Digi IX20 Industrial IoT Gateway
The Digi IX20 is positioned as best-in-class for industrial IoT gateways thanks to its rugged, modular design, multi-network cellular options, and comprehensive remote-management tools that reduce deployment and operational costs compared with more specialized units in this list. Unlike cellular-focused routers such as the Sierra RV55 or measurement-centric devices like the Campbell CR1000X, the IX20 balances industrial I/O, VPN/security and cloud manageability for broad remote-control and edge-compute use cases.
Rugged uptime — tank-tested
Edge analytics — brainy box
Rugged uptime — tank-tested
Edge analytics — brainy box
Review Summary
"Users cite solid industrial reliability, flexible connectivity (cellular, Ethernet) and strong security/remote-management features; it is praised for rugged build but is relatively expensive and can be complex to set up for non-experts."
Secure tunnels — ninja-mode
Cellular-ready with LTE options and managed connectivity via Digi Remote Manager.
Secure tunnels — ninja-mode
Cellular-ready with LTE options and managed connectivity via Digi Remote Manager.
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
Eco-Friendly Living
The Digi IX20 is positioned as best-in-class for industrial IoT gateways thanks to its rugged, modular design, multi-network cellular options, and comprehensive remote-management tools that reduce deployment and operational costs compared with more specialized units in this list. Unlike cellular-focused routers such as the Sierra RV55 or measurement-centric devices like the Campbell CR1000X, the IX20 balances industrial I/O, VPN/security and cloud manageability for broad remote-control and edge-compute use cases.
Rugged uptime — tank-tested
Edge analytics — brainy box
Secure tunnels — ninja-mode
Cellular-ready with LTE options and managed connectivity via Digi Remote Manager.
Rugged DIN-rail design with wide operating temperature for harsh industrial sites.
Rugged uptime — tank-tested
Edge analytics — brainy box
Secure tunnels — ninja-mode
Cellular-ready with LTE options and managed connectivity via Digi Remote Manager.
Rugged DIN-rail design with wide operating temperature for harsh industrial sites.
$400-900 CAD
Sierra Wireless RV55 LTE-A Pro Router
The Sierra Wireless RV55 LTE-A Pro Router is a market leader for reliable cellular connectivity and carrier-grade modem performance, offering extended temperature ratings and wide LTE-A Pro band support that simplify global rollouts and reduce per-site integration cost versus specialist dataloggers or I/O controllers. Compared with more feature-rich gateways like the Digi IX20 or the protocol-rich Moxa UC-8100A, the RV55 focuses on hardened, low-power cellular access and certified modems for fast, low-risk deployments.
Carrier-grade links — never-ghost
Cold-hardy — frost-proof grin
Carrier-grade links — never-ghost
Cold-hardy — frost-proof grin
Review Summary
"Users praise robust LTE-A Pro cellular performance, reliable connectivity in harsh environments and good VPN/management features; some report occasional firmware hiccups and note the unit carries a premium price."
Fast failover — instant comeback
LTE-A Pro modem with carrier aggregation and failover for reliable cellular connectivity.
Fast failover — instant comeback
LTE-A Pro modem with carrier aggregation and failover for reliable cellular connectivity.
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
The Sierra Wireless RV55 LTE-A Pro Router is a market leader for reliable cellular connectivity and carrier-grade modem performance, offering extended temperature ratings and wide LTE-A Pro band support that simplify global rollouts and reduce per-site integration cost versus specialist dataloggers or I/O controllers. Compared with more feature-rich gateways like the Digi IX20 or the protocol-rich Moxa UC-8100A, the RV55 focuses on hardened, low-power cellular access and certified modems for fast, low-risk deployments.
Carrier-grade links — never-ghost
Cold-hardy — frost-proof grin
Fast failover — instant comeback
LTE-A Pro modem with carrier aggregation and failover for reliable cellular connectivity.
Ruggedized enclosure and wide temperature range tailored for outdoor and remote installations.
Carrier-grade links — never-ghost
Cold-hardy — frost-proof grin
Fast failover — instant comeback
LTE-A Pro modem with carrier aggregation and failover for reliable cellular connectivity.
Ruggedized enclosure and wide temperature range tailored for outdoor and remote installations.
Moxa UC-8100A-ME-T IoT Gateway
Moxa's UC-8100A-ME-T stands out as a technical leader for industrial automation interfaces, providing deterministic serial-to-Ethernet bridging, broad OT protocol support (Modbus, MQTT) and extended operating temperatures that shorten integration time in factory and process environments. It offers deeper protocol and ruggedization advantages over general-purpose routers like the Sierra RV55 and is a more affordable, industrially hardened alternative to full-featured dataloggers when precision measurement is not the primary requirement.
Deterministic I/O — traffic-cop
Modular ports — plug-and-grin
Deterministic I/O — traffic-cop
Modular ports — plug-and-grin
Review Summary
"Reviewers report dependable industrial performance, long-term stability and extensive I/O/serial support for legacy equipment; common complaints are a learning curve and some configuration nuances."
Real-time control — blink-fast
Industrial-grade gateway that runs Linux-based edge applications and supports protocol conversion.
Real-time control — blink-fast
Industrial-grade gateway that runs Linux-based edge applications and supports protocol conversion.
