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January 21, 2026 by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 1 Comment

OnLogic CL260 fanless Intel N150/N250 industrial mini PC offers RS232/RS485 terminal block, 12-24V DC input

OnLogic CL260 is an ultra-compact, fanless industrial mini PC powered by an Intel Processor N150 or N250 Twin Lake SoC with features such as an RS232/RS485 terminal block and 12-24V wide DC input. The mini PC ships with up to 8GB LPDDR5 memory and 128GB to 2TB M.2 SSD. It also features two Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 ports, an M.2 Key-E socket for an optional WiFi 6E module, four USB 3.2 ports, and two USB-C ports with DisplayPort Alt mode for dual display setups. The CL260 is suitable for data collection, gateway applications, and edge computing deployments. OnLogic CL260 mini PC specifications: Twin Lake SoC (one of the other) Intel Processor N150 quad-core processor @ 800 MHz / 3.6 GHz (Turbo) with 6MB cache, 24EU Intel UHD graphics @ 1.0 GHz; TDP: 6W Intel Processor N250 quad-core processor @ 1.3 GHz / 3.8 GHz (Turbo) with 6MB cache, 32EU Intel UHD […]

January 2, 2026 by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - No Comments

Cincoze MD-3000 is a scalable DIN-Rail computer with up to 14th Gen 24-core Intel Core i9-14900 CPU

Cincoze MD-3000 scalable DIN RAIL computer

Cincoze MD-3000 is a high-performance, scalable DIN-Rail computer powered by a 12th, 13th, or 14th Gen Intel processor and designed to be expanded with up to six modules through the company’s “Scalable Expansion Deck” (SED) connected to the computer’s PCIe x16 slot. Based on an up to a 14th Gen 24-core Intel Core i9-14900 Raptor Lake-S Refresh CPU, the MD-3000 supports up to 96GB DDR5 SO-DIMM memory with optional ECC, up to two M.2 NVMe SSDs, and a 2.5-inch SATA bay, and is equipped with two 4K-capable DisplayPort connectors, five Gigabit Ethernet ports, four USB 3.2 ports, an RS232/RS485 DB9 connector and more. It mainly targets vision-driven smart manufacturing applications. Cincoze MD-3000 specifications: SoC (One or the other) 14th Generation Intel Raptor Lake-S Refresh Series – 35W Intel Processor 300T dual-core CPU @ 3.4 GHz, up to 65W Intel Core i9-14900 24-core CPU @ 5.8 GHz; 20 SKUs available 13th […]

November 28, 2025 by Debashis Das - No Comments

DIN-rail mountable LoRaWAN control terminal offers RS485, analog input, and digital I/Os

The DFRobot LoRaWAN Control Terminal is a compact, DIN-rail mountable industrial IIoT terminal that features long-range LoRaWAN connectivity with local sensing and control capabilities. It’s designed for industrial, agricultural, and building-automation scenarios that need reliable, low-power wireless communication up to 4 km. The terminal supports the standard LoRaWAN protocol (OTAA/ABP, Class A/C) with up to 4 km line-of-sight range and works with private gateways or public networks like TTN. It integrates a 0–10V analog input, optically isolated digital inputs, and RS485/Modbus sensor support, along with a built-in relay output for direct actuation. There’s also support for visual rule-based automation for relay switching, RS-485 commands, or uplink messages; the device continues operating offline using preset logic. The unit operates from 12–24V, includes adjustable transmission parameters, and supports firmware upgrades and factory resets. DFRobot LoRaWAN Control Terminal specifications: SoC/Main Controller – TBD Wireless LoRaWAN 863–870 MHz, 16 dBm Tx power (EU, DFR1120-868) LoRaWAN […]

August 3, 2025August 3, 2025 by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 2 Comments

EdgeLogix-1145 – A Raspberry Pi CM5-based PLC with dual GbE, RS485, RS232, 24V DI/DO, and analog inputs

OpenEmbed EdgeLogix-1145 is a Raspberry Pi CM5-based PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) with two Gigabit Ethernet ports and a terminal block with RS232, RS485, 24V DI/DO, and analog inputs operating in the 0 to 10V range. The DIN rail-mountable controller also features an HDMI output port, a microSD card slot, a USB 3.0 port, a USB-C port, support for WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, and 4G LTE connectivity, and a local bus with GPIOs and SPE (Single Pair Ethernet). EdgeLogic-1145 specifications: SoM – Raspberry Pi CM5 SoC – Broadcom BCM2712 CPU – Quad-core Cortex-A76 @ 2.4 GHz GPU – VideoCore VII Memory – 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, or 8GB RAM Storage – 0GB (CM5 Lite), 8GB, 16GB, or 32GB eMMC flash Wireless – Optional WiFi 5 and Bluetooth 5.0 Storage – MicroSD card slot for CM5 Lite module Video Output – HDMI port up to 4Kp60 Networking 2x Gigabit Ethernet ports, one native, […]

