Simplifying Industrial Automation at the Edge with a Scalable Cost-Effective Gateway
Industrial automation has long been the backbone of modern manufacturing, enabling significant gains in productivity, consistency, and operational safety. As automation continues to evolve, its effectiveness increasingly depends on three core pillars: seamless equipment connectivity, reliable edge-level control and intelligence, and actionable operational data.
In real-world industrial environments, however, these pillars are often undermined by legacy infrastructure, fragmented systems, and a wide mix of communication protocols. Addressing these challenges might be complex and costly. A purpose-built edge platform that offers rich connectivity, stable local processing, and industrial-grade reliability can be a cost-effective solution. Acting as a bridge between the physical shop floor and higher-level systems, an industrial PC at the edge enables these three pillars to be realized consistently across diverse automation scenarios.
AIM101: A Cost-Effective Industrial Edge Gateway Powering Connectivity and Edge Intelligence
Comprehensive Connectivity
With 2 x 2.5GbE LAN, 4 x USB ports, optional COM (RS-232/422/485), 8-channel TTL DIO, CAN bus 2.0A/B interfaces, and support for Wi-Fi 6E and LTE wireless connectivity, it enables seamless integration across legacy machines, sensors, and modern control systems.
Scalable Edge AI Expansion
With a PCIe Gen 3 x4 M.2 slot, the system can be upgraded to support Edge AI capabilities via an optional AI accelerator module, enabling scalability to meet evolving application requirements without hardware reinvestment.
Easy-to-Install Mountings
The AIM101 supports both wall-mount and DIN-rail installation, enabling fast and adaptable system integration in various environments.
AIM101: Cost-Effective Preventive Maintenance at the Edge
Reliable 24/7 Operation
Its fanless, industrial-grade design and wide operating temperature range of -40°C to +70°C ensure reliable long-term operation, allowing maintenance insights to be generated directly at the edge while minimizing infrastructure cost and reducing reliance on cloud connectivity.
Efficient Processing
Powered by the quad-core Intel® Processor N150 and LPDDR5 memory, it provides sufficient performance for continuous data acquisition, rule-based monitoring, and local analytics at the equipment level.
Lower Infrastructure Dependence
By generating maintenance insights directly at the edge, the AIM101 reduces reliance on cloud connectivity while minimizing infrastructure costs and improving response speed.
AIM101: Reliable Edge Control for AMR and AGV Systems
Compact, Energy-Efficient Design
The AIM101 combines a compact design with low power consumption and a wide-range 9–36 VDC input featuring Smart Ignition control, making it ideal for battery-powered AMR and AGV platforms.
Seamless Integration
Support for CAN bus and optional GPS/LTE expansion enables seamless integration with vehicle controllers and fleet management systems.
Rugged for Industrial Environments
Its rugged mechanical design, validated to MIL-STD-810H shock and vibration standards, ensures stable operation in mobile and vibration-prone industrial environments.