Industrial Edge Computing Gateway – EG5100

Robustel’s EG5100 is a new generation of industrial edge computing gateway, supporting global 4G/3G/2G networks for cellular backhaul, with a fully-fledged Debian 11(bullseye) based operating system able to support thousands of existing or new ARMv7 (Raspberry Pi compatible) based applications.

EG5100
Hardware Manual

Description

Robustel’s EG5100 is a new generation of industrial edge computing gateway, supporting global 4G/3G/2G networks for cellular backhaul, with a fully-fledged Debian 11(bullseye) based operating system able to support thousands of existing or new ARMv7 (Raspberry Pi compatible) based applications.   EG5100 supports Docker for easy deployment of applications and benefits from ‘RobustOS Pro’ – Robustel’s latest router OS with enhanced cybersecurity, advanced GUI and a myriad of software features including VPNs, Smart Roaming, SMS remote control and more.   With a 792 MHz Cortex A7 CPU, EG5100 takes the compute power to the next level, can be used as a combination of cellular router + embedded PC for IoT applications.   RCMS is Robustel’s free router monitoring service that is fully compatible with the EG5100. It allows customers to see a location overview of their routers quickly and simply on a map.   Features such as data usage, signal strength, current network and much more can then be viewed on a per router basis. Over-the-air updates are supported for Firmware, router configuration and Apps serving as essential “insurance” if anything was not quite right during deployment. You can try Robustel’s free router management platform by signing up here: https://rcms-cloud.robustel.net

  • Highly stable 4G/3G/2G cellular connectivity with global band coverage
  • High performance compute engine with 8 GB eMMC Flash for running complex customer applications
  • ‘Docker’ containerisation supported
  • 802.11ac Wi-Fi (optional) supporting AP and Client modes
  • Bluetooth (optional), Bluetooth 5.3 compliant
  • 2 x RS232/RS485 (software configurable) ports for connection to industrial/legacy devices
  • 2 x DI & 2 x DO for simple monitoring and control
  • Dual SIM card slots for redundant communications
  • Wide Operating Temperature range for industrial applications
  • Full Modbus TCP and Modbus RTU support including MQTT transfer to mainstream cloud platforms
  • Supports C, C++, Java, Python, Node.js etc. for users to develop their own applications
  • More than 50,000 applications from Debian repository currently available
  • Wireguard/IPsec/OpenVPN/GRE/L2TP/PPTP/DMVPN + more VPN options
  • Supports RCMS – Robustel’s router/gateway management platform for effective management of large estates of devices
Hardware System
CPUARM Cortex-A7, 792MHz
RAM512 MB DDR3
Flash8 GB eMMC

 

Cellular Interface
Number of antennas2
ConnectorSMA-K
SIM2 x Mini SIM (2FF)

 

GNSS Interface (Optional)
Number of antennas1
ConnectorSMA-K
TechnologyGPS/GLONASS/BeiDou (Compass) /Galileo/QZSS

 

Serial Interface
Type2 x RS232/RS485 (software configurable)
Connector6-pin 3.5 mm terminal block with lock 3-pin, RS485: 3-pin
ESD protection±8 KV
Baud rate300 bps to 115200 bps
SignalRS232: TXD, RXD, GND  RS485: Data+ (A), Data- (B), GND

 

DI/DO Interface 
Number of ports2 x DI + 2 x DO, wet contact
Connector8-pin 3.5 mm terminal block with lock (DI/DO)
IsolationBi-directional optocoupler (DI), Single directional optocoupler (DO)
Absolute maximum VDC+ 30V DC
Absolute maximum ADC100 mA
Signal definitionDI1+, DI1-, DI2+, DI2-, DO1+, DO1-, DO2+, DO2-

 

Wi-Fi Interface (Optional)
Number of antennas2
ConnectorRP- SMA-K
Standards802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 2 x 2 MIMO, supports AP and Client modes
Frequency bands  2.412 – 2.484 GHz (2.4 GHz ISM band) 4.915 – 5.925 GHz (5 GHz ISM band)
SecurityWEP 64-bit and 128-bit encryption with H/W TKIP processing WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) AES-CCMP hardware implementation as part of 802.11i security standard
Data rate  802.11n: up to 300 Mbps – 2 x 2 MIMO 802.11ac: up to 866.7 Mbps (80 MHz channel)

 

Bluetooth Interface (Optional)
Number of antennas1 (Multiplexing WiFi antenna)
ConnectorRP-SMA-K
StandardsBluetooth 2.1 and 3.0 + Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) + Bluetooth 5.3

 

Ethernet Interface
Number of ports2 x 10/100 Mbps, LAN or WAN
Magnet isolation protection1 KV

 

Others
Reset button1 x RST
USB1 x USB 2.0 (host), Type A, 5V 500mA
LED indicators1 x RUN, 1 x MDM, 1 x USR, 1 x Signal
WatchdogExternal

 

Software (Basic features of RobustOS Pro)
Network protocolsPPP, PPPoE, TCP, UDP, DHCP, ICMP, NAT, HTTP, DNS, NTP, SMTP, Telnet, VLAN, HTTPs, DNS, ARP, NTP, SMTP, Telnet, VLAN, SSH2, DDNS, etc.
VPN tunnelIPsec, OpenVPN, GRE
FirewallDMZ, anti-DoS, Filtering (IP/Domain name/MAC address), Port Mapping, Access Control
Remote managementWeb, CLI, SMS
Serial portTransparent, TCP Client/Server, UDP, Modbus RTU Gateway
OthersSmart Reboot, Data Guard, Smart Roaming

 

SDK
Operating SystemRobustOS Pro (Based on Debian 11(bullseye))
Supported programming languageC, C++, Python, Java, Node.js etc. (for users to develop own applications)
Debian repository available
Flash available for SDK6 GB
RAM available for SDK256 MB

 

App Center (Available Apps for RobustOS Pro)
Apps*L2TP, PPTP, DMVPN, VRRP, QoS, SNMP, Language, RCMS, Dynamic route, Captive Portal, Modbus Master, etc.
*Request on demand. For more Apps please visit www.robustel.com.

 

Power Supply and Consumption
Connector2-pin 3.5 mm terminal block with lock
Input voltage9 ~ 60V DC
Power consumptionIdle: 3W Data link: 10W (peak)

 

Physical Characteristics
Ingress protectionIP30
Housing & WeightMetal, 568 g
Dimensions49 x 105 x 128 mm
InstallationsDesktop, wall mounting and 35 mm DIN rail mounting
Operating temperature-40 ~ +70 °C
Storage temperature-40 ~ +85 °C
Relative humidity5 ~ 95% RH

 

Regulatory and Type Approvals (*In progress)
EnvironmentalRoHS2.0*