The Physical AI Controllers 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.
Physical AI Controllers with 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
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
Combines industrial cameras and AI models for real-time defect detection, OCR, and intelligent quality inspection on production lines.
Robotics & AGV/AMR Systems
Provides high-performance edge computing and real-time control for robot navigation, motion control, and multi-sensor fusion.
Smart Manufacturing Equipment
Integrates PLC control, AI computing, and industrial I/O to build intelligent automation machines and production systems.
Energy Storage & EMS/BMS
Enables real-time battery monitoring, predictive analysis, and intelligent energy management for storage systems.
Process Control & Industrial Optimization
Performs real-time data analysis and AI-assisted optimization for chemical, pharmaceutical, and other industrial processes.
Industrial AI Edge Gateway
Connects field devices, industrial networks, and cloud platforms while running local AI inference and edge applications.
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
Supports 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 RK3588 · 4×A76 + 4×A55 + 6TOPS NPU · up to 32 N‑Series I/O