A Moxa IoT Gateway is a rugged industrial device t...

A Moxa IoT Gateway is a rugged industrial device that collects, processes, and transmits data from field devices (sensors, PLCs, meters, machines) to cloud platforms or local enterprise systems. These gateways enable: Edge data processing Protocol conversion Secure communication Cloud integration (Azure, AWS, Alibaba Cloud, etc.) 🔷 2. Popular Moxa IoT Gateway Series Model Series Description UC Series Compact, ARM-based industrial computers with IoT gateway functions MC Series More powerful, x86-based edge computers for industrial applications DA-Central Legacy platform for data acquisition and control ThingsPro Gateway Software suite on UC/MC series for IIoT data acquisition and integration 🔷 3. Hardware Features (UC Series Example) Feature Description CPU ARM Cortex-A8/A7 or higher Memory 256MB to 2GB RAM Storage microSD, eMMC, USB I/O Ports RS-232/422/485, DI/DO, Ethernet, USB Wireless Optional LTE, Wi-Fi, GPS Power Supply 12–48V DC input, wide voltage range Temperature Range -40°C to 75°C (industrial-grade) Mounting DIN-rail or wall mount Certifications CE, FCC, UL, EN 61000, and industry-specific certifications 🔷 4. Software and Operating System OS / Platform Notes Linux Moxa Industrial Linux (based on Debian); long-term support version Windows Embedded Available in MC series Docker Support For containerized edge applications ThingsPro Moxa’s IIoT software suite for Modbus polling, MQTT publishing, etc. 🔷 5. Protocol Support Moxa IoT Gateways serve as protocol translators and data publishers: 🔸 Field Protocols Modbus RTU/TCP OPC UA EtherNet/IP MQTT-SN IEC 60870-5-101/104 DNP3 CANopen 🔸 Cloud/IT Protocols MQTT RESTful API HTTPS Azure IoT Hub AWS IoT Core Alibaba Cloud 🔷 6. ThingsPro Suite (IIoT Software Platform) Moxa’s ThingsPro Suite simplifies edge data collection and cloud integration: Web-based UI for quick setup Modbus device configuration Data logging and time-stamping MQTT publishing to cloud brokers API access to data (RESTful) Edge logic with Node-RED 🔷 7. Security Features Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Secure Boot Firewall, SSL/TLS encryption Role-based access control OTA firmware updates 🔷 8. Use Cases Industry Application Examples Smart Manufacturing Real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance Oil & Gas Pipeline monitoring, remote terminal units (RTUs) Utilities & Energy Smart metering, power grid automation Transportation Traffic monitoring, railway control, EV charging systems Water/Wastewater SCADA integration, tank/pump monitoring 🔷 9. Benefits of Moxa IoT Gateways ✅ Industrial-grade durability ✅ Rich protocol support (field to cloud) ✅ Edge intelligence (filter, analyze before cloud) ✅ Remote configuration and update ✅ Wide operating temperature and voltage range ✅ Certified for harsh and mission-critical environments 🔷 10. Example: Moxa UC-8112 Specification Detail CPU ARM Cortex-A8 1 GHz Memory 512 MB RAM, 8 GB eMMC Serial Ports 2 x RS-232/422/485 Ethernet 2 x 10/100 Mbps USB 1 x USB 2.0 Expansion Mini PCIe (for Wi-Fi, LTE) Power Supply 12–48 VDC OS Moxa Industrial Linux Temperature Range -40°C to 75°C 🔷 Need Help? Would you like assistance with: Selecting the right Moxa gateway for your application? Setting up a Modbus to MQTT gateway using ThingsPro? Connecting a Moxa gateway to AWS or Azure? Let me know your use case!