EP100 Multi-Protocol Programmable DTU/RTU
Recently, IOTRouter officially launches the EP100 series, an industrial-grade programmable DTU/RTU device! Its core advantages lie in low cost, high stability, and easy deployment. Specifically designed for data transmission and remote monitoring of basic industrial equipment.
Based on the EC800K platform, the EP100 features the ASR1602 processor and utilizes microPython for development. It incorporates multi-protocol parsing and JSON standardized output capabilities.
The EP100 enables efficient integration of RS485 data acquisition, 4G network transmission, and cloud communication. It supports edge computing and secondary development capabilities, making it widely applicable in industrial IoT scenarios such as PLC data collection, smart water management, energy monitoring, and remote meter reading.
Key Features and Functions:
1. Multi-Protocol Compatibility: Parses and converts multiple industrial protocols
2. Bidirectional Transparent Transmission: Real-time RS485 and 4G network interoperability
3. Edge Computing: Local processing reduces cloud load
4. Industrial Protection: Industrial-grade wide temperature and voltage protection
5. Flexible Development: Supports microPython secondary development
6. Network Compatibility: Supports MQTT and TCP/IP communication
7. Streamlined Interface: RS485 interface adapts to multiple scenarios
8. Compact Installation: DIN rail mounting for convenient industrial installation
9. Stable Performance: ASR1602 Chip Delivers Low Power Consumption and High Efficiency
10. Wide Application: Suitable for Data Acquisition and Control Across Multiple Industries…
Flexible Multi-Model Adaptability
This series industrial-grade programmable DTU/RTU offers three models—EP100, EP101, and EP102—with diverse interface combinations (RS485, digital I/O, analog I/O) to precisely adapt to various industrial scenarios such as data acquisition, switch control, and analog signal regulation, flexibly meeting project requirements. It enables stable networking and cloud data transmission at lower costs, making it ideal for projects with budget constraints yet high reliability demands.
Comprehensive Coverage of Core Functions
1.Supports automatic conversion between Modbus RTU/TCP and JSON formats.
2.Compatible with mainstream network protocols including MQTT and TCP/IP.
3.Provides full functionality for acquiring input signals (DI/AI), collecting sensor data (RS485), and outputting control devices (DO/AO).
Multi-Protocol Parsing and Local Parsing
1.Built-in support for multiple industrial protocols including Modbus RTU/TCP and DLT645.
2.Enables protocol parsing locally on devices and converts data into standardized JSON format.
3.Breaks down protocol barriers to achieve rapid device onboarding and unified data management.
Bidirectional Transparent Transmission, Flexible Networking Communication
1.Supports bidirectional transparent data transmission between serial ports and 4G networks.
2.Enables flexible configuration of one-to-one and many-to-one network topologies.
3.Facilitates remote real-time data exchange and centralized management of device information.
Edge Computing Reduces Cloud Load
1.Supports local logical processing, data filtering, and linear computations.
2.Offers multiple data reporting modes including active polling, scheduled reporting, and conditional reporting.
3.Effectively filters redundant data, reduces cloud load and traffic consumption, and enhances system response efficiency.
Hardcore Industrial-Grade Quality
1.Operates across a wide temperature range from -40°C to 85°C, supporting 9~36V wide-voltage power supply.
2.Hardware features anti-static, surge protection, reverse polarity protection, optocoupler isolation, and EMC shielding.
3.Employs dual hardware/software watchdog mechanisms to ensure 24/7 stable online operation with reliable transmission and zero packet loss.
Extensive Multi-Application Scenario Adaptability
Comprehensive coverage of core industrial IoT scenarios including PLC data acquisition, remote meter reading (water, electricity, and gas meters), smart water management (water level and pressure monitoring), and smart agriculture (remote valve control). The EP100 series is particularly suited for small-to-medium projects or deployment environments with numerous endpoints and cost-sensitive requirements, enabling cost-effective industrial digital transformation.
In Summary
The EP100 series industrial-grade programmable DTU/RTU establishes a critical communication hub for industrial IoT through its highly reliable hardware, extensive protocol compatibility, programmability, and competitive cost. It serves not only as a data acquisition terminal but also as an industrial communication control core with edge intelligence and flexible development capabilities. By leveraging localized data processing and protocol conversion, the EP100 series industrial-grade programmable DTU/RTU effectively enhances system efficiency and stability, delivering an economical, stable, reliable, and efficient connectivity and data intelligence solution for industrial IoT applications across diverse industries.