Balena OS Industrial IoT Edge Gateway
Model: EG5120 Balena Version
Product Overview
The Robustel EG5120 Balena Version (Model: EG5120) is an industrial-grade IoT edge gateway engineered to seamlessly bridge OT and IT networks. It combines a high-performance quad-core ARM processor with the container-optimized BalenaOS and the powerful BalenaCloud fleet management platform. This provides a robust, reliable, and scalable solution that streamlines the entire lifecycle of building, deploying, and managing Docker containerized applications at the edge. By running all applications and services in containers, the EG5120 offers maximum flexibility and security, empowering next-generation IoT applications in smart manufacturing, energy, and smart building.
● Powerful Edge Computing Features a Quad-Core 1.6 GHz ARM CPU, 2 GB of DDR4 RAM, and 16 GB of eMMC storage, providing a solid hardware foundation for running complex, multi-container applications on the Balena platform.
● Comprehensive Industrial Connectivity Offers global 4G LTE (with dual-SIM failover), 2x Gigabit Ethernet, RS232/RS485 serial ports, and DI/DO/AI interfaces, providing a rich set of physical interfaces for any industrial use case.
● Secure & Container-Optimized OS Powered by BalenaOS, a minimal, hardened, and secure operating system based on Yocto Linux. It is designed specifically for reliably running Docker containers with a read-only root filesystem and transactional updates for ultimate resilience.
● Simplified Cloud Fleet Management Fully integrated with the BalenaCloud platform for monitoring, managing, and performing OTA updates on a global fleet of devices. Through the BalenaCloud dashboard, developers can easily deploy applications, introduce new features, fix bugs, check logs, and remotely access device terminals—all from a single dashboard.
The Balena Advantage
Balena is a comprehensive IoT platform designed to help developers build, deploy, and manage applications across a fleet of connected devices. It provides a unified, modern workflow for pushing containerized code updates, managing device configurations, and updating the HostOS. This ensures that your entire fleet of EG5120 gateways runs reliably and securely in the field, allowing you to easily fix bugs and introduce new features regardless of device location or network conditions.
Specifications
Hardware System
● CPU: Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53, 1.6 GHz (NXP i.MX8)
● RAM: 2 GB DDR4
● Storage: 16 GB eMMC
● Expansion: 1 x MicroSD Card Slot
● Indicators: LED for RUN, MDM, USR, RSSI
Network Connectivity
● Cellular: 4G LTE Cat 4 (Worldwide Frequencies)
● SIM: 2 x SIM Slots (Supports Dual SIM Failover)
● Wi-Fi (Optional): 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4/5 GHz, supporting AP and Client modes
● Bluetooth (Optional): Bluetooth 5.2 (BLE)
● GNSS (Optional): GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
Interfaces
● Ethernet: 2 x 10/100/1000 Mbps, RJ45
● Serial: 2 x RS232/RS485 (Software Configurable)
● I/O: 2 x Digital Input, 2 x Digital Output
● USB: 1 x USB 3.0 Host (Type-A)
Power & Physical
● Input Voltage: 9 to 60 VDC
● Power Consumption: ~5 W (Idle), ~20 W (Max) @ 12 VDC
● Housing: Aluminum Alloy
● Protection: IP30
● Dimensions: 49 x 105 x 128 mm
● Weight: 567 g
● Installation: DIN-Rail, Wall Mount, Desktop
Environmental
● Operating Temperature: -40°C to +70°C
● Storage Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
● Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Certifications
● Regulatory: CE, UKCA, RCM, FCC, IC, PTCRB, UL
● Carrier: AT&T, Verizon
● Environmental: RoHS 2.0, WEEE
Software
Operating System
● OS: BalenaOS (based on Yocto Linux)
● Containerization: Built-in BalenaEngine (Docker compatible)
Application & Protocol Support
● Architecture: All application-level software, services, and protocols are run within user-managed containers, providing maximum flexibility and strong isolation from the host OS.
● IoT Stack Examples: Node-RED, MQTT, InfluxDB, Grafana
● Industrial Protocol Examples: Modbus (RTU/TCP), OPC UA, BACnet, DNP3
● Cloud Integration: Native SDK support for major platforms (AWS, Azure, Aliyun, etc.) can be built into any application container.
Networking
● Network Management: Managed by NetworkManager via BalenaCloud, the balenaCLI, or by placing system-connections files in the boot partition for pre-configuration.
● Connectivity Support: Out-of-the-box support for Ethernet, Wi-Fi (Client and AP mode), and Cellular modems (via ModemManager).
● Core Protocols: Standard TCP/IP stack (IPv4/IPv6, TCP, UDP, DNS, DHCP, NTP).
Security
● Remote Access: Secure shell and web forward access via BalenaCloud's end-to-end encrypted VPN tunnel (cloudlink).
● Firewall: The host OS firewall is automatically managed by the Balena Engine to allow traffic only to published container ports. Fine-grained rules can be implemented within containers.
SDK & Customization
● SDK Languages: Supports any language or SDK that can run in a Docker container (e.g., C++, Python, Go).
● Available Resources: Approx. 14 GB Flash and 1.5 GB RAM available for user applications.
Management
● Configuration Interfaces: Web GUI (BalenaCloud Dashboard), Command Line Interface (BalenaCLI)
● Remote Management Platform: BalenaCloud
● BalenaCloud Features:
○ Centralized dashboard to build, deploy, and manage device fleets
○ Delta Over-the-Air (OTA) updates for both the OS and application containers
○ Secure remote access to device terminals and application services
Applications
● Smart Manufacturing
● Smart Building
● Smart Energy
● Smart City
● Smart Transportation
● Smart Healthcare
Why Choose Robustel + Balena?
● Industrial-grade fanless design
● Combines proven hardware with a modern DevOps workflow
● Accelerates product Time-to-Market
● Simplified lifecycle management for remote software and OS updates
● Global certifications
● Robust connectivity and reliability
● Massively scalable device deployment and management
Ordering Information
● Order Code: EG5120 Balena Version
● Package contains: 1 x EG5120, 1 x Din-Rail bracket, 2 x cellular antennas, 2 x Wi-Fi antennas, 1 x GNSS antenna, 1 x global power adapter. The device is pre-flashed with BalenaOS and is ready for registration on the BalenaCloud platform.
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