---
title: "AERL Nexus Gateway — Datasheet"
revision: "2.0.2"
publisher: AERL (Australian Energy Research Laboratories)
url: https://www.aerl.com.au/docs/nexus-datasheet
pdf: https://www.aerl.com.au/documents/datasheets/AERL_Nexus_Gateway_Datasheet_REV_202.pdf
description: "Technical specifications for the Nexus Gateway communications system."
---

# AERL Nexus Gateway — Datasheet

*Rev 2.0.2. Markdown copy of the AERL document at https://www.aerl.com.au/docs/nexus-datasheet; the PDF (https://www.aerl.com.au/documents/datasheets/AERL_Nexus_Gateway_Datasheet_REV_202.pdf) is the controlled version.*

# Nexus Gateway

Nexus Lite · Formerly Sold as Nexus

**2× CAN** Isolated · RJ45

**1× RS485** Modbus · RJ45

**12–60Vdc** Power input

**5W** Power consumption

## Specifications

Nexus Lite · NEXUS-LITE

The AERL Nexus is a communications gateway for real‑time monitoring, configuration and control of distributed energy systems through AERL Cloud. It connects to the energy system over isolated CAN bus and Modbus RS485, and to the internet over Ethernet or dual‑band Wi‑Fi.

### General

### Interfaces

### Environmental

### Ordering

### AERL Cloud compatible

Real‑time monitoring, configuration and control of the connected system from AERL Cloud.

### Isolated CAN bus & RS485

Two CAN bus ports and one Modbus RS485 port, all on RJ45.

### Wi‑Fi & Ethernet

Dual‑band Wi‑Fi or wired Ethernet, with SSL/TLS encryption.

### 12–60 Vdc power input

Powered from the system's DC supply, or from 5 V over USB‑C.

AERL reserves the right to change any product, product specifications and data without notice to improve reliability, function, or design or otherwise.

#### Manufactured by

**Australian Energy Research Laboratories** 1/75 Bluestone Circuit, Seventeen Mile Rocks QLD 4073

#### Warranty

2-year warranty

#### Contact

sales@aerl.com.au aerl.com.au