Edge Gateway – 5G Industrial Intelligent Edge Gateway

Instrava Curated Instruments: Industrial Edge Gateway Built for the Connected Future

Instrava Curated Instruments presents a next-generation Edge Gateway engineered to bridge industrial assets with modern digital infrastructure. Designed for high-performance edge connectivity, this 5G industrial edge gateway combines ultra-reliable communications, edge computing intelligence, and seamless protocol interoperability in one rugged platform.

Built on a domestic industrial-grade architecture, this intelligent gateway supports 5G dual-mode connectivity, Wi-Fi 6, Gigabit Ethernet, LoRa, Bluetooth 5.2, RedCap, and optional GPS/BeiDou positioning, enabling secure and resilient connectivity across diverse industrial environments. Whether deployed for industrial automation, smart manufacturing, AGV fleets, robotic inspection, or smart healthcare, it delivers the speed, reliability, and flexibility required for real-time operations.

With built-in support for OPC UA, MQTT, Modbus TCP/RTU, SQL, IEC 61850, and multiple PLC/CNC protocols, this industrial IoT edge gateway acts as a powerful bridge between legacy equipment and cloud-based analytics platforms. It transforms isolated field devices into connected, intelligent assets—accelerating digital transformation while preserving existing infrastructure investments.

Edge Gateway Description

Why Choose This Industrial Edge Gateway?

Ultra-Reliable Connectivity for Mission-Critical Applications

Este 5G edge gateway for industrial IoT is designed to maintain uninterrupted communications in demanding environments. With support for dual-transmit selective-receive technology, it achieves network reliability of ≥99.99% and ultra-low latency of ≤12ms, making it ideal for real-time control, remote monitoring, and autonomous systems.

Key communication advantages include:

  • 5G NR with support for Release 16 and Release 17 características
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (2.4GHz / 5.8GHz) for high-density wireless environments
  • Opcional LoRa, Bluetooth 5.2, StarFlash, and RedCap connectivity
  • Gigabit Ethernet with flexible WAN/LAN configuration
  • Opcional GPS/BeiDou positioning for mobile and remote deployments

This combination ensures continuous, high-speed data transmission across fixed, mobile, and distributed industrial networks.

Industrial edge IoT gateway with Ethernet ports and terminal connectors
IoT edge gateway industrial communication device with 4G network connectivity for remote monitoring and data transmission

Edge Intelligence for Industrial Digital Transformation

More than a communication device, this industrial edge computing gateway enables local data processing, intelligent decision-making, and seamless cloud integration.

Advanced Edge Computing Capabilities

  • Quad-core ARM Cortex-A55 processor (≥1.8GHz)
  • Integrado 1 TOPS NPU for AI-enabled edge analytics
  • Admite Docker containers for flexible application deployment
  • Local real-time data analysis and event processing
  • Breakpoint resume for reliable data continuity during network interruptions

Broad Industrial Protocol Compatibility

Southbound connectivity supports data acquisition from:

  • PLCs
  • CNC machines
  • Contadores de energía
  • Sensors and field instruments

Northbound connectivity supports integration with:

  • MQTT brokers and cloud platforms
  • OPC UA servers
  • SQL Server and MySQL databases
  • Modbus TCP systems
  • SCADA, MES, and enterprise platforms

This makes it an ideal OPC UA edge gateway, Modbus gateway, y industrial protocol converter for modern smart factories and process automation systems.

