ClearBlade Releases Ario-GX

Written by Andrew Corselli
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ClearBlade recently introduced the ARMS Ario-GX™, an industrial IIoT gateway with smart I/O aimed to measure, monitor and report the status of remote assets to the back office, in partnership with Automated Railroad Maintenance Systems (ARMS).

The Ario-GX™’s protocols include ITCM, TCP/IP, MQTT, Modbus/TCP, SNMP, CANBUS and Echelon, among others.

The gateway features eight isolated Digital Inputs, four isolated Analog Inputs and two Relays with the ability to increase I/O via expansion modules. Connectivity features three Ethernet ports, one USB-B port and adaptors to work with RS-232/422/485, cellular, LoRa and GPS communication devices.

The Ario-GX™ Gateway:

  • Connects legacy grade crossing controllers and equipment to the back office in a common format.
  • Performs routine tests of crossing equipment every time a train passes utilizing ArioSense™ equipment.
  • Monitors switch machine current draw and reports abnormal conditions prior to switch failure utilizing ArioSense™ equipment.
  • Monitors and reports tank levels and health for snow melters, rail lubricators and fuel cells.
  • Reports status of all common hazard detectors, including slide fence, high water, high wind and bridge fires.

“With this pre-integrated, tested and scalable gateway, together our companies are able to deliver an easily implemented and managed end-to-end solution,” said Eric Simone, CEO, ClearBlade. “Working with ARMS, we’ve been able to develop a solid solution specifically designed to serve the industry as part of the digital transformation of rail transportation, given the expertise and experience the ARMS team brings to the table. We’re extremely proud of this partnership, product and ongoing collaboration.”

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