BL241 RK3568 EdgePLC AI Programmable Industrial Edge Controller
  • BL241 RK3568 EdgePLC AI Programmable Industrial Edge Controller,BL241 RK3568 EdgePLC AI Programmable Industrial Edge Controller
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  • BL241 RK3568 EdgePLC AI Programmable Industrial Edge Controller,BL241 RK3568 EdgePLC AI Programmable Industrial Edge Controller
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BL241 RK3568 EdgePLC AI Programmable Industrial Edge Controller

No.BL241 Series
The BL241 powered by Rockchip RK3568J/RK3568B2 (quad-core Cortex-A55 up to 2.0GHz), integrated 1TOPS NPU, 4K@60fps H.265/H.264 decode, supports up to 32 N‑series I/O modules, perfect for AI-powered industrial automation, machine vision, AGV/robotics, and smart energy.
Processor
Rockchip RK3568J
SoC
4*A55
RAM
1/2/4GB
ROM
8/16/32GB
NPU
1 TOPS
PLC Software
OpenPLC, NexPLC, CODESYS
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EdgePLC BL241 Series

Industrial AI Edge Controller – Rockchip RK3568, 1TOPS NPU, 4K Video, Real‑time Control

Powered by Rockchip RK3568J/RK3568B2 (quad-core Cortex-A55 up to 2.0GHz), integrated 1TOPS NPU, 4K@60fps H.265/H.264 decode, supports up to 32 N‑series I/O modules, IGH EtherCAT master, Ubuntu 20.04, Docker, Node‑RED, OpenPLC / NexPLC / CODESYS Runtime with motion options, and full AI vision stack (YOLOv5/8 + OpenCV, TensorFlow Lite, PyTorch Mobile). Perfect for AI-powered industrial automation, machine vision, AGV/robotics, and smart energy.

Core Features

1TOPS NPU | Quad-core Cortex-A55 | 4K Video | Industrial reliability

Rockchip RK3568 + 1TOPS NPU

  • Rockchip RK3568J/RK3568B2: 4× ARM Cortex-A55
  • RK3568J: 1.4GHz (normal) / 1.8GHz (overdrive) • RK3568B2: 2.0GHz
  • Integrated 1TOPS NPU – INT8/INT16/FP16/BFP16 support
  • Mali-G52-2EE GPU, OpenGL ES 3.2 / OpenCL 2.0 / Vulkan 1.1 support
  • 4K@60fps H.265/H.264 decode, 1080p@60fps H.265/H.264 encode
  • 8/16/32GB eMMC, 1/2/4GB LPDDR4X
  • Industrial -40°C to +85°C (RK3568J) / wide temp 0~80°C (RK3568B2)

Rich I/O & Distributed Expansion

  • 3× 10/100M Ethernet (BL241A) / 2× 10/100M (BL241)
  • 2× USB 2.0, optional HDMI 2.0 (4K@60fps on BL241A)
  • Mini PCIe for Wi-Fi/4G/5G, SIM slot, antenna interface
  • Supports up to 32 N‑series I/O modules (DI/DO, AI/AO, RTD, TC, PWM)
  • 2× RS485 or 1× RS485 + 1× CAN2.0B (X91 option)

AI & Industrial Software Ecosystem

  • Ubuntu 20.04 / EdgePLC‑OS (Linux 5.10 / Linux-RT 4.19.232)
  • OpenPLC, NexPLC, CODESYS Runtime (IEC 61131‑3)
  • YOLOv5/8 + OpenCV, TensorFlow Lite, PyTorch Mobile
  • IGH EtherCAT master, Node‑RED, Docker & K3s
  • BLRAT remote access, QuickConfig

Industrial‑grade Reliability

  • ESD level 3, EFT level 3, Surge level 3 (IEC 61000‑4)
  • Wide temperature -20°C to +85°C (industrial) / 0~80°C (wide temp)
  • DIN35 rail mount, IP30 protection, aluminium + stainless steel
  • Independent hardware watchdog, reverse polarity protection
  • Vibration & free fall tested (GB/T 2423)