Edge Gateway Parameter  

CPUQuad ARM Cortex-A55 2.0GHz
GPUMali G52 2EE, OpenGL ES 1.1/2.0/3.2, OpenCL 2.0 & Vulkan 1.1
NPU1 TOPS for lightweight AI
Memory2GB
Built-in storage8GB
Cellular Interface
Modem1 × LTE Cat4 or 1/2 × 5G NR SA/NSA
Number of Antennas2 (LTE version) or 4/8 (NR version)
ConnectorSMA-K
SIM2
Wireless Interface
Standards802.11b/g/n/ac/ax, AP or station modes
Frequency Bands2.4 GHz & 5 GHz
Speed583Mbps
SeguridadWEP, WPA, WPA2
Cifrado64/128 AES, TKIP
Antennas2
ConnectorSMA-K
Star FlashSupport
LoraSupport
GNSS Interface
Number of Antennas1
ConnectorSMA-K
Peripheral Interface
Ethernet4 x RJ45 10/100/1000Mbps adaptive (1 of which supports WAN, LAN switching)
Serial1 × RS-232/RS-232 + 1 × RS-485 serial port
USB1 x USB2.0
TF Card1
HDMI1
Extension interfaceExtendable interface module Z4-EXT
Software
Auto Fail-overBetween: 2 Cellulars, Cellular and WAN, Cellular and Wi-Fi (station mode), WAN and Wi-Fi (station mode)
Network ProtocolsPPP, PPPoE, TCP, UDP, DHCP, ICMP, NAT, HTTP, HTTPs, DNS, ARP, NTP, SMTP, Telnet, SSH, DDNS, etc.
NetworkAPN, VPDN, VLAN, QoS
RoutingStatic Routing, Policy routing, RIP, OSPF and BGP, etc
FirewallNAT, PAT, DMZ, Port Forword, IP/Domain/MAC Filter, Access Control List
Attack  PreventionDDOS prevention, Anti port scanning
VPNPPTP/L2TP/GRE/IPSec/OpenVPN/DMVPN/WireGuard
Ipsec EncryptionDES, 3DES, AES128, AES192, AES256
OpenVPN EncryptionBF-CBC, DES-CBC, RC2-CBC, DES-EDE-CBC, DES-EDE3-CBC, DESX-CBC, RC2-40-CBC, CAST5-CBC, RC2-64-CBC, AES-128-CBC,AES-192-CBC, AES-256-CBC, SEED-CBC
Remote  ManagementHTTP, Telnet, SSH, SMS, SNMP V1/V2/V3, SNMP TRAP, Hongdian Wedora Cloud Platform
Serial Ports FunctionTransparent, Modbus RTU, etc
Protocolo industrial
Common ProtocolsOPC-UA Client&Server, BACNet/IP Client&Server, Modbus RTU/TCP/ASCII, Modbus Master, BACnet/IP, Ethernet/IP,IEC101/104, IEC61850-modbus, etc.
Integración en la nubeMQTT, HTTPS, Hongdian HMP, TCP/UDP, etc
Configuration ToolHDGatewayManager
Power Supply and Consumption
Connector2 pin socket
Voltage Input+9V~+48V DC
Consumo de energíaIdle: 400mA@12V DC, Data transceiving: 1.5A@12V DC
Others
Reset Button
Hardware Watchdog
LED Indicators6 indicators for PWR, WLAN, NET1, SIG1, DATA/NET2, LORA/SIG2
Características físicas
Protección contra la penetraciónIP30
Housing & WeightMetal, 1060g
Dimensión170 × 136.2× 51mm
InstallationsDesktop, wall mounting and DIN rail mounting
Temperatura de funcionamiento-35 ~ +75℃
Temperatura de almacenamiento-40 ~ +85℃
Humedad relativa95%

Z4-ExBox Expansion Box

Inputs/Outputs
VCC-OUT1 voltage output, voltage source is the same as the input.
DI4 digital input channels (low-level input: 04.5V, high-level input: 636V).
Salidas de relé2 relay outputs (3A 250VAC/30VDC).
RS-4856 RS-485 interfaces (default baud rate 115200bps).
AIAI1、AI2(4~20mA),AI3、AI4(0~5V)
CAN1 CAN interface.
GPIO4 GPIO channels (output 0-3.3V).
Expansion Interface1 2×6pin 2.54mm pitch expansion module board interface.
Consumo de energía
Typical Power Consumption3.3V average current 40mA, 5V average current 86mA.
Entorno operativo
Temperatura de funcionamiento-30℃ to +75℃
Temperatura de almacenamiento-40℃ to +85℃
Constant Humidity+45℃, 95% RH, 24h
Alternating HumidityTemperature/Humidity: +25~+55℃ / 95% RH, 24 hours.
Physical Dimensions
Dimensiones136.2 × 170× 51mm
Peso950g.

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An Edge Gateway is a device that connects field instruments, PLCs, and legacy systems to cloud platforms. It processes data locally, reduces latency, and minimizes bandwidth usage. In industrial IoT (IIoT), it plays a critical role by enabling real-time decision-making, protocol conversion (e.g., Modbus, HART, OPC UA), and secure data transmission without replacing existing equipment.

Yes, one of the main advantages of an Edge Gateway is brownfield integration. It allows legacy instruments using protocols like 4–20mA, Modbus RTU, or HART to be digitized and connected to cloud systems. This avoids costly system replacement and enables gradual digital transformation with minimal downtime.

Most industrial Edge Gateways support multiple protocols to ensure compatibility across devices. Common southbound protocols include Modbus RTU/TCP, HART, Profibus, and CAN. Northbound communication often includes MQTT, HTTP/HTTPS, OPC UA, and REST APIs. This multi-protocol capability ensures seamless data flow from field devices to cloud platforms.

Edge Gateways enhance security by processing sensitive data locally and reducing direct exposure of field devices to the internet. They typically include features such as data encryption (TLS/SSL), firewall protection, VPN support, and device authentication. This layered security architecture helps prevent unauthorized access and cyber threats.

The number of Edge Gateways depends on factors such as device count, communication protocols, data volume, and physical layout. A typical deployment may use one gateway per production line, per workshop, or per 50–200 devices. Network segmentation, redundancy requirements, and real-time processing needs also influence the final architecture.

While both connect devices to the cloud, an Edge Gateway provides advanced local computing capabilities such as data filtering, preprocessing, and analytics. Unlike basic IoT gateways, edge gateways can execute logic, reduce cloud dependency, and support real-time industrial control scenarios, making them more suitable for complex industrial environments.

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