EDATEC ED-IPC1200 is an industrial data acquisition gateway powered by the Raspberry Pi Compute Module Zero (CM0), designed for industrial automation and edge applications with various I/O interfaces, a fanless design, and a wide range (9–28V) DC power input.
The industrial computer features RS-485, RS-232, four digital inputs, and four digital outputs for data acquisition and equipment control, and supports Ethernet, and optional Wi-Fi/Bluetooth and/or 4G LTE connectivity.
EDATEC ED-IPC1200 specifications:
- SoM – Raspberry Pi CM0
- SoC – Broadcom BCM2710A1
- CPU – Quad-core Cortex-A53 processor @ 1.0 GHz
- GPU – VideoCore IV GPU supporting OpenGL ES 1.1, 2.0 graphics
- VPU – H.264/MPEG-4 1080p30 video decoding, H.264 1080p30 video encoding
- System Memory – 512MB LPDDR2 RAM
- Storage – 8GB or 16GB eMMC flash
- Wireless – Optional WiFi 4 and Bluetooth 5.0 module
- SoC – Broadcom BCM2710A1
- Networking
- 10/100Mbps Ethernet RJ45 jack
- Optional Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on system-on-module
- 4G LTE CAT-1 with Nano SIM card slot
- Quectel EC800M-CN (China)
- Quectel EC800K-EU (Europe)
- Quectel EC800Q-NA (US)
- Antennas – 2x SMA antennas for Wi-Fi/Bluetooth and 4G cellular
- USB
- 1x USB 2.0 Type-A (480Mbps) port
- 1x USB Type-C port for eMMC flashing
- Industrial I/Os
- 1x RS232 via 3-pin 3.5mm Phoenix terminal
- 2x RS485 via 3-pin 3.5mm Phoenix terminals
- 4x DI via 5-pin 3.5mm Phoenix terminal
- ON state: 5~30V DC or -30~-5V DC
- OFF state: 0~2V DC or -2~0V DC
- Sensor Type: Wet Contact (NPN)
- Isolation Protection: 3.75kV
- 4x DO via 5-pin 3.5mm Phoenix terminal
- Output: 5~36V DC (24V DC recommended), maximum current is 0.2A (per channel)
- Sensor Type: NPN
- Isolation Protection: 3.75kV
- Misc
- Reset and User buttons
- Power and ACT status LEDs
- 4G, RS485, RS232, DI, DO, and user LEDs
- Built-in RTC with 1F supercapacitor backup
- DIN-rail mounting supported
- Power Supply
- Input – 9V–28V DC with reverse-polarity protection via 2-pin terminal block
- Consumption – About 5W
- Dimensions – 105 x 86 x 26 mm, excluding antennas and DIN rail bracket
- Weight – 310 grams
- Operating Temperature Range – -20°C to +60°C
- Humidity – 5% ~ 95% (non-condensing)
EDATEC provides support for Raspberry Pi OS Desktop/Lite 32-/64-bit with additional drivers for industrial interfaces, and also mentions CODESYS, Node-RED, Python, and OpenCV. You’ll find more details, including a user manual, on the documentation website.
When asked how the ED-IPC1200 differs from the earlier ED-IPC1100 Pi CM0 industrial box PC, the company explains the new model adds 4x DI and 4x DO for direct connection to industrial sensors, switches, relays, and field devices. These enable industrial data acquisition and lightweight control applications on the new Raspberry Pi CM0 IPC, while the ED-IPC1100 is geared towards industrial connectivity. There’s also an ED-IPC1220 in the works with additional I/O (8x DI, 8x DO, 2x analog current inputs, 2x analog voltage inputs) that already has a product page and should launch very soon.
Samples of the ED-IPC1200 gateway can be purchased for about $150-$200 on DigiKey, with the exact price depending on options. A few more details may also be found on the product page.
Jean-Luc started CNX Software in 2010 as a part-time endeavor, before quitting his job as a software engineering manager, and starting to write daily news, and reviews full time later in 2011.
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