--- title: "PRIZM Gateway" url: "https://maker.wiznet.io/bruno/resellers/prizm-gateway/" markdown_url: "https://maker.wiznet.io/bruno/resellers/prizm-gateway/md" type: "VAR: Value-Added Reseller Products" author: "prizm" author_url: "https://www.prizm.io/ko/hardware/gateway" editor: "WIZnet" editor_url: "https://maker.wiznet.io/" original_author: "prizm" original_url: "https://www.prizm.io/ko/hardware/gateway" published: "2026-11-04" language: "ko" likes: 0 views: 3 comments: 0 source: "WIZnet Makers (https://maker.wiznet.io/)" --- # PRIZM Gateway > PRIZM Gateway: 레거시 설비를 한 번에 스마트하게 Original author: prizm (source: https://www.prizm.io/ko/hardware/gateway) ## Article ![](https://maker.wiznet.io/upload/ckeditor5/6dbc8aa2e85242e5849aeafba2eccea5.png) ## PRIZM G1 Industrial Gateway: Connecting Legacy Equipment to AI-Ready IoT with W5500 Ethernet **Discover how PRIZM combines the WIZnet W5500, industrial communication interfaces, edge computing, and cloud-based AI analytics to transform existing equipment into connected, intelligent systems.** ### Introduction Industrial digital transformation does not always require replacing existing equipment. Many factories, production facilities, and industrial sites still operate machinery that performs reliably but lacks modern network connectivity, remote monitoring, or cloud integration. Connecting these systems to modern IoT platforms can be challenging, particularly when equipment uses different communication interfaces and protocols. The **PRIZM G1 Industrial Gateway**, developed by **Nextwave**, provides a practical solution to this challenge. By combining industrial communication interfaces, wired and wireless connectivity, and the PRIZM Cloud platform, the gateway helps businesses collect equipment data, monitor operations, and develop intelligent automation applications. One of its key hardware components is the **WIZnet W5500 Ethernet controller**, which provides wired Ethernet connectivity for communicating with network-enabled industrial equipment. The project demonstrates how W5500-based Ethernet can contribute to industrial IoT solutions that bring legacy equipment into the era of AI-driven monitoring and automation. ### About PRIZM and Nextwave PRIZM is an end-to-end industrial IoT platform developed by Nextwave, a technology company based in South Korea. Its product ecosystem combines connected hardware, a visual application development environment, cloud dashboards, remote device management, and AI-assisted analytics. The platform is designed to simplify industrial IoT deployment by reducing the need for custom firmware and cloud application development. Rather than building separate software for each machine, users can connect their equipment to PRIZM hardware and configure data acquisition and processing through the platform's visual Blueprint Editor. This approach is particularly valuable for companies seeking to modernize existing industrial infrastructure without redesigning their equipment. ### PRIZM G1 Hardware Overview The PRIZM G1 is a compact industrial gateway designed to connect sensors, controllers, and legacy equipment to modern IoT networks. Its industrial hardware configuration includes: | Feature | Specification | | --- | --- | | Main Processor | ESP32-S3-based platform | | Ethernet | WIZnet W5500, 100Mbps RJ45 | | Cellular | LTE Cat. 1 | | Wi-Fi | 2.4GHz IEEE 802.11b/g/n | | GNSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | | CAN | 1 isolated interface | | RS485 | 1 isolated interface | | Digital I/O | 4 inputs, 6 outputs | | Analog I/O | 4 inputs, 2 outputs | | USB | USB 2.0 Host | | Supply Voltage | DC 12–60V | | Operating Temperature | -20°C to +80°C | | Mounting | DIN rail or wall mounting | These features allow the gateway to connect to industrial systems through several communication methods. The W5500 provides Ethernet communication, while CAN, RS485, and analog/digital interfaces enable connectivity with additional equipment and sensors. Cellular and Wi-Fi connectivity offer further options for transmitting operational data to remote systems. ### Key Features #### 1. W5500-Based Industrial Ethernet Connectivity One of the interesting features of PRIZM G1 is its integrated WIZnet W5500 Ethernet controller. The W5500 is a hardware TCP/IP Ethernet controller featuring an integrated 10/100 Ethernet MAC and PHY, an SPI host interface, and hardware support for common TCP/IP networking functions. In the PRIZM platform, the W5500 is connected internally through SPI and exposed through the Blueprint Editor's Ethernet configuration. Users can configure: DHCP or static IP addressing Remote server IP address TCP connection port Ethernet-based data acquisition The documented Ethernet Reader operates as a TCP client, establishing a connection to a configured remote host and exchanging data over that connection. PRIZM also includes automatic reconnection behavior when the TCP connection is interrupted. This implementation illustrates how a W5500-based Ethernet interface can be integrated into a higher-level industrial application development platform without requiring users to work directly with Ethernet driver code. #### 2. No-Code Industrial Application Development PRIZM Cloud includes a visual development environment called the **Blueprint Editor**. Instead of writing application firmware from scratch, users can create data-processing workflows by connecting predefined functional components. For example, a user can configure an application to: Read data from an industrial sensor or controller. Convert the received values into meaningful measurements. Apply conditions or processing rules. Publish the resulting information to the cloud. Display data on a dashboard or trigger an alert. This approach helps simplify the development of monitoring and automation applications, especially when integrating multiple types of industrial equipment. #### 3. Edge Computing and Local Automation PRIZM supports on-device processing and automation logic. Rather than sending every raw signal to the cloud, applications can process, filter, or evaluate data locally. For example, an industrial monitoring application could evaluate temperature or pressure readings and trigger a configured output when a threshold is exceeded. Local processing can reduce unnecessary cloud traffic and allow selected automation functions to operate closer to the equipment. The actual behavior depends on the deployed Blueprint, connected devices, and configured control logic. #### 4. AI-Powered Data Analytics PRIZM extends beyond basic data collection by integrating AI-assisted tools into its cloud platform. The company provides AI capabilities for analyzing operational data, generating insights, and assisting with dashboard configuration. Industrial equipment can generate large