Typical Application Fields
✓ Industrial Control ✓ Energy Storage Systems (EMS/BMS)
✓ Industrial PLC ✓ Motion Controller
✓ Edge Computing Gateway ✓ EV Charging Pile
✓ Blood Analyzer ✓ Smart Manufacturing
✓ Testing/Measurement Equipment ✓ AGV Robot
✓ Blood Analyzer ✓ Industrial Robot
✓ Rail Transit ✓ Intelligent Devices
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| CPU | Broadcom BCM2712, 16nm process 4x Cortex-A76 cores @ 2.4GHz GPU: VideoCore VII, supports OpenGL ES 3.1, Vulkan 1.2, 4Kp60 HEVC decoder |
| ROM | 8/16/32/64GByte eMMC |
| RAM | 2/4/8/16GByte LPDDR4X |
| ETH | 1-3x RJ-45 ports (1x10/100/1000M + 2x10/100M adaptive), ESD Level 3, EFT Level 3 |
| USB | 2x USB 3.0 (up to 5.0Gbps), ESD Level 3 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 (optional), supports 4K@60fps |
| I/O Slots | 1x X-series I/O board slot (optional, supports RS485, RS232, DI, DO, GPIO, etc.) 2x Y-series I/O board slots (optional, supports RS485, RS232, DI, DO, Relay, AI, AO, PT100, PT1000, Thermocouple, etc.) |
| LED | 1x Power Indicator 2x User-programmable LEDs |
| Mini PCIe | 1x, supports 4G modules, etc. |
| M.2 | 1x, supports 2242 size SSD |
| SIM Card Slot | 1x, Nano SIM |
| Antenna Connectors | 2x, for 4G/Wi-Fi/GPS, etc. |
| Debug | 1x Micro USB debug port |
| SD Card Slot | 1x (for Lite version SOM only) |
| Reset Button | 1x |
| Independent Watchdog | Onboard independent hardware watchdog, auto-starts on power-up |
| Power Supply | Rated DC 24V, wide range 12-24VDC, reverse connection protection, over-current protection. 2-pin screw terminal. |
| Ground | 1-pin ground connection point |
| Mounting | DIN35 rail mounting, wall mounting |
| Material | Aluminum alloy casing + Stainless steel |
| Dimensions | 110 x 83 x 42mm or 110 x 83 x 48mm |
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Kernel | Linux 6.6.78-v8-16k |
| Operating Systems | Raspberry Pi OS, Linux 6.6.78 |
| GUI Development Tool | Qt-5.15.11 |
| Protocol Conversion Software | BLIoTLink, for industrial protocol conversion (Modbus, PLC, BACnet, IEC104, MQTT, OPC UA, etc.), supports AWS IoT Core, Thingsboard, Ignition SCADA, Alibaba Cloud, Huawei Cloud, etc. |
| Remote Access Tool | BLRAT, for remote device access and maintenance |
| Other Software | Node-RED, Python, Docker, C#, MySQL, SQLite, etc. |
This software ecosystem ensures flexibility, scalability, and ease of use for industrial, IoT, and edge computing applications.
The 40-pin expansion board can be conveniently controlled using the WiringPi library.
Figure 1: 40-pin Expansion Board Figure 2: Mainboard
The ARMxy Series Industrial Raspberry Pi CM5 Controller BL460. Leveraging its powerful core performance and rich expansion interfaces, it seamlessly integrates with the Hailo-8 AI Accelerator, achieving up to 26 TOPS of AI computing power for rapid deployment of high-performance, low-power edge AI solutions.
This combination provides robust support for real-time image recognition, video analytics, and intelligent decision-making applications at the edge, easily handling complex model inference requirements while maintaining the compact size and high performance of embedded devices. It is particularly suitable for rapid deployment and in-depth application in scenarios such as machine vision, robotics, intelligent security, and industrial quality inspection.
The ARMxy series ARM Based Compact SBC is an Expandable Embedded Box IPC, adopts a flexible design concept, which can flexibly select different SOM boards to achieve different ROM and RAM combinations, and use different X boards and Y boards to achieve rich IO combinations to meet the needs of various application scenarios.
The product naming rules are as follows:
ARMxy series controllers use a flexible design, allowing selection of different SOMs for ROM/RAM combinations and different X/Y boards for I/O combinations.
