In modern industrial environments, the ARM Industrial Gateway has become an essential tool for engineers tackling edge computing challenges. With diverse devices and protocols, engineers need real-time local control, clear data visualization, and the ability to adapt to fast-changing project requirements—all while keeping development costs under control.
Traditional industrial gateways or PCs can only solve part of the problem. Limited hardware interfaces, weak multi-protocol processing, and a lack of system openness make it difficult to iterate on project logic quickly or handle both edge computing and visualization in one platform. Industrial sites need a high-performance, interface-rich, and fully developer-friendly edge platform capable of handling data collection, processing, control, and visualization on a single device.
This is where the combination of ARM Industrial Gateway + Node-RED + NeuronEX-Lite shines, solving the limitations of conventional solutions and enabling edge computing to perform effectively on-site.
ARM Industrial Platform: The Hardware Foundation
Industrial environments are harsh: extreme temperatures, frequent voltage fluctuations, and devices running 24/7. While standard gateways can handle basic data collection, limited interfaces and poor scalability make them bottlenecks when multiple devices or protocols need simultaneous integration.
ARM Industrial Gateways provide the robust foundation engineers need:
High-performance ARM multi-core processing allows parallel task handling and millisecond-level response.
Rich and flexible interfaces, including Ethernet, RS485, CAN, 4G/5G, and Wi-Fi, support multi-device and multi-protocol connectivity.
An open Linux system with Root access enables custom applications and deep integration.
Industrial-grade reliability ensures stable operation in harsh conditions for long-term deployments.
Unlike typical gateways, ARM platforms allow engineers to run complex edge logic and visualization without relying on additional hardware.
Node-RED: Connecting Protocols, Logic, and Data Flows
Industrial projects often require frequent logic adjustments: threshold checks, device interlocks, state alarms, and more. Node-RED enables engineers to visually connect these protocols and quickly implement local logic through drag-and-drop nodes, without modifying PLC programs.
However, on ordinary gateways with limited performance or interfaces, complex logic, multiple nodes, or concurrent protocol operations can slow down system response and complicate debugging. To fully leverage Node-RED, a high-performance, interface-rich, developer-friendly industrial gateway is essential, ensuring smooth, efficient edge processing.
NeuronEX-Lite: Lightweight Visualization and Local Control
While Node-RED addresses “how data is collected and processed,” NeuronEX-Lite focuses on “how humans interact with it.”
It is a web-based, lightweight HMI/SCADA tool that runs directly on the gateway:
Browser access requires no extra client installation.
Real-time dashboards, trend charts, and alarm panels allow easy monitoring.
Buttons, gauges, animations, and common UI elements provide intuitive control.
Native support for Modbus, OPC UA, MQTT, and REST API ensures wide compatibility.
In large or complex deployments, gateways with limited performance struggle to support smooth visualization and control. NeuronEX-Lite reaches its full potential only when paired with a high-performance, interface-rich ARM platform, enabling fluid, intuitive on-site monitoring and control.
Combined Solution: Complete Industrial Edge Computing
Together, ARM Industrial Gateway, Node-RED, and NeuronEX-Lite allow engineers to complete data acquisition, edge processing, visualization, and control on a single device:
ARM gateway provides a stable industrial hardware base.
Node-RED manages multi-protocol integration and local logic.
NeuronEX-Lite delivers real-time visualization and HMI control.
This combination enhances system reliability, reduces deployment complexity, and lowers development costs, making it ideal for fast-changing industrial projects.
EC Series: The ARM Industrial Gateway That Delivers
So, is there a single device that integrates high-performance hardware, Node-RED, and NeuronEX-Lite, solving the pain points above?
The answer is IOTRouter EC Series ARM Open Source Industrial Gateway.
EC Series is designed for harsh industrial environments:
High-performance ARM multi-core: RK3506J triple-core processor (3×A7@1.2GHz + M0), supporting concurrent tasks with millisecond-level response.
Industrial-grade reliability: -40℃~85℃ operation, 24/7 stability, 9~36V wide voltage input.
Rich interfaces and networking: Dual Gigabit Ethernet, Dual RS485, Dual CAN FD, 4G/5G, Wi-Fi.
Pre-installed Node-RED 4.0 & NeuronEX-Lite for multi-protocol integration, real-time monitoring, and local control.
Open-source freedom: Root access + Linux, enabling custom applications and edge computing solutions.
Complete tool support: Free remote management software, SDKs, and documentation for fast deployment.
EC Series Applications
Equipment manufacturers and OEMs can provide built-in visualization for end users, no extra HMI required.
Energy storage, solar, and EV charging applications benefit from multi-protocol integration, local control, and on-site closed-loop visualization.
Energy, water, and environmental monitoring projects can consolidate data collection, alarms, and trend display on a single device.
Non-standard automation and engineering projects gain flexible edge logic and visualization, supporting rapid iteration.
Compared with standard ARM gateways, EC Series delivers performance, flexibility, and development freedom, providing engineers with a complete industrial edge solution.
À propos de IOTRouter
IOTRouter is committed to providing high-performance, developer-friendly industrial edge devices:
An ARM Industrial Gateway manufacturer with open-source support.
Hardware partner of ThingsBoard and EMQX.
Reliable, easy-to-use, and extensible Industrial IoT products.
Helping engineers deploy industrial projects faster, with simpler, more flexible edge solutions.