Specifications

Complete technical specifications for Haltian IoT Gateway N8

Hardware Specifications

Processor

Component	Specification
Main CPU	NXP i.MX 8M Nano Arm Cortex A53
Architecture	ARM 64-bit
Cores	Single core
Clock Speed	1500 MHz
Co-processor	Arm Cortex M7 @650MHz
Use Case	Low-power operations, real-time tasks

Memory & Storage

Component	Specification
RAM	1GB DDR4
Storage	8GB eMMC
Expandable Storage	MicroSD card slot (up to 128GB)
Boot Storage	eMMC (primary), MicroSD (fallback)

I/O Interfaces

Interface	Specification	Notes
USB 2.0	1 port	Type-A connector
Ethernet	1 x RJ45 10/100/1000 Mbps	Gigabit capable
BLE 5.0	1 x nRF52833 SDR	Wirepas compatible
Expansion Header	1 internal connector	GPIO, UART, I2C
Console Port	Internal UART	Debug and configuration

Wireless Connectivity

WiFi and Bluetooth

Feature	Specification
WiFi Standards	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
WiFi Frequencies	2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
WiFi Security	WPA2-PSK, WPA3-PSK, WPA2-Enterprise
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Range	Up to 100m line-of-sight

Wirepas Mesh (BLE 5.0)

Feature	Specification
Radio Chipset	Nordic nRF52833
Frequency	2.4 GHz ISM band
Channels	0-39 (40 channels)
Sensitivity	-95 dBm
TX Power	Up to +8 dBm
Range	5-25m indoor, up to 100m LoS
Max Sensors	200-500 (depending on message rate)

Cellular (LTE Version Only)

Feature	Specification
Technology	LTE Cat 4 with 3G/2G fallback
LTE Bands	Region-specific, see regional specs
3G Bands	UMTS/HSPA+
2G Bands	GSM/GPRS/EDGE
SIM	Micro SIM (3FF)
Antenna	External SMA connector
Max Download	150 Mbps (LTE Cat 4)
Max Upload	50 Mbps (LTE Cat 4)

LTE Frequency Bands (Example - Verify for region):

LTE FDD: B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28
LTE TDD: B38, B39, B40, B41
3G UMTS: B1, B2, B5, B8
2G GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz

Power Specifications

Parameter	Specification	Notes
Input Voltage	9-36V DC	Regulated power recommended
DC Connector	5.5mm outer, 2.1mm inner	Center positive, twist & lock
PoE Support	IEEE 802.3af/at	BLE version only
PoE Power	15.4W (af), 25.5W (at)	Class 0/3
Idle Consumption	0.4W	LEDs only, no network activity
Typical Operation	3-5W	Normal sensor network operation
Peak Power	8W	LTE transmission, max load
Maximum Current	0.67A @ 12V	At peak power

Power Budget by Component:

Component	Idle	Typical	Peak
CPU + Memory	0.2W	1.5W	2.5W
BLE Radio	0.05W	0.5W	1.0W
Ethernet	0.1W	0.5W	1.0W
WiFi (if active)	0.05W	1.0W	2.0W
LTE (if equipped)	0.1W	1.5W	4.0W
LEDs	0.05W	0.1W	0.1W

Physical Specifications

Parameter	Specification
Dimensions (W x H x D)	150 x 85 x 40mm
Weight	~300g (BLE), ~350g (LTE)
Enclosure Material	ABS plastic
Mounting	Wall, DIN rail, desktop
Mounting Holes	4 x M4 (100mm x 60mm spacing)
Color	Black
Status LEDs	4 programmable LEDs
Buttons	None (internal reset only)

Environmental Specifications

Parameter	Specification	Notes
Operating Temperature	0°C to 50°C	Industrial grade
Storage Temperature	-20°C to 65°C
Operating Humidity	0% to 95% RH	Non-condensing
Storage Humidity	0% to 95% RH	Non-condensing
IP Rating	IP20	Indoor use only
Altitude	0-2000m	Operating
Pollution Degree	2	Normal indoor environment

Certifications and Compliance

Certification	Status	Notes
CE	Compliant	European Union
FCC	Compliant	United States
ISED	Compliant	Canada
RoHS	Compliant	Hazardous substances
REACH	Compliant	Chemical safety
WEEE	Compliant	Electronic waste
UKCA	Compliant	United Kingdom
UL	Pending	Industrial safety

Safety and EMC

Standard	Compliance	Description
IEC 60950-1	Compliant	IT equipment safety
EN 55032	Class B	Electromagnetic emissions
EN 55035	Compliant	Electromagnetic immunity
EN 61000-3-2	Compliant	Harmonic current emissions
EN 61000-3-3	Compliant	Voltage fluctuations

Software Specifications

Operating System

Component	Specification
OS	Linux (Yocto-based)
Kernel	Linux 5.15+
Architecture	ARM64
Filesystem	ext4
Bootloader	U-Boot

Wirepas Stack

Feature	Specification
Wirepas Version	5.x
Stack Mode	Gateway (Sink)
Max Network Size	16 million nodes
Max Hops	30 (configurable, default 15)
Latency	<2 seconds typical
Reliability	>99% message delivery