Naming Convention:
Host Model - SOM Model - X Board Model - Y1 Board Model - Y2 Board Model
Example:
BL461-SOM46012-X10 indicates 2 ETH ports, 16GB RAM, 32GB eMMC, 4x RS485.
Add 'L' suffix for 4G module (e.g., BL461L-SOM46012-X10)
ARMxy BL460 Series Model List:
Below is a table summarizing the key specifications of the BL460 series ARM Based Expandable Embedded Box IPC:
| Model | ETH | USB | HDMI | X Slot | Y Slots | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BL460 | 1x10/100/1000M | 2 | × | 1x6PIN | × | 42x83x110mm |
| BL460A | 1x10/100/1000M | 2 | × | 1x20PIN | × | 42x83x110mm |
| BL460B | 1x10/100/1000M | 2 | × | 1x20PIN | 2 | 48x83x110mm |
| BL460C | 1x10/100/1000M | 2 | × | 1x10PIN | × | 42x83x110mm |
| BL461 | 1x10/100/1000M, 1x10/100M | 2 | × | 1x6PIN | × | 42x83x110mm |
| BL461A | 1x10/100/1000M, 1x10/100M | 2 | × | 1x20PIN | × | 42x83x110mm |
| BL461B | 1x10/100/1000M, 1x10/100M | 2 | × | 1x20PIN | 2 | 48x83x110mm |
| BL462 | 1x10/100/1000M, 2x10/100M | 2 | 1 | 1x6PIN | × | 42x83x110mm |
| BL462A | 1x10/100/1000M, 2x10/100M | 2 | 1 | 1x20PIN | × | 42x83x110mm |
| BL462B | 1x10/100/1000M, 2x10/100M | 2 | 1 | 1x20PIN | 2 | 42x83x110mm |
Below is a table summarizing the specifications of the SOM (System on Module) options available for the BL460 seriesARM Edge AI Box Computers:
| Model | MCU | Freq. | Wireless | eMMC | LPDDR4X | Temp. Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CM5002000 |
BCM2712 |
2.4GHz |
x |
0GB (Lite) |
2GB |
-20~85℃ |
|
CM5002016 |
BCM2712 |
2.4GHz |
x |
16GB |
2GB |
-20~85℃ |
|
CM5002032 |
BCM2712 |
2.4GHz |
x |
32GB |
2GB |
-20~85℃ |
|
CM5004000 |
BCM2712 |
2.4GHz |
x |
0GB (Lite) |
4GB |
-20~85℃ |
|
CM5004016 |
BCM2712 |
2.4GHz |
x |
16GB |
4GB |
-20~85℃ |
|
CM5004032 |
BCM2712 |
2.4GHz |
x |
32GB |
4GB |
-20~85℃ |
|
CM5008000 |
BCM2712 |
2.4GHz |
x |
0GB (Lite) |
8GB |
-20~85℃ |
|
CM5008016 |
BCM2712 |
2.4GHz |
x |
16GB |
8GB |
-20~85℃ |
|
CM5008032 |
BCM2712 |
2.4GHz |
x |
32GB |
8GB |
-20~85℃ |
|
CM5016000 |
BCM2712 |
2.4GHz |
x |
0GB (Lite) |
16GB |
-20~85℃ |
|
CM5016016 |
BCM2712 |
2.4GHz |
x |
16GB |
16GB |
-20~85℃ |
|
CM5016032 |
BCM2712 |
2.4GHz |
x |
32GB |
16GB |
-20~85℃ |
|
CM5016064 |
BCM2712 |
2.4GHz |
x |
64GB |
16GB |
-20~85℃ |
|
CM5102000 |
BCM2712 |
2.4GHz |
PCB/ext |
0GB (Lite) |
2GB |
-20~85℃ |
|
CM5102016 |
BCM2712 |
2.4GHz |
PCB/ext |
16GB |
2GB |
-20~85℃ |
|
CM5102032 |
BCM2712 |
2.4GHz |
PCB/ext |
32GB |
2GB |
-20~85℃ |
|
CM5104000 |
BCM2712 |
2.4GHz |
PCB/ext |
0GB (Lite) |
4GB |
-20~85℃ |
|
CM5104016 |
BCM2712 |
2.4GHz |
PCB/ext |
16GB |
4GB |
-20~85℃ |
|
CM5104032 |
BCM2712 |
2.4GHz |
PCB/ext |
32GB |
4GB |
-20~85℃ |
|
CM5108000 |
BCM2712 |
2.4GHz |
PCB/ext |
0GB (Lite) |
8GB |
-20~85℃ |
|
CM5108016 |
BCM2712 |
2.4GHz |
PCB/ext |
16GB |
8GB |
-20~85℃ |
|
CM5108032 |
BCM2712 |
2.4GHz |
PCB/ext |
32GB |
8GB |
-20~85℃ |
|
CM5108064 |
BCM2712 |
2.4GHz |
PCB/ext |
64GB |
8GB |
-20~85℃ |
|
CM5116000 |
BCM2712 |
2.4GHz |
PCB/ext |
0GB (Lite) |
16GB |
-20~85℃ |
|
CM5116016 |
BCM2712 |
2.4GHz |
PCB/ext |
16GB |
16GB |
-20~85℃ |
|
CM5116032 |
BCM2712 |
2.4GHz |
PCB/ext |
32GB |
16GB |
-20~85℃ |
|
CM5116064 |
BCM2712 |
2.4GHz |
PCB/ext |
64GB |
16GB |
-20~85℃ |
This table provides a clear and concise overview of the different models, their specifications, and temperature ranges.
