Are you fed up with computers that stop working when the factory floor gets hot, dusty or vibrates? The DELL Edge Gateway 3001 Rugged Industrial PC is built to stay on when ordinary machines fail. It brings computing power right to the edge of your operation, so you can collect data, control equipment and keep production moving. If downtime costs you money, you need a device that can survive the harsh conditions of an industrial site.
DELL Edge Gateway 3001 Rugged Industrial PC
Manufacturing lines, oil rigs and remote stations often lose data because the computer cannot handle temperature swings, moisture or constant vibration. When a system crashes, you lose valuable sensor readings and have to stop the line for repairs. This gateway solves the problem by offering a fan-less, sealed enclosure that meets industrial temperature ranges, while still delivering enough processing power for edge analytics. With built-in security and flexible connectivity, you get a reliable bridge between your machines and the cloud.
Benefits
- Never-stop operation: the rugged case protects the board from shock, dust and extreme temperatures.
- Instant edge processing: the Intel Atom CPU handles data locally, reducing latency and cloud costs.
- Secure data flow: TPM 2.0, Secure Boot and BIOS password keep your information safe from tampering.
- Easy power sharing: PoE Ethernet supplies both data and up to 15.4 W of power, simplifying wiring.
- Future-proof expansion: optional ZigBee module and programmable GPIO let you add sensors or wireless links as your system grows.
Usages
Use the gateway on a production line to read PLC data, control motors and send alerts to a central dashboard. Deploy it in an oil-field pump station to monitor pressure, temperature and flow without exposing a fragile PC to the elements. Install it in a railway signaling cabinet to manage serial devices and communicate with the control center over Ethernet. It also fits smart-building applications, where it can gather HVAC sensor data and run local logic before reporting to a building-management system.
Specification
| Model |
Dell Edge Gateway 3001 |
| CPU |
Intel Atom E3805, 1.33 GHz, 1 MB Cache |
| Ethernet |
1 × 10/100 Fast Ethernet (RJ-45) with PoE, 15.4 W |
| Serial Interfaces |
2 × RS-232/422/485 |
| GPIO / I/O |
8 channels, 0-5V, independently programmable, DAC, ADC |
| Optional Modules |
ZigBee |
| Storage |
Industrial-grade Micro-SD: 8/16/32/64 GB; eMMC: 8 GB standard / 32 GB optional |
| Memory |
2 GB DDR3L, 1066 MHz |
| Operating System |
Ubuntu Core 16 or Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSB 2016 (32 GB eMMC required) |
| Security |
TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, BIOS password, I/O port disablement, Intrusion switch connector |
