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netFIELD Compact X8MC - Edge Gateway with TPM, CAN, DIO extensions

ARM-computer platform for containerized applications
  • ARM-processor-compatible embedded computer that suits industrial needs

  • Preloaded 64-bit operating system, web front-end and container engines

  • Open for any containers based on ARM32/64 architecture

  • Reliable platform due to secure booting

  • Central device/container management possible via cloud portal

  • With support of TPM 2.0, CAN and 4x DI / 4x DO

Edge Gateway with remote management option

netFIELD Edge devices are intelligent data routers between the operating level (OT) and the information technology (IT) level of automated systems. Using freely loadable software embedded in containers, netFIELD Edge devices autonomously aggregate, process, or transmit IIoT information in parallel with established production and control processes.

A secured Linux, a web configuration interface, and two independently operating container engines form the base of these devices. Via a platform, each device and one of the container engines can optionally be managed remotely. The digital workspace allows the 24/7 life-cycle engineering of your distributed units and their containers from a central location and reduces the management to simple clicks in the user interface so that you can carry out each of your future remote IIoT projects on your own.

The flexibility of the devices is suitable for any kind of IIoT-supported industrial applications – regardless of whether you execute your data mining software directly on the devices or shift data intelligence to any cloud in forwarding scenarios. Furthermore, analyzing methods give you a better insight in plant patterns and relationships for optimization purposes or anomaly recognition. Moreover, you can build digital twins and implement downstream predictive maintenance and condition monitoring solutions with a minimum effort in the shortest time.

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Parameter

Value

Product

Part number

1918.012

Product name

NFX8M-D2-N32-012

Function

IT/OT edge gateway for IIoT, Industry 4.0, Integrated Industry and automation projects and optional netFIELD Cloud connectivity

Processor

CPUs

1.8 GHz quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 64Bit (NXP i.MX8M Mini)

Memory

RAM

2 GByte LPDDR4

Storage

32 GByte eMMC flash, appr. 50 TBW (Terabytes Written)

Software

Operating system

netFIELD OS, based on Security Enhanced YOCTO Linux

Standard Docker

Docker for manual and local deployment and maintenance of containers

IoT Edge Docker

Docker for remote and automatic deployment and maintenance of containers from the netFIELD Cloud

Local Device Manager

Web-based GUI for local device parameterization

Security

Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0

Infineon SLB 9670

Secure boot

“High Assurance Boot” of signed software only

Access

HTTPS, TLS

Power supply

Supply voltage

Unregulated +8 V DC ... +30 V DC IN (typical: +24 V DC)

Note: Voltages above 30 V may cause damage to the device.
Voltages below 8 V may cause a shutdown of the device.

Note: The maximum length of the power supply cable to the power supply unit must not exceed 30 m.

Current consumption without USB (typical)

110 mA at 24 V DC
220 mA at 12 V DC

Current consumption with USB (typical)

350 mA at 24 V DC with two USB ports (at 5 V and 500 mA per port, resulting in additional 120 mA per port)
Note: Maximum load over all three USB ports is 1 A

Connector

5.5 x 2.5 mm coaxial input jack with “bajonet” lock

Real-time clock

Buffering

On-board battery with 3V and 120mAh: SBR1632 Lithium Fluorocarbons coin cell, RoHS compliant, 10 years service interval

Ethernet LAN interfaces

Type

ETH1: 1 Gbit/s Ethernet port (eth0 in netFIELD OS)
ETH2: 100 Mbit/s Ethernet port (eth1 in netFIELD OS)

Connector

2 x RJ45 jacks

CAN interface

Controller

MCP2518FD

Modes

CAN 2.0A
CAN 2.0B
CAN FD

Data rate

CAN FD: Up to 8 Mbps

Connector

Kunacon PDFD254205

Digital inputs (4DI)

Input driver

4-channel CLT3-4B digital termination device (STMicroelectronics) in accordance with EN 61131-2.

Supply voltage

External +24 V voltage supply (min. +12 V, max. +30 V)

Maximal input voltage recognized as LOW

VIN Low: +4 V

Minimal input voltage recognized as HIGH

VIN High: +6 V

Connector

Kunacon PDFD254205

Digital outputs (4DO)

Output driver

4-channel VNI4140K solid state relay (STMicroelectronics) in accordance with EN 61131-2

Supply voltage

External +24 V voltage supply (min. +12 V, max. +30 V)

Maximum output current

0.5 A per channel

Connector

Kunacon PDFD254205

Additional interfaces

USB

3 x USB 2.0 ports, type-A connector
Note: Maximum allowed output current over all USB ports is 1 A

Console

Serial UART-to-USB interface, Mini USB connector

Serial port

RS-232 or RS-485 (2-wire/half-duplex), terminal block connector

LED indicators

Edge LED

User-programmable yellow/green duo LED (labelled “LED” on the device)

Ethernet LAN

LINK (green): Ethernet Link status
ACT (yellow): Ethernet Activity status

Power-on

Orange LED indicating on/off state of the device

Device

Dimensions of device
(without plugs and mounting bracket)

112 mm x 84 mm x 25 mm

Dimensions of device with plugs and mounting bracket

Approx. 180 mm x 118 mm x 27 mm

Weight of device with mounting bracket

Approx. 360 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

Ambient temperature

Operation: –20 °C … +60 °C
Storage: –40 °C … +85 °C

Relative humidity

Operation: 10 % … 90 %
Storage: 5 % … 95 %

Compliance

Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

EN 55032/5, EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-3

Safety

EN/UL/IEC 62368-1

Conformity declarations

CE

Yes

UKCA

Yes

RoHS

Yes

Product name

Part number

Brief description

NFX8M-D2-N32-012

1918.012

netFIELD Compact X8MC - Edge Gateway with TPM, CAN, DIO extensions