AMPLIFIED ENGINEERING nodeG5 User manual

nodeG5
IIOT GATEWAY
EDITION / October 2023 /
FIRMWARE VERSION 2.1
DESIGNED IN AUSTRALIA.
ASSEMBLED IN SINGAPORE.
Build intelligent network nodes with
an IIoT gateway that supports python,
docker & services like AWS Sitewise
& TensorFlow to manage OPC UA,
CAN Bus J1939/OBD2, Serial RS485
Modbus TCP/RTU, WiFi & BLE data.
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SAFETY OF USE
SECTION 1: ABOUT
nodeG5 Specications
Hardware
Board Interface
SECTION 2: SETTING UP
SIM Installation
Logging In
SECTION 3: CONFIGURATIONS
Quickstart Guide
WAN & Cellular Settings
Dynamic DNS
Ethernet Settings
Wireless Settings
Serial & CAN Settings
IoT Hardware
IoT Client
IoT Data
Management
System Status
CONTACT US
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INTEGRATED REAL TIME DATA MODE
The addition of a Real Time data mode allow users to make a split between
data sets which require instant status updates & those that require a log.
NEW FEATURES IN FIRMWARE 2.1 TABLE OF CONTENTS

!
SAFETY OF USE
ALL CONDITIONS
POWER SETUP
All specialist electronic devices must be operated with due care to avoid damage or injuries and should be installed and
operated by a trained personnel.
DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT IN ENVIRONMENTS CONTAINING POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE GASES OR
LIQUIDS, EXAMPLE, GAS STATIONS AND CHEMICAL PLANTS AND EXPLOSIVE STORES.
Inadequate current or dips in voltage may cause the device to fail to connect to data services even if the LEDs are
lighted up. Supply over 30 VDC will damage the device.
Never remove or insert SIM card when device has PWR switched in “ON” position. Damage caused to device or SIM in
such case will not be warranted.
Do not reboot/power-down the device until the writing process is acknowledged as completed.
SIM CARD
CONFIGURING THE
ROUTER
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MANAGEMENT
NETWORK
I/O
CPU CORE
· Designed for maximum uptime from available
network
· NetMgr WWAN connect timeouts
· End-to-End PING connectivity testing with
reboot
· Dynamic DNS
· Azure IoT Hub / IoT Central Client
· AWS IoT Core / Sitewise Client
· Ubidots Client
· MQTT Client
· On-board Real Time Clock
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· Real Time Data Mode
· FIFO Data Mode
· SSH for Remote LINUX Management
2x 1000Mbps Ethernet ports, RJ45
802.11ax WiFi
Bluetooth 5.3 BLE
4G/LTE CAT4 cellular module, Quectel
EC25-E/A (EU & US bands)
GPS
2x USB2.0, 1xUSB3.0 type-A connectors
2x RS485 (half-duplex)
2x CAN bus port
4x digital outputs + 4x digital inputs
1x serial console via UART-to-USB bridge,
micro-USB connector.
NXP i.MX8M Plus QuadLite, quad-
core ARM Cortex-A53, 1.8GHz
AI/ML Neural Processing Unit, up to
2.3 TOPS
ARM Cortex-M7, 800Mhz
2GB - 16GB LPDDR4
16GB – 128GB eMMC ash, soldered
on-board
NETWORK
ROBUSTNESS
INTEGRATED
DATA FEATURES
REMOTE
MANAGEMENT
NETWORKING
CLOUD
MANAGEMENT
LAN
WIFI (optional)
BLE (optional)
CELLULAR
GNSS
USB
RS485/ RS232
CAN BUS
Digital I/O
Debug
CPU
NPU (optional)
REAL TIME CO-
PROCESSOR
RAM
Storage
STORAGE & MEMORY
USER CUSTOM PROGRAMMING
· Run Python (2.7.15 & 3.6.5)/ LUA/ BASH scripting
· Run containers on Debian Linux
WARRANTY
· 5 year manufacturer warranty
1. 1
nodeG5
SPECIFICATIONS
ABOUT

ABOUT
1. 2
HARDWARE
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PERIPHERALS INCLUDED
POWER
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
DIMENSION
- L
- W
- H
WEIGHT
· Cellular rubber duck antenna with SMA connector
· CAT-5 LAN cable (3M)
· 8 to 26 VDC
· High-gain outdoor antenna (wall mounted)
· High-gain outdoor antenna (pole mounted)
· 2x 2.4GHz / 5GHz WiFi BLE Antennas
· 2x11-pin dual-raw mating plug for industrial I/O
132mm
110mm
110mm
132mm
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With the nodeG5 you have the option to install it using a
mounting plate onto different surfaces.
The orientation and dimensions are as below:
132mm
84mm
25mm
550g

