BL241 RK3568 EdgePLC AI Programmable Industrial Edge Controller
  • BL241 RK3568 EdgePLC AI Programmable Industrial Edge Controller,BL241 RK3568 EdgePLC AI Programmable Industrial Edge Controller
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  • BL241 RK3568 EdgePLC AI Programmable Industrial Edge Controller,BL241 RK3568 EdgePLC AI Programmable Industrial Edge Controller
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BL241 RK3568 EdgePLC AI Programmable Industrial Edge Controller

No.BL241 Series
The BL241 powered by Rockchip RK3568J/RK3568B2 (quad-core Cortex-A55 up to 2.0GHz), integrated 1TOPS NPU, 4K@60fps H.265/H.264 decode, supports up to 32 N‑series I/O modules, perfect for AI-powered industrial automation, machine vision, AGV/robotics, and smart energy.
Processor
Rockchip RK3568J
SoC
4*A55
RAM
1/2/4GB
ROM
8/16/32GB
NPU
1 TOPS
PLC Software
OpenPLC, NexPLC, CODESYS
  • Description

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EdgePLC BL241 Series

Industrial AI Edge Controller – Rockchip RK3568, 1TOPS NPU, 4K Video, Real‑time Control

Powered by Rockchip RK3568J/RK3568B2 (quad-core Cortex-A55 up to 2.0GHz), integrated 1TOPS NPU, 4K@60fps H.265/H.264 decode, supports up to 32 N‑series I/O modules, IGH EtherCAT master, Ubuntu 20.04, Docker, Node‑RED, OpenPLC / NexPLC / CODESYS Runtime with motion options, and full AI vision stack (YOLOv5/8 + OpenCV, TensorFlow Lite, PyTorch Mobile). Perfect for AI-powered industrial automation, machine vision, AGV/robotics, and smart energy.

Core Features

1TOPS NPU | Quad-core Cortex-A55 | 4K Video | Industrial reliability

Rockchip RK3568 + 1TOPS NPU

  • Quad-core ARM Cortex-A55 up to 2.0GHz (RK3568B2) / 1.8GHz (RK3568J)
  • Integrated 1TOPS NPU – INT8/INT16/FP16/BFP16 support
  • 4K@60fps H.265/H.264 decode, 1080p@60fps H.265/H.264 encode
  • 8/16/32GB eMMC, 1/2/4GB LPDDR4X
  • Industrial -40°C to +85°C (RK3568J) / wide temp 0~80°C (RK3568B2)

Rich I/O & Distributed Expansion

  • 3× 10/100M Ethernet (BL241A) / 2× 10/100M (BL241)
  • 2× USB 2.0, optional HDMI 2.0 (4K@60fps on BL241A)
  • Mini PCIe for Wi-Fi/4G/5G, SIM slot, antenna interface
  • Supports up to 32 N‑series I/O modules (DI/DO, AI/AO, RTD, TC, PWM)
  • 2× RS485 or 1× RS485 + 1× CAN2.0B (X91 option)

AI & Industrial Software Ecosystem

  • Ubuntu 20.04 / EdgePLC‑OS (Linux 5.10 + RT)
  • OpenPLC, NexPLC, CODESYS Runtime (IEC 61131‑3)
  • YOLOv5/8 + OpenCV, TensorFlow Lite, PyTorch Mobile
  • IGH EtherCAT master, Node‑RED, Docker & K3s
  • BLRAT remote access, QuickConfig, BLIoTLink

Industrial‑grade Reliability

  • ESD level 3, EFT level 3, Surge level 3 (IEC 61000‑4)
  • Wide temperature -20°C to +85°C (industrial) / 0~80°C (wide temp)
  • DIN35 rail mount, IP30 protection, aluminium + stainless steel
  • Independent hardware watchdog, reverse polarity protection
  • Vibration & free fall tested (GB/T 2423)

