The Compute Module 4 PoE 4G Board is an industrial-grade IoT base board designed for Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 (not included). It features slots for communication modules such as global 5G/4G/3G/2G cellular network modules, and PoE. This board also features various industrial isolated interfaces such as CAN, RS485, RS232, ADC, and the standard Raspberry Pi GPIO, which make it an ideal choice for sorts of industrial IoT applications.
Online development resources are available, which include wiring guidance and example code, with additional information being found on the Product Wiki & Manual.
Features
- Compatible with Raspberry Pi Compute module 4 all variants
- M.2 slot for connecting separate communication modules - global 5G/4G/3G/2G cellular network support (not included)
- 10/100M/1000M auto-negotiation Ethernet port with PoE enabled
- USB HUB allows connecting more USB devices
- USB TO UART, for serial debugging
- Provides various industrial isolated interfaces: CAN, RS485, RS232, ADC, GPIO, RTC
- Multiple video-related ports like HDMI, DSI, CSI
- LED indicators for monitoring operating status
Specifications
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CM4 Socket: Suitable for all variants of Compute Module 4
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Networking: Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 connector, integrates 802.3af-compliant PoE circuit (5V/2.5A)
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M.2 B Key: Supports 5G / 4G module
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SIM Card Slot: Supports standard SIM card for 5G/4G/3G/2G communication
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Connector: Isolated RS485, Isolated RS232, PCIe Gen 2 x1, I2C, ADC, GPIO
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USB Dual USB: 2.0 Type A
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Display: Dual MIPI DSI display ports (15pin 1.0mm FPC connector)
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Camera: Dual MIPI CSI-2 camera ports (15pin 1.0mm FPC connector)
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Video: Dual HDMI ports, supports 4K 30fps output
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RTC: Real-time clock with battery socket and ability to wake Compute Module 4
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Storage: MicroSD card socket for Compute Module 4 Lite (without eMMC) variants
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Fan Header: Allows speed adjustment and measurement, 5V / 12V input
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Power Input: 7V~36V
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Dimensions: 160 × 114mm
Package Contents
- 1x - Compute Module 4 PoE 4G Board
Resources
Whats On Board

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Compute Module 4 socket
- For connecting Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4
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Power input
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CM4 status indicator
- Red: Raspberry Pi power indicator
- Green: Raspberry Pi operating status indicator
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M.2 status indicator
- Red: enabled indicator
- Green: operating status indicator
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User LED
- Handy for I/O output testing, or program status monitoring
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USB TO UART
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HDMI
- Dual HDMI ports, supports dual 4K 30fps output
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USB 2.0
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RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet
- 10/100/1000M auto-negotiation Gigabit Ethernet port with PoE Power Over Ethernet features
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M.2 slot
- For connecting 5G/4G communication module
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SIM card slot
- Supports standard SIM card for 4G/3G/2G communication
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RTC real time clock battery holder
- PCIe Gen 2 × 1 socket
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Fan header
- For connecting cooling fan, allows speed adjustment and measurement
- Buzzer
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DISP
- Dual MIPI DSI display ports
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CAM
- Dual MIPI CSI camera ports
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Isolated GPIO
- Allows controlling / detecting devices via GPIO
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Isolated I2C
- Allows controlling / reading devices via I2C
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Isolated ADC
- Isolated CAN interface
- Isolated RS485 interface
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Isolated RS232 interface
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Micro SD card slot (bottom side)
- Insert a Micro SD card with pre-burnt system, to start up Compute Module 4 Lite
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USB-C programming port (bottom side)
- Allows burning system image into Compute Module 4 eMMC variants
Dimensions
