The ECU-1152 from Advantech is a compact, fanless industrial communication gateway built on a TI Cortex-A8 RISC architecture, ideal for energy, solar, and factory automation applications.

 Core Hardware

• Processor: TI Cortex-A8, 800 MHz
• Memory: 512 MB DDR3L RAM
• Storage: 1 GB MicroSD card (system), 2 × MicroSD slots for data logging
• Operating System: Linux with open EdgeLink SDK

 I/O Interfaces

• Serial Ports: 6 × RS-232/485 (isolated, configurable via jumper)
• Ethernet Ports: 2 × 10/100 Mbps
• USB: 1 × USB 2.0
• Expansion: 1 × full-size Mini PCIe (for Wi-Fi/3G/4G)
• Console Port: Available for system access

 Protocol Support

• Industrial Protocols:
  • Modbus RTU/TCP (Master & Slave)
  • IEC-60870-5-101/104 (Slave & Master)
  • BACnet/IP Server
  • OPC-UA Client & Server
• Cloud Integration: Azure, AWS IoT compatible

 Power & Protection

• Input Voltage: 10–30 VDC
• Isolation: 3000 VDC between I/O and system
• Surge Protection: Built-in for serial and power lines
• Watchdog Timer: 15–255 seconds