InHand Networks EC300 Series

The EC300 series industrial edge computer is a highly integrated Arm-based Linux platform. It is a compact edge computer, specifically for users who need lightweight application design.

The EC300 provides rich interfaces and flexible extensions. The basic version provides 2 serial ports, 2*10/100M Ethernet, 1*USB 2.0, and can expand to support Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LORA, I/O, GPS, CAN FD, Serial port, and other interfaces. It has 1*Mini-PCIE slot: it can be extended to cellular solutions.

The EC300 has a built-in Linux distribution and provides long-term support for the Linux kernel, including security patches and troubleshooting, to meet the needs of computing systems in industrial automation applications to extend the life cycle and ensure industrial projects be safe and sustainable.

The EC300 supports security features such as Secure Boot and TPM to ensure software and data security. It can be shipped with built-in Device Supervisor™ Agent service, easy to achieve data acquisition, processing, and uploading cloud.

The EC300 supports InHand DeviceLive, in addition to the realization of conventional computer remote management, it also supports computer remote container management, application version control, remote operation and maintenance of user devices.


Features and Advantages

• Diversified interfaces meet the requirements of various scenarios
  • Standard 2*10/100Mbps Ethernet.
  • Standard 1*RS232/RS485+1*RS485.
  • Standard 1*USB 2.0.
  • Support Wi-Fi/BLE/GPS/TPM.
  • Interface expansion: Up to 2* RS232/RS485/AI/CAN+1*LORA.
  • I/O expansion: Supports up to 4 x DI+4 x DO.


• Built -in InHand Device Supervisor ™ Agent service, easy to collect, process and upload data to cloud
  • Built-in InHand Device Supervisor ™ Agent service for simple configuration, no programming required for uploading to cloud.
  • Support mainstream industrial protocols, including Modbus RTU/TCP/ASCII, OPC UA, ISO on TCP, etc.
  • Support public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Alibaba, also support connecting with mainstream IoT cloud platforms, and provide with diversified IoT cloud ecological solutions.


• Security reinforcement to protect the digital economy
  • Continuously provide Linux system security patches and vulnerability repair services.
  • Support Secure Boot to prevent malware injection attacks.
  • Integrated TPM 2.0 security chip, which greatly protects equipment and data security.


• Distribution Linux system, more convenient for secondary development
  • Adopt InHand IEOS (based on Debian OS) to provide you with flexible and diverse secondary development environment;.
  • Support free programming in a variety of high-level languages.


• Highly reliable design for harsh industrial environments
  • EMC3, wide temperature -20~70°C, wide voltage power supply +9~48VDC.
  • Support power failure protection, the system automatically shuts down safely when abnormal failure happens, worry-free operation.


• Multiple network access, reliable data transmission
  • Support global 5G/4G cellular network. With InHand 20 years of experience in cellular network communication, we provide highavailability Internet access even in sites without wired networks.
  • Support Ethernet and Wi-Fi, and support mutual backup of wired, cellular and Wi-Fi networks, also support dual SIM card. The redundant design of these WAN links provides reliable uninterrupted Internet access.


• InHand DeviceLive Cloud services help make batch deployment and maintenance easy
  • Cloud-based parameter configuration, container management, application and firmware management.
  • Cloud-based status monitoring, once glance to get online status, signal strength, traffic consumption and other information.
  • Provide a safe and reliable remote access services for PLC and user's other equipment remote monitoring and management.

