BL237 Rockchip RK3562 EdgePLC Industrial AI Edge Computing PLC
  • ARM Controller
  • Programmable Logic Controller
  • ARM Industrial PLC
  • Industrial Edge PLC
  • ARM Controller
  • Programmable Logic Controller
  • ARM Industrial PLC
  • Industrial Edge PLC

BL237 Rockchip RK3562 EdgePLC Industrial AI Edge Computing PLC

No.BL237 Series
The BL237 powered by Rockchip RK3562/RK3562J (quad-core Cortex-A53 up to 2.0GHz + Cortex-M0), integrated 1TOPS NPU, supports up to 32 N‑series I/O modules, IGH EtherCAT master, Ubuntu 20.04, Docker, Node‑RED, OpenPLC / NexPLC / CODESYS.
Processor
Rockchip RK3562J
SoC
4*A53
RAM
1/2/4GB
ROM
8/16/32GB
PLC Software
OpenPLC, NexPLC, CODESYS
NPU
1 TOPS
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EdgePLC BL237 Series

Industrial AI Edge Controller – Rockchip RK3562, 1TOPS NPU, Real‑time Control

Powered by Rockchip RK3562/RK3562J (quad-core Cortex-A53 up to 2.0GHz + Cortex-M0), integrated 1TOPS NPU, supports up to 32 N‑series I/O modules, IGH EtherCAT master, Ubuntu 20.04, Docker, Node‑RED, OpenPLC / NexPLC / CODESYS Runtime with motion options, and full AI vision stack (YOLOv5/8 + OpenCV, TensorFlow Lite, PyTorch Mobile). Perfect for AI-powered industrial automation, AGV/robotics, machine vision, and smart energy.

Core Features

1TOPS NPU | Quad-core A53 | Real‑time co-processor

Rockchip RK3562 + 1TOPS NPU

  • Rockchip RK3562J/RK3562: 4× ARM Cortex-A53 + 1× M0
  • RK3562J: 1.2GHz (normal) / 1.8GHz (overdrive) • RK3562: 2.0GHz
  • Integrated 1TOPS NPU – INT4/INT8/INT16/FP16 support
  • Cortex-M0 @200MHz for real-time co-processing
  • Mali-G52-2EE GPU, 4K@30fps H.265 decode / 1080p@60fps H.264 encode
  • 8/16/32GB eMMC, 1/2/4GB LPDDR4X, industrial -40°C to +85°C options

Rich I/O & Distributed Expansion

  • 3x10/100M Ethernet (BL237A) / 2× x10/100M Ethernet (BL237)
  • 2× USB 2.0, optional HDMI 2.0 (4K@60fps on BL237A)
  • Mini PCIe for Wi-Fi/4G/5G, SIM slot, antenna interface
  • Supports up to 32 N‑series I/O modules (DI/DO, AI/AO, RTD, TC, PWM)
  • 2× RS485 or 1× RS485 + 1× CAN2.0B (X91 option)

AI & Industrial Software Ecosystem

  • Ubuntu 20.04 / EdgePLC‑OS (Linux 5.10 / Linux-RT 4.19.232)
  • OpenPLC, NexPLC, CODESYS Runtime (IEC 61131‑3)
  • YOLOv5/8 + OpenCV, TensorFlow Lite, PyTorch Mobile
  • IGH EtherCAT master, Node‑RED, Docker & K3s
  • BLRAT remote access, QuickConfig

Industrial‑grade Reliability

  • ESD level 3, EFT level 3, Surge level 3 (IEC 61000‑4)
  • Wide temperature -20°C to +85°C (industrial SKU) / 0~70°C (commercial)
  • DIN35 rail mount, IP30 protection, aluminium + stainless steel
  • Independent hardware watchdog, reverse polarity protection
  • Vibration & free fall tested (GB/T 2423)

Key Specifications Snapshot

AI performance meets industrial control

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MHz
CPU Max Freq
0
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Max I/O Modules
0
GB
eMMC (max)
0
GB
LPDDR4X (max)

