CW Edge Computing Gateway（Industrial Control）
CW Series
100+ protocol acquisition, 4G/Wi-Fi/Ethernet multi-channel cloud, edge computing and rule engine, the industrial-data hub.
Product Overview
The CW Edge Computing Gateway is a smart edge access device developed by FEXLINK for industrial IoT scenarios. It comes with a built-in edge computing development engine and an open data acquisition development engine, enabling secondary development of data and custom protocols. Downstream, it collects data from PLCs, HMIs, meters, sensors and other devices via 2 RS485 channels or Zigbee; upstream, it connects to the cloud platform via wired Ethernet or wireless 4G. It delivers core capabilities including millisecond-level alarm prediction, offline buffer & retransmission, traffic saving, data encryption, and routing/switching. The metal housing supports standard 35mm DIN rail mounting, suitable for various industrial control cabinets.
Core Capabilities
Edge computing engine: built-in edge computing development engine and data acquisition development engine, supporting user-defined data acquisition protocols and secondary development. Multi-protocol access: built-in communication protocols for mainstream PLC, HMI and other devices - simple configuration to connect devices into a network. Millisecond-level alarm: built-in anomaly detection algorithm enables millisecond-level alarm prediction on data. Multiple networking methods: supports 4G, Ethernet and Zigbee upstream communication to meet different on-site networking environments. Product Features
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Product Features
Edge Computing Engine
Built-in edge computing development engine and open data acquisition development engine, allowing secondary development and processing of data and supporting user-defined data acquisition protocols.
Built-in Protocols
Built-in communication protocols for mainstream PLC, HMI and other devices. Simple configuration connects devices to the network, eliminating complex protocol development.
Alarm Prediction
Built-in anomaly detection algorithm provides millisecond-level alarm handling on data, enabling fast local response to abnormal events.
Easy Networking
Supports 4G, WiFi and Ethernet to connect to the platform. Install-and-use on site, adapting to various networking environments.
Offline Buffer & Retransmission
Supports local storage via SD card; data is automatically retransmitted after network recovery, ensuring no data loss.
Traffic Saving
Data upload supports on-change plus periodic strategy, greatly saving traffic and reducing operating costs.
Routing Function
Can be used as a 4G router to provide network access for on-site devices - one device, multiple uses.
Data Security
Built-in asymmetric encryption algorithm encrypts data during transmission, ensuring industrial data security.
Switching Function
Can be used as a switch: touchscreen + PLC form a LAN through the module, simplifying on-site wiring. Selection Guide
System Topology
Selection Guide
Model Naming Rules
CW - series, communication configuration. CW: product category - industrial edge computing gateway. Series: series code C: industrial gateway series. Communication: communication configuration 1: 2 Ethernet ports; 2: 2 Ethernet ports + 4G; 3: 2 Ethernet ports + Zigbee. Model / Power supply / Downstream communication (RS485) / Downstream communication (Zigbee) / Upstream communication (Ethernet) / Upstream communication (4G): CW-C1 external power supply DC24V, 2 channels, not supported, supported, not supported; CW-C2 external power supply DC24V, 2 channels, not supported, not supported, supported; CW-C3 external power supply DC24V, 2 channels, supported, supported, not supported. Technical Parameters
| Model | Power Supply / Downstream Communication (RS485) / Downstream Communication (Zigbee) / Upstream Communication (Ethernet) / Upstream Communication (4G) |
| CW-C1 | External power supply DC24V / 2 channels / Not supported / Supported / Not supported |
| CW-C2 | External power supply DC24V / 2 channels / Not supported / Not supported / Supported |
| CW-C3 | External power supply DC24V / 2 channels / Supported / Supported / Not supported |
Technical Parameters
Basic Parameters
Operating voltage DC 24V; power consumption ≤2W; operating temperature -20℃~70℃; operating humidity <95%; product weight 420g; dimensions 31×110×78mm (L×W×H); housing material metal housing; protection rating IP20; mounting standard 35mm DIN rail
| Operating Voltage | DC 24V |
| Power Consumption | ≤2W |
| Operating Temperature | -20℃~70℃ |
| Operating Humidity | <95% |
| Product Weight | 420g |
| Dimensions | 31×110×78mm (L×W×H) |
| Housing Material | Metal housing |
| Protection Rating | IP20 |
