ACL Digital CENTAURI 200 IoT Gateway platform is exclusively designed to suit all the requirements of the enterprise/industrial IoT Gateway Solution. Gateway is developed on power-efficient, secure, and cost-optimized ARM® Cortex®-A7 based i.MX6UL/6ULL/6ULZ SoC. This facilitates a greater amount of flexibility in delivering various RF connectivity and peripherals to make a customized solution according to the end-user requirements.
ACL Digital also offers a CENTAURI Software Framework for all OEMs to rapidly develop applications. CENTAURI Gateway platform is pre-integrated with well-known cloud & application platform providers to help OEMs with quicker application development. OEMs can build Zigbee gateway, Z-Wave gateway, BLE gateway, and Thread gateway-based solutions on the platform with any two radios supported at a time. CENTAURI Gateway platform is available under OEM offerings to reduce time to market so that you can focus more on creating value in end-user applications. CENTAURI 200 is AWS Greengrass certified and listed on the AWS device catalog.
CENTAURI 200 Offerings
OEM Platform
Customized logo, Enclosure, Packaging and Connectivity options. OEMs can focus more on generating core business value for their customers.
Ready to Use
OEMs can quickly build their business applications using CENTAURI Software Framework on CENTAURI Gateway platform leveraging pre-built examples.
Flexible Design
MikroBUS™ compatible modular RF connectivity to build Z-Wave Gateway, Zigbee Gateway, BLE Gateway from a single platform for different applications.
Development Support
Build a Gateway based on the CENTAURI platform to get optimum configuration at the best price with the help of ACL Digital’s expert team.
Key Features
Connectivity
End devices: Z-Wave, Thread, Zigbee, BLE Mesh, Sub-GHz Cloud: Ethernet, Wi-FI, LTE
Gateway Applications
OTA Update, Real-time alerts, Rule engine support, Scene management, Multiple gateway device management and more
System-On-Chip
ARM® Cortex®-A7 Core
OEM Solution
Customise brand, Enclosure, Packaging, Certification (CE/FCC/RoHS/UL), etc..
Android and iOS Mobile Application
Control and monitor 200+ devices and sensors per Gateway
Operating System
Yocto Warrior Linux, CENTAURI Framework, Node JS, Python, Docker, OpenWRT*
Gateway Interfaces
mikroBUS™ compatible connector USB 2.0 OTG connectivity Serial Interface RS485/RS232
Leading IoT Cloud Platforms Support
IoTify, AWS IoT, Ayla Network, IBM BlueMix*, Microsoft Azure*
Security
MQTT 3.1.1, Trust Zone, Tamper Detection, Secure Boot Advanced hardware-level security with NXP A7101CHTK2
Enclosure Design
Desktop, Wall, DIN rail Dimension: LxWxH – 150 mm x 100 mm x 30 mm
Wireless Connectivity
CENTAURI 200 supports multi-radio connectivity for seamless data flow between a variety of cloud options and devices connected over Bluetooth Low Energy(BLE) 4.2 & Thread-enabled IEEE 802.15.4 module (NXP KW41Z), BLE 5.0 Module (Nordic nRF52840), Z-Wave module (Silicon-labs ZM5304/ZGM130S), Zigbee module (NXP JN5169/JN5179 or Silabs EFR32MG12P). It supports LTE Module Quectel EG91 (IoT/M2M Optimized LTE Cat 1)/Quectel BG95 (LTE Cat M1/Cat NB2/EGPRS)/Quectel BG96 (LTE Cat M1/Cat NB1/EGPRS), Ethernet and Wi-Fi options for northbound connectivity.
Cloud Connectivity
CENTAURI 200 Gateway architecture provides an opportunity for Full Stack development, platform/application migrations, process automation and performance tuning for multiple cloud platforms. New business layer architecture to migrate traditional applications, or build new applications with a host of new features and capabilities. As a solution, it is fully integrated with leading cloud platforms like IoTify, AWS IoT, Ayla Networks, IBM BlueMix* and Microsoft Azure*. CENTAURI will also support AWS IoT Greengrass and AWS IoT Core for quick development on Gateway.
Mobile Connectivity
IoT Solution providers can build their feature-rich business applications for mobile app platforms like iOS and Android having secure communications, relevant business logic, rule-based automatic control of sensors & devices, real-time alerts and so on. This allows controlling and monitoring devices from anywhere at any time. Customize features can be developed on the mobile app with the help of our expert support team. Customer can take also take reference from our sample app for quick development.
Industry Applications
Smart Home Automation
Control Z-Wave, Zigbee, and BLE based Home Automation end devices through the cloud, Voice assistant or other Home control protocols.
Smart Industrial Automation
Get real-time data from all IoT enabled Industrial Equipments and Machines to improve Safety, Security, Productivity, and Quality.
Asset Tracking Solution
Real-time fleet management, Predictive asset maintenance, Storage condition control, Floating asset tracking using LTE Gateway functionality.
Smart Retail & Hospitality
Create a personalized customer experience and improve services by integrating Smart tags, Smart displays, Smart shelves, and Smart POS devices.
Software Framework
CENTAURI Software Framework extends major strategic advantages to OEM customers.
- Modular Services: Utilize services based on the customer's requirements to optimize resources.
- Business Application Templates: Enable quick app development using pre-built templates.
- Uniform API: Facilitates the customer's work on multiple connectivity protocols with ease.
- Development Models: Build applications on top of the basic platform or leverage IoT Core libraries for faster development.
CENTAURI 200 Gateway Specifications
- i.MX6ULL 792 MHz with 256MB DDR3 and 4GB eMMC
- On board BLE 5.0 Nordic nRF52840 RF Module
- LTE with external antenna, Wi-Fi(802.11 b/g/n)
- Dual Ethernet and RS485 Connectivity
- External 5V DC wall adaptor (US plug) and PoE
- Secure element (NXP A7101CHTK2)
- Temperature range (-40°C to +75°C – Industrial)
- Optional: Zigbee or Z-Wave Connectivity Module