Introducing Host Monitor X (HMX)
An open platform powered by the popular and proven NXP i.MX 8M Plus, a vast range of communication interfaces such as CAN-FD, Ethernet T1, 4G/LTE or 5G, WiFi, GPS and a modern GNU/Linux software stack. Prepared to collect your data.

HMX

MX-V

MX-4 C61

MX-4 T30 FR

HMX

Wake up on signal inputs

The built-in co-processor can wake up the main CPU upon receiving CAN, RTC and digital signals.

Linux platform

We provide a complete GNU/Linux platform with driver support for all the hardware.

Modern Yocto distribution

Reference distribution built on top of the most recent LTS release (Kirkstone) of the Yocto Project.

Source code

Our software repositories are hosted on GitHub.

Documentation

For directions on getting started and detailed technical documentation, see the link below.

Data Sheet

Download the HMX Product Data Sheet here.

MX-V Features and interfaces

Functions and interface

Host MX-5 PT

Customized

Core CPU

i.MX6 DualPlus

i.MX6 DualPlus or
QuadPlus(2xCPU@852MHz to1GHZ or 4xCPU@852MHz to1GHZ), with or without Graphics

RAM (DDR3L)

512MB to 4GB

512MB to 4GB

Program Storage

4GB eMMC

4GB to 64GB eMMC

Internal Logging

No,(eMMC)

External Logging

uSD Card

With or without SDcard holder

Display Ports

DVI-I
(HDMI + VGA)

Optional

Internal Display

No

Audio I/O

2xLine in + MIC 2xLine Out

2xLine in + MIC 2xLine Out

Audio

With or without two 3W audio amplifier

With or without two 3W audio amplifier

Camera Input

No

No

Buzzer

No

No

Wi-Fi

802.11 b/g/n/ac+BT, external antenna

802.11 b/g/n/ac+BT, external antenna

Bluetooth

Yes
(uses same anntena as Wi-Fi)

Yes
(uses same anntena as Wi-Fi)

Modem

EG-25G VOICE, two external (diversity) antennas

With or without modem

GPS

EG25-G built in, external antenna

GPS module with dead reckoning

SIM / eSIM

One micro SIM

One micro SIM, or two micro SIM, or one eSIM plus one micro SIM, or one eSIM

Ethernet

1xGbps, 1x100Mbps

1xGbps, 1x100Mbps

USB

1xUSB OTG, 1xUSB Host

1xUSB OTG, 1xUSB Host

CAN

3xCAN

2 to 3 CAN

CANFD

FlexRay

Serial Interfaces

1 RS232 /w CTS/RTS 2 RS232 (no handshake) 1 RS485, 1 J1708

Digital Out

10xSink/Source, 200mA typical

Digital In

8x “Analog 12 bit”

Analog Input

5x 32 Volt,
12 bit supports 4-20mA sensor output

Tachometer

1x 24V, up to 20 kHZ input frequence adjustable trigger level

Reset Button

Yes

Accelerometer

1x

Real Time Clock

Yes, 2 weeks retention

Super CAP

Yes

Optional lithium cell

LED

1 Power(RG), 4 custom configured (red and green), (called FUNC, Wi-Fi, GPS, MODEM)

Protection

IP40 / SIM och uSD andr RESET slot

Housing

Aluminum with black, grey or blue

Aluminum box with custom color

Ignition Signal, KL15

External input (6-32VDC)

External input (6-32VDC)

Power Button

NO, (KL15 required)

Power Consumption

9-32VDC typical 4W

Nominal Voltage

12-24V, <15W

Sleep function

Yes. Wake up on CAN, RS232, Tachometer, digital inputs

System Suspend Function

Yes. Wake up on CAN, RS232, Tachometer, digital inputs

Connectors Ethernet

2x RJ45

1 to 2 RJ45 connectors and/or 1 to 2 M12 connectors

We have a long term commitment

Host Mobility offers handling of all products throughout the complete life cycle; development, manufacturing and maintenance.

Our services can be customized to your needs

We will apply our knowledge to your business based on your needs. We can take on a full concept, help out as project managers or supply only the hardware and maintenance.

Learn more about how Host Mobility works

At Host Mobility we are specialists in developing, manufacturing and maintaining customized Products. Customization is not always about new development. Many times it is adapting or taking a product one step further.
Host Mobility has a number of different product lines and solutions based on proven technology, enabling cost effective customer adaptations in conjunction with low risk during the development phase. Re-use of modules and solutions also offer a short time-to-market for our customers.
  • Customer Needs

  • Prototype Production

  • Implementation