CX321

Industrial 4G/LTE Telecontrol System & M2M/IoT Gateway with Data Logger and Wireless M-Bus

Industrial M2M/IoT remote control system with LTE / 4G mobile radio, wireless M-Bus, M-Bus and numerous interfaces and protocols.

Perfect for edge computing with IEC 61131-3, energy data logging and connectivity to all leading cloud platforms.

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Universal IoT/M2M telecontrol device C3xx series with IEC 61131-3 ST programming

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One device – many functions

4G/LTE mobile
Control (PLC)
Data Logger
User Interface
Fault warning device

The CX321 combines many functions in one device, from an integrated 4G/LTE modemto a programmable controller (PLC) with a graphic display and programmable keys as an operating interface to a professional data logger and fault indicator. Powerful in communication thanks to numerous interfaces and protocols and almost unlimited expandable, it is the ideal device for demanding M2M and IoT applications.

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Energy data acquisition with wireless M-Bus

The CX361 is equipped with a wireless M-Bus radio module for up to 1000m range (ISM band) and can thus easily query smart meters, but general sensor networks are also possible. High-level support in the IDE with full encryption (AES-128) enables easy and secure integration.

M-Bus

The CX321 has an internal M-Bus level converter for 20 M-Bus loads. This makes the CX320 a very powerful energy data logger. Thanks to the free programmability, the most varied of energy management requirements can be implemented very flexibly.

Performance and security for edge computing

The CX321 is based on a hardened Linux architecture with IEC 61131-3 runtime environment. The Arm®Cortex®– A7 processor with floating point support, DSP functions and cryptography acceleration offers more than enough performance for your applications with edge computing. TLS / SSL support for all important TCP-based protocols (e.g. MQTT, SMTP, TCP / IP sockets) with complete certificate management effectively protects your communication, e.g. with a cloud.

Future-proof cellular communication

With a multiband LTE Cat. 4 modem, the CX321 has a modern and future-proof mobile communications connection, because LTE will represent the area-wide backbone of mobile communications in the long term. Automatic fallback to UMTS / EDGE / GPRS ensures optimal network availability. Voice with IVR (Interactive Voice Response) and DTMF as well as SMS round off the profile. Thanks to the support of a large number of frequency bands, the CX320 can be used worldwide .

Versatile communication

In addition to cellular connectivity, the CX321 has a variety of interfaces: RS-232, RS-485, 1-Wire and USB. For easy use of the interfaces, the development environment provides support for a variety of protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, SMTP, FTP, MQTT, 1-Wire, M-Bus, Modbus (Master and Slave).

I/O interfaces for all needs

The CX321 has 8 digital inputs (4 of which can be configured as S0), 8 digital solid state outputs (36V / 1.5A) and 4 flexibly configurable analog inputs as well as 2 outputs. The interface equipment is completely transparently expandable via Modbus modules for the user software and can be extended almost indefinitely.

All details

If you need further information: We have compiled the essential technical data and are at your disposal for a consultation by phone or email.

Hardware core

  • Cortex A7 @800 Mhz 32-bit ARM
  • Cortex-M4 32-bit co-Processor
  • 128 MB fast execution RAM
  • 512 MB Flash (firmware/application)
  • 7.5 MB persistent data Flash
  • 32 MB circular data loggers

Controls

  • graphic display (144x32px) with backlighting
  • 8 programmable keys
  • 4x bicolour LED
  • Piezo-buzzer
  • Dip switch
  • Reset / Recovery - Switches

Security

  • Integrated firewall
  • TLS/SSL support with certifcate management
  • TLS/SSL support for SMTP, MQTT, FTP, HTTP, RTCU Gateway and TCP/IP sockets
  • Hardware-supported encryption / authentication: AES-128, , AES 256, DESAES- 192, TripleDES, HASH, RND and RSA signatures

Memory

  • Persistent DataFlash (data logger)
  • Internal flash drive
  • Circular data loggers
  • SD card slot (up to 32 GB)

Mobile

  • Multi-band LTE Cat 4 with fallback to GSM/Edge 900/1800 MHz
  • Max 150 Mbps(DL) / Max 50 Mbps(UL
  • LTE FDD: B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20
  • LTE-TDD: B38/B40/B41
  • WCDMA: B1/B5/B8
  • GSM: B3/B8
  • Voice Messages / IVR
  • DTMF Decoder / Transmitter
  • Internal holder mini SIM
  • eSIM (option)

Audio

  • Full Digital Audio System
  • Transferring, saving, and playing audio
  • GSM audio support (DTMF)

Wired communication

  • 100Base-T Ethernet
  • 1x RS232 (with control signals)
  • 2x RS485
  • 1-Wire with LED Support
  • M-Bus master with 20 standard loads (EN13757 2/3)
  • 1x USB (Service)

wireless M-Bus

  • Range up to 1000m
  • 868 Mhz (Option: 433 / 169 MHz)
  • AES-128 Encryption
  • Support for C, R, S, T modes
  • High-Level IDE support
  • SMA-M antenna connector

Digital I/O

  • 8 x Digital solid-state output (max. 36 V - 1.5 A)
  • 8 x Digital input
  • 4 x IEC62053-31 Class A input (S0) configurable
  • Input #5 configurable as "Wake Up"
  • ESD protected, short circuit proof, for inductive loads up to 20uH
  • expandable with Modbus modules

Analog I/O

  • 4x Analog input (0..10V or 0..20mA)
  • 2x analog output (0..10V or 0..20mA)
  • 10/12 bit resolution; ±0.5% FSR @ 25°C
  • Low pass filter
  • Transient protection
  • expandable with Modbus modules

Electrical data

  • Operating voltage 8..36 V DC
  • Reverse polarity protection
  • Short circuit protection

Battery and charging logic

  • Internal 2Ah Li-Ion Battery
  • Intelligent charger with temperature controller and support for temperatures below zero degrees
  • Internal temperature sensor

Energy

  • Power-saving modes
  • Events: Timer, digital input, RS232, GSM, Power Change
  • Power supply monitoring

Climate

  • Operating: -30..+60 °C
  • Battery charging: -10..+45 °C
  • Storage: 0..+45 °C
  • Humidity: 5..90 (non-condensing)
  • Protection class: IP20

Mechanical data

  • Dimensions (mm, without antenna connection): 157 (W) x 58 (L) x 86 (H)
  • DIN rail (EN60715, 9 units)
  • Weight approx. 470g (without accessories)

Approvals

  • 2014/53/EU Radio Equipment Directive
  • 2014/30/EU EMC Directive
  • 2011/65/EU RoHS Directive
  • Cellular engine: CE/GCF/FCC/PTCRB