Software Version Options

Choose OpenPLC, NexPLC or CODESYS with motion & AI stack

Lite Edition
OpenPLC + AI
  • Ubuntu 20.04 + OpenPLC runtime
  • IEC 61131-3 (ST, LD, FBD, IL, SFC)
  • Supports YOLOv5/8 + OpenCV, TensorFlow Lite
  • Node‑RED, Docker, Python/C++ dev
  • No CODESYS / motion control
Standard Edition
NexPLC + AI
  • NexPLC platform (IEC 61131-3)
  • Cloud‑edge collaboration & OTA
  • Supports QuickConfig, BLRAT
  • Full AI vision stack + container support
  • No CODESYS / motion control
Professional Edition
CODESYS SoftMotion / CNC optional
  • CODESYS Runtime (IEC 61131‑3)
  • SoftMotion or CNC + Robotics options
  • IGH EtherCAT master, multi‑axis control
  • Complete AI stack (YOLO, TF Lite, PyTorch)
  • Ideal for robotics, vision-guided motion, high-end automation
All editions include 1TOPS NPU and AI vision libraries. Pro edition adds CODESYS with motion options (-SM / -CR).

Typical Applications

AI-powered control & vision at the edge

AI Machine Vision

Enable intelligent inspection with local AI inference and real-time control.

Smart Manufacturing

Integrate industrial control, edge computing, and AI for advanced automation.

AGV & Robotics

Provide AI-powered edge computing and motion control for autonomous robots.

Energy Storage Systems

Support intelligent energy management with real-time monitoring and control.

AIoT Smart Equipment

Add AI, connectivity, and remote management capabilities to industrial devices.

Smart Infrastructure

Enable intelligent monitoring and control for rail transit and smart systems.

Quality & Reliability

Certified for harsh industrial environments

EMC Compliance

  • GB/T 9254 / CISPR 32 Class A
  • ESD level 3 (±6kV contact, ±8kV air)
  • EFT level 3 (power 2kV, signal 1kV)
  • Surge level 3 (2kV diff, 4kV common)

Environmental Tests

  • -20°C ~ +85°C operation (industrial grade)
  • Damp heat 40°C / 85% RH for 48h
  • Sinusoidal vibration 5-500Hz, 2g
  • Free fall 0.8m (packaged) / IP30 protection

Software & Support

  • Supports BLRAT, QuickConfig
  • Ubuntu & kernel source (Linux 5.10 / Linux-RT 4.19.232)
  • Docker & K3s ready, SDK, AI demos (YOLO, OpenCV)
  • Long‑term maintenance & professional support

Deploy AI at the Edge with BL237

The EdgePLC BL237 series combines real‑time control, 1TOPS NPU acceleration, modular N‑series I/O, and a rich AI software stack (YOLO, TensorFlow Lite, PyTorch). From vision‑guided robotics to predictive maintenance, accelerate your industrial digital transformation.

EdgePLC BL237 Industrial AI Edge Controller Configurator

Rockchip RK3562 · Quad‑Core Cortex‑A53 + 1TOPS NPU · up to 32 N‑Series I/O
1Base
2SOM
3Serial
4N‑Series
5Wireless+SW

Base Unit

BL237 / BL237A (HDMI)
BL237
2×10/100M Ethernet, no HDMI, supports 32 N‑Series
Ethernet2×100M
USB2×USB 2.0
HDMINo
BL237A
3×10/100M Ethernet, HDMI 2.0, supports 32 N‑Series
Ethernet3×100M
USB2×USB 2.0
HDMI1080P@60fps

SOM Board

RK3562/J · eMMC/LPDDR4X · NPU 1TOPS

Serial Board

X90 (2×RS485) default / X91 (RS485 + CAN)

N‑Series I/O Modules

Click to add/remove · each click increments quantity
Selected: (none)

Wireless & Software

Wi‑Fi/4G/5G · Lite(OpenPLC) / STA(NexPLC) / Pro(CODESYS) · Motion (SM/CR)

Wireless Module

None
Wired only
Wi‑Fi
2.4G/5G
4G/LTE
Cellular
5G
High‑speed

Software Version

Lite
Ubuntu + OpenPLC
STA
NexPLC
Pro
CODESYS

Configuration Complete

BL237-SOM370-Lite
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  • Programmable Logic Controller
  • ARM Industrial PLC
  • Industrial Edge PLC

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