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 ==== Powerful computing module ==== ==== Powerful computing module ====
-Unipi Gate is powered by **quad-core ​600Mhz ​ARM A53 CPU** and 512MB RAM which provides the gateway with enough computing performance even for the most challenging applications. It also features onboard ​16GB eMMC memory storage that can be further extended using [[en:​automation:​02-glossary:​memory-cards-hidden|a microSD card]].+Unipi Gate is powered by <​html><​b>​quad-core ​600&​nbspMhz ​ARM A53 CPU</​b></​html> ​and <​html><​b>​1&​nbspGB ​RAM</​b></​html> ​which provides the gateway with enough computing performance even for the most challenging applications. It also features onboard ​<​html>​16&​nbspGB</​html> ​eMMC memory storage that can be further extended using [[en:​automation:​02-glossary:​memory-cards-hidden|a microSD card]].
  
 ==== Communication interfaces ==== ==== Communication interfaces ====
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 Depending on the model, Unipi Gate can be equipped with **up to two RS485 serial lines**. Depending on the model, Unipi Gate can be equipped with **up to two RS485 serial lines**.
  
-  * **RS485 interface** is designed for serial communication (eg. Modbus protocol) and can be used for control and monitoring of various external devices such as boilers, HVAC systems, electric motors, energy meters, other gateways, extension modules or PLCs from different manufacturers. +  * **RS485 interface** is designed for serial communication (eg. Modbus protocol) and can be used for control and monitoring of various external devices such as boilers, HVAC systems, electric motors, energy meters, other gateways, extension modules or units from different manufacturers. 
-  * **A pair of Ethernet ports** with the speed of **Gbit** ​and **100 Mbit** ​respectively,​ serve for network communication with the internet or devices in a local network. The gateway can be also used as a network switch (bridge mode) or as a connection node between two separate networks.  ​+  * **A pair of Ethernet ports** with the speed of <​html><​b>​1&​nbspGbit</​b></​html> ​and <​html><​b>​100&​nbspMbit</​b></​html> ​respectively,​ serve for network communication with the internet or devices in a local network. The gateway can be also used as a network switch (bridge mode) or as a connection node between two separate networks.  ​
  
 As part of the OEM program, you can customize the number and type of communication interfaces, including technologies such as LTE, IQRF etc.  As part of the OEM program, you can customize the number and type of communication interfaces, including technologies such as LTE, IQRF etc. 
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 If you need to extend Unipi Gate with inputs and outputs, a simple solution is available in the form of [[https://​www.unipi.technology/​products/​unipi-extension-modules-32|Unipi Extension]] modules communicating via the RS485 bus (Modbus RTU protocol). The modules provide enough I/Os to control external devices and collect data from them. Multiple modules can be connected to a single bus. If you need to extend Unipi Gate with inputs and outputs, a simple solution is available in the form of [[https://​www.unipi.technology/​products/​unipi-extension-modules-32|Unipi Extension]] modules communicating via the RS485 bus (Modbus RTU protocol). The modules provide enough I/Os to control external devices and collect data from them. Multiple modules can be connected to a single bus.
  
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 ==== Physical properties ==== ==== Physical properties ====
 Unipi Gate components are protected by a durable aluminium chassis with IP20 protection. The G100 and G110 models have the same dimensions: **35 × 94 × 70 mm** (w × h × d).  Unipi Gate components are protected by a durable aluminium chassis with IP20 protection. The G100 and G110 models have the same dimensions: **35 × 94 × 70 mm** (w × h × d). 
  
