EdgeCOM BL304 Embedded ARM Computer is built around i.MX8M Mini based on Arm Cortex-A53 and Cortex-M4 cores. The embedded ARM based controller supports Linux, Ubuntu, and other systems.
Model Selection
Model | BL303 | BL304 | BL303T | BL304T |
Processor | iMX8M | iMX8M | iMX8M | iMX8M |
CPU Frequency | MAX 1.8GHz | MAX 1.8GHz | MAX 1.6GHz | MAX 1.6GHz |
RAM | 2G DDR4 | 2G DDR4 | 2G DDR4 | 2G DDR4 |
Flash | 8G eMMC | 8G eMMC | 8G eMMC | 8G eMMC |
ETH | 1x100M, 1x1000M | 1x100M, 1x1000M | 1x100M, 1x1000M | 1x100M, 1x1000M |
USB | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
RS232/RS485 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
CAN | x | 1 | x | 1 |
SD slot | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
MINI-PCIe | x | 1 | x | 1 |
4G(GPS)/WIFI | x | √ | x | √ |
SIM slot | x | 2 | x | 2 |
HDMI | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
DI | x | 2 | x | 2 |
DO | x | 2 | x | 2 |
Temperature | 0℃～70℃ | 0℃～70℃ | -40℃～70℃ | -40℃～70℃ |
The BL304 series Embedded ARM Computer use i.MX8M Mini Quad-core 64-bit processor, running speed up to 1.8GHz, with advanced ARM 4-core Cortex-A53 architecture, 2GB DDR4 RAM, support one general-purpose Cortex®-M4 400MHz core processor, 8G eMMC.
This tiny embedded computer is widely applicable to any general purpose industrial and IoT application.
The ARM based embedded controller supports LINUX, Ubuntu, Debian; Node-Red, QT, Python, C++; MySQL, InfluxDB, SQLite, Docker, Ignition, Eclipse, etc.
The Embedded controller comes with 4 serial ports, 1 HDMI, 1 CAN port, 2 Ethernet ports(1 100M Ethernet port, 1 Gigabit Ethernet port), 2 Digital inputs, 2 Digital outputs, 2 SIM card slots, 2 USB ports, 1 Mini PCIe expansion slot for 4G/WiFi module.
Edge computing simplifies the process of data collection, processing, analysis, and enables rapid and controlled decision-making, and also reduces risks during data transmission.
Features
Ø i.MX8M Mini processor, ARM Cortex-A53 architecture
Ø Comes with Ethernet ports, RS485 or RS232 serial ports
Ø 1 Mini PCIe expansion slot for 4G/WiFi module
Ø Supports LINUX, Ubuntu, Debian; Node-Red, QT, Python, C++; MySQL, InfluxDB, SQLite; Docker, Ignition, Eclipse.
Ø Automatic frequency reduction or restart when the chip is overheated
Ø Chip frequency can be adjusted manually
Ø Multiple sleep modes, with timing wake-up function
Ø IP30 protection; metal shell and system are safely isolated; DIN rail installation
Ø 110mmx43mmx83mm(LxWxH) tiny embedded computer
Application scenarios
BL303/BL304 series Embedded ARM Computer are widely applicable to IoT, Industrial IoT, digital factories, industrial automation, energy monitoring, smart security, rail transit, telecommunications, smart EV charging, human-computer interaction and other fields.
Technical Specifications
Item | Parameter | Description |
System | Processor | i.MX8M Mini Quad-Core 64-bit, 1.8HGz |
RAM | 2GB DDR4 | |
Flash | 8GeMMC | |
Power | Input Voltage | DC 9～36V |
Power Consumption | Normal: 360mA@12V, MAX 550mA@12V | |
Wiring | Anti- Inverse Connection Protection | |
Ethernet Port | Interface Spec | 2 x RJ45, 1x10/100Mbps, 1x10/100/1000Mbps, adaptive MDI/MDIX |
Protection | ESD ±16kV (contact), ±18kV (air), EFT 40A (5/50ns), Lightening 6A (8/20µs) | |
Serial Port | QTY | 4 x RS485/ RS232 |
Baud Rate | 300bps-115200bps | |
Data Bit | 7, 8 | |
Parity Bit | None, Even, Odd | |
Stop Bit | 1, 2 | |
Protection | ESD ±8kV (contact), ±15kV (air) EFT 2KV, 40A (5/50ns) | |
CAN Port | QTY | 1 |
MAX Speed | 1Mbps | |
SIM Card | QTY | 2 SIM Card Slot |
Spec | Drawer type slot, support 1.8V/3V SIM/UIM card (NANO) | |
Protection | Built-in 15KV ESD Protection | |
Digital Input | QTY | 2 |
Input Type | Both Dry contact and Wet contact(NPN) | |
Dry Contact | Close: Short circuit Open: Open circuit | |
Wet Contact | Logic 0: 0-2.5VDC Logic 1: 10-30VDC | |
Isolation protection | 2KVrms | |
Digital Output | QTY | 2 |
Output Type | PWM | |
USB Port | QTY | 1xmicro USB, 2x USB2.0 |
Protection | Over Current Protection | |
SD Card Slot | QTY | 1 |
Spec | Supports SD, SDHC and SDXC (UHS-I) cards | |
HDMI | QTY | 1 |
Antenna | QTY | 1x Cellular antenna, 1xWiFi Antenna |
Type | SMA Hole Type | |
4G Module (Optional) | L-E version | GSM/EDGE:900,1800MHz WCDMA:B1,B5,B8 FDD-LTE:B1,B3,B5,B7,B8,B20 TDD-LTE:B38,B40,B41 |
L-CE version | GSM/EDGE:900,1800MHz WCDMA:B1,B8 TD-SCDMA:B34,B39 FDD-LTE:B1,B3,B8 TDD-LTE:B38,B39,B40,B41 | |
L-A version | WCDMA:B2,B4,B5 FDD-LTE:B2,B4,B12 | |
L-AU version | GSM/EDGE:850,900,1800MHz WCDMA:B1,B2,B5,B8 FDD-LTE:B1,B3,B4,B5,B7,B8,B28 TDD-LTE:B40 | |
L-AF version | WCDMA:B2,B4,B5 FDD-LTE:B2,B4,B5,B12,B13,B14,B66,B71 | |
CAT-1 version | GSM:900,1800 FDD-LTE:B1,B3,B5,B8 TDD-LTE:B34,B38,B39,B40,B41 | |
WiFi(Optional) | Interface | PCIe |
Protocol | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | |
Mode | STA, AP | |
Frequency | 2.4GHz | |
Channel | Ch1 ~ Ch13 | |
Security | Open, WPA, WPA2 | |
Encryption | AES, TKIP, TKIPAES | |
Connection | 8(Max) | |
Speed Rate | 150Mbps(Max) | |
Transmission distance | Outdoor/Open area, up to 20 meters | |
SSID | Support | |
Indicator | QTY | LEDx8 |
Environment | Working | 0～70℃, 10～90% RH |
Others | Case | Metal Case |
Size | 110mmx43mmx83mm(LxWxH) | |
Protection | IP30 | |
Mounting | DIN-Rail Mounting |