| Mounting | Standard 35mm DIN rail |
Communication Functions
Downstream communication RS485 / Zigbee; upstream communication Ethernet / wireless 4G; RS485 channels 2 (COM0/COM1); Ethernet ports 2 (WAN/LAN); serial port COM2: RS232; USB interface 1 USB port for program upload/download; indicators PWR (power), RUN (running), ERR (fault), NET (network); data storage supports local storage via SD card with offline buffer & retransmission; data security asymmetric encryption algorithm. Installation Instructions
| Downstream Communication | RS485 / Zigbee |
| Upstream Communication | Ethernet / Wireless 4G |
| RS485 Channels | 2 channels (COM0/COM1) |
| Ethernet Ports | 2 (WAN/LAN) |
| Serial Port | COM2: RS232 |
| USB Interface | 1 USB port for program upload/download |
| Indicators | PWR (power), RUN (running), ERR (fault), NET (network) |
| Data Storage | Local storage via SD card, offline buffer & retransmission |
| Data Security | Asymmetric encryption algorithm |
Installation Instructions
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Mounting Dimensions
Mounting dimension drawing example b
Interface Description (Power & Antenna)
Power input interface, ZIGBEE antenna port and 4G signal antenna port. Interface definitions: Category / Interface / Definition: Power: DC24V - external power supply input (positive and negative terminals); Antenna: ZIGBEE antenna port - Zigbee wireless communication antenna interface (CW-C3 model); Antenna: 4G signal antenna port - 4G wireless communication antenna interface (CW-C2 model); Indicator: PWR - power indicator; Indicator: RUN - running/stopped indicator; Indicator: ERR - fault alarm indicator; Indicator: NET - network indicator c
| Category | Interface / Definition |
| Power | DC24V / External power supply input (positive and negative terminals) |
| Antenna | ZIGBEE antenna port / Zigbee wireless communication antenna interface (CW-C3 model) |
| Antenna | 4G signal antenna port / 4G wireless communication antenna interface (CW-C2 model) |
| Indicator | PWR / Power indicator |
| Indicator | RUN / Running/stopped indicator |
| Indicator | ERR / Fault alarm indicator |
| Indicator | NET / Network indicator |
Interface Description (4G SIM Card & DIP Switch)
4G SIM card slot and DIP switch. Interface definitions: Category / Interface / Definition: SIM card: 4G SIM card slot - 4G communication SIM card slot (CW-C2 model); Configuration: DIP switch - DIP switches for device address and communication parameter configuration; Storage: SD card slot - SD card local storage slot, supporting offline buffer & retransmission d
| Category | Interface / Definition |
| SIM card | 4G SIM card slot / 4G communication SIM card slot (CW-C2 model) |
| Configuration | DIP switch / DIP switches for device address and communication parameter configuration |
| Storage | SD card slot / SD card local storage slot, supporting offline buffer & retransmission |
Interface Description (Ethernet & Serial Ports)
Ethernet ports, USB port and serial ports. Interface definitions: Category / Interface / Definition: Ethernet port: WAN - WAN port, can be used as program upload/download port or communication port; Ethernet port: LAN - LAN port, can be used as program upload/download port or communication port; USB: USB port - one USB program upload/download port; Serial port: COM0 - RS485-0, downstream acquisition communication port 1; Serial port: COM1 - RS485-1, downstream acquisition communication port 2; Serial port: COM2 - RS232 serial port
| Category | Interface / Definition |
| Ethernet port | WAN / WAN port, can be used as program upload/download port or communication port |
| Ethernet port | LAN / LAN port, can be used as program upload/download port or communication port |
| USB | USB port / One USB program upload/download port |
| Serial port | COM0 / RS485-0, downstream acquisition communication port 1 |
| Serial port | COM1 / RS485-1, downstream acquisition communication port 2 |
| Serial port | COM2 / RS232 serial port |
Key Points
Definition: The CW Edge Computing Gateway is a smart edge access device developed by FEXLINK for industrial IoT scenarios, aggregating PLC, HMI, meter and sensor data with edge computing. Core capabilities: 2 RS485 or Zigbee downstream channels, Ethernet or 4G uplink, custom protocol support, offline buffering & retransmission, millisecond-level alarm prediction and routing/switching. Applicable scenarios: Suitable for industrial control cabinets, power distribution rooms, industrial parks and energy sites that require multi-protocol access and edge aggregation. Related products: CX Edge Computing Wristband, ESX Intelligent Edge Computing Gateway, FEXLINK Cloud.
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