BL234 EdgePLC Industrial Edge Controller
  • Industrial Edge Controller
  • Industrial Edge PLC
  • Industrial ARM Controller
  • EdgePLC
  • Industrial Edge Controller
  • Industrial Edge PLC
  • Industrial ARM Controller
  • EdgePLC

BL234 EdgePLC Industrial Edge Controller

No.BL234
The BL234 EdgePLC series is an industrial edge controller designed for the convergence of real-time control and edge computing. As industrial automation evolves toward “Control + Edge Intelligence,” traditional PLCs often lack computing capability, while industrial PCs struggle with deterministic real-time control.
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EdgePLC BL234 Series

Industrial Edge Controller

High-performance ARM-based edge controller merging real-time control and edge computing. Supports up to 32 N‑series I/O modules, multiple PLC runtimes, and rich industrial protocols for smart manufacturing and energy systems.

Core Features

Quad-core Cortex-A53, modular I/O, and versatile software ecosystem

High‑performance CPU & Multimedia

  • Allwinner T507-H: 4× ARM Cortex-A53 @1.4GHz
  • GPU G31 MP2, OpenGL ES / Vulkan support
  • 4K H.265 decoding, 4K H.264 encoding
  • 8/16GB eMMC, 1/2GB LPDDR4
  • Independent hardware watchdog

Rich I/O & Distributed Expansion

  • 2 / 3× 100M Ethernet, 2× USB 2.0
  • 1× HDMI 2.0a (4K@30fps) on BL234A
  • Mini PCIe for Wi‑Fi / 4G / 5G
  • Supports up to 32 N‑series I/O modules (DI/DO, AI/AO, RTD, TC, PWM, pulse capture)
  • 2× RS485, optional RS232

Intelligent Software & Ecosystem

  • Ubuntu 20.04 / EdgePLC‑OS (Linux‑RT)
  • OpenPLC, NexPLC, CODESYS Runtime (IEC 61131‑3)
  • IGH EtherCAT master, Node‑RED, Docker
  • BLRAT remote access, QuickConfig tool
  • Python, C/C++, Node.js, Java support

Industrial‑grade Reliability

  • ESD, EFT, Surge immunity (level 3)
  • -40°C to +85°C industrial temperature
  • DIN35 rail mounting, IP30 protection
  • Conformal coating option (upon request)
  • Vibration / shock tested per GB/T 2423

Key Specifications Snapshot

Powerful metrics for demanding applications

0
+
Max N‑Series Modules
0
GB
eMMC Storage
0
Cores
Cortex-A53
0
°C
Operating Temp.

Software Version Options

Choose the runtime that fits your control strategy

Lite Edition
OpenPLC
  • Ubuntu 20.04 + OpenPLC
  • IEC 61131-3 (ST, LD, FBD)
  • Lightweight & open source
  • Ideal for simple logic control
  • No motion control
Standard Edition
NexPLC
  • NexPLC integrated platform
  • Cloud‑edge collaboration
  • Built‑in BLIoTLink, Node‑RED
  • Remote OTA & monitoring
  • No CODESYS motion
Professional Edition
CODESYS
  • CODESYS Runtime (IEC 61131-3)
  • SoftMotion / CNC & Robotics (option SM/CR)
  • EtherCAT master IGH
  • Advanced motion control
  • Full development environment

Typical Applications

From smart factories to energy management

Industrial Automation

PLC expansion, production line control, equipment monitoring

Energy Storage (EMS/BMS)

Battery monitoring, inverter control, energy management

Photovoltaic Generation

PV inverter, string monitoring, power optimization

Data Acquisition

SCADA, remote telemetry, industrial IoT data hub

Rail Transit

Signal control, vehicle monitoring, station automation

Protocol Conversion

Modbus, CAN, BACnet, OPC UA gateway

Quality & Reliability

Certified for harsh industrial environments

EMC Compliance

  • GB/T 9254 / CISPR 32 Class A
  • ESD level 3 (contact ±6kV, air ±8kV)
  • EFT level 3 (power 2kV, signal 1kV)
  • Surge level 3 (diff. 2kV, common 4kV)
  • Voltage dips / interrupts tested

Environmental Tests

  • -40°C cold start & +85°C high temp run
  • Damp heat 40°C, 85% RH for 48h
  • Sinusoidal vibration 5‑500Hz, 2g
  • Free fall 0.8m (packaged)
  • IP30 protection (solid foreign object)

Software & Support

  • Preinstalled BLIoTLink, BLRAT, QuickConfig
  • Ubuntu file system & kernel source
  • Complete SDK and demo programs
  • Docker & K3s ready
  • Long‑term maintenance & tech support

Start Your EdgePLC BL234 Project

The EdgePLC BL234 series integrates real‑time control, edge intelligence, and modular I/O into a single rugged controller. Ideal for Industry 4.0, energy storage, and smart infrastructure.

EdgePLC BL234 Configuration Tool (N‑Series I/O)

Configure your industrial edge controller in 5 simple steps (up to 32 N‑Series I/O boards)

1
Main Unit
2
SOM Board
3
Serial Board
4
N‑Series I/O
5
Wireless+Software

Select Main Unit

Choose the base model according to Ethernet ports and HDMI

BL234

2x 100M Ethernet, no HDMI, supports up to 32 N‑Series I/O modules

Ethernet:2 x 100M
USB:2 x USB 2.0
HDMI:No
Max N‑boards:32

BL234A

3x 100M Ethernet, HDMI 2.0a, supports up to 32 N‑Series I/O modules

Ethernet:3 x 100M
USB:2 x USB 2.0
HDMI:1 x HDMI 2.0a
Max N‑boards:32

Select SOM Board

Memory, storage and temperature grade

SOM340

Industrial temp, 8GB eMMC, 1GB LPDDR4 – basic performance

RAM:1GB LPDDR4
eMMC:8GB
Temp:-40~85℃

SOM341

Industrial temp, 16GB eMMC, 2GB RAM – high performance

RAM:2GB LPDDR4
eMMC:16GB
Temp:-40~85℃

SOM342

Commercial temp, 8GB eMMC, 1GB RAM – cost‑effective

RAM:1GB LPDDR4
eMMC:8GB
Temp:0~70℃

SOM343

Commercial temp, 16GB eMMC, 2GB RAM – max storage

RAM:2GB LPDDR4
eMMC:16GB
Temp:0~70℃

Select Serial Expansion Board

On‑board serial type – default 2 x RS485

Select N‑Series I/O Modules

Up to 32 modules – each can be set to "None" to skip

I/O Requirements Assistant

Enter your I/O counts and signal types – we'll recommend suitable N‑Series boards.

Wireless & Software

Configure wireless, software flavour and motion control

Wireless Module

None

Wired only

Wi‑Fi

2.4G/5G Wi‑Fi module

4G/LTE

Cellular with SIM slot

5G

High‑speed 5G module

Software Version

Lite

Ubuntu + OpenPLC

STA

NexPLC standard

Pro

CODESYS professional

Configuration Complete

Your custom BL234 model:
BL234-SOM340-Lite
Main Unit
BL234
2x100M, no HDMI
SOM
SOM340
1GB,8GB,-40~85℃
Serial Board
X90-485
2 x RS485
N‑Series I/O
None
No N‑boards selected
Wireless
None
Wired only
Software/Motion
Lite
OpenPLC
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