BL244 EdgePLC Industrial AI Edge Controller
  • EdgePLC
  • Programmable Logic Controller
  • ARM Industrial PLC
  • Industrial Edge PLC
  • EdgePLC
  • Programmable Logic Controller
  • ARM Industrial PLC
  • Industrial Edge PLC

BL244 EdgePLC Industrial AI Edge Controller

No.BL244
The BL244 EdgePLC is an industrial AI edge controller designed for the next generation of intelligent automation systems. It integrates deterministic PLC control, high-performance computing, and AI inference acceleration into a single DIN-rail industrial device.
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EdgePLC BL244 Series

Industrial AI Edge Controller

High‑performance ARM‑based AI edge controller integrating real‑time control and edge inference. Features a 6 TOPS NPU, octa‑core CPU (4×Cortex‑A72 + 4×Cortex‑A53), supports up to 32 N‑series I/O modules, and comes with a rich AI vision stack (YOLOv5/8 + OpenCV) – perfect for smart manufacturing, robotics, and energy systems.

Core Features

6 TOPS NPU, octa‑core CPU, and modular I/O for edge AI & control

High‑performance AI Processor

  • Rockchip RK3576J/RK3576 (8nm, 64‑bit)
  • 4× Cortex‑A72 + 4× Cortex‑A53, up to 2.2 GHz
  • Dedicated NPU: 6 TOPS, supports INT4/8/16, FP16/BF16/TF32
  • Mali‑G52 MC3 GPU, 16M ISP, 8K video decode / 4K encode
  • 2/4/8 GB LPDDR4X, 16/32/64 GB eMMC

Rich I/O & Distributed Expansion

  • 2× Gigabit Ethernet + 1× 100M (BL244A)
  • 2× USB 3.1 (5 Gbps), 1× HDMI 2.1 (BL244A, 4K@120fps)
  • M.2 NVMe (2230/2242), Mini PCIe for Wi‑Fi/4G/5G
  • Supports up to 32 N‑series I/O modules (DI/DO, AI/AO, RTD, TC, PWM)
  • 2× RS485 or 1× RS485 + 1× CAN‑FD (X90/X91 options)

Intelligent Software & AI Ecosystem

  • Ubuntu 20.04 / EdgePLC‑OS (Linux‑RT 6.1.115)
  • OpenPLC, NexPLC, CODESYS Runtime (IEC 61131‑3)
  • IGH EtherCAT master, Node‑RED, Docker & K3s
  • YOLOv5/8 + OpenCV, TensorFlow Lite, PyTorch Mobile
  • BLRAT remote access, QuickConfig, BLIoTLink

Industrial‑grade Reliability

  • ESD, EFT, Surge immunity (level 3 per IEC 61000‑4)
  • -40°C to +85°C industrial temperature (RK3576J)
  • DIN35 rail mounting, IP30 protection
  • Independent hardware watchdog, reverse polarity protection
  • Vibration / shock tested per GB/T 2423

Key Specifications Snapshot

AI performance and flexibility at the edge

0
TOPS
NPU AI Compute
0
+
Max I/O Modules
0
GB
eMMC Storage
0
GB
LPDDR4X

Software Version Options

Choose the runtime that fits your control & AI 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
  • YOLOv5/8 + OpenCV available
Professional Edition
CODESYS
  • CODESYS Runtime (IEC 61131-3)
  • SoftMotion / CNC & Robotics (option SM/CR)
  • EtherCAT master IGH
  • Advanced motion control
  • Full AI stack (TensorFlow Lite, PyTorch Mobile)

Typical Applications

From AI vision to real‑time control

AGV / Robotics

Visual navigation, obstacle detection, motion control

Machine Vision

YOLO‑based object detection, quality inspection, OCR

Energy Storage (EMS/BMS)

Battery monitoring, predictive maintenance

PV & Inverter Control

Power optimization, anomaly detection

Edge AIoT Gateway

Data fusion, protocol conversion, local inference

Rail Transit

Signal control, passenger counting, condition monitoring

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 (RK3576J)
  • Damp heat 40°C, 85% RH for 48h
  • Sinusoidal vibration 5‑500Hz, 2g
  • Free fall 0.8m (packaged)
  • IP30 protection

Software & Support

  • Preinstalled BLIoTLink, BLRAT, QuickConfig
  • Ubuntu file system & kernel source (Linux 6.1)
  • Complete AI examples: YOLOv5/8, OpenCV, TensorFlow Lite
  • Docker & K3s ready, long‑term maintenance
  • SDK, demo programs, and professional support

Start Your EdgePLC BL244 AI Project

The BL244 series combines 6 TOPS AI acceleration, real‑time control, and modular I/O in a rugged industrial controller. Ideal for AI‑driven automation, robotics, and smart energy.

EdgePLC BL244 AI Edge Controller Configurator

Configure your industrial AI 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 base model by Ethernet ports and HDMI

BL244

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

Ethernet:2 x 10/100/1000M
USB:2 x USB 3.1
HDMI:No
Max N‑boards:32

BL244A

2x Gigabit + 1x Fast Ethernet, HDMI 2.1, supports up to 32 N‑Series I/O

Ethernet:2xGbE + 1x100M
USB:2 x USB 3.1
HDMI:1 x HDMI 2.1
Max N‑boards:32

Select SOM Board

Memory, storage, temperature grade (all with 6TOPS NPU)

SOM440

Industrial -40~85℃, RK3576J, 16GB eMMC, 2GB RAM

MCU:RK3576J
NPU:6 TOPS
RAM:2GB LPDDR4X
eMMC:16GB
Temp:-40~85℃

SOM441

Industrial, RK3576J, 32GB eMMC, 4GB RAM

MCU:RK3576J
NPU:6 TOPS
RAM:4GB LPDDR4X
eMMC:32GB
Temp:-40~85℃

SOM442

Industrial, RK3576J, 64GB eMMC, 8GB RAM – max performance

MCU:RK3576J
NPU:6 TOPS
RAM:8GB LPDDR4X
eMMC:64GB
Temp:-40~85℃

SOM443

Wide temp 0~80℃, RK3576, 32GB eMMC, 2GB RAM

MCU:RK3576
NPU:6 TOPS
RAM:2GB LPDDR4X
eMMC:32GB
Temp:0~80℃

SOM444

Wide temp 0~80℃, RK3576, 32GB eMMC, 4GB RAM

MCU:RK3576
NPU:6 TOPS
RAM:4GB LPDDR4X
eMMC:32GB
Temp:0~80℃

SOM445

Wide temp 0~80℃, RK3576, 64GB eMMC, 8GB RAM

MCU:RK3576
NPU:6 TOPS
RAM:8GB LPDDR4X
eMMC:64GB
Temp:0~80℃

Select Serial Board

X90: 2xRS485 (default, not shown in model); X91: 1xRS485+1xCAN‑FD (shown as -X91-)

Select N‑Series I/O Modules

Up to 32 modules – each can be set to "None" to skip (models not shown in final part number)

I/O Requirements Assistant

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

Wireless & Software

Configure wireless, software version 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 BL244 model:
BL244-SOM440-Lite
Main Unit
BL244
2xGbE, no HDMI
SOM
SOM440
RK3576J, 2GB,16GB,-40~85℃,6TOPS
Serial Board
X90
2 x RS485
N‑Series I/O
None
No N‑boards selected
Wireless
None
Wired only
Software/Motion
Lite
OpenPLC
  • EdgePLC
  • Programmable Logic Controller
  • ARM Industrial PLC
  • Industrial Edge PLC

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