Technical parameters
Edge
The following article contains technical details of communication interfaces on Edge units, as well as the unit's storage, installation and working conditions.
Connector and button description
| Terminal marking | Meaning |
|---|---|
| +24V | Power terminal - positive pole |
| GND | Power terminal - negative pole |
| DI | Digital input |
| COM | Digital input common terminal – negative pole |
| DO | Digital output |
| AI | Analog input |
| AG | Analog input ground terminal - negative pole |
| SA / SB | RS-485 communication line terminals |
| ETH | Ethernet port |
| μHDMI | micro HDMI port |
| USB | USB A 2.0 port |
| INIT | USB-C port (for service only) |
| WiFi | Wireless antenna interface |
| μSIM | micro sim slot |
| LTE MAIN | Main LTE antenna interface |
| CAT4 DIV / GNSS | Cat 4 diversity LTE or GNSS antenna interface |
| SVC | Service button |
Storage, installation and operating conditions
| Control type by purpose | Operating control |
| Control type by design | Independently mounted control |
| Operating conditions | Temperature -20 ... +60 °C, relative humidity 10 ... 95 %, without aggressive substances, condensing vapor and fog |
| Storing conditions | Temperature -40 ... +85 °C, relative humidity 10 ... 95 %, without aggressive substances, condensing vapor and fog |
| Ingress Protection (IEC 529) | IP 20 |
| Installation | On 35 mm DIN rail (EN 60715, 35 mm) into distribution cabinet; holder and screws included |
| Operation position | Horizontal inside vertical enclosure |
| Altitude | up to 2000 m |
| EMC immunity zone | B (IEC 61000-6-2 compliant) |
| Protection class | III |
| Overvoltage category | II |
| Pollution degree | 2 |
| Automatic action control type | 1 |
| Software function class | A |
| Control function class | A |
Temperature dependence of CPU & GPU core frequency:
Attention:
Core temperature is usually higher from ambient temperature by about 20 °C. The temperature difference can vary depending on actual load of CPU and GPU cores, ventilation of enclosure, used DIN rail holder and DIN rain length.
Power supply
| Reverse polarity protection | Yes | |
| Rated voltage - SELV (recommended) | 24 V⎓ | |
| Absolute maximum ratings | 10.2 V⎓* to 32.2 V⎓ | |
| Power supply wire gauge | see Connectors | |
| Variant | LTE Cat 1 / Cat 4 | Without LTE |
|---|---|---|
| Typical input current (at rated voltage 24 V⎓) | 0.25 A* | 0.18 A* |
| Maximum input current (at rated voltage 24 V⎓) | 1 A* | 0.7 A* |
* Valid only for basic variants without any expansion boards.
Attention:
In case of high power demand (when full LTE transmit power required and 100% CPU load) in high ambient temperature near the limits use 24 V⎓ power supply. Using lower power supply voltage (e.g. 12 V⎓) may cause the internal protection to trip.
