BB-400 - Industrial Edge Controller - Emlogic - Embedded Logic Solutions Pty Ltd

Industrial Edge Controller - Powered by Pi - DIO + Serial + BT WiFi NFC USB + Ethernet

Features

Industrial Edge Controller, powered by an industrialised Raspberry Pi and Arduino
Multiple connections, built in UPS for power management
Comes with easy to use secure web interface
Process data locally and send to the cloud. Use our built in software or write your own with open source tools
Develop on Pi and deploy seamlessly to Industry
-25°C to +80°C op temp range, 5-30VDC dual power input with built in mini UPS, DIN rail mountable

Product Description

Combining industrial hardware connections with the processing power of a Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3+ the BB-400 Industrial Edge Controller gives you the possibilities of open source software. Ideal for retrofitting existing equipment or building into a new panel.

The BB-400 Industrial Edge Controller combines Brainboxes proven IO and serial connectivity with a range of network connections to allow data to flow to the application of your choice. The innovative design uses a Raspberry Pi Compute module and an Arduino to provide edge processing. The Pi is supported by a power management system, including a UPS, making it match the robust demands of industry. This allows you to develop on Raspberry Pi and deploy seamlessly to the factory floor.

Multiple hardware interfaces allow for communication with many different types of equipment and machinery. Use Ethernet, Bluetooth, IO, Wi-Fi, NFC, USB, RS232/422/485 to interface with many different types of device from the compact BB-400. This is a true Industrial Raspberry Pi.

The device offers the flexibility of PC systems with open source API programming options to make integration and customisation user friendly. Combining insights from machinery of all types and ages can be done through a preferred programming language, such as C# and Python or visually in Node-RED, circumventing many of the interoperability issues that have traditionally hampered integrated automation. Support for most industry standard protocols such as MQTT, OPC-UA, REST, Modbus.

Technical Specifications

Edge Processing
Main Processor	Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3+, 1.2GHz quad-core Broadcom BCM2837 processor
RAM	1 Gbyte LPDDR2 RAM
Storage	32 Gbytes eMMC Flash
Integrated Connectivity	Wifi, Bluetooth, 2 Independent Ethernet, 8 Digital IO, RS232/422/485 Serial, NFC
Cloud Connectivity	Program your own, out of the box coming soon
Software	Secure Web Administration, Docker, Sample Applications, Fully open and customisable platform
Real Time Clock	Yes; with battery backup
IO Channels
IO processor	Arduino microcontroller processing real time signals (reprogrammable)
IO Protocols	MQTT, OPC-UA, REST, Modbus, WebSockets, ASCII TCP, Unix Domain Socket
Description	8 Digital Inputs and 8 Digital Outputs
Digital Inputs	Up to 8
Digital Outputs	Up to 8
Power On Values	N/A
Digital IO
Input Logic Level 0	0.0V to + 1.0V
Input Logic Level 1	+2.0V to +30V
Inputs NPN/PNP	Jumper Selectable
Input Latches	Triggered by user programmable positive or negative edges, stays true until acknowledged
Input Counter	User progammable- counts positive or negative transitions up to 200Hz
Digital Output Type	Open drain transistor, protected MosFET. Short circuit protection up to 36V. Over temperature shutdown -175°C typical 150°C min
Maximum Output Load Voltage	30 VDC
Maximum Output Current Sink	0.85A per channel, Max 4 Amp Per Device
Serial Port
Ports	1
Protocol	Selectable RS232/422/485
Connector	Removable Screw terminal block connector – 3.5 mm pitch
Tx FIFO Size	64
Rx FIFO Size	64
Operating Distance	RS422/485 Standard (4000 ft : 1200 metres) / EIA – RS232 Standard
Serial Port Settings
Max Baud Rate	921,600
Data Bits	5,6,7 or 8
Parity	Odd, Even, None
Stop Bits	1, 1.5 or 2
Flow Control	RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF
Tx/Rx Modes	Point to Point (RS232), Full Duplex, Half Duplex Autogating, Hardware Autogating, TxD always/ RTS true enabled, RxD always enabled, RxD RTS true disabled, CTS forced true (RS422/485)
Network
Number of Ports	2: 1 Uplink and 1 LAN, individually configurable
Wi-Fi	Yes : station and access point mode
Wi-Fi Standard	802.11 b/g/n
Network Port Type	RJ45 Jack 10/100 MHz Autosensing, Cross Over Autosensing (MDIX)
Protection	1500V Magnetic Isolation between ports and network
Bluetooth Settings
Bluetooth Qualification	v4.0 (2.1 + EDR, LE)
Bluetooth Class	Class 1
Radio Frequency	2.45 GHz
NFC
NFC	Coming soon via software update
Default Config	By Default sends Network Settings to connecting device
Software
Operating System	Raspbian Lite – based on Debian
Security	Latest SSH and TLS security protocols
Administration	Secure Web administration with user definable roles
Docker Support	Preinstalled with web admin interface, Customised Containers available for NodeRed
Configurability	Full access to secure linux command line, open system, fully configurable, custom OS can be flashed into memory if required
Power
Power Input	5V – 30V DC Redundant DC Dual Power Inputs, reverse polarity protected
Max Input	35 Volts
Uninterrupted Power Supply	Yes; Integrated UPS
UPS Typical shutdown window	40 seconds mean time til shutdown under typical workload
UPS Lifetime	Over 1/2 Million Charge/Discharge Cycles
General
Operating Temperature Range	-25 °C to +80 °C / -13 °F to +176 °F
Industrial Standard	Yes
Storage Temperature	-40 °C to +85 °C / -40 °F to +185 °F
Power Consumption	4 Watts Typical, 15W Max
Product Weight	0.248 kg, 8.75 ounces
Product Dimensions	120x99x45 mm, 4.7×3.9×1.8 inches
Packaged Weight	0.334 kg, 11.78 ounces
Packaged Dimensions	160x135x49 mm, 6.3×5.3×1.9 inches
GTIN (barcode)	837324004441
Operating System Compatibility
Operating Systems	Communicate with Device over TCP from any OS Suitable for any device with a Web Browser Raspberry Pi Linux
Interface
Ethernet	Ethernet Interface takes advantage of a companies pre-existing infrastructure, allowing you to connect to your Brainboxes device over the local network, or from across the world.