ARMxy Based SBC: A Flexible Development Platform for Gateway Applications
Case Details
As industrial IoT continues to expand, enterprises require not only ready-to-use gateways but also customizable platforms for specific scenarios. The ARMxy Based SBC is designed as a versatile embedded system that developers can use to build tailored gateway solutions for industrial automation, energy, transportation, and smart infrastructure.
Hardware Foundation for Gateway Development
The ARMxy based SBC BL370 series is equipped with a 64-bit quad-core ARM processor and up to 1/2/4GB of RAM, providing strong computing capacity for protocol handling, edge analytics, and secure communication. Its industrial-grade interfaces make it a perfect foundation for gateway design:
4 RS485 or RS232 ports: Direct connection with PLCs, meters, sensors, and legacy equipment.
4 Digital Inputs (DI) and 4 Digital Outputs (DO): Flexible for alarms and control tasks.
2 Ethernet ports: Enabling redundant networking or LAN/WAN separation.
2 USB ports: Expansion for peripherals and additional modules.
WiFi & 4G support: Ensuring connectivity in both wired and wireless deployments.
This combination of I/O interfaces enables developers to integrate the SBC into a wide range of gateway applications.
Software and Development Ecosystem
Developers can leverage the ARMxy SBC’s Linux-based operating system (Ubuntu, Debian, or Buildroot) as a flexible environment for application development. Key features include:
Docker containerization for modular and scalable deployments.
Node-RED for rapid IoT flow programming.
Python, C#, and Qt for flexible software development.
Protocol conversion software (BLIoTLink) supporting Modbus, BACnet, IEC104, OPC UA, and MQTT.
Remote access tool (BLRAT) for maintenance and device management.
These tools make the ARMxy based SBC not only a hardware platform but also a developer-friendly software ecosystem.
Gateway Development Scenarios
By combining hardware interfaces and open software, the ARMxy based SBC can be developed into:
Energy management gateways: Collect battery data via RS485, run EMS/BMS logic, and upload data to cloud platforms.
Industrial protocol gateways: Convert between Modbus, OPC UA, and MQTT for SCADA integration.
Edge computing gateways: Run real-time analytics close to the machines to reduce cloud dependence.
Smart building gateways: Aggregate data from HVAC, lighting, and access systems, with cloud connectivity.
Transportation gateways: Enable communication between field sensors, control systems, and remote monitoring centers.
Conclusion
The ARMxy based SBC is more than a single-board computer—it is a developer’s gateway platform, offering flexibility in both hardware interfaces and software ecosystems. Its combination of industrial reliability, rich I/O, and open development environment makes it an ideal foundation for customized gateway projects in modern IoT and automation systems.
The ARMxy based SBC is more than a single-board computer—it is a developer’s gateway platform, offering flexibility in both hardware interfa