Mixtile Edge 2 Kit is a high-performance IoT gateway designed specifically for the power grid industries, offering efficient data collection and processing capabilities among devices. With versatile features including multiple I/O ports, a pre-installed Linux OS, support for various communication protocols, and a pre-configured Firewall, it ensures reliable and secure operation. The gateway supports DIN-Rail installation and comes with a removable back cover, making it ideal for rapid mass deployment, saving space, and facilitating easy maintenance.
 

Reliable Connectivities for Data Transmission

Mixtile Edge 2 Kit supports various wired and wireless connections for better compatibility with other devices. With up to 6 antennas support and expanded storage capacity, it ensures smooth data transfer from power grid devices to the gateway and onwards to the cloud, guaranteeing reliable communication throughout the network.

Physical Interfaces

  • Gigabit Ethernet Port (RJ45)
  • Serial Port (RS-485)

 

Multiple Antenna Expansion

  • Reserved up to 6 antenna ports
  • Optional expansion of Wi-Fi, 4G/5G Cellular, GPS, and Lora antennas

 

Local Storage Expansion

  • External SSD Support
  • MicroSD Support

 

Wireless Capability

  • Onboard Wi-Fi
  • M.2 interface for expanding 4G/5G Cellular modules
  • Mini-PCIe interface for expanding LoRa, Zigbee and Z-Wave modules

 

Support Range of Linux Distributions

Mixtile Edge 2 Kit supports multiple Linux distributions and has been adapted to Alpine Linux, OpenWrt, Debian, Ubuntu and Yocto. It provides high customizability and extensive community support. Its open-source nature helps reduce costs while offering powerful security and stability. It meets power grid application scenarios’ real-time, stability, and security requirements.

Pre-configured Necessary IIoT Software

Mixtile Edge 2 Kit has been pre-configured with SQLite, Mosquitto MQTT, OpenVPN, Modbus, and others. Cloud-based dashboards offer the advantage of internet accessibility from anywhere, providing real-time data visualization and device management capabilities. All these software functionalities serve as the foundation for data collection, device management, and operational support.

Cloud Integration

Provides out-of-the-box solutions to connect AWS IoT and Microsoft Azure via MQTT, supporting cloud-based dashboards.

Database Management System (DBMS)

SQLite, used for local storage and management of data.

Pre-configured Software

Python, Mosquitto MQTT, OpenVPN.

Communication Protocol Stack

Supports Modbus industrial communication protocol to ensure compatibility with devices in the power grid.

Enhanced Failsafe Security Protection

Mixtile Edge 2 Kit supports Failsafe functionality, which prevents system crashes and data loss. The Failsafe functionality ensures that the gateway remains safe and controllable even if it fails, examples include the following:

DIN-Rail Enables Rapid Mass Deployment

Mixtile Edge 2 Kit supports integrated DIN Rail installation, allowing for easy mounting on standard rails commonly found in industrial control cabinets, distribution boxes, and other similar applications. No additional brackets are required, saving space and facilitating maintenance.

* New hardware upgrade of Mixtile Edge 2 Kit v1.1.

Improved Usability with Removable Design

The unique design of a removable back cover makes it more convenient to install and remove M.2 modules and SIM cards.

* New hardware upgrade of Mixtile Edge 2 Kit v1.1.

2-in-1 Zigbee & Z-wave Module for Home Assistant

If you run Home Assistant with Edge 2 Kit IoT gateway, consider getting Mixtile 2-in-1 Zigbee & Z-Wave mPCIe Interface Module. It works seamlessly with Edge 2 Kit IoT Gateway. It supports Over-The-Wire (OTW) Firmware Update via the mini PCIe interface, which allows easy and quick firmware updates for both protocols. It will also support Matter specifications with a future Mixtile firmware update.

The M.2 socket on the Mixtile Edge 2 Kit for expanding 4G/5G cellular modules uses “B-key” edge connector,
which differs from the common “M-key”.

報道

技術仕様

技術詳細
  • CPUロックチップ社製クアッドコアCortex-A55 SoCプロセッサ RK3568
  • NPU：トップス1枚
  • メモリ：2/4GB LPDDR4 DRAMメモリおよび16/32GB eMMC
  • Compatible with High-Definition Multimedia Interface / eDP / MIPI-DSI + TP / MIPI-DSI / MIPI-CSI
  • ビデオエンコーダ：1080P@60fps H.264/H.265 ビデオエンコーダ
  • ビデオデコーダー：4K@60fps H.265/H.264/VP9ビデオデコーダー
  • Storage expansion: Micro-SD 3.0 Flash Expansion Socket,  M.2 Socket: PCIe 3.0, USB2.0, SIM Socket
  • その他の拡張Mini-PCIeソケットUSB2.0、I2C、U.2拡張ソケット：SATAまたはPCIe 2.0、SATA、ギガビットイーサネット。
  • USBUSB3.0ポート×3
  • GPIO：RS485×1、TTLDigital I/O×2、SPDIF、I2C、DMIC
  • ワイヤレステクノロジー：WiFi 6 802.11ax、Bluetooth 5.0、サポート4G/5Gモジュール
  • 電源：DC12V/SATA電源ソケット、Type-C PD3.0電源入力（最大3A@20V)
  • 時計バッテリーバックアップ付きリアルタイムクロック
  • 動作温度0～+80°C
ブロック図
ドキュメンテーション
Brief_Edge_2_Kit_v1.3 ユーザマニュアル_Edge_2_Kit_v1.3
Certificates
CE & FCC & ROHS & WEEE & RCM_Certificates_Edge_2_Kit

使い方とメリット

Edge 2 Kitはインターフェース豊富なIoTエッジコンピュータで、高性能、低消費電力、低コストで開発できるアプリケーションの可能性が非常に高い。2本の外部Wi-Fiアンテナと6本分のアンテナスペースを確保しています。これらのアンテナを活用することで、ワイヤレス技術を統合するための多くの機会が開かれる。この技術的に進んだ時代において、ARM SBCベースのEdge 2キットは、無線モジュールの拡張に必要なサポートを提供します。特にWi-Fi接続機能により、いつでもどこでも中断のないネットワークを開発者に提供できるため、理想的なコンピューティング・ユニットになります。