Metering and remote monitoring projects that need serial interfaces and lightweight container applications.
High-volume video backhaul or applications requiring multiple Ethernet ports.
Confirm regional Cat-1 bands, serial devices, container resource usage and the exact accessory bundle.
Smart meters, pump stations and distributed equipment monitoring.
Use these official resources to verify specifications, plan deployment, manage software, and confirm support requirements.
It is a strong fit when your project matches the use cases listed in the Best for section and the key specs align with your network, interface, environmental, and management requirements.
Confirm regional connectivity, ports, power, mounting, operating environment, software features, management workflow, and whether you need accessories such as antennas, cables, sensors, or a gateway.
Many Robustel products are used in SCADA, PLC, and remote monitoring workflows. Match the required protocol, interface, bandwidth, and security requirements to the product specifications before deployment.
Compare the related collection, review application articles in the Industrial IoT Blog, or contact Robustel with your site requirements for a technical recommendation.
Model: EG5101
The Robustel EG5101 is an industrial edge computing gateway delivering LTE Cat 1 bis cellular connectivity and ARMv7-based edge processing. Designed for industrial IoT deployments, it combines cellular connectivity and edge computing capabilities in a compact solution for industrial environments.
● Edge Computing Capability: Features a 792 MHz Cortex-A7 CPU, 1 GB DDR3 RAM, and 8 GB eMMC for lightweight edge applications. Docker containerization provides access to 50,000+ Debian-compatible packages.
● Legacy Device Integration: Offers LTE Cat 1 bis, 1x 10/100 Mbps Ethernet, 1x RS-232, and 1x RS-485 interfaces for PLC/legacy device integration, with dual-SIM support.
● Secure & Reliable Industrial OS (RobustOS Pro): Powered by RobustOS Pro, based on Debian Linux, with built-in VPN and firewall capabilities for secure industrial networking.
● Simplified Cloud Management: Integrates with the RCMS cloud platform for centralized device management, real-time monitoring, and fleet-wide OTA updates.
Hardware System
● CPU: ARM Cortex-A7, 792 MHz
● RAM: 1 GB DDR3
● Storage: 8 GB eMMC
● Watchdog: External
● Indicators: 1 x RUN, 1 x RSSI, 1 x USR, 1 x MDM
Network Connectivity
● Cellular: LTE Cat 1 bis
● SIM: 2 x Mini SIM (2FF)
Interfaces
● Ethernet: 1 x RJ45, 10/100 Mbps
● Serial: 1 x RS-232, 1 x RS-485
● USB: 1 x USB 2.0 Host (Type-A)
Power & Physical
● Input Voltage: 9 to 36 VDC
● Power Consumption: 1 W (Idle), 5.5 W (Max) @ 12 VDC
● Housing: Metal
● Protection: IP30
● Dimensions: 32 x 105 x 129 mm
● Weight: 374 g
● Installation: DIN-Rail, Wall Mount, Desktop
Environmental
● Operating Temperature: -20°C to +70°C
● Storage Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
● Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Certifications
● Regulatory: CE, RCM, CB, UKCA
● Environmental: RoHS 2.0
Software
Operating System
● OS: RobustOS Pro (based on Debian Linux)
Networking
● Serial Port Protocols: Transparent, TCP Client/Server, UDP, Modbus RTU Gateway
● Network Protocols: PPP, PPPoE, ARP, VLAN, ICMP, NAT, TCP, UDP, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, NTP, HTTP, HTTPS, Telnet, SSH2, SMTP, Static Routing, etc.
Security
● VPN: IPsec, OpenVPN, WireGuard, GRE, DMVPN, L2TP, PPTP
● Firewall: DMZ, anti-DoS, Filtering (IP/Domain name/MAC address), Port Mapping, Access Control
SDK & Customization
● SDK Languages: C, C++, Python, Java, Node.js
● Available Resources for SDK: 6 GB Flash, 768 MB RAM
Management
●Configuration Interfaces: Web GUI, Command Line Interface (CLI), SMS
●Remote Management Platform: Robustel Cloud Manager Service (RCMS)
●RCMS Features:
●Centralized Monitoring & Control
●Fleet-wide Over-the-Air (OTA) updates for OS, firmware, and applications
●Secure Remote Access to device Web GUI/CLI and connected end-devices
Experience robust, cloud-native device management by registering at: Robustel Cloud Manager Service
● Smart Metering
● Water & Plant Monitoring
● Rental & Mobile Equipment
● Industrial grade fanless design
● Up to 10 years hardware lifetime
● Up to 10 years long term support for Linux
● Up to 5 years hardware warranty
● Global certifications
● Robust connectivity
● Order code: A013000008
● Package contains: 1 x EG5101, 1 x Cellular Antenna, 1 x Power Adapter, 1 x DIN Rail Mounting Kit
