M2M Gateway Overview
Complete overview of CONPROSYS M2M Gateway capabilities, features, and typical use cases in industrial environments.
CONPROSYS M2M Gateway Overview
What is M2M Gateway?
The CONPROSYS M2M Gateway is a versatile industrial IoT gateway that connects legacy equipment and modern sensors to cloud platforms and enterprise systems.
Key Features
Multi-Protocol Support
- Modbus: RTU (RS-232/485) and TCP
- BACnet: IP and MSTP
- IO-Link: Master with multiple ports
- Digital I/O: Configurable inputs and outputs
- Custom Protocols: Via scripting support
Data Acquisition
- High-speed polling (up to 1000 points/second)
- Automatic device discovery
- Data buffering and retry logic
- Time-series data storage
Cloud Connectivity
- Azure IoT Hub: Native integration
- AWS IoT Core: MQTT and HTTPS
- Custom MQTT: Any MQTT broker
- REST APIs: HTTP/HTTPS endpoints
Edge Processing
- Data filtering and aggregation
- Threshold-based alerts
- Basic calculations and transformations
- Rule-based actions
Typical Applications
Manufacturing
- Production line monitoring
- Equipment status tracking
- Predictive maintenance
- Quality control data collection
Building Automation
- HVAC system integration
- Energy monitoring
- Access control integration
- Environmental sensing
Utilities
- Remote meter reading
- Pump and valve control
- Tank level monitoring
- Distribution network monitoring
Energy Management
- Power consumption monitoring
- Peak demand management
- Renewable energy integration
- Load balancing
Hardware Specifications
Processor
- Industrial-grade ARM processor
- Fanless design for reliability
Memory
- 256MB RAM
- 2GB Flash storage
- MicroSD card slot for expansion
Connectivity
- 2x Gigabit Ethernet ports
- 2x RS-232/485 serial ports
- 4x Digital inputs
- 4x Digital outputs
- Optional: Wi-Fi, 4G LTE
Environmental
- Operating: -20°C to +60°C
- Storage: -40°C to +85°C
- Humidity: 5% to 95% RH
- Vibration resistant
- DIN rail mountable
Software Features
Web-Based Configuration
- Intuitive web interface
- Real-time device monitoring
- Configuration backup/restore
- Firmware update over-the-air
Data Management
- SQLite local database
- CSV export functionality
- Data retention policies
- Automatic archiving
Security
- HTTPS/TLS encryption
- User authentication
- Role-based access control
- VPN support
Getting Started
- Physical Installation: Mount device, connect power and network
- Network Setup: Configure IP address and connectivity
- Device Discovery: Auto-discover connected equipment
- Cloud Setup: Configure Azure or AWS connection
- Monitoring: View data in real-time dashboards