WIFI/Bluetooth
SMA Slot
WIFI SMA Slot
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USB3.0 GENERIC LED1 GENERIC LED2
SIM SLOTSerial Console
POWER ON
SMA Antenna
Connectors
SMA Antenna
Connectors
ABOUT
1. 3
BOARD INTERFACE
Main LAN Port ETH1
(default: 192.168.1.1)
Second LAN Port ETH2
(default: 10.1.1.1)
Industrial I/O
terminal block P8
DC Power HDMI
USB2.0 port2
USB2.0 port1
See Section 3.6
(page 14) for wiring
diagram
For models with WiFi
& BLE only

SETTING UP
2. 1
SIM INSTALLATION
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
1. 4G Data Enabled micro SIM
Card
2. PC/Laptop with an
Ethernet port
3. SIM card network details –
APN/USERNAME/PASSWORD.
You would need to get this
information from your operator.
INSERTING THE SIM
CARD
STEP 1 of 5 - Unscrew the SIM cover and insert the micro SIM card into the slot.
STEP 2 of 5 - Screw the cover back on and connect up the power adapter and the cellular antenna
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2. 2
LOGGING IN
SETTING UP
NODEG5 CONSOLE
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Username
Password
nodeG5
When you have connected
up the hardware to the
box, the web console can
be accessed at the
address
192.168.1.1
For Security, after your rst
successful log in, you will
be prompted to change
your username &
password.
Note: If you are using a
SSH console:
The login username is:
root
The default password
remains as:
node12345
The default username is:
admin
The default password is:
node12345
STEP 4 of 5 - Launch your browser and enter address as 192.168.1.1
STEP 5 of 5 - Log in.
192.168.1.1
node12345
admin
Log In
STEP 3 of 5 - Plug in the Ethernet cable from ETH1 to your pc and power up the nodeG5.

CONFIGURATION
3. 1
QUICK
START
nodeG5
MENU OPTIONS
Quick Start
Cellular WAN
Dynamic DNS
Ethernet
Wireless
Serial / CAN
IoT Hardware
IoT Client
IoT Data
Management
System Status
Logout
Basic settings for nodeG5 Gateway for Cellular Internet Access
Cellular SIM Settings
Password Management
G5 Quick Start Guide.pdf
APN
*99#
telstra.internet
Dial Number
User Name (PAP/CHAP only)
Password (PAP/CHAP only)
SIM PIN Code (If required only)
Current Password
New Password
Reconrm New Password
LAN (eth1) Port Settings
LAN IP Address
Change Password
Update
You can nd resource PDF links
in our web cong to help guide
you through the different
setups.
Key in the IP Address for your
nodeG5 gateway here.
To connect the nodeG5 to a
cellular network the following
information is required. You will
be able to get them from your
internet service provider.
Click on UPDATE to save your
settings.
For security, please ensure you
change to a new password.
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The Quick Start tab brings
together all the settings you
need to establish an
immediate cellular
connection in one page.
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3. 2
WAN &
CELLULAR
SETTINGS
CONFIGURATION
nodeG5
MENU OPTIONS
Quick Start
Cellular WAN
Dynamic DNS
Ethernet
Wireless
Serial / CAN
IoT Hardware
IoT Client
IoT Data
Management
System Status
Logout
WAN & Cellular Settings
Cellular SIM Settings
Advanced Settings
Primary WAN Interface
APN
5
*99#
5
3
8.8.8.8 T
telstra.internet
192.168.1.20
Dial Number
User Name (PAP/CHAP only)
Password (PAP/CHAP only)
SIM PIN Code (If required only)
Service
Assigned DNS
NetMgr WWAN Connect Timeout
Enable Reboot on PING failure
PING Remote Host
PING Interval
PING retries
LTE_UMTS Preferred
Cellular
Disabled
Update
Select your primary WAN
interface from the options given.
(Note that Wi-Fi is model
dependent & you will need to
complete the rest of your the
settings in 'Wireless' tab.)
To connect the nodeG5 to a
cellular network the following
information is required. You will
be able to get them from your
internet service provider.
If you will like to override your
network assigned DNS, you can
input your own address here.
Otherwise leave it blank.
Set the amount of minutes
before the system does a
reboot (0 = never)
To ensure reliable connectivity
you can choose to PING an
external IP address.
Add in a test IP address (i.e.
Google at 8.8.8.8 T)
Input the PING interval &
number of retries made before
the system reboots.
When you have completed your
settings on this page, click
'Update' to save them.
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