Node-RED Edge Computing Gateway BL118

Description

BL118 Node-RED Gateway is an industrial-grade edge computing device powered by a dual-core A7 processor. Pre-installed with Node-RED, it supports Modbus, BACnet, CAN, OPC UA, MQTT, and major PLC protocols, enabling rapid visual programming and flexible integration. With Wi-Fi/4G connectivity and scalable I/O options, the BL118 is ideal for smart factory, energy, city, and transportation applications, driving industrial visualization and digital transformation. Core Advantages Out-of-Box Zero-Code Development Pre-installed customized Node-RED V4.0.0 with drag-and-drop programming, 5000+ official/third-party nodes Built-in industrial protocol nodes (PLC/MQTT/Modbus), Docker container support Real-time debugging + visual dashboards for rapid SCADA/energy monitoring deployment Military-Grade Hardware Reliability Dual-core Cortex-A7 processor @1.2GHz with independent hardware watchdog -40℃ to 85℃ operating range, EMC/EMI Class A certified 9-36V DC wide voltage input with reverse-polarity/overcurrent/surge protection Flexible Industrial I/O Expansion Base model: 4/8 isolated RS485/232/CAN + 2×USB2.0 Y-Series Expansion Boards: Analog: 16ch AI/AO (±10V/4-20mA) Digital: 16ch DI/DO (NPN/PNP/Relay) Temperature: PT100/PT1000/TC/4-wire RTD Optional WiFi/4G wireless (dual-band antennas included) Typical Applications Smart Factory：PLC data acquisition → MES integration → Node-RED HMI dashboards Energy Management：Meter/sensor aggregation → MQTT cloud upload → Efficiency analytics Smart City：Distributed device monitoring → BLRAT remote O&M → Real-time alerts Hardware Specifications Item Description CPU Allwinner T113-i, 22nm process. 2× ARM Cortex-A7, with a clock speed of up to 1.2GHz. 1× HiFi4 DSP, with a clock speed of up to 600MHz. 1× Xuantie C906 RISC-V (64-bit), with a clock speed of up to 1008MHz ROM 4GB/8GB eMMC RAM 512M/1GByte DDR3 Ethernet RJ-45 ports, 1 to 2, including 1x1000M and 1x100M; ESD Level 3, EFT Level 3. USB 2x USB 2.0 HOST (USB1, USB2), supporting High-Speed 480Mbps, Full-Speed 12Mbps, and Low-Speed 1.5Mbps modes; ESD Level 3. I/O Slot X-Series IO Slot: 1 slot, compatible with optional X-Series IO boards; supports RS485, CAN, RS232, RS422, DI, DO, GPIO, etc. Y-Series IO Slots: 2 slots, compatible with optional Y-Series IO boards; supports RS485, CAN, RS232, RS422, DI, DO, relay output modules, AI, AO, PT100, PT1000, thermocouples, IEPE, etc. LED 1x Power Indicator LED 2x User-Programmable Indicator LEDs Mini PCIE 1x module slot for Wi-Fi or 4G modules SIM Card Slot 1xNANO Antenna Interface 2x antenna interfaces, suitable for 4G/Wi-Fi/GPS, etc. Debug 1x Micro USB debug port SD Card Slot 1 Reset 1 Reset Button Independent watchdog Onboard independent hardware watchdog Power Supply Rated DC 24V, supports wide voltage range of 9–36VDC, with reverse polarity protection and overcurrent protection. ESD Level 3, EFT Level 3. Grounding Chassis ground Mounting Method DIN-35 rail mounting and wall mounting Material Aluminum alloy housing + stainless steel Dimensions 110 × 83 × 46 mm (tolerance ±0.5 mm) Software Specifications Item Description System Kernel Linux-5.4.61 File System Ubuntu20.04 Software Proprietary Software BL118 Visual System Management Software Remote Access Tool BLRAT enables secure and efficient remote access to devices, facilitating remote operation and maintenance tasks. PLC Protocol Supports a wide range of mainstream PLC models, including Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron, Delta, etc. Visual Programming Tool Node-RED V4.0.0 Software Environment Node.js V20.18.1 Npm V10.8.2 Southbound Protocol Modbus/OPC UA/IEC104/Ethernet IP/BACnet/ Serial/CAN Northbound Protocol MQTT/HTTP/TCP/UDP/WEB SOCKET Database Influxdb/Mysql/Sqlite Model Selection BL118 Node-RED Edge gateway, designed for secondary development, adopts a flexible architecture that allows users to select different SOM boards to configure various ROM and RAM combinations. By integrating different X and Y boards, it supports a wide range of I/O combinations to meet the needs of diverse application scenarios.