Product Details

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
Ethernet Port	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
CAN Port	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
Digital Output	Output Type	PWM
USB Port	QTY	1xmicro USB, 2x USB2.0
USB Port	Protection	Over Current Protection
SD Card Slot	QTY	1
SD Card Slot	Spec	Supports SD, SDHC and SDXC (UHS-I) cards
HDMI	QTY	1
Antenna	QTY	1x Cellular antenna, 1xWiFi Antenna
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