Introduction

EcoStruxure™ Master Range

EcoStruxure™ is Schneider Electric’s IoT-enabled, plug-and-play, open, interoperable architecture, platform, and buildings. Innovation at every level from connected products to edge control, and applications, analytics, and services.

Overview

EcoStruxure™ Flex-Server is a multi-protocol IoT gateway that has been designed specifically for commercial applications. It enables businesses to perform bi-directional data or control communication between a range of sensors and devices on-premises and cloud. Exposed physical interfaces include RS485, USB ports, power connector, LEDs, and Ethernet.

System Features and Benefits

The features and benefits of Industrial or Commercial grade Flex-Server are:

• Running standard Linux operating system.

• Fanless operation.

• Remote bidirectional connectivity between cloud and Flex-Server over a VPN.

• Remotely manage all gateways from a single portal.

• Role-based access control for Flex-Server management for different users.

• Remotely configure connected devices on the Flex-Server over the supported protocols.

• Pre-supported library of hundreds of devices.

• Remote health monitoring and management.

Supported Gateways

The supported gateways are listed below:

• LoRa connector - RAK Wireless 7371 - D10005

Box Contents

The box contains the listed parts:

• EcoStruxure™ Flex-Server IoT gateway

• Power supply

• 4G antenna

• Wi-Fi antenna

• Four M3 x 6 mm screws flat head

• Four M4 x 25 mm self-tapping screws

• Installation guide

• Mounting Bracket for Flex-Server

• Mounting bracket for LoRa and RS485

Architecture

The sample architecture of the EcoStruxure™ Flex-Server is shown in the following diagram: