BL244 EdgePLC RK3562J ARM Industrial AI Edge Computer
  • EdgePLC
  • Programmable Logic Controller
  • ARM Industrial PLC
  • Industrial Edge PLC
  • EdgePLC
  • Programmable Logic Controller
  • ARM Industrial PLC
  • Industrial Edge PLC

BL244 EdgePLC RK3562J ARM Industrial AI Edge Computer

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.
Processor
Rockchip RK3576J
SoC
4*A72 + 4*A53
RAM
2/4/8GB
ROM
16/32/64GB
PLC Software
OpenPLC, NexPLC, CODESYS
NPU
6 TOPS
  • Description

  • Model Selection

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× 10/100/1000M Ethernet + 1× 10/100M (BL244A)
  • 2× USB 3.1 (5 Gbps), 1× HDMI 2.1 (BL244A, 4K@120fps)
  • 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 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 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:2xUSB 3.1 (5Gbps)
HDMI:No
NPU:6TOPS

BL245A

3x Ethernet (2x10/100/1000M + 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
  • EdgePLC
  • Programmable Logic Controller
  • ARM Industrial PLC
  • Industrial Edge PLC

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