ADLINK AVA-1000 is a rugged EN50155-compliant T2G gateway for railway and industrial applications

The ADLINK AVA-1000 T2G gateway is a rugged, EN50155-compliant T2G (Train-to-Ground) gateway designed for railway and industrial environments. Powered by a choice of NXP i.MX8M Plus Quad Cortex-A53 processor or an Intel Processor N50 Alder Lake-N processor. The i.MX8M Plus model is equipped with up to 8GB LPDDR4 and a 64GB eMMC flash whereas the Alder Lake variant features up to 4GB LPDDR5 memory and a 32GB eMMC flash.

In terms of connectivity, the gateway features three M12 GbE ports and supports a wide range of options including 5G, WiFi 6, and GNSS. The AVA-1000 T2G gateway’s fanless design, wide operating temperature range, and 24-110V DC input ensure reliable operation in industrial environments. Additionally, its compliance with EN50155 and other industrial standards makes it ideal for various industrial applications.

AVA-1000 T2G gateway specifications

• System Processor (multiple options)
  • NXP i.MX8M Plus quad-core Cortex-A53 processor @ up to 1.8 GHz with Cortex-M7 real-time core @ 400 MHz, Vivante GC520L 2D GPU, Vivante GC7000UL 3D GPU, 1080p60 hardware decoder (HEVC, H.264, VP9, and VP8) and encode (H.265/H.264), and 2.3 TOPS NPU
  • Intel Processor N50 dual-core Alder Lake-N processor up to 3.4 GHz with 6MB cache, 16EU Intel UHD Graphics; TDP: 6W
  • Other CPU upon request
• System Memory – Up to 8GB LPDDR4 (NXP) or 4GB LPDDR5 (Intel)
• Storage
  •  M.2 M-key 2242 NVMe slot (PCIe Gen3 x4)
  • MicroSD slot
• Video Output – 1x HDMI 2.0 connector
• Networking
  • 3x M12 gigabit Ethernet X-coded  ports
  • Optional WiFi 6 via M.2 E-key module (See Expansion section)
  • Optional 5G via M.2 B-key module (See Expansion section) and 4x SIM slots (2x per 5G module)
  • GNSS embedded
  • Antennas
    • 8x QMA antenna for 5G module (4 per module)
    • 2x QMA antenna for WiFi module
    • 1x QMA antenna for GNSS module on carrier board
• USB
  • USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A port
  • Micro USB console port
  • Micro USB port for OS upgrade
• Serial – RS-232/422/485
• Expansion
  • 1x PCIe Gen3 M.2 M-Key 2242 socket
  • 2x PCIe Gen3 M.2 B-Key 3042/52 sockets (optional 5G modules)
  • 1x PCIe Gen3 M.2 E-Key 2230 socket (optional WiFi module)
  • 2x DI/2x DO extra I/O by options)
  • I2C (by options)
  • CAN Bus (by options)
• Security – TPM 2.0
• Misc
  • 1x DIP SW with 2 switch
  • 1x power reset button on the wall side
  • Multiple Indicator LEDs for 5G, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, power, reset and watchdog
  • RTC – CR2032X coin cell battery by default
• Power Supply
  • Connector – IEC 61076 M12 A-coded connector
  • +24VDC-+110VDC (16.8V to 137.5V) according to EN 50155:2021 Sec. 5.2.2
  • Supply voltage interruption class S2
  • Supply change-over class C1
  • Default 100W DC input
• Dimensions – 229 x 126 x 65 mm
• Weight – Approx. 3 kg
• Mounting – Wall mount Kit
• Coating – Conformal coating
• Ingress Protection – EN60529 IP40 (TBC)
• Temperature Range
  • Operating: -40°C to 70°C (OT4 Class, ST1 +15°C for 10 mins)
  • Storage: -40°C to +85°C
• Humidity
  • Operating: 10% to 95% RH (non-condensing)
  • Non-operating: 5% to 95% RH (non-condensing)
• Shock & Vibration – EN50155:2021 13.4.10 (Ref. to EN61373:2010 category 1 class B)
• EMC – EN50155:2021 Clause 13.4.9 (with reference to other standards)
• Safety – EN50124-1:2017; Insulation coordination PD2
• Fire Protection – EN45545-2:20132+A1:2015 (HL 1-3) EL9 for PCB (R24/R25) (Note: Adlink not responsible for 5G/WiFi modules)
• Insulation – EN50124 and  EN50153 Compliance
• MTBF – 40,000 hours (TBD)

A Train-to-Ground communication gateway is a device used in trains to manage data exchange with ground systems. This rugged system doesn’t use a fan for cooling, making it more reliable in conditions like vibrations, temperature changes, and dust. Its rugged design ensures it can handle harsh environments, and it meets railway standards like EN50155 for safety and durability.

The EN50155 compliance signifies that a product has been designed and tested to meet the stringent requirements of the railway environment, guaranteeing its reliability, safety, and suitability for use in trains and other railway applications.

The company mentions that the AVA-1000 supports different operating systems depending on the selected processor. For the NXP i.MX8M Plus ARM-based processor, the gateway can operate on Debian Linux and ADLINK’s EGiFlow framework. However, if you are working with the Intel Processor N50 x86 processor, you can select Ubuntu 22.04 or Windows 64-bit.

Previously we have written about similar rugged railway (rolling stock) and industrial computers like the Cincoze DV-1100, the Vecow EPBC-1000, the Eurotech BoltGPU 10-31, and others feel free to check those out if you are interested in the topic.

ADLINK has not provided any pricing information about the AVA-1000 T2G gateway. More information can be found on the product page.

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