# CompuLab IOT-DIN-IMX8PLUS

> DIN-rail industrial IoT gateway with NXP i.MX8M Plus quad-core Cortex-A53 at 1.8GHz, up to 8GB RAM, dual LAN, CAN bus, RS485/RS232, optional LTE, stackable I/O modules (up to 12x serial, 32x DI/DO, ADC), and 15-year availability.

## Quick Facts

- **Brand:** CompuLab
- **Board Type:** industrial-controller
- **Price:** ~$309
- **Product Readiness:** consumer
- **CPU:** ARM Cortex-A53 4x1.8GHz, NXP i.MX8M Plus, 2 TOPS NPU
- **CPU Architecture:** ARM Cortex-A53
- **CPU Cores:** 4
- **RAM:** 2GB/4GB/8GB LPDDR4
- **Flash:** 16GB/32GB/128GB eMMC
- **USB:** USB 3.0
- **Power:** 12-24V DC industrial
- **Operating Voltage:** 3.3V
- **Operating Temp:** -30°C to 70°C (industrial)
- **Antenna:** External antenna connectors
- **SD Card:** No

## Connectivity

- **Wifi:** 802.11ax (WiFi 6, optional)
- **Bluetooth:** Bluetooth 5.3 BLE (optional)
- **Ethernet:** 2x Gigabit
- **Cellular:** 4G LTE (optional)

## Open Source

- **Firmware:** No
- **Schematics:** No
- **PCB Layout:** No

## Certifications

CE, FCC

## Compatible Firmware

arduino

## Use Cases

- industrial-automation
- iot-gateway
- industrial-iot

## Components

- **i.MX8M-Plus** (mcu): NXP i.MX8M Plus quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 at 1.8GHz with 2 TOPS NPU for edge AI inference. — [Datasheet](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nxp.com%2Fdocs%2Fen%2Fdata-sheet%2FIMX8MPLUSCEC.pdf&ref=openhardware.directory&product=compulab-iot-din-imx8plus&source=md-export)

## Protocols

- **RS485**: notes: Built-in + expandable up to 12x
- **RS232**: notes: Built-in + expandable
- **CAN**: notes: CAN bus interface
- **Modbus TCP**: notes: Via Ethernet
- **Modbus RTU**: notes: Via RS485

## GPIO Map

| Pin | Name | Type | Functions |
|-----|------|------|-----------|
| DI1 | Digital Input |  | digital-input |
| DI2 | Digital Input |  | digital-input |
| DO1 | Digital Output |  | digital-output |
| DO2 | Digital Output |  | digital-output |

## Description

## Overview

The CompuLab IOT-DIN-IMX8PLUS is a modular DIN-rail mountable IoT edge gateway designed for industrial automation and building management. Built around the NXP i.MX8M Plus quad-core Cortex-A53 at 1.8GHz with up to 8GB RAM and 128GB eMMC, it provides the computing foundation for edge applications in factory, energy, and infrastructure environments.

What makes the IOT-DIN unique is its stackable I/O expansion system. Starting with built-in dual LAN, USB 3.0, TPM 2.0, RS485, RS232, CAN bus, and 2x DI + 2x DO, you can add expansion modules for up to 12x RS485/RS232 serial ports, 32x digital inputs + 32x digital outputs, 8-channel ADC, and WiFi 6 + Bluetooth 5.3. An optional 4G LTE modem provides cellular connectivity.

Running Yocto or Debian with Docker, Azure IoT, Node-RED, Modbus RTU/TCP, MQTT, and Mender OTA support, the gateway bridges field devices to cloud platforms. Available in commercial (0-50°C) and industrial (-30°C to 70°C) temperature ratings with a 5-year warranty and 15-year availability commitment.

## Where to Buy

- [CompuLab Shop (WiFi+LTE)](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fshop.compulab.com%2Fproduct%2Fiot-din-imx8plus-4gb-ram-32gb-emmc-wifi-lte%2F&ref=openhardware.directory&product=compulab-iot-din-imx8plus&source=md-export) — $378.00
- [CompuLab Shop (LTE)](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fshop.compulab.com%2Fproduct%2Fiot-din-imx8plus-4gb-ram-32gb-emmc-lte%2F&ref=openhardware.directory&product=compulab-iot-din-imx8plus&source=md-export) — $352.00
- [CompuLab Shop (base)](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fshop.compulab.com%2Fproduct%2Fiot-din-imx8plus-2gb-ram-16gb-emmc-lte%2F&ref=openhardware.directory&product=compulab-iot-din-imx8plus&source=md-export) — $309.00

## Resources

- [product](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.compulab.com%2Fproducts%2Fiot-gateways%2Fiot-din-imx8plus-industrial-iot-gateway%2F&ref=openhardware.directory&product=compulab-iot-din-imx8plus&source=md-export)
- [wiki](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.compulab.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F05%2Fiot-din-imx8plus_user-manual_2024-05-05.pdf&ref=openhardware.directory&product=compulab-iot-din-imx8plus&source=md-export)

## Tags

`compulab`, `din-rail`, `iot-gateway`, `imx8m-plus`, `industrial`, `can-bus`, `rs485`, `modbus`, `lte`

## Images

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