July 30, 2025 by Debashis Das - 1 Comment

DIN rail-compatible industrial relay board features 4 outputs, 4 analog/digital inputs, RS-485 interface

The ESC3B04 is a compact DIN rail-compatible relay board built around the ESP32-C3 Super Mini module for building Wi-Fi remote switches, voltage monitoring systems, motor control, timed automation, and RS-485-based setups. The board features four 10A relay outputs, four 0–5V/10V analog voltage inputs (also configurable as 12–24V PNP digital inputs), an RS-485 interface, and a push-button input. It operates on a 7–25V DC supply and supports direct installation in control panels or DIN-rail enclosures. ESC3B04 relay board specifications: Wireless module –16-pin ESP32-C3 Super Mini module SoC – Espressif Systems ESP32-C3FH4, single-core 32-bit RISC-V microcontroller @ up to 160 MHz; 400 KB SRAM; 4MB flash USB – 1x USB Type-C port for programming Ceramic antenna I/Os and expansion 4x relays (10A/240VAC) 4x 0-5V/0-10V analog voltage inputs (can be used as 12-24V digital inputs) Serial – RS-485 interface for Modbus or custom protocol communication Misc User button Power LED Power Supply 7-25V […]

July 25, 2025 by Debashis Das - 2 Comments

Industrial LoRa remote switches offer 3.5km range, real-time feedback

CDEBYTE EWD22S series industrial LoRa remote switchs

The CDEBYTE EWD22S series is a set of LoRa-based remote control switches designed for long-range industrial applications. The three key products of the series include the EWD22S-A01TR and EWD22S-D02XR relay modules, and the EWD22S-YK02A handheld remote. The EWD22S-A01TR module handles up to 30A/5kW loads, while the EWD22S-D02XR handles up to 10A/1kW. The EWD22S-YK02A handheld remote can be paired with the relay modules to control them remotely. The remote includes a 9V battery, a high-gain antenna, and multi-color LED indicators for signal confirmation, fault detection, and low battery alerts. The solution relies on LoRa in the 410–493MHz frequency band and offers a range of up to 3.5km in open environments. Protection features include zero-crossing detection, power isolation, and flame-retardant housing. The PCB features a tri-proof coating for protection against humidity, mold, and salt spray. Both relay modules support DIN rail and a screw mounting option for easy installation. EWD22S series specifications: Wireless […]

May 30, 2025May 30, 2025 by Debashis Das - No Comments

DFRobot Edge101 ESP32 industrial IoT controller offers isolated RS485 and CAN Bus interfaces

DFRobot Edge101 is an industrial-grade IoT controller built around the ESP32 MCU, designed as a bridge between development boards and industrial IoT systems. Housed in a full metal enclosure, it comes with various protection features including surge, ESD, lightning, overvoltage, and reverse polarity protection, and supports continuous 24/7 operation in harsh environments. It integrates RS-485, CAN bus, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and RTC, and supports expansion via a PCIe slot for 4G LTE cellular communication, making it suitable for automation, environmental monitoring, and remote data acquisition in industrial or outdoor settings. The IoT controller also offers flexible mounting options such as DIN rail or ear mounting. DFRobot Edge101 specifications: Wireless MCU – Espressif Systems ESP32 CPU – Dual-core Tensilica LX6 microcontroller @ up to 240 MHz Memory – 520 KB SRAM, 16 KB RTC SRAM Wireless – WiFi 4 and Bluetooth 4.2 Storage – 4MB SPI NOR flash, MicroSD card slot Connectivity […]

December 12, 2024December 13, 2024 by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 2 Comments

Sfera Labs Strato Pi Max DIN rail industrial controllers now support the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5

Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 industrial controllers

The Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 (CM5) was launched at the end of last month, and we are starting to see companies slowly announce upgraded CM4 designs. Yesterday, we wrote about EDATEC ED-IPC3100 DIN-Rail mountable industrial computers, and today, we’ll cover Sfera Labs’ addition of the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 to their Strato Pi Max DIN rail industrial controllers. The controllers still feature a gigabit Ethernet port, a 10/100M Ethernet port, two USB 2.0 ports, a Raspberry Pi RP2040 microcontroller for power management and boot sequence control, and support expansion modules for up to sixteen RS-485 or RS-422 ports, four CAN V2.0B ports, digital and analog I/O, and more. Strato Pi Max specifications (as of December 2024): Base Module Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 Zymbit SCM options. Microcontroller – Raspberry RP2040 dual ARM Cortex-M0+ at 133 MHz. Storage – eMMC, microSD (dual for XL), M.2 PCIe […]