amounts of information, including: Temperature and pressure measurements Equipment operating states Production cycle counts Energy consumption Sensor measurements Maintenance-related operating data By organizing this information in the PRIZM platform, users can explore AI-assisted monitoring and predictive maintenance applications. For example, historical equipment measurements could help engineers identify operating patterns associated with abnormal conditions or component wear. The gateway's role is to collect and process data, while the PRIZM platform provides the cloud-based analytics capabilities. #### 5. Remote Monitoring and Device Management PRIZM Cloud provides dashboards and fleet management functions for connected devices. Users can remotely monitor equipment, review operating data, configure applications, and manage device deployments. The platform also supports firmware updates and cloud-based application deployment. This allows companies to manage distributed industrial equipment without requiring engineers to visit every installation for routine software changes. ### How W5500 Connects Industrial Equipment to AI A representative application using the PRIZM G1 can be organized into the following layers: **Industrial Equipment** PLC, controller, sensor, or existing industrial device ↓ **WIZnet W5500 Ethernet** Wired TCP communication with industrial network equipment ↓ **ESP32-S3 and PRIZM Device Software** Data acquisition, parsing, filtering, and local application logic ↓ **PRIZM Cloud Platform** Data storage, dashboards, device management, and automation ↓ **AI-Assisted Analytics** Operational insights, anomaly investigation, and maintenance decision support This architecture illustrates an important role for embedded Ethernet technology. The W5500 enables the gateway to communicate with existing Ethernet-connected equipment, while the surrounding software platform turns collected data into information that can be used for monitoring and intelligent applications. Other communication interfaces, including RS485 and CAN, can also supply data through their respective drivers. The cloud communication path can use supported network connectivity such as cellular or Wi-Fi, depending on the device configuration. ### Real-World Applications PRIZM has published several industrial customer case studies demonstrating how its platform can help modernize existing equipment. #### Industrial Equipment Predictive Maintenance An industrial induction heating equipment manufacturer used PRIZM to collect operating data from existing PLC-controlled machinery. Instead of redesigning the equipment, the company integrated a gateway to collect measurements such as temperature, operating cycles, and flow rates. The collected data provided a foundation for evaluating equipment condition and developing predictive maintenance capabilities. #### Industrial Vehicle Battery Monitoring Another application involved monitoring batteries used in industrial vehicles. PRIZM hardware and sensors were installed to collect battery operating information and support alerts related to abnormal temperature and charging conditions. Cloud dashboards allowed operators to monitor equipment status remotely. #### Manufacturing Quality Monitoring PRIZM has also reported a manufacturing application involving vibration measurements. By collecting sensor data from existing machines, engineers could investigate relationships between equipment vibration and product quality. These examples demonstrate applications of the overall PRIZM platform. They do not independently establish that every deployment used the W5500 Ethernet interface. ### Why WIZnet W5500 Matters Industrial IoT systems frequently need to communicate with existing equipment through wired networking. The W5500 offers several characteristics that make it useful for embedded industrial applications. **Integrated Ethernet Connectivity** The W5500 combines Ethernet MAC, PHY, and hardware TCP/IP functionality in a single controller, simplifying the addition of Ethernet connectivity to embedded systems. **SPI Interface** The SPI interface allows an MCU such as the ESP32-S3 to communicate with the Ethernet controller without requiring a separate parallel network bus. **Hardware TCP/IP Offloading** The W5500 can handle supported TCP/IP networking functions in hardware, reducing the need for a complete software-based TCP/IP stack in applications using its socket engine. **Practical Industrial Integration** PRIZM demonstrates how the W5500 can be incorporated into a commercial industrial IoT platform that also supports serial interfaces, cellular connectivity, cloud services, and application automation. For developers, this example highlights how an embedded Ethernet controller can contribute to a much larger industrial system. ### Potential Applications The PRIZM G1 architecture is relevant to several industrial IoT use cases. **Smart Factory Monitoring** Connect existing machinery and controllers to dashboards for equipment monitoring and operational analysis. **Industrial Energy Management** Collect energy-related measurements and analyze consumption patterns across connected facilities. **Remote Equipment Monitoring** Monitor pumps, HVAC equipment, industrial controllers, or distributed assets without replacing their existing control electronics. **Predictive Maintenance** Collect operating measurements that can support anomaly detection and maintenance planning. **AI-Ready Industrial Data Collection** Convert measurements from Ethernet, serial, and other industrial interfaces into structured data for cloud applications and AI analytics. ### Project Resources **Product:** PRIZM G1 Industrial Gateway **Developer:** Nextwave **Platform:** PRIZM Industrial IoT Platform **Ethernet Controller:** WIZnet W5500 **Official Product Page:** **Hardware Specifications:** **Blueprint Editor Documentation:** **Official Website:** **Customer Case Studies:** ### Conclusion The PRIZM G1 Industrial Gateway demonstrates how established embedded Ethernet technology can support modern industrial IoT and AI applications. By combining the WIZnet W5500 with industrial communication interfaces, local processing, and a cloud-based development platform, PRIZM provides an approach to connecting existing machines without requiring complete hardware replacement. The project is particularly interesting because it shows the W5500 as part of a commercial end-to-end IoT solution rather than as a standalone Ethernet component. As industries continue adopting data-driven automation and AI-assisted monitoring, solutions such as PRIZM highlight the role that reliable wired Ethernet connectivity can play in connecting physical equipment to intelligent digital services. --- Source: https://maker.wiznet.io/bruno/resellers/prizm-gateway/