BL245 EdgePLC RK3588 Real-Time 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 RK3588 Real-Time 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.
Processor
Rockchip RK3588J
SoC
4*A76 + 4*A55
RAM
4/8/16GB
ROM
32/64/128GB
NPU
1 TOPS
PLC Software
OpenPLC, NexPLC, CODESYS
  • Description

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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× 10/100/1000M Ethernet + 1× 10/100M (BL245A)
  • 2× USB 3.1 (5 Gbps), 1× HDMI 2.1 (BL245A, 8K@60fps)
  • M.2 NVMe (2230/2242), Mini PCIe for 4G/5G
  • Supports up to 32 N‑series I/O modules (DI/DO, AI/AO, RTD, TC, PWM)
  • 2× RS485 (X90)

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 Industrial AI Edge Controller Configurator

Rockchip RK3588J/RK3588 · 4xCortex-A76 + 4xCortex-A55 · Up to 32 N‑Series I/O Modules

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

Select Main Unit

Choose by Ethernet ports and HDMI

BL245

2x10/100/1000M Ethernet, no HDMI, USB 3.1, supports up to 32 N‑Series I/O modules, 6TOPS NPU

Ethernet:2x10/100/1000M
USB:2xUSB3.1 (5Gbps)
HDMI:No
NPU:6TOPS

BL245A

3x Ethernet (2x10/100/100M + 1x10/100M), HDMI 2.1, USB 3.1, supports up to 32 N‑Series I/O modules, 6TOPS NPU

Ethernet:2x10/100/1000M + 1x10/100M
USB:2xUSB 3.1 (5Gbps)
HDMI:8K@60fps
NPU:6TOPS

Select SOM Board

Rockchip RK3588J/RK3588 · 6TOPS NPU · eMMC/LPDDR4X options

Select Serial Board

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

N‑Series I/O Modules

Up to 32 modules · DI/DO/AI/AO/RTD/TC/Pulse

I/O Requirements Assistant

Enter I/O counts and signal types for board recommendations

Wireless & Software

Wi-Fi/4G/5G + Lite(OpenPLC) / STA(NexPLC) / Pro(CODESYS)

Wireless Module

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

Software Version

Lite
Ubuntu + OpenPLC
STA
NexPLC Standard
Pro
CODESYS Professional

Configuration Complete

BL245-SOM450-Lite
  • Industrial EdgePLC
  • AI Edge PLC
  • AI Edge Controller
  • Programmable Logic Controller

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