Dual-Band Connect IoT Gateway

GTW-BL100

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Engineered for reliability in the most demanding environments, E4A's 900MHz LoRa and Bluetooth® 5 dual-band gateway delivers unparalleled flexibility and performance. Combining the long-range, wall-penetrating power of LoRa with the energy-efficient, high-speed connectivity of Bluetooth® 5, this gateway ensures seamless communication across diverse conditions. Whether extending coverage deep into concrete structures or enabling efficient device connections in open spaces, it provides the right tool for every scenario - keeping your operations connected, resilient, and future-ready.

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Technical Specifications

Power Supply

DC Input

7 VDC to 15 VDC

DC Input Jack

5.5mm OD, 2.5mm ID (+ive center pin)

Supply Current

65mA @ 12VDC

Power over Ethernet

PoE, IEEE 802.3at, Mode A and B

USB

Limited to 5VDC and 0.5A

Operating Specifications

Operating Temperature

0°C to +75°C

Storage Temperature

-40°C to +85°C

Permissible Humidity

20% to 85% (Operation and Storage)

Protection Class

OVC 1

Pollution Degree

2

Ingress Protection

IP30

Measurement Characteristics

Temperature Measurement

-40ºC to +120ºC (±0.5ºC accuracy)

Humidity Measurement

0-100% RH (±3.5% accuracy)

Acceleration Measurement

6-axis accelerometer ±16g FSR

Physical Characteristics

Housing Material

Flame Retardant Polycarbonate/ABS

Physical Dimensions

Height: 153 mm / 5.9 inches
Width: 129 mm / 5.1 inches
Depth: 40 mm / 1.6 inches

Weight

200g

Mounting

Wall mount (wall bracket)
Desktop mount (rubber feet)

Edge Level Communications

Primary Sensor Communication

Transceiver

Bluetooth® 5 integrated transceiver

Frequency Band

2.4GHz

Communication Range

Up to 300m line of sight (Bluetooth® 5)

Data Rate

125kbps (Bluetooth® 5 long-range)

Protocol Type

Proprietary Bluetooth® 5 based

Output Power

Up to ±5dBm with temp. compensation

Receiver Sensitivity

-105dBm

Reporting Interval

User programmable

Range Extender / Repeater

Transceiver

Low power long-range LoRa

Frequency Band

915MHz

Communication Range

Up to 3km

Receiver Sensitivity

Down to -146dBm

TX Power

Up to +18dBm

Cloud Level Communications

Wired Network

Fast Ethernet (10/100)

Telemetry Protocol

MQTT v5.0 over TCP/IP

Security

Encryption

Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)
Data Encryption Standard (DES)
Secure Hash Algorithm / Message Digest Algorithm (SHA / MD5)
Cyclical Redundancy Check (CRC)

User Interface

Pushbuttons

3 pushbuttons for gateway function

Status LED

4 status LED’s (red, green, amber)

Product Certifications

FCC

2AXVKGTW01

Industry Canada

26661-GTW01

Safety Standards

UL Std. No. 61010-1 3rd Edition + Amd. 1:2018
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1-12 Third Edition + Amd. 1:2018

Features

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Environmental Monitoring

The GTW-BL100 includes sensors for ambient temperature, humidity, and a tri-axis accelerometer to monitor environmental conditions and movement.

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Connectivity & Communication

Supports multiple connectivity options, including LoRa 900 MHz and secure communication protocols such as AES 128-bit encryption over Bluetooth® and TCP/IP.

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Microcontrollers & Processing

Equipped with 32-bit Arm Cortex-M4F MCUs, the GTW-BL100 ensures wireless processing, reliable communication, enhanced performance, and low-power operation for demanding industrial IoT applications.

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Power & Circuit Protection

The device features Power over Ethernet (PoE), multi-rail power management, and robust circuit protection against over-voltage, over-current, reverse polarity, and thermal shutdown.

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User Interface & Display

The GTW-BL100 features 3 pushbuttons for pairing functionality and powering the device on and off, offering a user-friendly interface for easy operation.

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