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BL246 EdgePLC Raspberry Pi CM5 Industrial AI Edge Controller

Name: BL246 EdgePLC Raspberry Pi CM5 Industrial AI Edge Controller
Brand: Beilai Tech. Co., Ltd.
SKU: BL246 Series

No.BL246 Series

The BL246 powered by Raspberry Pi 5 core (Broadcom BCM2712, quad-core Cortex-A76 @2.4GHz), supports up to 32 N‑series I/O modules, M.2 expansion for AI accelerators (Hailo etc.), and a rich open‑source ecosystem. Perfect for AIoT, robotics, and smart manufacturing.

Processor

Raspberry Pi CM5 (Broadcom BCM2712)

SoC

4xA76

RAM

2/4/8/16GB

ROM

0GB (Lite), 8/16/32/64GB

PLC Software

OpenPLC, NexPLC, CODESYS

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Description
Model Selection

Core Features

Raspberry Pi 5 core, modular I/O, and AI‑ready expansion

Raspberry Pi 5 Core

Broadcom BCM2712, 16nm, 4× Cortex-A76 @2.4GHz
VideoCore VII GPU, OpenGL ES 3.1 / Vulkan 1.2, 4Kp60 HEVC decoding
8/16/32/64GB eMMC, 2/4/8/16GB LPDDR4X
M.2 slot (2242) for SSD or AI accelerator (supports Hailo)
Full Raspberry Pi software & community support

Rich I/O & Distributed Expansion

1× 10/100/1000M + 1×/2× 10/100M Ethernet (BL246/A)
2× USB 3.0 (5 Gbps), 1× HDMI 2.1 (BL246A, 4K@60fps)
Mini PCIe for Wi-Fi/4G/5G, SIM slot, antenna
Supports up to 32 N‑series I/O modules (DI/DO, AI/AO, RTD, TC, PWM)
2× RS485 (X90) isolated interfaces

Intelligent Software & AI Ecosystem

Ubuntu 20.04 / EdgePLC‑OS (Linux 6.6.78-v8-16k)
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

Industrial‑grade Reliability

ESD, EFT, Surge immunity (level 3 per IEC 61000‑4)
-20°C to +85°C industrial temperature (CM5 variants)
DIN35 rail mounting, wall mounting, IP30 protection
Independent hardware watchdog, reverse polarity protection
Vibration / shock tested per GB/T 2423

Key Specifications Snapshot

Performance and flexibility at the edge

MHz

CPU Frequency

Max I/O Modules

eMMC Storage

LPDDR4X RAM

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
Supports 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

AI Vision Inspection

Runs AI models such as YOLO and OpenCV for real-time defect detection, OCR, and intelligent quality inspection.

Robotics & AGV/AMR Control

Provides flexible edge control with AI perception, motion control, and multi-sensor integration for robots and mobile platforms.

Smart Manufacturing Equipment

Combines PLC control, industrial I/O, and edge computing to build intelligent automation machines and production systems.

Energy Storage & PV Management

Enables battery monitoring, inverter communication, energy data analysis, and intelligent control for EMS/BMS applications.

Industrial Edge AI Gateway

Connects industrial devices and cloud platforms while performing local data processing, protocol conversion, and AI inference.

Research & Custom Industrial Development

Provides a Raspberry Pi-based open platform for OEMs, system integrators, and developers to create customized industrial solutions.

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

-20°C cold start & +85°C high temp run (CM5)
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 file system & kernel source (Linux 6.6.78-v8-16k)
Complete AI examples: YOLOv5/8, OpenCV, TensorFlow Lite
Docker & K3s ready, long‑term maintenance
SDK, demo programs, and professional support

Start Your EdgePLC BL246 AI Project

The BL246 series combines Raspberry Pi 5 performance, real‑time control, and modular I/O in a rugged industrial controller. Leverage the world's largest maker community and edge AI capabilities.

EdgePLC BL246 Industrial AI Edge Controller Configurator

Raspberry Pi 5 · Broadcom BCM2712 · 4×Cortex-A76 · up to 32 N‑Series I/O

1Base

2SOM

3Serial

4N‑Series

5Wireless+SW

Base Unit

BL246 (1×GigE + 1×100M) / BL246A (1×GigE + 2×100M + HDMI 2.1)

BL246

1×10/100/1000M + 1×100M Ethernet, no HDMI, supports 32 N‑Series

Ethernet1×GigE + 1×100M

USB2×USB3.0

HDMINo

BL246A

1×10/100/1000M + 2×100M Ethernet, HDMI 2.1, supports 32 N‑Series

Ethernet1×GigE + 2×100M

USB2×USB3.0

HDMI4K@60fps

SOM Board

Raspberry Pi CM5 · eMMC/LPDDR4X · 2.4GHz

Serial Board

X90 (2×RS485) default

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

High‑speed

Software Version

Lite

Ubuntu + OpenPLC

STA

NexPLC

Pro

CODESYS

Configuration Complete

BL246-CM5016032-Lite

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