Connect field equipment
CAN 2.0B, RS232, RS485 and 1-Wire connect application logic to equipment. Standard Modbus modules provide I/O expansion.
LX Series / Industrial M2M & IoT
RTCU LX5 eco
Compact hardware. Focused field connectivity.
A compact programmable M2M/IoT gateway combining regional LTE Cat. 1, GNSS, CAN and serial interfaces with the NX32L execution architecture.
Part of the RTCU M2M Platform
From field interfaces to application logic
Compact interfaces. Programmable applications.
Collect field signals, execute application logic and communicate over cellular. The LX5 eco combines a compact enclosure with wired equipment interfaces and positioning.
Communicate and locate
LTE Cat. 1 provides regional cellular connectivity. Multi-constellation GNSS and an 868 MHz ISM radio support positioning and local radio applications.
Plan the installation
Use the 8–36 VDC supply range and optional DIN rail mounting format. The nominal 1 Ah battery supports configurable battery operation; external-power loss powers down the unit by default.
| Architecture | NX32L (NX32 for Linux) |
|---|---|
| Main processor | 32-bit ARM Cortex-A7, up to 1 GHz |
| Co-processor | 32-bit Cortex-M4 for power management |
| RAM | 128 MByte |
| System flash | 512 MByte NAND Flash |
| Internal flash drive | Up to 64 MByte |
| Cellular | EMEA LTE Cat. 1; see the technical manual for supported radio bands |
|---|---|
| Positioning | GNSS: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and QZSS |
| Local radio | 868 MHz ISM transceiver |
| CAN | 1 × full CAN 2.0B controller |
| Serial interfaces | 1 × RS232; 1 × RS485 |
| Peripheral bus | 1-Wire |
| USB service | Mini USB-B service/programming port |
| Movement sensor | 3-axis accelerometer, ±16 g scale |
| Digital inputs | 3, including an ignition/wakeup input |
|---|---|
| Digital outputs | 2 solid-state open-drain outputs |
| Flex inputs | 3; configurable analog/digital operation, 0–30 VDC, 12-bit conversion |
| Expansion | Standard Modbus I/O modules |
| Supply voltage | 8–36 VDC |
|---|---|
| Internal battery | 1 Ah nominal Li-Ion with intelligent charging |
| Backup behavior | Power-down on external supply loss by default; configurable |
| Enclosure | Black PC plastic, UL94 V0 grade |
| Mounting | Standard enclosure or DIN rail clip version |
| Dimensions | W 105 × H 85 × D 35 mm, excluding external connectors |
| Operating temperature | −40 to +60 °C; battery charging has separate limits |
Plan your setup
Models & ordering
Choose the configuration for your installation and include the required region, interfaces and quantity in your enquiry.
Request a quote for this modelMinimum local setup
- A Windows PC with RTCU M2M Studio.
- The device, its documented power source and model-specific programming cable. Install the driver required for that connection.
- Antennas for the radio interfaces you use; a SIM and service subscription if the application uses cellular connectivity.
Remote M2M Studio access adds network connectivity and the RTCU Communication Hub. The Deployment Server is optional for managed remote updates.
Product resourcesFrom evaluation
From evaluation
to installation.
Download the model-specific data sheet, technical manual and applicable declaration, alongside the RTCU open-source license notices.
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Development tools & resources
From requirements to reality
Request a quote for this model Does LX5 eco fit your application?
Discuss your interfaces, power supply and development requirements with our team.