The Phoenix-RTOS-Based Industrial Edge Device
SensorBox is a versatile industrial edge computer powered by Phoenix-RTOS, combining multi-sensor data acquisition, local analytics, and OPC UA gateway capabilities
Features
Industrial PC & Data Acquisition
Combines industrial computing with multi-channel sensor data acquisition in a single device.
Edge Computing
The ability to run user applications and analytics locally on the device using the Phoenix-RTOS system, reduction latency and network load.
Wide range of wired interfaces
A wide range of physical ports (including Ethernet, SPE, RS-232/RS-485, I²C, 0-10V, and 4-20mA), which ensures easy integration with any sensor.
OPC UA Gateway
Communication gateway responsible for transforming and structuring raw readings into a unified, industry-standard OPC UA data model in real time.
Wireless Connectivity
Wireless communication modules (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth/BLE, LoRa) that provide flexible data transmission and connectivity to a distributed sensor network without wired connections.
SensorBox
SensorBox Architecture & Interfaces
The schema below presents SensorBox architecture and interfaces description.
One device – unlimited applications
Versatile sensor integration: Connect various sensors using multiple wired and wireless interfaces. This ensures flexible data acquisition directly from machines.
Flexible software environment: Run a wide variety of custom and open-source applications thanks to Phoenix-RTOS. It acts as an industrial PC to process data efficiently right at the edge.
Daisy-chain connectivity: Easily connect multiple SensorBoxes together. This enables scalable data aggregation.
Technical details
| SensorBox | |
|---|---|
| CPU | i.MX 6ULL Cortex A7 792 MHz |
| Memory | 128MB (up to 1GB) |
| Storage | 1GB NAND Flash |
| Serial Ports | RS232/RS485 isolated 50–115200 bps, USB |
| Ethernet Ports | 2 × 10/100BASE-T RJ-45, 10BASE-T1L Single Pair Ethernet |
| Isolated Wired Interfaces | I2C, 3 × GPIO, Analog Inputs (0–10V, 0–20mA) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi, LoRa 868 MHz, Bluetooth/BLE, USB LTE Modem (optional) |
| Communication Protocol Drivers | TCP/IP, HTTP, SSH, OPC UA |
| Mounting | DIN-Rail |
| Dimensions | 65 × 90 × 104 mm |
| Power Requirements | 24VDC ±20%, 230VAC ±15% |
| OS Support | Phoenix-RTOS |
| Configuration Tool | WebGUI |
| Other Features | Watchdog, Real-time Clock |
| Operating Temperature | −20–70°C |
| Humidity | 5–95% (non-condensing) |
Example applications
Digital Twin
Collecting process data from production lines and machines as a data layer for digital twin models.
Retrofitting
Digitization and adaptation of existing machinery to Industry 4.0.
Monitoring of Critical Infrastructure
Collecting data from distributed sensors, analysis and transfer of pre-processed data to a global system.
Licensing & Source Access
SensorBox is provided as a production-grade set of software packages and hardware projects tailored for seamless development. The framework is delivered under a straightforward commercial model based on three core components:
Source Code License
Provides your engineering team with 100% visibility and full access to the core framework codebase, software packages, and SDK tools. This allows your team to freely develop, customize, port to new hardware and perform independent zero-trust security or compliance audits.
Per-Device License
A scalable, volume-based production fee applied to each active unit deployed in the field.
Support Fee
An ongoing maintenance and technical support fee that guarantees your project continuous access to software updates, security patches, protocol revisions and direct engineering backing from our core architecture team.
Resources & Documentation
SensorBox Datasheet – A high-level technical overview, including the device’s specifications and drawings.
SensorBox Reference Manual – A comprehensive technical guide detailing hardware architecture, interface pinouts, and operational specifications.
Application Execution Environment – Technical manual discussing API and method of development of edge applications.
SensorBox – App examples – A collection of ready-to-use sample code and project templates illustrating core functionality and edge app development.
SensorBox 3D model – A set of CAD files and dimensional 3D models for physical integration.
Contact & Business Inquiry
Ready to deploy SensorBox? Get in touch directly with our team to discuss your project requirements.
Aleksander Hernik
Commercial Licensing & Partnerships
sensorbox@phoenix-rtos.com