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Ferdinand Lange¹, Sascha Beutel¹

¹Leibniz University Hannover, Institute of Technical Chemistry, Callinstraße 5, 30167 Hannover, Germany.

|December 30, 2025

Summary

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The new Gateway-Module-v3 enhances laboratory digitization by replacing its single board computer with a compact System on Module. It offers seamless integration with lab automation standards and robust remote monitoring for efficient experimental setups.

Keywords:

Digital integration Digitization Embedded computing Internet of Things (IoT)Laboratory PCB

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Area of Science:

Laboratory Automation and Digitalization
Embedded Systems Design
Scientific Instrumentation

Background:

Advancing laboratory efficiency requires innovative solutions for experimental setup and data management.
Digitization in scientific research necessitates adaptable and integrated hardware modules.
Previous Gateway-Module generations laid the groundwork for enhanced laboratory connectivity.

Purpose of the Study:

Introduce the next-generation Gateway-Module-v3.
Detail its hardware upgrades, focusing on the System on Module (SoM) replacement.
Highlight its integration capabilities with laboratory automation standards and remote monitoring features.

Main Methods:

Replaced the single board computer (SBC) with a Phytec i.MX 8M Plus (phycore-imx8mp) System on Module (SoM).
Integrated support for Standard in Laboratory Automation (SiLA 2) and Open Platform Communication Unified Architecture (OPC-UA).
Implemented the tty2eth management module for remote monitoring via SSH and Prometheus metrics.

Main Results:

Achieved a significant reduction in physical module size to 5.4 cm.
Ensured seamless integration with SiLA 2 and OPC-UA standards.
Demonstrated robust remote monitoring and maintenance capabilities.
Confirmed reliability and performance through rigorous stress testing.

Conclusions:

The Gateway-Module-v3 represents a significant advancement in laboratory digitization and experimental setup simplification.
Its compact design, enhanced connectivity, and remote management features make it suitable for diverse laboratory and remote applications.
This module is poised to support researchers and serve as a foundational resource for current and future scientific endeavors.