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?
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