Key Specifications Snapshot

AI performance meets industrial control

0
MHz
CPU Max Freq
0
TOPS
NPU Performance
0
+
Max I/O Modules
0
GB
LPDDR4X (max)

Software Version Options

Choose OpenPLC, NexPLC or CODESYS with motion & full AI stack

Lite Edition
OpenPLC + AI
  • Ubuntu 20.04 + OpenPLC runtime
  • IEC 61131-3 (ST, LD, FBD, IL, SFC)
  • Supports YOLOv5/8 + OpenCV, TensorFlow Lite, PyTorch Mobile
  • Node‑RED, Docker, Python/C++ dev
  • No CODESYS / motion control
Standard Edition
NexPLC + AI
  • NexPLC platform (IEC 61131-3)
  • Cloud‑edge collaboration & remote OTA
  • Supports QuickConfig, BLRAT
  • Complete AI vision stack + container support
  • No CODESYS / motion control
Professional Edition
CODESYS SoftMotion / CNC optional
  • CODESYS Runtime (IEC 61131‑3)
  • SoftMotion or CNC + Robotics options (-SM / -CR)
  • IGH EtherCAT master, multi‑axis control
  • Full AI stack (YOLO, TF Lite, PyTorch)
  • Ideal for vision‑guided robotics, high-end automation
All editions include 1TOPS NPU and AI vision libraries. Pro edition adds CODESYS with motion options.

Typical Applications

AI-powered control & vision at the edge

AI Machine Vision

Enable intelligent inspection with AI inference and real-time industrial control.

Smart Manufacturing

Integrate advanced automation, motion control, and edge intelligence for smart factories.

Robotics & AGV Systems

Deliver AI-powered motion control and edge computing for autonomous robots.

Energy Storage Systems

Support intelligent EMS/BMS control with real-time monitoring and analytics.

Smart Energy Management

Enable intelligent monitoring and control for photovoltaic and renewable energy systems.

AIoT Intelligent Equipment

Add AI, connectivity, and cloud integration to industrial equipment.

Quality & Reliability

Certified for harsh industrial environments

EMC Compliance

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

Environmental Tests

  • -20°C ~ +85°C operation (industrial grade)
  • Damp heat 40°C / 85% RH for 48h
  • Sinusoidal vibration 5-500Hz, 2g
  • Free fall 0.8m (packaged) / IP30 protection

Software & Support

  • Supports BLRAT, QuickConfig
  • Ubuntu & kernel source (Linux 5.10 / Linux-RT 4.19.232)
  • Docker & K3s ready, SDK, AI demos (YOLO, OpenCV, TFLite)
  • Long‑term maintenance & professional support

Deploy Advanced AI at the Edge with BL241

The EdgePLC BL241 series combines real‑time control, 1TOPS NPU acceleration, 4K video processing, modular N‑series I/O, and a complete AI software stack (YOLO, TensorFlow Lite, PyTorch). From vision‑guided robotics to predictive maintenance, accelerate your industrial digital transformation.

EdgePLC BL241 Industrial AI Edge Controller Configurator

Rockchip RK3568 · Quad‑Core Cortex‑A55 + 1TOPS NPU · up to 32 N‑Series I/O
1Base
2SOM
3Serial
4N‑Series
5Wireless+SW

Base Unit

BL241 / BL241A (HDMI)
BL241
2×10/100M Ethernet, no HDMI, supports 32 N‑Series
Ethernet2×100M
USB2×USB 2.0
HDMINo
BL241A
3×10/100M Ethernet, HDMI 2.0, supports 32 N‑Series
Ethernet3×100M
USB2×USB 2.0
HDMI4K@60fps

SOM Board

RK3568J/B2 · eMMC/LPDDR4X · NPU 1TOPS

Serial Board

X90 (2×RS485) default / X91 (RS485 + CAN)

N‑Series I/O Modules

Click to add/remove · each click increments quantity
Selected: (none)

Wireless & Software

Wi‑Fi/4G/5G · Lite(OpenPLC) / STA(NexPLC) / Pro(CODESYS) · Motion (SM/CR)

Wireless Module

None
Wired only
Wi‑Fi
2.4G/5G
4G/LTE
Cellular
5G
High‑speed

Software Version

Lite
Ubuntu + OpenPLC
STA
NexPLC
Pro
CODESYS

Configuration Complete

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