Edge Connect
Wireless IoT NRF Gateway
Compact and quick-to-deploy intelligent wireless IoT gateway
The MachineSens IoT® Edge Connect NRF gateway is as an advanced intelligent device facilitating wireless communication with IoT sensors and controllers, paving the way for connected buildings that allow centralized monitoring and control of building assets. This state-of-the-art gateway is equipped with the , ensuring seamless communication with up to 125 devices.
Leveraging NRF’s advanced wireless capabilities, coupled with integrated WiFi functionality, this gateway enables effortless data transmission to a web server. Embrace robust connectivity, extended range, and unparalleled reliability, making it the perfect solution for efficiently managing and monitoring a diverse array of IoT devices.
Revitalize your network infrastructure with this high-performance gateway, ushering in a new era of connectivity and data management.
Product Features
NRF Communication for secure and fast data transmission
Worldwide 2.4 GHz ISM band operation
Range: Up to 150m between gateway and device
Bi-directional communication for remote operation and control
On-board Computing capability
Ultra Low Power Consumption
Enhanced Connectivity up to 125 devices.
Secure operation with top-down encryption
Edge Connect
Wireless IoT NRF Gateway
System Architecture
Our intelligent gateway gathers near real-time data from all wireless connected devices within its range. It converts the raw data into a user-friendly JSON format and publishes it using the MQTT protocol. This data can be transmitted to either a local or cloud MQTT broker through Ethernet, LTE (4G), or WIFI.
Specifications
Technical | |
| Operating Voltage | 3V DC |
| Input Power | USB Type C or Battery Powered |
| Operating temperature | -10 °C to +55 °C |
| Storage temperature | -20 °C to +70 °C |
| Relative Humidity | 10% to 90% (non-condensing) |
| Environment | Indoor |
| Enclosure Material | Plastic |
| Weight | 0.3 Kg |
| Mounting | Wall Mounting |
| Dimensions | 100mm x 100mm x 36mm |
| Configuration | Via PC software |
Wireless Communication (NRF) | |
| Protocol | Enhanced ShockBurst (ESB) |
| Frequency | 2.4 Ghz (ISM Band) |
| Transmit Range | Up to 100m |
| Operating Voltage | 3.3V |
| Current Consumption | Transmit Mode: Typically, around 115 mA Receive Mode: Typically, around 45 mA Power-Down Mode: Low power consumption when not in use |
| Output Power (PA) | Adjustable (OdBm, -6dBm, -12dBm, -18dBm) |
| Receiver Sensitivity (LNA) | Around -85 dBm in 2 Mbps mode. Sensitivity may vary based on the data rate and modulation settings |
| Communication Range | 100-150m. PA and LNA features help extend communication range compared to non-PA+LNA versions |
| Data Rates | Selectable data rates (e.g., 250 kbps, 1 Mbps, 2 Mbps) |
| Antenna | Extenal |
| Interface | SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) for communication with a microcontroller |
| Packet Handling | Automatic Packet handling with auto-retransmission |
| Modulation | GFSK (Gaussian Frequency Shift Keying) modulation |
| Data Format | JSON |
