As industrial automation continues to evolve toward edge intelligence, IIoT, and AI-driven manufacturing, industrial computers are no longer expected to simply collect data. They are becoming the bridge between field devices, industrial networks, cloud platforms, and intelligent applications.
The ARMxy BL340 was designed with exactly this vision in mind.
Built around the Allwinner T507-H Quad-Core Cortex-A53 processor, the BL340 combines industrial reliability, flexible hardware configuration, and a complete edge software ecosystem into a compact ARM-based industrial computer suitable for a wide range of automation projects.
Powered by a 64-bit Quad-Core Cortex-A53 CPU running up to 1.4GHz, the BL340 delivers excellent performance while maintaining low power consumption.
Combined with up to 2GB DDR4 memory and 16GB eMMC storage, it easily handles tasks such as:
Industrial protocol conversion
Edge data processing
Local database services
Node-RED applications
OPC UA communication
MQTT publishing
Lightweight AI inference
Web HMI applications
For many edge computing scenarios, it provides an excellent balance between performance and cost.
Industrial hardware must operate reliably—not just in ideal laboratory conditions.
The BL340 features:
✔ Industrial-grade operating temperature (-40°C to +85°C)
✔ Aluminum alloy enclosure
✔ DIN-rail and wall mounting options
✔ EMC protection against ESD, EFT, and Surge (IEC61000-4 Level III)
✔ Vibration and environmental testing for long-term field deployment
Whether installed in factory control cabinets, energy systems, transportation infrastructure, or outdoor equipment, the BL340 is built for continuous operation.
One of the biggest advantages of the ARMxy platform is its modular architecture.
Instead of designing multiple hardware platforms for different projects, engineers can configure the BL340 according to their exact requirements.
Available options include:
Multiple Ethernet configurations (1 / 2 / 3 LAN ports)
RS232
RS485
Digital Inputs & Outputs
Analog Inputs & Outputs
RTD (PT100/PT1000)
Thermocouple
IEPE vibration acquisition
PWM and Pulse Counter modules
This flexible architecture enables over 13,000 factory-configurable hardware combinations, allowing system integrators to deploy the same platform across many different industries while minimizing development effort and inventory complexity.
Hardware is only one part of a successful edge solution.
The BL340 comes with a mature software ecosystem that significantly shortens development time.
It supports:
Linux & Ubuntu
Docker containers
K3s lightweight Kubernetes
Qt application development
Node-RED low-code programming
The integrated BLIoTLink platform supports communication with a wide range of industrial protocols, including:
Modbus RTU/TCP
OPC UA
MQTT
BACnet
IEC104
DL/T645
Various PLC communication protocols
This allows engineers to connect legacy industrial equipment with modern cloud platforms and SCADA software without extensive custom development.
In addition, QuickConfig provides browser-based device configuration, while BLRAT enables secure remote maintenance and troubleshooting without requiring a public IP address—making deployment and after-sales support much easier.
The BL340 is widely applicable across industrial sectors, including:
Industrial IoT Gateways
Edge Computing
Factory Automation
Smart Manufacturing
Energy Storage Systems (ESS)
Solar Power Monitoring
Building Automation
Water & Wastewater Monitoring
Smart Transportation
Equipment Remote Monitoring
One common deployment combines the BL340 with Grafana to create a powerful industrial monitoring platform.
The BL340 collects data from PLCs, sensors, energy meters, and field devices through industrial protocols, performs local processing at the edge, and securely uploads the processed data to a central database or cloud platform.
Grafana then transforms that data into intuitive dashboards for:
Equipment status monitoring
OEE analysis
Energy management
Alarm visualization
Historical trend analysis
Predictive maintenance
Compared with traditional SCADA systems, this architecture provides greater flexibility, lower deployment costs, and easier scalability.
As factories continue adopting edge computing and intelligent manufacturing, industrial computers need to do much more than simply collect data.
The ARMxy BL340 combines computing performance, industrial reliability, modular I/O expansion, and an open software ecosystem into one compact platform.
Whether you're building an IIoT gateway, deploying distributed edge applications, integrating legacy equipment with cloud platforms, or developing customized industrial control systems, the BL340 provides a flexible foundation for modern industrial automation.
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