DF ROBOT EDGE101 Industrial ESP32 IoT Programmable Controller with 4G CAT1 (RS485, CAN, Ethernet) (MPN:DFR1283)

DF ROBOT EDGE101 Industrial ESP32 IoT Programmable Controller with 4G CAT1 (RS485, CAN, Ethernet)

The EDGE101 ESP32 Programmable Controller (4G CAT1) is an industrial-oriented IoT controller built on the ESP32 platform. It combines the development flexibility of open-source Arduino-compatible workflows with field-ready communication interfaces, including RS485, CAN bus, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPIO, I²C and pre-installed 4G CAT1 cellular connectivity. With a rugged metal enclosure, wide 9–26 V power input and multiple mounting methods, this controller helps developers move from desktop IoT prototyping toward real deployment in monitoring, automation and gateway applications.

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Features

• ESP32 main controller running at up to 240 MHz with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless connectivity
• Isolated RS485 interface
• Isolated CAN bus interface
• One 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port
• Built-in PCIe slot with a pre-installed 4G CAT1 communication module; supports replacement or expansion with other PCIe communication modules such as NB-IoT
• 11 native ESP32 GPIOs and 3 I²C interfaces
• TF card slot for local data storage
• Supports OTA firmware upgrades for remote device maintenance and updates
• Industrial-grade design with electrical isolation, ESD protection, lightning protection, overvoltage protection and reverse polarity protection
• Complies with EU CE requirements and has completed EMC, RF and LVD compliance testing
• Rugged metal enclosure protects against accidental contact and animal damage
• Supports DIN rail mounting, wall mounting with brackets, flat mounting and vertical installation

Specifications

• Supply Voltage: 9–26 V, or USB Type-C 5 V / 2 A
• Standby Current: 50 mA @ 12.0 V (power terminal) | 100 mA @ USB 5.0 V
• Operating Temperature: –20°C to +75°C
• Dimensions: 128 × 76 × 31 mm
• Weight: 335 g
• Processor: ESP32 dual-core 32-bit processor, up to 240 MHz, delivering up to 600 MIPS
• Flash: 16 MB
• RAM: 520 KB SRAM, 16 KB RTC SRAM
• 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth dual-mode
• Wi-Fi Features
• IEEE 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz)
• Maximum PHY data rate: 150 Mbps
• Supports Station mode, SoftAP mode and Promiscuous mode
• Bluetooth Features
• Bluetooth 4.2 supporting both Classic Bluetooth (BR/EDR) and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
• Transmit power up to +12 dBm
• BLE receiver sensitivity down to –94 dBm
• Supports BLE Mesh networking. Combined with Wi-Fi, it can function as a Mesh gateway for environments where large-scale Wi-Fi deployment is impractical, such as outdoor public areas, industrial facilities and mines.
• Interfaces
• One 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port for reliable industrial communication
• One CAN bus interface for industrial CAN devices and automotive OBD equipment
• One RS485 interface for industrial RS485 devices and Modbus equipment
• One PCIe slot with a pre-installed 4G CAT1 communication module; supports PCIe communication modules such as NB-IoT
• 11 GPIOs for relays, digital modules and analog sensors
• Three I²C interfaces for connecting sensors and peripherals
• One TF card slot for firmware upgrades via TF card
• One Nano SIM card slot
• One Reset button and one onboard user button

Applications

• Outdoor environmental data acquisition
• Greenhouse monitoring and automation
• Water leakage monitoring for warehouses, base stations and construction sites
• Small-scale industrial automation
• Robot controller
• PLC data acquisition
• MQTT gateway
• Modbus RTU gateway

Package Includes

• EDGE101 ESP32 Programmable Controller (4G CAT1) ×1
• 2.4G Wi-Fi Rubber Duck Antenna ×1
• 4G Rubber Duck Antenna ×1
• 5.08 mm 6-Pin Terminal Block Connector ×1
• Universal Metal Mounting Brackets ×2
• DIN Rail Mount Clips ×2
• M4 Round Head Screws ×4
• Warranty Card ×1