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What are the Nimbio device’s full hardware specifications?

A complete reference sheet for installers and technicians: power, cellular, relay, sensing, and compatibility specs.

For: Installers Category: Hardware & Installation
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Spec sheet

Power

  • Input voltage: 6.5V–24V AC or DC (accepts either supply type)
  • Nominal current draw: 40–70mA at 24VDC
  • Peak draw: 2.4 Watts
  • Solar-friendly: low draw supports solar-powered and battery-backed gates

Cellular

  • SIM: pre-installed multi-carrier SIM, no separate carrier contract
  • Tower selection: dynamically connects to the strongest available tower — AT&T, Verizon, or T-Mobile
  • Works internationally too — international customers should contact us to confirm regional network support
  • Network type: cellular LTE, zero Wi-Fi required
  • Cellular bands: LTE-FDD, LTE-TDD, UMTS/HSDPA/HSPA+, GSM/GPRS/EDGE — B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B13/B18/B19/B20/B25/B26/B28/B34/B38/B39/B40/B41/B66
  • Firmware updates delivered automatically over-the-air

Environmental

  • Operating temperature: ‑40°C to +85°C (‑40°F to 185°F)
  • Storage temperature: ‑50°C to 125°C (‑58°F to 257°F)

Certifications & compliance

  • Modem approvals: RoHS, REACH, CE (RED), JATE, Telec, FCC, RCM, GCF, PTCRB, IC — carrier-approved on AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and US Cellular
  • UL compliance: not UL Listed. A strictly low-voltage Class 2 peripheral acting as a dry-contact trigger — it doesn’t alter or bypass the operator’s own safety mechanisms (e.g. UL 325 entrapment protection), so it has no impact on the host system’s compliance

Relay

  • Type: premium Omron mechanical relay, one relay output
  • Rated life: 50,000,000 operations
  • Contact rating: 1A at 125VAC or 60VDC
  • Behavior: momentary pulse by default; hold-open supported in constant-energized or repeating-pulse mode
  • Relay On Time: 0.5s, 1.0s, 2.0s, 3.0s (factory default), 4.0s, 6.0s, 8.0s, or 10s — adjustable in Box Settings

Sensing & controls

  • Sense lines: two general sense lines report gate/latch state, backing the Gate Status and Latch Status features; polarity is configurable via the Installer App
  • Physical button: short press = admin mode, ~2s hold = reboot, ~10s hold = modem reset
  • Self-monitoring: the board can auto-power-cycle itself if it hits an unrecoverable problem

Compatibility & antennas

  • Fits inside standard gate operators
  • NEMA weatherproof enclosures recommended for legacy Linear and Ghost Controls operators
  • Works with virtually any electric gate operator, including LiftMaster, Linear, Ghost Controls, DoorKing (DKS), FAAC Technologies, and others
  • Two antennas included with every device (2dBi / 5dBi+ rubber antenna, SMA connector); external higher-gain LTE antennas also supported for low-signal locations such as metal walls or heavy interference

Not sure your gate qualifies? Our support team will confirm wiring compatibility for your specific model before you install — call 1-800-353-3422.

Frequently asked questions

What does the physical button on the board do? +

A short press puts the board into admin mode. Holding it for about 2 seconds reboots the device. Holding it for about 10 seconds resets the modem.

Can the Relay On Time be adjusted? +

Yes. In Box Settings, choose from 0.5s, 1.0s, 2.0s, 3.0s (the factory default), 4.0s, 6.0s, 8.0s, or 10s.

Do I need external antennas? +

Two antennas ship with every device, and most installs need nothing more. For locations with poor cellular reception, such as metal walls or heavy interference near the gate box, an external higher-gain LTE antenna can be added on.

Related articles

See also: How Nimbio works for the full cellular access hardware spec sheet.

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