C900 Rail Datasheet
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C900-Rail Communication Box
Central Communication Hub for Railway and Multi-Modal Public Transport
- Central data communication hub between vehicle and backoffice
- Routes data across Ethernet, Wi-Fi, 4G/5G/LTE
- Real-time GPS positioning source onboard
- Certified for railway use (also suitable for bus/tram as 5G alternative)
- Fanless design with real CPU for third-party applications
Product Information
The C900-Rail is the railway-certified version of the C900 communication family. It serves as the intelligent central point for all data communication between the train and backoffice systems while offering powerful hosting capabilities.
Railway Certified & Robust
Fully certified for railway rolling stock applications with support for extended temperature ranges, shock/vibration resistance, and relevant railway standards. Also approved for use in buses and trams as a high-performance 5G communication alternative.
Advanced Connectivity
Features 6x M.12 Ethernet ports, extensive M.2 expansion for 5G/4G/GPS/WiFi/Bluetooth modules, and dual SIM support. All connectors are conveniently located on top of the unit.
Intelligent Platform
More than a network switch — the C900-Rail includes a real processor (i.MX8M Mini with 4x Cortex-A53) running Yocto Linux, enabling it to host third-party applications and perform edge processing.
Easy Maintenance & Integration
L-shaped mounting fixtures and clear interface labeling simplify installation and maintenance in railway environments.
Technical data
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 50 x 300 x 120 mm (excluding antenna connectors) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Input Voltage | 9 to 36 VDC with reverse polarity protection (24 VDC nominal) |
| Processor | i.MX8M Mini with 4x Arm Cortex-A53, 8GB eMMC, 2GB LPDDR4-RAM, 32 GB SD card |
| Wireless connectivity | 5G/4G/GPS/WiFi/Bluetooth via M.2 modules, Dual SIM support |
Railway certified with excellent environmental resilience
Powerful 5G/4G/WiFi connectivity with dual SIM support
Real CPU (i.MX8M Mini) for edge application hosting
6x M.12 Ethernet ports + extensive M.2 expansion
Fanless, maintenance-free design
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