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 The package contains a holder for a standard 35mm DIN rail that can be installed from multiple sides of the chassis, providing you with several ways of installing Unipi Gate into an electrical distribution box. The package contains a holder for a standard 35mm DIN rail that can be installed from multiple sides of the chassis, providing you with several ways of installing Unipi Gate into an electrical distribution box.
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 As an alternative,​ you can choose an open-source OS image, ie. an archive containing basic software necessary for the operating system to run. Using this image, you can either integrate your software into Unipi Gate or use any supported third-party SW solution. For more info about available software please visit the [[https://​www.unipi.technology/​products/​choosing-the-right-software-340|Choosing the right software]]. ​ As an alternative,​ you can choose an open-source OS image, ie. an archive containing basic software necessary for the operating system to run. Using this image, you can either integrate your software into Unipi Gate or use any supported third-party SW solution. For more info about available software please visit the [[https://​www.unipi.technology/​products/​choosing-the-right-software-340|Choosing the right software]]. ​
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-//**Note:** Compatibility with Mervis, the officially supported SW platform for Unipi products, is scheduled for Q1 2021. // 
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 ===== Wide range of applications ===== ===== Wide range of applications =====
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 Thanks to its computing performance,​ software openness and compact size, the Unipi Gate is applicable in a variety of installations and projects, such as:  Thanks to its computing performance,​ software openness and compact size, the Unipi Gate is applicable in a variety of installations and projects, such as: 
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 Commercial or industrial buildings often feature heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems able to communicate with control systems via RS485 serial interface. Connecting these devices to Unipi Gate gives the ability to read data and send them to cloud systems (internet) via Ethernet. This provides the building’s owner with an option to remotely control and monitor the heating, ventilation and air conditioning in the building (eg. via a web interface) and to optimize it based on analysing the aggregated data.  Commercial or industrial buildings often feature heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems able to communicate with control systems via RS485 serial interface. Connecting these devices to Unipi Gate gives the ability to read data and send them to cloud systems (internet) via Ethernet. This provides the building’s owner with an option to remotely control and monitor the heating, ventilation and air conditioning in the building (eg. via a web interface) and to optimize it based on analysing the aggregated data. 
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 +Unipi Gate is a product line of programmable gateways designed for remote monitoring and management of existing technologies. The case study available on the link below demonstrates how to read temperatures from the [[https://​www.unipi.technology/​unipi-extension-xg18-p331|Unipi xG18]] 8-channel 1-Wire extension module using the [[https://​www.unipi.technology/​gate-c50|Unipi Gate]], send the values to the [[https://​thingsboard.cloud/​login|ThingsBoard cloud platform]] via the [[https://​kb.unipi.technology/​en:​sw:​03-3rd-party:​nodered|Node-RED]] platform and visualize them.
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 +[[https://​www.unipi.technology/​case_study/​sending-temperatures-from-unipi-gate-to-a-thingsboard-cloud-392|Sending temperatures from Unipi Gate to a ThingsBoard cloud]]
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 ===== Customization and custom development ===== ===== Customization and custom development =====
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 The manufacturing technology used for the metal chassis allows its graphics customization per the customer’s needs. All you need to do is to send us a RAL code of your selected colour, and templates of your logo or any other graphical features. Combined with the option to use your software, you can obtain a complete solution for your project that is tailored to your needs. The manufacturing technology used for the metal chassis allows its graphics customization per the customer’s needs. All you need to do is to send us a RAL code of your selected colour, and templates of your logo or any other graphical features. Combined with the option to use your software, you can obtain a complete solution for your project that is tailored to your needs.
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 ^ Model  ^  RS485  ^  Ethernet ​ ^  Other features ​ ^ ^ Model  ^  RS485  ^  Ethernet ​ ^  Other features ​ ^
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-| G100      |  1  |  2  |  quad-core ARM A53 CPU (600 MHz512MB RAM), \\ 16GB onboard eMMC memory (extendable using a microSD card), \\ aluminium chassis (IP20 protection),​ graphics customization option, \\ installation on a DIN rail or an electrical distribution box mounting plate  |+| G100      |  1  |  2  |  quad-core ARM A53 CPU (<​html>​600&​nbspMhz</​html>​<​html>​1&​nbspGB</​html> ​RAM), \\ <​html>​16&​nbspGB</​html> ​onboard eMMC memory (extendable using a microSD card), \\ aluminium chassis (IP20 protection),​ graphics customization option, \\ installation on a DIN rail or an electrical distribution box mounting plate  |
 | G110      |  2  |  2  |  :::  | | G110      |  2  |  2  |  :::  |
  
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   * [[https://​www.unipi.technology/​gate-c50|Unipi Gate on Unipi e-shop]]   * [[https://​www.unipi.technology/​gate-c50|Unipi Gate on Unipi e-shop]]
   * [[en:​sw:​03-3rd-party:​nodered|]]   * [[en:​sw:​03-3rd-party:​nodered|]]
 +  * [[en:​files:​products:​025-gate|Documentation for Unipi Gate]]
  
 /* [[cs:​sw:​01-mervis:​running-on-patron-hidden|]] [[cs:​sw:​01-mervis:​creating-new-project-hidden|První projekt na jednotce Unipi Patron]] */ /* [[cs:​sw:​01-mervis:​running-on-patron-hidden|]] [[cs:​sw:​01-mervis:​creating-new-project-hidden|První projekt na jednotce Unipi Patron]] */
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