Edge-computing Gateway

Z4 Edge Computing Gateway

  • Global Cellular Communication & Remote Management
  • Powerful System Performance & Rich Hardware Interfaces
  • Integrated Industrial Data & Security Features
  • Easy APP Development & Deployment
Product Introduction
Z4 Edge Computing Gateway is a high-performance industrial protocol gateway with edge computing capability provided by its open software architecture. It has a variety of communication methods, including cellular, local wireless, wired and fieldbus network, supporting link control algorithm to ensure reliable network communication. The industry-oriented design makes it adaptable to wide temperature ranges and strong electromagnetic interference environments. Z4 is suitable for remote data acquisition from industrial PLC, RTU, meters, etc. with integrated protocol database, machine control by its rich I/O interfaces, as well as remote maintenance via our cloud platform, making it an ideal choice in the field of industrial IoT.
    Global Cellular Communication & Remote Management
  • Release16 & Release 17 compliance on 5G-sub6 & Redcap
  • Backward support 4G/3G for global network bands
  • Multi-WAN options: 5G, LTE &, GigE, dual SIM backup
  • Hongdian Cloud remote management with location information
    Powerful System Performance & Rich Hardware Interfaces
  • Quad-core Cortex-A55, 2.0GHz, 1Tops, 2GB DDR4, 8GB eMMC
  • Wireless Interfaces: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, Lora optional
  • I/O Interfaces: 4 RJ45, VCC-IN/OUT, 4 DI, 2 relays, 2 serial, USB 2.0, TF card
  • Expansion: More interfaces with Z4-ex I/O modular product
    Integrated Industrial Data & Security Features
  • 5G B-code Timing and built-in RTC
  • Common industrial protocols & PLC drivers, 3rd party cloud integration
  • Data Protection with IPsec/OpenVPN/GRE/L2TP/PPTP/DMVPN
  • Hongdian Cloud VPN remote access & SD-WAN networking
    Easy APP Development & Deployment
  • Container support: Docker for app deployment
  • Development Languages: C, C++, Java, Python
  • Simplify development with SDKs and APIs
  • Cloud based APP deployment with Hongdian Cloud

Hardware
CPU Quad ARM Cortex-A55 2.0GHz
GPU Mali G52 2EE, OpenGL ES 1.1/2.0/3.2, OpenCL 2.0 & Vulkan 1.1
NPU 1 TOPS for lightweight AI
Memory 2GB
Built-in storage 8GB
Cellular Interface
Modem 1 × LTE Cat4 or 1/2 × 5G NR SA/NSA
Number of Antennas 2 (LTE version) or 4/8 (NR version)
Connector SMA-K
SIM 2
Wireless Interface
Standards 802.11b/g/n/ac/ax, AP or station modes
Frequency Bands 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz
Speed 583Mbps
Security WEP, WPA, WPA2
Encryption 64/128 AES, TKIP
Antennas 2
Connector SMA-K
Star Flash Support
Lora Support
GNSS Interface
Number of Antennas 1
Connector SMA-K
Peripheral Interface
Ethernet 4 x RJ45 10/100/1000Mbps adaptive (1 of which supports WAN, LAN switching)
Serial 1 × RS-232/RS-232 + 1 × RS-485 serial port
USB 1 x USB2.0
TF Card 1
HDMI 1
Extension interface Extendable interface module Z4-EXT
Software
Auto Fail-over Between: 2 Cellulars, Cellular and WAN, Cellular and Wi-Fi (station mode), WAN and Wi-Fi (station mode)
Network Protocols PPP, PPPoE, TCP, UDP, DHCP, ICMP, NAT, HTTP, HTTPs, DNS, ARP, NTP, SMTP, Telnet, SSH, DDNS, etc.
Network APN, VPDN, VLAN, QoS
Routing Static Routing, Policy routing, RIP, OSPF and BGP, etc
Firewall NAT, PAT, DMZ, Port Forword, IP/Domain/MAC Filter, Access Control List
Attack  Prevention DDOS prevention, Anti port scanning
VPN PPTP/L2TP/GRE/IPSec/OpenVPN/DMVPN/WireGuard
Ipsec Encryption DES, 3DES, AES128, AES192, AES256
OpenVPN Encryption BF-CBC, DES-CBC, RC2-CBC, DES-EDE-CBC, DES-EDE3-CBC, DESX-CBC, RC2-40-CBC, CAST5-CBC, RC2-64-CBC, AES-128-CBC,AES-192-CBC, AES-256-CBC, SEED-CBC
Remote  Management HTTP, Telnet, SSH, SMS, SNMP V1/V2/V3, SNMP TRAP, Hongdian Wedora Cloud Platform
Serial Ports Function Transparent, Modbus RTU, etc
Industrial Protocol
Common Protocols OPC-UA Client&Server, BACNet/IP Client&Server, Modbus RTU/TCP/ASCII, Modbus Master, BACnet/IP, Ethernet/IP,IEC101/104, IEC61850-modbus, etc.
Cloud Integration MQTT, HTTPS, Hongdian HMP, TCP/UDP, etc
Configuration Tool HDGatewayManager
Power Supply and Consumption
Connector 2 pin socket
Voltage Input +9V~+48V DC
Power Consumption Idle: 400mA@12V DC, Data transceiving: 1.5A@12V DC
Others
Reset Button Yes
Hardware Watchdog Yes
LED Indicators 6 indicators for PWR, WLAN, NET1, SIG1, DATA/NET2, LORA/SIG2
Physical Characteristics
Ingress Protection IP30
Housing & Weight Metal, 1060g
Dimension 170 × 136.2× 51mm
Installations Desktop, wall mounting and DIN rail mounting
Operating Temperature -35 ~ +75℃
Storage Temperature -40 ~ +85℃
Relative Humidity 95%

