Edge D

The wireless platform with DECT-NR+ technology for license-free long-range communication with low power consumption.

  • Range up to 2.5 km
  • Compatible with all Ethernet-based field and safety protocols
  • License-free 1.9 GHz exclusive band
  • Designed for ultra-reliable (uRLLC) & low-latency applications

Overview

Edge D is the high-performance DECT NR+ wireless platform that enables ultra-reliable, low-latency non-celluar 5G connectivity over short to medium distance. Based on latest YANG-model architecture, EDGE D will become the first fully managed DECT NR+ client on the planet. It combines wireless communication, data conversion, and control in a single compact device. Wireless safety support / URLLC will be available via software add-ons.

The compact form factor with front-facing ports only, and flexible mounting options (wall mount or DIN rail) makes Edge D ideal for small AGV / AMR units and optimizes space utilization. Advanced power management features improve duty cycles and reduce power consumption, making Edge D the ideal solution for OEMs looking to increase range without trading reliability in their AGV / AMR systems.

Edge D demonstrates its strengths wherever mobile applications place high demands on roaming and configurability. The full-featured gNMI/NETCONF API enables remote configuration and real-time monitoring without SSH access, but with support for Python, Go, C++, and other scripting languages. Additionally, IoT data can be aggregated and forwarded directly at the edge via MQTT.

As part of the Edge Family, the Edge D is based on the powerful i.MX8 processor, offers numerous inputs and outputs, and is specifically designed for mobile applications. In addition to the currently available Edge X with Wi-Fi 6E and the Edge D with DECT-NR+, a Wi-Fi 7 variant (Edge 7), and an EchoRing variant (Edge E) will follow.

Key Features

Exclusive 1.9 GHz band

Contention-free channel access, protected against interference from Wi-Fi and other wireless services

Range of up to 2.5 km

Up to 750 m indoors, up to 1 km outdoors (non-LOS), and up to 2.5 km outdoors (LOS) – for applications classic industrial Wi-Fi can no longer reach

Full-featured gNMI/NETCONF API

Remote access for configuration (without SSH access)

Compact housing for mobile applications

With front-panel connections only—designed for easy installation in AGVs/AMRs

Four I/Os each and optional soft PLC functionality

Control of small applications / motor control (e.g., via PROFINET or Ethernet/IP soft PLCs, if applicable)

Improved roaming and cybersecurity

Complies with the IEC 62443 series of standards under the Cyber Resilience Act

Highly deterministic data exchange for control protocol

Latency down to less than 10ms.

Application Scenarios

Reliable wireless connectivity, even where Wi-Fi reaches its limits

Edge D is designed as a universal communication platform for mobile applications—anywhere highly reliable connectivity, full remote configurability, and the integration of different interfaces into a single device are required.

  • AGV and AMR fleets – especially in environments with high WLAN density
  • Mobile production platforms
  • Industrial Cranes and loading bridges with moving communication points
  • Sorter systems with distributed control and sensor points
  • Connecting external warehouses and satellite buildings without laying cable
  • Intralogistics applications with mixed protocols
  • Minimum downtime when production layouts change
  • In the future: Humanoid robots

Success Stories

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Wireless Safety for AMRs at the Goods Transfer Station

An automotive plant operates around the clock and has several production lines that are supplied by autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). The transfer station serves as the central interface between the warehouse and the production line. Hundreds of transfers are handled here per shift.

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Collaborative AGVs in the Cleanroom

Large-format, highly sensitive workpieces often cannot be transported by a single vehicle. In the cleanroom of an optical systems manufacturer, two AGVs therefore handle the transport together, connected to each other via real-time radio communication through a virtual drawbar. Precisely controlled, highly cooperative, and with all necessary safety precautions in place.

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Autonomous robots efficiently transport storage units in a modern Hyundai Motor Group warehouse setting. (Text KI-generiert)

Secure Wireless Connection for Manual Emergency Stop Switches on AMRs

In the manufacturing facility of a Japanese automotive supplier, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) handle material supply directly to the workstations. This saves employees a significant amount of walking and makes the production process more efficient.

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Technical Specifications

Frequency Bands 1.9 GHz
Channel Bandwidths 1.728 MHz
Processor i.MX8MPlus
Product features gNMI, NETCONF, MQTT, optimized
DECT NR+ roaming
GPIO 4x IN, 4x OUT; 2x CAN
Certification CE (Europe) / FCC (USA)
Data Sheet Edge D Data sheet
Specs Edge Family Tech Specs
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