AiR PACE CX Series

Discontinued

Industrial Smart IoT Edge Computing Gateway (Project base with quantity requirement)

Not available in North America

Edge computing

AWS Greengrass and Azure IoT Edge enablement

Supports Python and Node-RED for user application customization

Industrial protocols

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Highly-reliable network connection

» Offers multiple Internet access methods: Gigabit Ethernet, Global 3G/LTE Cat. 4 networks
» With support of Dual-SIM, redundant link backup, and VRRP hot standby, the gateway ensures continuous connection by seamless transition to a backup link when main link fails

Powerful edge computing capabilities

» ARM Cortex-A53 processor, 1GHz main frequency, up to 1GB DDR3 RAM and 8GB eMMC FLASH give the gateway powerful Edge computing capabilities to perform data optimization, real-time response, agile connection, smart applications, security and privacy protection at the IoT Edge

Compatible with multiple industrial protocols

» Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP
» MQTT

AiR PACE, the EtherWAN Industrial Smart IoT Edge Computing Gateway for Internet of Things (IoT), is a configurable and manageable wireless gateway. The AiR PACE features various interfaces and supports useful user application tools to meet IoT applications. It provides real-time data analysis and intelligent processing at the fieldbus edge, which is more effective and secure. The AiR PACE is both Microsoft Azure IoT edge certified and AWS IoT Greengrass qualified. Quick-to-deploy, the AiR PACE smart gateway can be tailored to any IoT application needs.

EtherWAN — "When Connectivity is Crucial."

Cellular (*AiR PACE 1-XX-CX Series)

	4G LTE		3G	2G	Region
Sku Code	FDD LTE	TDD LTE	WCDMA	GSM/EDGE	Region
TA	B1(2100)/ 3(1800)/ 4(AWS)/ 5(850)/ 7(2600)/ 8(900)/ 28(700 APT)	B40(2300)	B1(2100)/ 2(1900)/ 5(850)/ 8(900)	B2(1900)/ 3(1800)/ 5(850)/ 8(900)	Taiwan & Australia
EA	B1(2100)/ 3(1800)/ 7(2600)/ 8(900)/ 20(800) /B28A (700)	B38(TD 2600)/ 40(TDV 2300)/ 41(TD 2500)	B1(2100)/ 8(900)	B3(1800)/ 8(900)	EU & APAC

Functions

Cellular
- 3GPP, 3G/4G, IP Pass-through, IPv4
- Band management for band lock
Ether-WAN
- Dynamic IP, Static IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP
Protocols
- DHCP Server/Relay
- Port-based, Tag-based VLAN
- QoS
- LLDP
Port Forwarding
- NAT 1-1, 1-Many, transversal, Virtual Server/Computer, DMZ, VPN Pass-through

Network Management

Configuration
- Web Console, CLI, Command Script, Python
Management
- SNMP v1/v2c/v3, AiR PACE MIB
System
- Upgrade, Backup & Restore, Reboot & Reset, SysLog
Diagnostic
- Ping, Traceroute, Packet Analyzer, Sniffer (Field communicating data logging), Diagnostic tool

Security

VPN
- IPSec (Up to 16 Tunnels), OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP, GRE
Firewall
- SPI Firewall with Stealth Mode, IPS
Access Control
- URL Blocking, URL Blocking, MAC Filter

Field Communication

Virtual COM
- RFC2217, TCP Client, TCP Server, UDP
Modbus
- Gateway for Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU/ASCII Master/Slave Access
- Slave for Device Status/Information Access
Data Interchange
- MQTT Broker, MQTT Client
Data Logging
- Sniffer, Off-line/Full-time Proxy, Mixed modes

Service

Cellular Toolkit
- Data Usage, SMS, SIM PIN, USSD, Network Scan
Event Handling
- User Defined Manage/Notify Event; Action & Trigger by SMS, Mail, Syslog, SNMP Trap, Modbus, I/O
Development Platform
- Python Customization Development
- Amazon AWS Greengrass
- Microsoft Azure IoT Edge
User Application Tool
- Node-RED

Platform

- CPU: ARM Cortex A53 1.35GHz Dual Core
- DRAM: 1GB DDR3 Memory
- Storage Pre-installed: 8GB eMMC
- Storage Slot: MicroSD Slot x 1 for SD 3.0 (SDXC) Compliant Storage Expansion

Cellular

Standards
- 4G LTE: FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, Transfer rate (max): LTE FDD: 150Mbps down; 50Mbps up; LTE TDD: 130Mbps down; 35Mbps up
- 3G: WCDMA, Transfer rate (max): 42Mbps down; 5.76Mbps up
- 2G: GSM/EDGE, Edge Transfer rate (max): 236.8Kbps down & up
SIM Slot
- 2 x microSIM card slots

Ethernet

Standards
- IEEE 802.3 10/100/1000BASE-T
- IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-T(X)
- IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T(X)
- IEEE 802.1x Flow control
- Full/Half duplex mode
- Auto MDI/MDI-X connection
- Auto negotiation speed
Ports
- 1 x RJ-45 GbE (WAN/LAN Configurable) +2 x RJ-45 GbE

Serial

Ports
- 1 x RS-232/RS485 (4-pin Terminal Block)
Signal
- RS-232: TxD, RxD, GND
- RS-485: D-/A, D+/B, GND

I/O

Analog Input
- 2 x AI
- Conversion: 12bit ADC
- Input Range: 0-10V
- Resolution: 2.5mV
Digital Input
- 2 x DI (Isolated, "Logic 0": 0-2V, "Logic 1": 5-30V)
Digital Output
- 2 x DO (Isolated, Non-Relayed Output, 24V/300mA for each port)
Connector
- 10-pin Terminal Block

USB

Standards
- USB 2.0 Host
Ports
- 1 x USB Type A

Antennas

Cellular
- 2 x SMA Female (Main & Aux.)

LED Indicators

System
- PWR x 1; Status x 1
Data
- LAN1, LAN2, LAN3/WAN, 4G1L, Serial, LoRa* (*LoRa Model Only)
Cellular Signal
- 4G1S

Power

Input
- 9-36VDC
- AiR PACE 1-XX-CX: 14.5Watts (Max.), 8.5Watts (Typical)
- AiR PACE 1-XX-CL: 17Watts (Max.), 11Watts (Typical)

Physical

Casing Material
- Metal Case
IP Rating
- IP30
Dimension
- 40 x 117.8 x 161.3mm (W x D x H)
- 40 x 127.4 x 161.3mm with DIN-Rail kit (W x D x H)
Weight
- 0.76kg (1.67lbs)
Installation Type
- DIN-Rail mounting
- Wall mounting Bracket* (*Optional)

Environment Limits

Operating Temp.
- -30 to 70°C (-22 to 158°F)
Storage Temp.
- -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)
Relative Humidity
- 5% to 95% (non-condensing)

Regulatory Approvals

Safety
- EN 60950-1
- EN 62368-1: 2014
Emissions/Immunity
- CE/NCC BSMI

4G LTE Gateway

Model	Description	RF	Region
AiR PACE 1-TA-CX	Industrial Smart IoT Edge Computing Gateway	Cellular LTE Cat. 4	Taiwan & Australia
AiR PACE 1-EA-CX	Industrial Smart IoT Edge Computing Gateway	Cellular LTE Cat. 4	EU & APAC