The new industrial IoT gateway SIMATIC IOT2050, based on ARM processor technology from Texas Instruments, represents an open, industrial PC-like platform that allows customers to implement a variety of applications in the areas of IoT, gateway, and edge computing. The SIMATIC IOT2050 includes a wide range of interfaces and is particularly characterized by its expandability, the ability to be programmed freely in high-level languages, and the availability of various packages in the Linux environment. The fanless industrial design and availability from stock complete the offering.

High industrial functionality:

• Texas Instruments ARM AM6528 Dual Core Cortex A53 or AM6548 Quad Cortex A53
• Real-time Clock (RTC) maintains the time even after an unexpected power loss without synchronization
• DDR4 memory technology with 1 GB RAM or 2 GB RAM
• Embedded features (User LED, User Button, …)
• Integrated 12 … 24 V DC wide-range power supply
• Low power consumption, meaning low heat generation
• Designed and tested for 24/7 operation

High connectivity:

• ARDUINO slot for connecting I/Os and sensors
• miniPCI Express slot for integrating wireless applications
• 2x Ethernet (separate) allows operation in different isolated networks
• 2x USB for connecting any USB devices
• 1x serial interface (switchable RS232/485/422) mainly for connecting intelligent sensors

Maximum variability in application development:
A full-fledged Debian is now available, enabling usability comparable to Raspberry Pi using standard package managers (like apt). The user adds the necessary components for their application. Many drivers, protocols, and example applications are available.