| Model | RS232/RS485 | CAN | DI | DO | GPIO | PIN Nubmer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X10 | 2 | x | x | x | x | 6PIN |
| X11 | 1 | 1 | x | x | x | -N/A- |
| X12 | x | 2 | x | x | x | -N/A- |
| X13 | x | x | 2 | 2 | x | 6PIN |
| X14 | x | x | 4 | x | x | 6PIN |
| X15 | x | x | x | 4 | x | 6PIN |
| X16 | x | x | x | x | 4 | 6PIN |
| X20 | 4 | x | x | x | x | 10PIN |
| X21 | 3 | 1 | x | x | x | -N/A- |
| X22 | 2 | 2 | x | x | x | -N/A- |
| X23 | 4 | x | 4 | 4 | x | 20PIN |
| X24 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | x | -N/A- |
| X25 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | x | -N/A- |
| X26 | 2 | x | 8 | 4 | x | 20PIN |
| X27 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 4 | x | -N/A- |
| X28 | 2 | x | 12 | x | x | 20PIN |
| X29 | 1 | 1 | 12 | x | x | -N/A- |
| X30 | x | x | x | x | 16 | -N/A- |
Y Series IO Board Selection Table
You can choose the appropriate Y series IO board according to your requirements. The Y series IO modules are compatible with all Y slots.
| Model | Description | Model | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Y01 | 4DI + 4DO Module (NPN) | Y41 | 4-Channel AO Module (0/4~20mA Output) |
| Y02 | 4DI + 4DO Module (PNP) | Y43 | 4-Channel AO Module (0~5/10V Output) |
| Y11 | 8-Channel DI Module (NPN) | Y46 | 4-Channel AO Module (±5V/±10V Output) |
| Y12 | 8-Channel DI Module (PNP) | Y51 | 2-Channel RTD Module (3-Wire PT100) |
| Y13 | 8-Channel DI Module (Dry Contact) | Y52 | 2-Channel RTD Module (3-Wire PT1000) |
| Y21 | 8-Channel DO Module (PNP) | Y53 | 2-Channel RTD Module (4-Wire PT100) |
| Y22 | 8-Channel DO Module (NPN) | Y54 | 2-Channel RTD Module (4-Wire PT1000) |
| Y24 | 4-Channel DO Module (Relay) | Y56 | Resistance Measurement Module |
| Y31 | 4-Channel AI Module (Single-Ended, 0/4~20mA Input) | Y57 | Voltage Measurement Module |
| Y33 | 4-Channel AI Module (Single-Ended, 0~5/10V Input) | Y58 | 4-Channel TC Module (Thermocouple) |
| Y34 | 4-Channel AI Module (Differential, 0~5/10V Input) | Y63 | 4-Channel RS485/RS232 Optional Module |
| Y36 | 4-Channel AI Module (Differential, ±5V/±10V Input) | Y95 | 4-Channel PWM Output + 4-Channel Pulse Counting (1 High-Speed + 3 Low-Speed), NPN |
| Y96 | 4-Channel PWM Output + 4-Channel Pulse Counting (1 High-Speed + 3 Low-Speed), PNP |
Below is a summary of the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) test results for the BL460 Series ARM Edge AI Box Computer, including detailed information on electromagnetic emissions and immunity tests:
| Test Category | Test Item | Test Standard | Test Level | Test Conditions | Test Result | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emissions | Conducted Emissions | GB/T 9254 Class A / CISPR 32 Class A | Class A | 150 kHz - 30 MHz | Pass | Meets limits for general industrial environments. |
| Radiated Emissions | GB/T 9254 Class A / CISPR 32 Class A | Class A | 30 MHz - 1 GHz | Pass | Meets limits for general industrial environments. |
| Test Category | Test Item | Test Standard | Test Level | Test Conditions | Test Result | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immunity | Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) | GB/T 17626.2 / IEC 61000-4-2 | Level III | Contact discharge: +/-4 kV Air discharge: +/-8 kV |
Pass | — |
