DFRobot DFR1283 EDGE101 ESP32 Programmable Controller
DFRobot DFR1283 EDGE101 ESP32 Programmable Controller (4G CAT1) is an industrial-grade Internet of Things (IoT) controller designed for both rapid development and long-term deployment in automation and remote monitoring applications. Built on the ESP32 platform, the EDGE101 integrates multiple communication interfaces, including 4G CAT1, Ethernet, Wi-Fi®, BLUETOOTH®, RS485, and CAN Bus. These interfaces enable reliable connectivity across industrial networks and cloud-based systems.
The DFRobot DFR1283 controller features a rugged metal enclosure, a wide 9V to 26V power input range, and comprehensive protection against ESD, lightning surges, overvoltage, and reverse-polarity connections for dependable operation in demanding environments. Additional capabilities include 11 native GPIOs, three I2C interfaces, a microSD card slot, PCIe expansion support, Over-the-Air (OTA) firmware updates, and Arduino IDE compatibility. These capabilities make the EDGE101 an ideal platform for industrial automation, environmental monitoring, smart agriculture, remote data acquisition, and industrial IoT gateway applications.
Features
- Connectivity
- Pre-installed 4G CAT1 communication module
- RS485 industrial communication interface
- CAN Bus support
- Ethernet networking
- Wi-Fi connectivity
- Bluetooth connectivity (Classic Bluetooth and BLE)
- Hardware and expansion
- 11x native ESP32 GPIOs
- 3x I2C interfaces
- TF (microSD) card slot for data storage
- PCIe expansion slot for additional functionality and peripherals
- 40-pin GPIO interface supporting a wide range of ESP32 functions
- Industrial-grade design
- Rugged metal enclosure
- Wide 9VDC to 26VDC power input range
- Protection against
- Electrostatic discharge (ESD)
- Lightning surges
- Overvoltage
- Reverse polarity connections
- Software and development
- OTA firmware upgrades
- Support for Arduino IDE development
- Built-in support and tutorials
Applications
- Industrial automation
- Environmental monitoring
- Smart agriculture
- Remote data acquisition
- Industrial IoT gateways
- Connected control and monitoring systems
Specifications
- Dual-core ESP32 32-bit processor
- Xtensa 32-bit LX6 CPU architecture
- 240MHz CPU frequency, up to 600MIPS performance
- 16MB on-chip Flash
- 520KB SRAM and 16KB RTC SRAM memory
- Wi-Fi - 2.4GHz, compliant with 802.11 b/g/n, up to 150Mbps, supports multiple network modes
- Bluetooth - BT4.2, BLE5.0, and BLE MESH networking
- 10/100Mbps Ethernet (RJ45)
- Reset button and onboard user button
- 1x power LED, 1x onboard custom LED, and 1x wireless communication LED
- USB Type-C® port
- 9VDC to 26VDC external power input interface
- Single-channel 115,200bps RS485, 9600bps recommended
- 1Mbps maximum CAN-Bus supported baud rate
- 2x 120Ω termination resistors (1x for RS485 and 1x for CAN-Bus)
- SD card slot with 32GB maximum capacity support
- SIM card slot supports a nano SIM card
- PCIe slot for expansion of 4G, NB-IoT, and other communication modules
- 3x Gravity I2C interface ports
- 100kbps in standard mode
- 400kbps in fast mode
- 11x Gravity GPIO interface ports
- Compatible with expandable modules such as relays and digital/analog sensors
- Configurable as input, output, or ADC channel
- 2kV surge protection
- 6kV ESD contact protection
- -20°C to +75°C operating temperature range
- 5% to 90% relative humidity range (non-condensing)
- Supports 24/7 continuous operation
- Standby power consumption
- 50mA at 12V (power terminal)
- 100mA at 5V (USB)
- 136.7mm × 76mm × 31mm dimensions
- 380g assembled weight
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