DF ROBOT Edge101 Industrial ESP32 IoT Programmable Controller (RS485, CAN, Ethernet) 16MB Flash (MPN: DFR0886)

DF ROBOT Edge101 Industrial ESP32 IoT Programmable Controller (RS485, CAN, Ethernet) 16MB Flash

The EDGE101 Industrial ESP32 IoT Programmable Controller is engineered to seamlessly bridge the gap between ESP32-based development and the rigorous demands of real-world industrial and IoT applications. It integrates essential industrial communication interfaces such as isolated RS485 (Modbus compatible), isolated CAN bus, and Ethernet, with the powerful and versatile ESP32 dual-core processor. This controller is an optimal solution for developers, system integrators, and automation specialists seeking a robust, all-in-one platform for deploying complex IoT solutions leveraging the extensive ESP32 and Arduino ecosystems.

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Specifications

• Power Supply: 9–26V DC (Terminal Block) or 5V 2A (USB Type-C)
• Standby Power Consumption: 50mA @ 12.0V (Terminal); 100mA @ 5.0V (USB)
• Operating Temperature: –20°C to +75°C
• Dimensions: 128 mm × 76 mm × 31 mm
• Weight (Unit): 335 g
• Processor: ESP32 dual-core 32-bit processor, 240 MHz clock speed, up to 600 MIPS computing power
• Flash: 16MB
• RAM: 520 KB SRAM, 16KB RTC SRAM
• 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth dual-mode
• Wi-Fi Features
• 802.11 b/g/n
• 802.11 n (2.4 GHz) with speeds up to 150 Mbps
• Supports Infrastructure BSS Station Mode, SoftAP Mode, and Promiscuous Mode
• Bluetooth Features
• Bluetooth 4.2 standard, supporting both Classic Bluetooth (BR/EDR) and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
• Output power up to +12 dBm
• BLE receiver sensitivity of -94 dBm
• Supports BLE Mesh networking and can serve as a MESH gateway when combined with Wi-Fi, suitable for environments without extensive Wi-Fi deployment, such as outdoor public areas, factories, and mines.
• Peripheral Interfaces
• Wired Network: 1 x 10/100 Mbps Ethernet
• Industrial Bus:
• 1 x CAN Bus (Isolated)
• 1 x RS485 Bus (Isolated, Modbus compatible)
• Expansion Slot: 1 x PCIe-sized (for 4G/NB-IoT modules)
• General Purpose I/O: 11 x ESP32 Native GPIOs
• Sensor Interfaces: 3 x I2C
• Storage: 1 x TF Card Slot (supports program upgrades & data logging)
• SIM Card: 1 x Nano SIM Card Slot
• Controls: 1 x Reset Button, 1 x Onboard User Button

Applications

• Industrial Automation & Control: Functions as a responsive controller, Modbus RTU/TCP gateway, or CAN bus node for machinery, process automation, and SCADA system integration.
• Remote Environmental & Asset Monitoring: Collects data from environmental sensors (air, water, soil) or monitors operational status of remote assets (pumps, generators, agricultural equipment), with optional 4G LTE for wide-area connectivity.
• Smart Greenhouse & Agricultural Technology (AgriTech): Enables precise data collection and automated control of irrigation, climate, and lighting systems in modern farming.
• Critical Infrastructure Monitoring: Deploys for applications like water immersion detection in data centers or base stations, and monitoring of utility substations.
• Custom Robotics & Machinery Control: Provides a reliable, communicative core for mobile robots, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), or specialized automated equipment requiring robust I/O and industrial interfaces.
• IoT Edge Gateway: Aggregates data from various sensors and legacy devices (via RS485, CAN) and securely transmits it to cloud platforms or local servers, performing edge processing to reduce data load and latency.

Package Includes

• EDGE101 IoT Edge Controller (ESP32) ×1
• 2.4G Wi-Fi Gain Adhesive Antenna ×1
• 5.08 Terminal Block Plug - 6P ×1
• Metal Universal Mounting Brackets ×2
• DIN Rail Clip ×2
• M4 Round Head Screws ×4