IoT Edge gateway NFX8M-D4-N32-017

communicationindustrialLAN

Overview
netFIELD Edge devices are intelligent data routers between the operating level (OT) and the information technology (IT) level of automated systems. Using containerized software, these devices autonomously aggregate, process, and forward IIoT data in parallel with production and control processes, enabling secure local analytics and connectivity to central systems.

Platform & Operation
A secured Linux base, a web configuration interface and two independent container engines form the core of the device. Devices and one container engine can be managed remotely via the netFIELD platform. The digital workspace enables 24/7 life-cycle engineering of distributed units and their containers from a central location, simplifying device and container management to user-interface operations.

Use Cases
Suitable for IIoT-supported industrial applications: on-device data mining, local preprocessing for reduced latency, forwarding processed intelligence to cloud platforms, plant optimization, anomaly detection, digital twin creation, predictive maintenance and condition monitoring workflows.

Highlights

• ARM-processor-compatible embedded computer designed for industrial use
• Preloaded 64-bit OS, web front-end and container engines
• Open to containers based on ARM32/64 architecture
• Secure boot for signed software only
• Central device/container management via cloud portal (optional)
• Increased memory (4 GB RAM) for demanding edge applications

Protocols

• Ethernet

Specifications

• Part number: 1918.017
• Product name: NFX8M-D4-N32-017
• Function: IT/OT edge gateway for IIoT, Industry 4.0 and automation projects with optional netFIELD Cloud connectivity
• Processor / CPU: 1.8 GHz quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 64Bit (NXP i.MX8M Mini)
• RAM: 4 GByte LPDDR4
• Storage: 32 GByte eMMC flash, approx. 50 TBW (Terabytes Written)
• Operating system: netFIELD OS, based on Security Enhanced YOCTO Linux
• Container support: Standard Docker for manual/local deployment and IoT Edge Docker for remote/automatic deployment from netFIELD Cloud
• Local Device Manager: Web-based GUI for local device parameterization
• Security: Secure boot (“High Assurance Boot” for signed software only); Access via HTTPS, TLS
• Power supply: Unregulated +8 V DC ... +30 V DC IN (typical +24 V DC). Note: voltages above 30 V may damage device; below 8 V may cause shutdown. Maximum power supply cable length to PSU must not exceed 30 m.
• Current consumption (typical): without USB 110 mA at 24 V DC / 220 mA at 12 V DC; with USB (two ports) 350 mA at 24 V DC. Maximum load over all three USB ports: 1 A
• Power connector: 5.5 x 2.5 mm coaxial input jack with bayonet lock
• Real-time clock buffering: On-board battery 3 V / 120 mAh (SBR1632 coin cell), RoHS compliant, 10 years service interval
• Ethernet LAN interfaces: ETH1: 1 Gbit/s (eth0), ETH2: 100 Mbit/s (eth1); Connector: 2 x RJ45
• Additional interfaces: 3 x USB 2.0 type-A (total USB output current max 1 A); Console: Serial UART-to-USB (Mini USB); Serial port: RS-232 or RS-485 (2-wire/half-duplex), terminal block
• LED indicators: User-programmable yellow/green duo LED; Ethernet: LINK (green) and ACT (yellow); Power-on: orange LED
• Dimensions (without plugs and mounting bracket): 112 mm x 84 mm x 25 mm
• Dimensions (with plugs and mounting bracket): approx. 167 mm x 118 mm x 27 mm
• Weight (with mounting bracket): approx. 350 g
• Housing material: Aluminum
• Degree of protection: IP20
• Mounting type: DIN top hat rail mounting or wall mounting (with two M4 screws)
• MTTF (Mean Time To Failure): 151000 h
• Admissible ambient conditions: Operation: –20 °C … +60 °C; Storage: –40 °C … +85 °C; Relative humidity operation: 10 % … 90 %; storage: 5 % … 95 %
• EMC: EN 55032/5, EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-3
• Safety: EN/UL/IEC 62368-1
• Conformity declarations: CE: Yes; UKCA: Yes; FCC: Yes; RoHS: Yes