BL245 EdgePLC Industrial AI Edge Controller
  • Industrial EdgePLC
  • AI Edge PLC
  • AI Edge Controller
  • Programmable Logic Controller
  • Industrial EdgePLC
  • AI Edge PLC
  • AI Edge Controller
  • Programmable Logic Controller

BL245 EdgePLC Industrial AI Edge Controller

No.BL245
The BL245 EdgePLC is a 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.
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EdgePLC BL245 Series

Industrial AI Edge Controller

High‑performance ARM‑based AI edge controller with 6 TOPS NPU, octa‑core CPU (4×Cortex‑A76 + 4×Cortex‑A55), supports up to 32 N‑series I/O modules, 8K video, and a rich AI vision stack (YOLOv5/8 + OpenCV). Perfect for smart manufacturing, robotics, and energy systems.

Core Features

6 TOPS NPU, octa‑core CPU, 8K video, and modular I/O

High‑performance AI Processor

  • Rockchip RK3588J/RK3588 (8nm, 64‑bit)
  • 4× Cortex‑A76 + 4× Cortex‑A55, up to 2.4 GHz
  • Dedicated NPU: 6 TOPS, supports INT4/8/16, FP16/BF16/TF32
  • Mali‑G610 MP4 GPU, dual ISP (48MP), 8K video decode / 8K encode
  • 4/8/16 GB LPDDR4X, 32/64/128 GB eMMC

Rich I/O & Distributed Expansion

  • 2× Gigabit Ethernet + 1× 100M (BL245A)
  • 2× USB 3.1 (5 Gbps), 1× HDMI 2.1 (BL245A, 8K@60fps)
  • 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 (X90) or 1× RS485 + 1× CAN‑FD (X91 option)

Intelligent Software & AI Ecosystem

  • Ubuntu 20.04 / EdgePLC‑OS (Linux‑RT 5.10)
  • 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 (RK3588J)
  • 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 (RK3588J)
  • 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 5.10)
  • Complete AI examples: YOLOv5/8, OpenCV, TensorFlow Lite
  • Docker & K3s ready, long‑term maintenance
  • SDK, demo programs, and professional support

Start Your EdgePLC BL245 AI Project

The BL245 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 BL245 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

BL245

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

BL245A

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)

SOM450

Industrial -40~85℃, RK3588J, 32GB eMMC, 4GB RAM

MCU:RK3588J
NPU:6 TOPS
RAM:4GB LPDDR4X
eMMC:32GB
Temp:-40~85℃

SOM451

Industrial, RK3588J, 64GB eMMC, 8GB RAM

MCU:RK3588J
NPU:6 TOPS
RAM:8GB LPDDR4X
eMMC:64GB
Temp:-40~85℃

SOM452

Industrial, RK3588J, 128GB eMMC, 16GB RAM – max performance

MCU:RK3588J
NPU:6 TOPS
RAM:16GB LPDDR4X
eMMC:128GB
Temp:-40~85℃

SOM453

Commercial 0~80℃, RK3588, 64GB eMMC, 4GB RAM

MCU:RK3588
NPU:6 TOPS
RAM:4GB LPDDR4X
eMMC:64GB
Temp:0~80℃

SOM454

Commercial 0~80℃, RK3588, 64GB eMMC, 8GB RAM

MCU:RK3588
NPU:6 TOPS
RAM:8GB LPDDR4X
eMMC:64GB
Temp:0~80℃

Select Serial Board

X90: 2xRS485 (default, not shown in model)

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 BL245 model:
BL245-SOM450-Lite
Main Unit
BL245
2xGbE, no HDMI
SOM
SOM450
RK3588J, 4GB,32GB,-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
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