INDUSTRIAL Series

NS201I

Linux LE Gateway

Compact Linux-powered industrial edge gateway for machine connectivity, data acquisition, protocol integration, visualization and IIoT applications.

  • Linux edgei.MX 6UL · 528 MHz
  • RS485 + CANIndustrial interfaces
  • Ethernet10/100 Mbps
  • Wi-Fi + BLEDual-band · BT 5.0
  • Optional 4GLTE Cat 4 · GNSS optional
  • 12–24V DCReverse-polarity protected
NS201I — Linux LE Gateway
LIVE · ONLINEContinuous operation

PROTOCOLS & FORMATS

RS485CANEthernetWi-FiBluetooth4G LTE
-69 dBmBackhaul · Good

TELEMETRY

  • Modbus RTU > 02 04 00 0A 00 01 90 38
  • Modbus RTU < 02 04 02 01 2C B9 9D
  • MQTT publish /ingest → 200 OK
LinuxRS485 + CANOptional 4GEdge compute

Technical highlights

i.MX 6ULProcessor528 MHz ARM Cortex-A7
RS485 + CANIndustrial interfacesPlus 10/100 Ethernet
4GOptional LTE Cat 4Optional GNSS
12–24VDC inputReverse-polarity protected

Connectivity & protocols

Ethernet — 10/100 Mbps
RS485 — Industrial field-device and serial communication
CAN — CAN-based machine and controller connectivity
Wi-Fi — Dual-band 802.11 b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth — Bluetooth 5.0
4G LTE — Optional Cat 4 cellular connectivity
USB — 2 × USB 2.0 for peripherals and expansion
Display — Optional RGB interface for industrial HMI and visualization
GNSS — Optional positioning and asset tracking connectivity

Key capabilities

Linux Edge ComputingRun custom applications, services, middleware and industrial software directly on the gateway
Industrial ConnectivityConnect machines, sensors, meters and controllers through Ethernet, RS485 and CAN
Multi-Protocol IntegrationInterface with diverse industrial devices and integrate field data into higher-level applications
Wireless ConnectivityWi-Fi and Bluetooth support for flexible local and device-level connectivity
4G Remote ConnectivityOptional LTE connectivity for remote installations and cloud communication
Edge Data AcquisitionCollect, process, buffer and forward industrial data locally
Industrial HMI ReadyOptional display interface for local monitoring, visualization and control
Flexible StorageNAND Flash or eMMC options for different application and software requirements
Industrial Power Input12–24V DC operation for control panels and field installations
Customizable PlatformSuitable for custom Linux BSP, drivers, middleware and application development

Industrial applications

Industrial HMI & Machine Monitoring
IIoT Edge Gateway
Industrial Automation
Protocol Gateway
Energy & Utility Monitoring
Smart Water Management
Remote Equipment Monitoring
Building & Facility Automation
Edge Data Processing

Documents (public)

Mechanical drawings and pin details are included in the datasheet.

Client portal access

Configuration software, device manuals, user guides, and 24/7 support. Log in to the client portal for secure access.

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Built for industry

Rugged & Reliable
Industrial Grade
OEM Ready
Long Term Support
Working principles

How field data is collected, converted and delivered to your systems.

Step 1 / 3
Field devices
NS201I
Ethernet / 4G network
Cloud / SCADA

Collect. Machines, meters and controllers are polled over RS485, CAN or Ethernet.

LED indications

Front-panel status LEDs walk through the device workflow, from power-up to transmission, played live.

Power-up · 1 / 7
PWRSolid
NETOff
DATAOff
ERROff

Power-up. Power is applied and the device runs its start-up self-check.

Indicative patterns shown for illustration. Actual LED behaviour depends on the firmware version.

Technical specifications

Processing & software

Processor
NXP i.MX 6UL/6ULL, 528 MHz ARM Cortex-A7
Memory
256/512MB DDR3
Storage
256MB NAND Flash or 4/8GB eMMC
Operating System
Linux-based OS

Interfaces & I/O

Ethernet
1 × 10/100 Mbps Ethernet
Industrial Interfaces
1 × RS485 + 1 × CAN
USB
2 × USB 2.0
Display
Optional 16-bit RGB interface supporting displays up to 10.1"

Wireless & network

Wireless
Dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 5.0
Optional Cellular
4G LTE Cat 4 with external SIM and SMA antenna interface
Optional GNSS
GNSS support for location-aware applications

Power & mechanical

Power
12–24V DC wide-range input with reverse-polarity protection
Enclosure
Industrial-grade plastic enclosure

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