Key Specifications Snapshot

AI performance meets industrial control

0
MHz
CPU Max Freq
0
TOPS
NPU Performance
0
+
Max I/O Modules
0
GB
LPDDR4X (max)

Software Version Options

Choose OpenPLC, NexPLC or CODESYS with motion & full AI stack

Lite Edition
OpenPLC + AI
  • Ubuntu 20.04 + OpenPLC runtime
  • IEC 61131-3 (ST, LD, FBD, IL, SFC)
  • YOLOv5/8 + OpenCV, TensorFlow Lite, PyTorch Mobile
  • Node‑RED, Docker, Python/C++ dev
  • No CODESYS / motion control
Standard Edition
NexPLC + AI
  • NexPLC platform (IEC 61131-3)
  • Cloud‑edge collaboration & remote OTA
  • Built‑in BLIoTLink, QuickConfig, BLRAT
  • Complete AI vision stack + container support
  • No CODESYS / motion control
Professional Edition
CODESYS SoftMotion / CNC optional
  • CODESYS Runtime (IEC 61131‑3)
  • SoftMotion or CNC + Robotics options (-SM / -CR)
  • IGH EtherCAT master, multi‑axis control
  • Full AI stack (YOLO, TF Lite, PyTorch)
  • Ideal for vision‑guided robotics, high-end automation
All editions include 1TOPS NPU and AI vision libraries. Pro edition adds CODESYS with motion options.

Typical Applications

AI-powered control & vision at the edge

AGV / Robotics

Visual navigation, obstacle detection, real‑time motion control

Machine Vision

YOLO‑based inspection, OCR, defect detection, quality control

Energy Storage (EMS/BMS)

Predictive maintenance, anomaly detection with AI

PV & Inverter Control

Power optimization, AI‑powered fault diagnosis

Edge AIoT Gateway

Data fusion, protocol conversion, on‑device inference

Rail Transit

Passenger counting, condition monitoring, signal control

Quality & Reliability

Certified for harsh industrial environments

EMC Compliance

  • GB/T 9254 / CISPR 32 Class A
  • ESD level 3 (±6kV contact, ±8kV air)
  • EFT level 3 (power 2kV, signal 1kV)
  • Surge level 3 (2kV diff, 4kV common)

Environmental Tests

  • -20°C ~ +85°C operation (industrial grade)
  • 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 & kernel source (Linux 5.10 + RT)
  • Docker & K3s ready, SDK, AI demos (YOLO, OpenCV, TFLite)
  • Long‑term maintenance & professional support

Deploy Advanced AI at the Edge with BL241

The EdgePLC BL241 series combines real‑time control, 1TOPS NPU acceleration, 4K video processing, modular N‑series I/O, and a complete AI software stack (YOLO, TensorFlow Lite, PyTorch). From vision‑guided robotics to predictive maintenance, accelerate your industrial digital transformation.

EdgePLC BL241 Industrial AI Edge Controller Configurator

Rockchip RK3568J/RK3568B2 · Quad-Core Cortex-A55 + 1TOPS NPU · Up to 32 N‑Series I/O Modules

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

Select Main Unit

Choose by Ethernet ports and HDMI

BL241

2x10/100M Ethernet, no HDMI, supports up to 32 N‑Series I/O modules, 1TOPS NPU

Ethernet:2x10/100/100M
USB:2xUSB 2.0
HDMI:No
NPU:1TOPS

BL241A

3x10/100/1000M Ethernet, HDMI 2.0, supports up to 32 N‑Series I/O modules, 1TOPS NPU

Ethernet:3x10/100/1000M
USB:2xUSB 2.0
HDMI:4K@60fps
NPU:1TOPS

Select SOM Board

Rockchip RK3568J/RK3568B2 · 1TOPS NPU · eMMC/LPDDR4X options

Select Serial/CAN Board

X90: 2xRS485 (default) | X91: 1xRS485+1xCAN2.0B (shown as -X91-)

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

BL241-SOM410-Lite
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