Product Specifications

Hardware Specifications
Hardware Platform
CPU	ARM Cortex-A53@1.4GHz
RAM	1GB DDR4
FLASH	8GB eMMC
Interfaces
Ethernet Port	2*10/100Mbps Ethernet port
Serial Port	1*RS-232/485, 1*RS-485, expandable up to 4 serial ports , isolation
USB	USB 2.0. 1*TypeA
SIM Card	Nano SIM x 2
Antenna Connector	LTE:SMA *1,Wi-Fi:SMA * 1,GPS:SMA* 1,LORA:SMA* 1 Note: North America models: 2 x SMA 4G antenna connectors.
Wi-Fi (Optional)	STA. 802.11ac/a/b/g/n. 2.4G/5G
Bluetooth (Optional)	BLE 4.2
GPS(Optional)	Satellite location GPS, 1*SMA
Button	Pinhole reset button *1; Programmable button*1
TF card	MicroSD support, up to 32GB expansion
Interface extension (Optional)	LORA
	Up to 2* RS232/RS485/4-20mA/CAN FD, isolation
	Up to 4 x DI+4 x DO, isolation
LoRa Wireless Parameters
Frequency	470MHz - 510MHz
Indoor/Urban communication distance	1km
Outdoor/Line-ofsight communication distance	5km
Transmit Power	-9dBm-22dBm
Data Rate	0.15Kbps-46.8Kbps
Receiver Sensitivity	-140dBm
Channel	80
Safety
TPM(Optional)	Integrated TPM chip, TPM v2.0
Others
RTC	Support (button battery backup)
Hardware watchdog	Support
Power
Power input	9-48V DC
Power failure protection	Hold for 20 seconds after power failure (safe shutdown)
Power failure alarm	Power failure alarms when power failure happens
Mechanical characteristics
Installation	Panel,Rail
Weight	339g
Dimensions	145x106x36mm
Protection Rating	IP30
Housing	Metal + Plastic
Fanless	Fanless
Ambient Temperature And Humidity
Storage Temperature	-40 ~ 85°C
Ambient humidity	5~ 95% (noncondensing)
Operation temperature	-20~ 70°C
Indicator
LED	PWR, STATUS, WARN, NET. USER * 4
EMC
Static	EN61000-4-2, level 3
Radiation Electric Field	EN61000-4-3, level 3
Pulsed Electric Field	EN61000-4-4, level 3
Surge	EN61000-4-5, level 3
Conducted Disturbance Immunity	EN61000-4-6 ,level 3
Shock Wave Resistance	EN61000-4-12,level 3
Power Frequency Magnetic Field Resistance	EN61000-4-8, horizontal / vertical 400A/m (>level 2)
Physical Specs
Shockproof	IEC60068-2-27
Vibration Resistance	IEC60068-2-6
Free Fall	IEC60068-2-32
Certification
CE
Software Specifications
Operating System
OS	Debian 11. Kernel 5.10.168
Internet
Access authentication	APN,VPDN
Internet access	CHAP,PAP
Network format	5G SA/NSA,LTE Cat1
LAN protocol	ARP,Ethernet
WAN protocol	Static IP,DHCP
Network Protocol
IP Application	ICMP,DNS,TCP/UDP,TCPServer,DHCP
IP Routing	Static routing
Security
Multilevel user	Multi-level management rights
Data security	Firewall
	Secure Boot, TrustZone
Reliability
Link Detection	Sends heartbeat packets to detect, auto redials when disconnected
Dual SIM Failover	Supports dual SIM failover
Embedded Watchdog	Device runs self-detection, auto recovers from malfunctions
Open Platform
Secondary development environment	Multi-programming language development platform
Access cloud platform	AWS, Azure, Ali and other cloud platforms
Industrial Protocol
Industrial Protocol	ModbusRTU Master/Slave, ModbusTCP Master/Slave, EtherNet/IP, ISOonTCP, OPCUAClient/Server, MitsubishiMC    3C/3E/3COverTCP, MitsubishiCPUPort, FINSUDP, HostLink, PPI, DLT645-2007, IEC104Server
Network Management
Configuration	Web,Telnet,SSH
Upgrade	Web,FOTA,DFOTA
Log	Support local system log, remote log export and important log power-off autosave
Configuration backup	Import and export configuration files
Remote management	InHand DeviceLive or HTTP, HTTPS, Telnet, SSH, etc
DeviceLive Cloud	Supports cloud-based parameter configuration, container management, application and firmware management