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CloudGate Basics
Last updated on 29/11/2016
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  • Page 1 User guide CloudGate Basics Last updated on 29/11/2016...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table Of Content 1. CloudGate Basics ........................3 1.1. Base Unit ..........................5 1.2. Generating multiple configuration files ................8 1.3. Expansion Cards ........................9 1.4. CloudGate Universe ......................15 1.5. Custom Applications ......................16 1.6. Network Interfaces ......................17...

  • Page 3: Cloudgate Basics

    1. CloudGate Basics The CloudGate M2M Gateway from Option provides LAN to WWAN routing and GPS functionality in a simple, cost-effective base unit. The CloudGate can be configured locally or remotely from a PC, tablet, or smartphone, and is certified on all major U.S.
  • Page 4 Hardware and software development kits are available to partners for developing custom expansion cards and software images Provisioning The CloudGate Universe allows for efficient deployment of firmware, configuration file and developer application updates to mutliple CloudGates at once More Resources...

  • Page 5: Base Unit

    The CloudGate base unit consists of: Light weight aluminum housing with DIN rail and wall mounting options Customizable bottom front and bottom back panels...
  • Page 6 WCDMA technology. Used in the U.S. and Canada and has the correct certification and approvals for these countries. CloudGate 3G Americas Rev 3 (CG0198) Contains the PXS8 WWAN 3G module that can handle CDMA/EVDO and WCDMA technology. Used in the U.S. and Canada and has the correct certification and approvals for these countries.
  • Page 7 Can be used in Europe, US and Canada Note 1: The CG0102 is a CloudGate without a WWAN module, so it has no 3G functionality. It does not support GPS. The front plate has no RF connectors. A detailed HW description of the different models can be found in the CloudGate Hardware Guide.

  • Page 8: Generating Multiple Configuration Files

    The abbreviation UCI stands for Unified Configuration Interface and is intended to centralize the configuration of OpenWrt, the OS the CloudGate's OS is based upon. A CloudGate configuration export is stored as such UCI file and can be modified before applying to other CloudGate's.

  • Page 9: Expansion Cards

    1.3. Expansion Cards Option offers a several expansion cards. For custom solutions, Option also licenses a hardware development kit. Third parties can design their own expansion cards to fit specific needs. The expansion cards offered by Option include: WLAN expansion card (CG2101) WLAN access point card (CG2102) Low cost serial card (CG1101) Industrial serial card (CG1102)
  • Page 10 WLAN Access Point Card - CG2102 Provides 802.11 abgn Access Point wireless LAN Low Cost Serial Card - CG1101 Provides a single RS-232, 921.6 kbaud maximum speed. Industrial Serial Card - CG1102...
  • Page 11 One RS-232 port with 921.6 kbaud maximum speed. 2 KV isolated RS-485 serial port, 921.6 kbaud, full duplex or half duplex; 2 wire or 4 wire with switchable termination. Ethernet Switch with PoE - CG1103 Power over Ethernet (requires special power supply) 4-port 10/100Base-T with 2 ports class 4 or 4 ports up to class 3 PoE µSD card Ethernet Switch - CG1104...
  • Page 12 4-port 10/100Base-T µSD card Developers Card - CG1105 Extended format with headers on all interfaces to attach to development equipment Pre-wired RS-232 port, GPIO connected temperature sensor, a relay and SD card slot. Telematics Card - CG1106...
  • Page 13 3 axis 12 bit accelerometer Dual SIM socket Two USB interfaces DTE interface Telematics Card with I/O Expander (CG1106 + CG3101) Same features as the Telematics card plus following ones provided by the I/O expander: 5 inputs (digital or analog) 2 analog inputs 6 digital outputs AUX serial port...
  • Page 14 Breadboard area for hardware prototyping Expansion connector signals available on test points area for 3.5mm pitch front connector Related Topics Installing Expansion Cards Configuring Expansion Cards...

  • Page 15: Cloudgate Universe

    CloudGate uses the WWAN interface to download the updates. Tip: You can set the CloudGate Universe enable or disable the automatic downloads. The CloudGate downloads the following files from the CloudGate Universe: CloudGate firmware: device firmware provided by Option.

  • Page 16: Custom Applications

    Custom Developer Applications To extend the base unit functionality provided by the CloudGate firmware, you can install developer software images onto an overlay file system and adapt the CloudGate to specific needs. Developer applications can be created for custom applications and middleware, and to control third-party expansion cards.

  • Page 17: Network Interfaces

    WAN/internet. If the connection to the internet fails, the CloudGate tries the second interface in the priority list and so on. The priority list is defined in the on device web interface on the Home page.
  • Page 18 Note1 The CloudGate Ethernet (CG0102) has no WWAN module! Related Topics Configuring the Base Unit Ethernet Tab 3G Connection Tab WAN/LAN switchover feature...