android and iOS Mobile Application
Control and monitor 200+ devices
and sensors per Gateway
Enclosure Design
Wall mount, Table top design
Dimension: L x W x H – 150 mm x 100 mm x 30 mm

Operating System
Multiple OS support like Yocto Linux, OpenWRT.
Gateway Applications
OTA Update, Real-time alerts, Rule engine support, Scene management, Multiple gateway device management and more
Gateway Interfaces
MikroBUS™ compatible connector, Dual high-speed USB 2.0 OTG connectivity
Security
MQTT 3.1.1, Trust Zone, Tamper Detection, Secure Boot
Advanced hardware-level security using NXP AC70CM
OEM Solution
Customise brand, enclosure, packaging, certification (CE/FCC/RoHS/Ut), etc..

Wireless Connectivity
Modular Gateway supports multi-radio connectivity for seamless data flow between a variety of cloud options and devices connected over Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 4.2 or 5.x, Thread-enabled IEEE 802.15.4 (NXP KW41Z), NFC controller (NXP PN710), Z-Wave module (Silicon-labs ZM5304), Zigbee module (NXP JN5169/JN5179). It supports 3G/LTE, Ethernet and Wi-Fi options for north bound connectivity. Most of the standard industry application end devices are integrated and many more can be integrated as per the OEM Solution design for their customers.

Cloud Connectivity
Modular IoT Gateway architecture provides an opportunity for Full Stack development, platform/application migrations, process automation and performance tuning for multiple cloud platforms. New business layer architecture to migrate traditional applications, or build new applications with a host of new features and capabilities. As a solution, it is fully integrated with leading cloud platform like AWS IoT, Ayla Networks, ClearBlade, and IBM Watson. IoT Gateway is qualified with AWS IoT Greengrass and IBM Bluemix cloud.

Mobile Connectivity
IoT Solution providers can build their feature-rich business applications for mobile app platforms like iOS and Android having secure communications, relevant business logic, rule-based automatic control of sensors & devices, real-time alerts and so on. This allows controlling and monitoring devices from anywhere at any time. Customize features can be developed on the mobile app with the help of our expert support team.
Key Applications

Smart Building Management
Make building a more efficient place by Smart energy, Smart water, and Smart climate management using IoT based automation.

Smart Industrial Automation
Get real-time data from all IoT enabled Industrial Equipments and Machines to improve Safety, Security, Productivity, and Quality.

Smart HealthCare
Integrate Panic button, BMI indicator, Heart-bit, Blood pressure, Body temperature and Air quality sensor on a single platform.

Smart Retail & Hospitality
Create a personalized customer experience and improve services by integrating Smart tags, Smart displays, Smart shelves, and Smart POS devices.

Smart Security
Improve visibility and control using Smart locks, Smart sensors, and Smart video camera integration even when you are at a distance.

Smart Asset Tracking
Solutions using BLE Beacons based on iBeacon or Eddystone protocol suitable to industry applications and customer needs.
Technical Specifications

Processor
ARM® Cortex®-A7 based i.MX6UL/6ULL
Technology
Power efficient 528 MHz (i.MX 6UL) and 792MHz (i.MX 6ULL) ARM® Cortex®-A7
Operating System support
Linux Yocto, OpenWRT

Power
Input: 5V DC Current – maximum: 3A

MQTT
Lightweight, publish-subscribe based messaging protocol designed for M2M, works on top of TCP-IP
CoAP
Constrained application protocol, specialized in web transfer protocol for IoT and M2M, uses REST based model

DDR3L SDRAM
256MB (expandable up to 1GB)
NAND Flash
1GB (expandable up to 8GB)
eMMC
4GB (upgradable up to 16GB) (optional)
uSD Card
4GB (expandable up to 32GB)
EEPROM
4KB

Thread
1x interface, NXP’s KW41Z module work on 2.4GHz IEEE802.15.4 compliant, mikroBUS™ compatible
Zigbee
1x interface, NXP’s JN5169/79 module work on 2.4GHz IEEE802.15.4 compliant, mikroBUS™ compatible
Z-Wave
1x interface, Silab’s ZM5304 868/908/921Mhz, mikroBUS™ compatible
BLE
2x interface, Murata’s 1DX on board module work on 2.4GHz IEEE802.15.4 compliant, BLEv4.2 VOL NXP KW41Z module work on 2.4GHz IEEE802.15.4 compliant, BLEv4.2, mikroBUS™ compliant
Ethernet
1x interface 10/100Mbps ethernet
USB
2x interface, USB host port type-A connectivity (OTG enable with jumper selection)
Wi-Fi/3G
1x interface, Murata’s 1DX on board module work on 2.4GHz IEEE802.11b/g/n compliant. 3G connectivity through USB dongle
NFC
1x interface, NXP’s PN7120 NFC controller, Ecma-340, ISO/IEC 18092 standard support

SNVS
Secure Non-volatile storage (1.0 and later)
Trust Zone
Protects security sensitive software and data in trusted execution environment
Tamper Detection
Special mechanism provided to detect when device encounters unauthorized access
Secure Boot
HABv4

Dimensions
L x W x H – 150 mm x 100 mm x 30 mm
Weight
250 gm
Temperature
0 °C to 50 °C (10% to 80% RH – non-considering)

RoHS
Compliant
CE
Certified
IC
Certified
FCC
Certified

Modular IoT Gateway Starter Kit
- Modular IoT Gateway Platform containing:
- i.MX6UL SO-DIMM SOM (256MB DDR3 and 1GB NAND)
- MikroBUS™ compatible KW41Z RF and JN5179 RF module
- PN7120 based NFC module
- Standard USB cable (Gateway to Host PC)
- Duct antenna for Wi-Fi Interface
- AC/DC power adapter
- Modular Edge Node Platform (MENP)
- MikroBUS™ compatible KW41Z RF and JN5179 RF module (MENP Interface)
- MikroE RGB Click module
- MikroE Relay Click module
- NFC Flexi-tag
- Getting Started guide with kit activation code
$449 per kit
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