Z4-ExBox Expansion Box


Inputs/Outputs
VCC-OUT 1 voltage output, voltage source is the same as the input.
DI 4 digital input channels (low-level input: 04.5V, high-level input: 636V).
Relay Outputs 2 relay outputs (3A 250VAC/30VDC).
RS-485 6 RS-485 interfaces (default baud rate 115200bps).
AI AI1、AI2(4~20mA),AI3、AI4(0~5V)
CAN 1 CAN interface.
GPIO 4 GPIO channels (output 0-3.3V).
Expansion Interface 1 2×6pin 2.54mm pitch expansion module board interface.
Power Consumption
Typical Power Consumption 3.3V average current 40mA, 5V average current 86mA.
Operating Environment
Operating Temperature -30℃ to +75℃
Storage Temperature -40℃ to +85℃
Constant Humidity +45℃, 95% RH, 24h
Alternating Humidity Temperature/Humidity: +25~+55℃ / 95% RH, 24 hours.
Physical Dimensions
Dimensions 136.2 × 170× 51mm
Weight 950g.


File Name
Hongdian Datasheet-Z4 Edge Computing Gateway-2025
Product Part No. Network Frequencies Interface Certifications
(*In progress)
Regions
SIM WLAN Gige RS232 RS485

Z4

Edge Computing Gateway

Z4-L4EA-S2-W2 LTE Cat4 4G( LTE-FDD): B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20
4G(LTE-TDD): B38/B40/B41
3G: B1/B5/B8
2G: B3/B8
2 AX 4 - 2 CE*, RoHS* Europe, the Middle East,
Africa, Korea, Thailand, India, Malaysia
Z4-L4NA-S2-W2 4G( LTE-FDD): B2/B4/B5/B12/B13/B14/
B66/B71
3G(WCDMA): B2/B4/B5
FCC*, PTCRB* North America
Z4-L4SA-S2-W2 4G (FDD-LTE): B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/
B8/B28
4G (LTE-TDD): B40
3G: B2/B3/B5/B8
RCM*, Anatel* Oceania, South America
Z4-NRGL-S2-W2 5G NSA/SA NSA/SA:
n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n13/n14/n18/n20/n25/
n26/n28/n29/n30/n38/n40/n41/n48/n66/n70/
n71/n75/n76/n77/n78/n79
LTE-FDD:
B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B13/B14/B17/B18/
B19/B20/B25/B26/B28/B29/B30/B32/B66/B71
LTE-TDD:
B34/B38/B39/B40/B41/B42/B43/B48
WCDMA:
B1/B2/B4/B5/B8/B19
2 AX 4 - 2 CE*, RoHS*, FCC*, PTCRB*, RCM*, Anatel* Global
Z4-RCGL-S2-W2
Z4-NR2GL-S2 -

* For example, Z4-NRGL-S2-W2, Z4 Industrial Gateway, support 5G NSA/SA, the application area is Global, support two RS-485, support two Wi-Fi antennas.

Z4-RCGL-S2-W2, Z4 Industrial Gateway, support Redcap module, the application area is Global, support two RS-485, support two Wi-Fi antennas.

Z4-NR2GL-S2, Z4 Industrial Gateway, support dual 5G modules, the application area is Global,

support two RS-485. Z4-S2-W2, Z4 Industrial Gateway, no modules, support two RS-485, support two Wi-Fi antennas.


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