| Radiated RF Immunity | GB/T 17626.3 / IEC 61000-4-3 | Level III | Field strength: 10 V/m, 80 MHz - 1 GHz | Pass | — | |
| Electrical Fast Transient (EFT) | GB/T 17626.4 / IEC 61000-4-4 | Level III | Power lines: 2 kV Signal lines: 1 kV |
Pass | — | |
| Surge | GB/T 17626.5 / IEC 61000-4-5 | Level III | Differential mode: 2 kV Common mode: 4 kV |
Pass | — | |
| Voltage Dips and Interruptions | GB/T 17626.11 / IEC 61000-4-11 | Level III | Voltage dip: 70% for 500 ms Interruption: 10 ms |
Pass | — | |
| Power Frequency Magnetic Field | GB/T 17626.8 / IEC 61000-4-8 | Level III | Field strength: 30 A/m, 50 Hz | Pass | — |
Below is a summary of the environmental adaptability tests conducted on the BL450 series ARM Edge AI Box Computer, ensuring their reliability and performance in various industrial conditions:
| Test Item | Test Standard | Grade Requirement | Test Conditions | Test Result | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low-Temperature Startup & Operation | GB/T 2423.1-2008 / IEC 60068-2-1 | N/A | Ambient temperature: -40℃, device starts and operates normally | Compliant | Meets the basic low-temperature startup requirements for industrial environments. |
| High-Temperature Startup & Operation | GB/T 2423.2-2008 / IEC 60068-2-2 | N/A | Ambient temperature: +85℃, device starts and operates normally | Compliant | Meets the basic high-temperature startup requirements for industrial environments. |
| Constant Damp Heat Test | GB/T 2423.3-2016 / IEC 60068-2-78 | N/A | Ambient temperature: +40℃, relative humidity: 85%, powered operation for 48 hours | Compliant | Ensures stable operation in humid environments. |
| Sinusoidal Vibration Test | GB/T 2423.10-2019 / IEC 60068-2-6 | N/A | Frequency range: 5 Hz to 500 Hz, acceleration: 2g, 10 cycles in each of three axes | Compliant | Validates the device's vibration resistance during transportation and installation. |
| Free Fall Test | GB/T 2423.7-2018 / IEC 60068-2-31 | N/A | Packaged state, free fall from 0.8 meters, 1 drop on each of 6 surfaces | Compliant | Ensures the device's impact resistance during transportation. |
| Ingress Protection (IP) Test | GB/T 4208-2017 / IEC 60529 | IP30 | Dust protection: Prevents entry of solid foreign objects with a diameter ≥ 2.5mm | Compliant | Meets industrial environmental protection requirements. |
ARM Embedded Controller BL460 unit x1
DIN35 Mounting Bracket set x1
BLIoTLink Software pre-installed
BLRAT Software pre-installed
Linux System
Crimp-free terminals (as per ordered configuration)
4G/5G Antenna (if 4G/5G module is purchased)
Technical Support & Services
Provision of system firmware images, file system images, kernel driver source code, and rich demo programs.
Provision of complete platform development kits and getting-started tutorials to simplify application development.
Provision of rich development examples for reference, including:
Linux, Linux-RT, Qt application development
BLIoTLink industrial protocol acquisition and cloud platform integration
BLRAT remote access usage
Node-RED IoT application development
Docker container technology, B-code time synchronization, MQTT communication protocol
4G/5G/Wi-Fi/Bluetooth development
X-board, Y-board peripheral drivers
Assistance with product secondary development.
Customized R&D and production.
Long-term after-sales service.