Network Protocols

Protocol	Support	Purpose
HTTPS	TLS 1.2, 1.3	Cloud communication
MQTT	3.1.1, 5.0	Alternate cloud protocol (optional)
NTP	RFC 5905	Time synchronization
DHCP	Client	IP address assignment
DNS	Client	Name resolution
SSH	Optional	Remote access

Cloud Integration

Feature	Specification
Primary Protocol	HTTPS REST API
Authentication	Certificate-based (mTLS)
Data Format	JSON
Compression	gzip, zlib
Certificate Rotation	Automatic
Heartbeat Interval	60 seconds (configurable)

Performance Specifications

Processing Capacity

Metric	Specification
Sensors Supported	200-500 (message rate dependent)
Messages/Hour	10,000 max, 5,000 recommended
Concurrent Connections	200 sensors
Message Queue Size	1000 messages
CPU Headroom	50% minimum recommended

Network Performance

Metric	Specification	Notes
Mesh Latency	<2 seconds	Typical, varies with hops
Cloud Latency	<200ms	Depends on internet connection
Throughput	1-5 Mbps	Aggregate sensor data
Message Size	Up to 102 bytes	CBOR encoded
Retry Attempts	3	Failed message handling

Reliability

Metric	Target	Notes
Uptime	99.9%	Excluding planned maintenance
MTBF	>50,000 hours	Mean Time Between Failures
Message Delivery	>98%	Under normal conditions
Failover Time	<30 seconds	Multi-gateway deployments

Expansion and Integration

Expansion Header Pinout

Advanced Feature

Expansion header requires hardware access and specialized knowledge. Contact Haltian support before use.

Pin	Signal	Voltage	Description
1	3.3V	3.3V	Power output (500mA max)
2	5V	5V	Power output (1A max)
3	GND	-	Ground
4	GPIO1	3.3V	General Purpose I/O
5	GPIO2	3.3V	General Purpose I/O
6	UART_TX	3.3V	Serial transmit
7	UART_RX	3.3V	Serial receive
8	I2C_SDA	3.3V	I2C data
9	I2C_SCL	3.3V	I2C clock
10	GND	-	Ground

CAN Interface (LTE Version)

Parameter	Specification
Standard	CAN 2.0A/2.0B
Baud Rates	10 Kbps to 1 Mbps
Connector	3-pin terminal block
Termination	120Ω (optional, configurable)
Isolation	Galvanic isolation (2.5kV)
Max Bus Length	40m @ 1 Mbps, 500m @ 125 Kbps

Mechanical Specifications

Enclosure

Feature	Specification
Material	ABS plastic
Flammability	UL94 V-0
Color	RAL 9005 (Jet Black)
Surface Finish	Matte
Mounting Holes	M4 threaded inserts
DIN Rail Clip	Optional accessory

Thermal Management

Parameter	Specification
Cooling Method	Passive (natural convection)
Heat Dissipation	Up to 8W
Clearance Required	10cm on all sides
Operating Altitude	0-2000m (derating above)

Connectors and Ports

Connector	Type	Location	Purpose
Ethernet	RJ45	Front panel	Network connection
USB	Type-A	Front panel	Accessories, debug
DC Power	5.5/2.1mm jack	Rear panel	Power input
LTE Antenna	SMA	Front panel	LTE antenna (LTE version)
SIM Card	Micro SIM	Front panel	SIM card (LTE version)
CAN	3-pin terminal	Front panel	CAN bus (LTE version)

Package Contents

Standard Package

1 x Haltian IoT Gateway N8 (BLE or LTE version)
1 x Quick Start Guide
4 x Rubber feet (for desktop placement)
4 x M4 mounting screws (for wall mounting)

Optional Accessories

DIN rail mounting bracket
External LTE antenna (3dBi, 5dBi)
DC power supply (12V, 2A)
PoE injector (IEEE 802.3af/at)
Console cable (USB to UART)

Warranty and Support

Item	Specification
Warranty Period	2 years from purchase
Extended Warranty	Available (contact sales)
Firmware Updates	Free for warranty period
Technical Support	Email support included
Advanced Support	Available (support contract)

Regulatory Information

Radio Transmission Specifications

BLE (Wirepas Mesh):

Frequency: 2400-2483.5 MHz
Max TX Power: +8 dBm (6.3 mW)
Modulation: GFSK

WiFi 2.4 GHz:

Frequency: 2400-2483.5 MHz
Max TX Power: +20 dBm (100 mW)
Channels: 1-13 (region dependent)

WiFi 5 GHz:

Frequency: 5150-5850 MHz
Max TX Power: +23 dBm (200 mW)
Channels: Region dependent

LTE (LTE Version):

See cellular specifications table above
Max TX Power: +23 dBm (200 mW)

Disposal and Recycling

This product contains electronic components and must be disposed of in accordance with WEEE regulations. Contact your local waste management authority for proper disposal instructions. Do not dispose of in household waste.

Ordering Information

Model	Part Number	Description
N8-BLE	TBD	BLE version with PoE support
N8-LTE	TBD	LTE version with cellular connectivity

Contact Haltian Sales:

Email: sales@haltian.com
Website: https://haltian.com

Revision History

Version	Date	Changes
1.0	2026-01-20	Initial specification

Next Steps

Installation - Physical setup and mounting
Configuration - Network and system configuration
Operation - Day-to-day gateway operation