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
Eco-Friendly Living
Moxa's UC-8100A-ME-T stands out as a technical leader for industrial automation interfaces, providing deterministic serial-to-Ethernet bridging, broad OT protocol support (Modbus, MQTT) and extended operating temperatures that shorten integration time in factory and process environments. It offers deeper protocol and ruggedization advantages over general-purpose routers like the Sierra RV55 and is a more affordable, industrially hardened alternative to full-featured dataloggers when precision measurement is not the primary requirement.
Deterministic I/O — traffic-cop
Modular ports — plug-and-grin
Real-time control — blink-fast
Industrial-grade gateway that runs Linux-based edge applications and supports protocol conversion.
Multiple serial ports, Ethernet, and digital I/O to connect PLCs, sensors, and RTUs.
Deterministic I/O — traffic-cop
Modular ports — plug-and-grin
Real-time control — blink-fast
Industrial-grade gateway that runs Linux-based edge applications and supports protocol conversion.
Multiple serial ports, Ethernet, and digital I/O to connect PLCs, sensors, and RTUs.
$800-1,600 CAD
Banner Wireless DXM1200 Controller Gateway
The Banner Wireless DXM1200 Controller Gateway earns its place as the market's go-to wireless I/O controller for straightforward remote sensing and discrete control, delivering a cost-effective, modular approach to distributed I/O that lowers upfront capital expenditure compared with full-scale gateways. While it lacks the native cellular backbone of the RV55 or the scientific-grade acquisition of the CR1000X, its simplicity and tight integration with Banner sensors make it ideal for scalable factory-floor and field automation tasks.
Wireless I/O — cord-free party
Sensor mesh — gossip-ready
Wireless I/O — cord-free party
Sensor mesh — gossip-ready
Review Summary
"Users find the DXM1200 easy to integrate with Banner wireless sensors, reliable for remote I/O control and straightforward to configure; limitations cited include occasional documentation gaps and missing advanced firmware features."
Easy scaling — grows-with-you
Central controller for Banner wireless sensors and I/O modules, consolidating field devices.
Easy scaling — grows-with-you
Central controller for Banner wireless sensors and I/O modules, consolidating field devices.
Time-Saving Convenience
Eco-Friendly Living
Skill Development & Mastery
The Banner Wireless DXM1200 Controller Gateway earns its place as the market's go-to wireless I/O controller for straightforward remote sensing and discrete control, delivering a cost-effective, modular approach to distributed I/O that lowers upfront capital expenditure compared with full-scale gateways. While it lacks the native cellular backbone of the RV55 or the scientific-grade acquisition of the CR1000X, its simplicity and tight integration with Banner sensors make it ideal for scalable factory-floor and field automation tasks.
Wireless I/O — cord-free party
Sensor mesh — gossip-ready
Easy scaling — grows-with-you
Central controller for Banner wireless sensors and I/O modules, consolidating field devices.
Built-in I/O scanning, simple logic/automation and Ethernet/serial connectivity for PLC integration.
Wireless I/O — cord-free party
Sensor mesh — gossip-ready
Easy scaling — grows-with-you
Central controller for Banner wireless sensors and I/O modules, consolidating field devices.
Built-in I/O scanning, simple logic/automation and Ethernet/serial connectivity for PLC integration.
$1,200-2,500 CAD
Campbell Scientific CR1000X Measurement and Control Datalogger
The Campbell Scientific CR1000X is best-in-class for precision measurement and long-term environmental control, combining high-accuracy analog inputs, low-power operation and flexible program control that reduce lifecycle maintenance costs for remote monitoring projects. Versus network-centric gateways like the Digi IX20 or Moxa UC-8100A, the CR1000X prioritizes scientific-grade data acquisition and deterministic sampling over connectivity features, making it the preferred choice where measurement integrity is paramount.
High-precision logging — nerd-approved
Flexible scripting — scientist's toy
High-precision logging — nerd-approved
Flexible scripting — scientist's toy
Review Summary
"Users consistently praise the CR1000X for measurement accuracy, durability and long-term reliability in environmental and process monitoring applications; the main downsides are high cost and a steep learning curve for new users."
Low-power draw — battery-sipping
High-accuracy, low-power data acquisition with support for many sensor types and excitation options.
Low-power draw — battery-sipping
High-accuracy, low-power data acquisition with support for many sensor types and excitation options.
Skill Development & Mastery
Eco-Friendly Living
Time-Saving Convenience
The Campbell Scientific CR1000X is best-in-class for precision measurement and long-term environmental control, combining high-accuracy analog inputs, low-power operation and flexible program control that reduce lifecycle maintenance costs for remote monitoring projects. Versus network-centric gateways like the Digi IX20 or Moxa UC-8100A, the CR1000X prioritizes scientific-grade data acquisition and deterministic sampling over connectivity features, making it the preferred choice where measurement integrity is paramount.
High-precision logging — nerd-approved
Flexible scripting — scientist's toy
Low-power draw — battery-sipping
High-accuracy, low-power data acquisition with support for many sensor types and excitation options.
Programmable CRBasic controller for on-site logic, control and data processing tasks.
High-precision logging — nerd-approved
Flexible scripting — scientist's toy
Low-power draw — battery-sipping
High-accuracy, low-power data acquisition with support for many sensor types and excitation options.
Programmable CRBasic controller for on-site logic, control and data processing tasks.
$2,000-4,500 CAD