Smart Edge Appliance
Cygnus 901
PLC alternative, protocol converter, and edge data logger. 4G LTE, Ethernet, and Wi‑Fi with RS485, RS232, CAN, digital and analog I/O. Web configuration and FOTA. PLC alternative, protocol converter, and data logger in one. Programmable edge computing platform running Linux/Android with native industrial protocol support with built-in I/Os. Enable custom application development and local data processing before cloud transmission.
4G LTE, Ethernet, Wi‑Fi
Flexible connectivity for edge deployment.
Protocol conversion
MODBUS, PROFINET, OPC-UA, BACnet.
RS485 / RS232 / CAN
Serial and industrial interfaces.
Digital & analog I/O
Telemetry and machine integration.
Tor Apollo
Web configuration and FOTA.
Take a closer look.
Qualcomm QCM2290 quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 at 2.0GHz with built-in Adreno 702 GPU, 2GB/3GB RAM, and 32GB flash — enough compute to run complex on-device analytics and custom applications without cloud dependency.
Runs Linux (standard) or Android (optional) and supports C, C++, Python, Java, and Node.js — letting your engineering team develop and deploy custom applications in the language they already use.
Native support for Modbus TCP/RTU, PROFINET, OPCUA, and BACnet enables direct integration with PLCs, SCADA systems, and field devices across all major industrial protocol standards.
4G cellular, IEEE 802.11 WiFi, BLE 5.0, and GNSS/GPS on a single device — covering remote field connectivity, local network integration, and wireless peripheral communication simultaneously.
2× USB 2.0, 2× RJ45 Ethernet, 2× RS485, 1× HDMI, and a 3.5mm audio port provide connectivity for peripherals, displays, downstream devices, and local network integration in a single DIN-rail unit.
4 digital inputs, 4 digital outputs, and 2 analog voltage inputs allow direct sensor and actuator interfacing without requiring a separate I/O expansion module for basic deployments.
Technical specifications.
power
- Supply voltage
- 12–30 V DC (typical)
communication
- Cellular
- 4G LTE
- Ethernet
- Yes
- Wi‑Fi
- Yes
- Protocols
- MODBUS, PROFINET, OPC-UA, BACnet
interfaces
- RS485
- Yes
- RS232
- Yes
- Ethernet
- Yes
- CAN
- Yes
- Digital I/O
- Yes
- Analog I/O
- Yes
- Harness
- 16 Pin
physical
- Harness
- 16 Pin
environmental
- Operating temp
- Industrial range (see datasheet)
Tor Apollo – Device Configuration & Provisioning
Configure and manage this gateway with Tor Apollo. Web-based setup, FOTA updates, and provisioning for deployment and maintenance without on-site visits.
Learn about Tor Apollo →Use cases
Practical applications for edge intelligence and industrial connectivity with Cygnus 901.
PLC alternative
Edge control and logic without a full PLC footprint.
Protocol conversion
Bridge MODBUS, PROFINET, OPC-UA, BACnet to cloud or SCADA.
Edge data logging
Local buffering and forwarding to cloud or on-prem.
Wiki knowledge base
Firmware, first-start guides, usage scenarios, and certificates.