Connectors
| Connector purpose | For power supply | Other terminals |
|---|---|---|
| Connector model | xinya XY2500F-B | DEGSON 15EDGKNHC-3.5 |
| Min. wire gauge | 0.75 mm2 (AWG18) | 0.2 mm2 (AWG24) |
| Max. Wire gauge | 2.5 mm2 (AWG14) | 1.5 mm2 (AWG16) |
| Terminal pitch | 5.08 mm | 3.5 mm |
| Terminal tightening torque | Max. 0.4 Nm | - |
| Connection | Pluggable terminal blocks | Pluggable terminal blocks |
Dimension and weight
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 108 × 90 × 56 mm (6 DIN modules) | |
| Weight | Depending on specific model - approx. 200-290 g | |
| DIN holder variants | Default | Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Name | AL | TSH-35 |
| Thickness between device and DIN rail | 3.5 mm | 7 mm |
| Holder weight | 61 g | 14 g |
| Holder material | Aluminium | Plastic |
| Holder screws (included) | 3x M3x5, flat head | 2x M3x7 mm, button head |
Unipi Edge front view (sizes in mm):
Unipi Edge side view (sizes in mm):
left - alternative (TSH-35) DIN holder
right - default (AL) DIN holder
Digital inputs
| Input terminals | DIx |
| Common ground | COM |
| Input type | SINK |
| Voltage for FALSE | -3 … 5 V ⎓ |
| Voltage for TRUE | 9 … 35 V ⎓ |
| Indeterminate state | 5 … 9 V ⎓ |
| Maximum voltage | 35 V ⎓ |
| Input resistance for TRUE | 6 200 Ω |
| Voltage drop on DI diode | 1.2 V |
| Minimum pulse length | 20 μs |
| FALSE –> TRUE delay | 20 μs |
| TRUE –> FALSE delay | 60 μs |
| Maximum CNT counter input frequency | 10 kHz |
| Input functions | Counter (including memory), Direct Switch |
| Galvanic isolation | Yes, see illustration below (Functional, cannot exceed SELV) |
Internal isolation of DIs
Digital Outputs
| Output terminals | DOx |
|---|---|
| Output connections | A, B |
| Output type | Solid state MOSFET relay |
| Output load type | Resistive load (specific values are listed below) |
| Maximum switching voltage | 48 V ⎓ |
| Switching current continuous (up to 25°C) | 500 mA |
| Rate of current reduction (above 25°C) | 5 mA for each 1 °C |
| Switching current pulse | 1.5 A |
| Highest short-circuit current | 6 A |
| Total rated load | 48 V⎓, 500 mA |
| Inductive load protection | No, external snubber needed |
| Maximum switching speed | 500 Hz / 8 bit |
| Functions of output | PWM |
| PWM Maximum frequency (recommended) | 200 Hz |
| PWM Maximum resolution | 16 bits |
| Galvanic isolation | Yes, see illustration below (Functional, cannot exceed SELV) |
Internal isolation of DOs
Analog Inputs
Attention:
Each analog input have corresponding ground terminal located below. Connecting to any other ground terminal may result in higher measuring inaccuracy, worse EMC and bypasses integrated protection.
| Input terminals | AIx |
| Ground conductors | AGx |
| Type of input | SINK (measurement relative to the ground) |
| Input functions | 0–10 V⎓ voltage meas. 0–2.5 V⎓ voltage meas. 4–20 mA current meas. 90–2000 Ω resistance meas. |
| Protection type | Integrated overvoltage |
| Maximum input voltage | 15 V⎓ |
| Maximum input current | 25 mA |
| Galvanic isolation | Yes, see illustrations below (Functional, cannot exceed SELV) |
Attention:
Measurements outside the specified range may reduce the accuracy of the measurement and/or reduce the input impedance.
In case of strong interference to the cable (EN 6100-6-4), the measurement accuracy can be reduced to 1 % of the measured value. The use of additional EMC filters and shielded cabling is recommended (connect shield to the ground point of the device).
Voltage 0-10 V
| Available on inputs | AI1, AI2, AI3 |
| Measuring range | 0.1–10V |
| Accuracy | ±0.2 % (of range) |
| Input resistance | approx. 13.9 kΩ |
| Resolution | 24 bit |
| Conversion time | 100 ms |
Internal isolation of AI for 10 V measuring mode
Voltage 0-2.5 V
| Available on inputs | AI2, AI3 |
| Measuring range | 0.1–2.5V |
| Accuracy | ±0.2 % (of range) |
| Input resistance | approx. 13.9 kΩ |
| Resolution | 24 bit |
| Conversion time | 100 ms |
Internal isolation of AI for 2.5 V measuring mode
Current 4-20 mA
| Available on inputs | AI2, AI3 |
| Measuring range | 4–20 mA |
| Accuracy | ±0.2 % (of range) |
| Input resistence | approx. 100 Ω |
| Resolution | 24 bit |
| Conversion time | 100 ms |
Internal isolation of AI for 4-20 mA measuring mode
Resistance 90-2000 Ω
| Available on inputs | AI4, AI5 |
| Connection | Two-wire |
| Measuring range | 90–2000 Ω |
| Measuring current | < 0.3 mA (average) |
| Resolution | 24 bit |
| Accuracy | ±0.1 % (in operational temperature range) |
| Conversion time | 100 ms |
| Compatible sensors | Pt100/Pt1000 (tol. ±0.3 ˚C + 0.03 °C/K over 50 °C ambient), Ni100/Ni1000/2k reostat, etc.. |
Note:
The compensation of the lead resistance and the conversion to temperature according to the selected sensor is up to the user application.
Internal isolation of AI for 2 kΩ measuring mode
32 channels were periodically cycled in temperature range. Min. and Max. deviation from actual value across all cycles of ambient temperature
RS-485 interface
| RS-485 Terminals | SxA, SxB | |
| Negative connection (D-) | A | |
| Positive connection (D+) | B | |
| Galvanic isolation | Yes, see illustration below (Functional, cannot exceed SELV) | |
| ESD protection | ±15 kV | |
| Communication speeds | 50 baud 150 baud 300 baud 600 baud 1 200 baud 2 400 baud 4 800 baud 9 600 baud 19 200 baud 38 400 baud 57 600 baud 115 200 baud | 230 400 baud 460 800 baud 500 000 baud 576 000 baud 921 600 baud 1 000 000 baud 1 152 000 baud 1 500 000 baud 2 000 000 baud 2 500 000 baud 3 000 000 baud |
| Input impedance | approx. 1.2 kΩ | |
| Input voltage hysteresis | 30 mV | |
| Output characteristic | ±2.3 V | |
| Terminating resistor | Built-in attachable 120 Ω (S-END) |
|
| RS-485 pull-up / pull-down resistors | 560 Ω / 560 Ω | |
Internal isolation of RS-485
Other I/O ports, interfaces and peripherals
| Ethernet ports ETH | 1x 1 Gbps 1x 100 Mbps (optional) |
| USB ports | 1x USB-C (for service only) 2x USB 2.0 (optional) |
| Graphical interface | 1x μHDMI (optional) |
| Resolution of graphical output | up to 4Kp60 |
Wireless LAN (optional)
| Wi-Fi standard | 2.4 GHz, 5.0 GHz IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 with BLE |
| WLAN Diversity | 1×1 SISO |
| Antenna connector | 1x RP-SMA female |
LTE (optional)
| Variant | Cat 1 | Cat 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Modem manufacturer | Quectel | Quectel |
| Modem type | EC200U-EUAB EC200U-EUAP | EC200A-EUHA |
| Category and transmission speed | Cat 1 (10/5 Mbps) | Cat 4 (150/50 Mbps) |
| FDD Bands | B1/3/4/7/8/20/28 | B1/3/5/7/8/20/28 |
| TDD Bands | B38/40/41 | B38/40/41 |
| GSM | GSM900/DSC1800 | GSM900/DSC1800 |
| GPRS class | 12 | 12 |
| EDGE class | - | 12 |
| GSM900 Radio frequency power (max.) | 33 dBm ±2 dB | 33 dBm ±2 dB |
| DSC1800 Radio frequency power (max.) | 30 dBm ±2 dB | 30 dBm ±2 dB |
| LTE-FDD Radio frequency power (max.) | 23 dBm ±2 dB | 23 dBm ±2 dB |
| LTE-TDD Radio frequency power (max.) | 23 dBm ±2 dB | 23 dBm ±2 dB |
| Sim card type | microSIM | microSIM |
| Antenna connectors | 1x SMA female (MAIN) +1x additional SMA female for GNSS variants | 2x SMA female (MAIN, DIV) |
| GNSS (EC200U-EUAP only) | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | - |
TPM
| TPM version | Trusted Platform Module 2.0 |
| Manufacturer | Infineon |
| Model | OPTIGA SLB 9672 |
| Bus | SPI (33 MHz) |
Retain
| Memory size | 128 kB (default) |
| Memory type | NVRAM |
| Bus | SPI (30 MHz) |
| Model | MB85RS1MT |
| Lifespan | 1013 times / byte |
RTC
| Battery | CR2032 lithium battery |
| Bus | I2C |
| Model | MCP79410 |
| Lifetime | approx. 10 years |
Block diagram
Block diagram of Unipi Edge E410 (full variant)
