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BB-400 NeuronEdge
Smart Controller for Industry 4
• Smarter machine communication
• Unlock the data that matters
• Edge processing with Raspberry Pi
• Multiple ways to connect within compact DIN
mount design
• Comes with easy to use interface
• Benefit from Linux and Raspbian open software
Think inside the box for Industry 4 Applications
• 8 Digital IO lines
• 1 Ethernet port for wider network
• 1 Ethernet port for device’s own
network
• Detachable Wi-Fi antenna
• Bluetooth
• UPS power management
• Dual redundant 5-30 VDC power
supply
• Raspberry Pi Compute module
• Edge processing sends relevant data
to your application or the cloud
• Highly compatible open source
software
• Benefit from Linux and Raspbian
development communities
• Customise with APIs and Docker
containers
• Use REST, Websockets, or .NET APIs
• Program in your favourite language
or use out-of-the-box applications
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DIO 0-3
Serial
A Programmable
B Serial
C NFC
D Bluetooth
Power State
DIO Status
Uplink
Connect to the wider
network
LAN
BB-400 controls its
own network
Wi-Fi Antenna
DIO 4-7
LED States
Uplink Web
Uplink Link
LAN Status
LAN Link
Wi-Fi Web
Wi-Fi Link
Wi-Fi Web + Link
DIO 1-8
A - Status
B - NFC
C - Serial Port
D - Bluetooth
Pre-charge
Running
UPS Alert
Stopping
Power
Solid Green
Has internet connection
Connected
100 Mbps link
Connected
Has internet connection
Connected
Connected to an access point
User configurable on/off/flashing - default
Logged in
Available
Open
Available
5 seconds - Full charge reached
Device is ready
External power loss detected - device
using Backup power
Power loss unresolved - clean shutdown
initiated
Flashing
Checking for internet connection
Data
Data
Checking for internet connection
Scanning for Wi-Fi
Scanning for an access point
on when line high, off when line low
Data
Data
Activity
Pairing/Data
Charging Backup supply
OS booting/CPU activity
Will enter stopping
3 Flashes when shutdown completed
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Terminal Block Pin Outs
Ethernet Port Pin Outs
Terminal Block
Pin 1
Pin 2
Pin 3
Pin 4
Pin 5
Green
-V
DIO 0
DIO 1
DIO 2
DIO 3
Yellow
-V
DIO 4
DIO 5
DIO 6
DIO 7
Grey - RS232
Sig GND
CTS
RxD
RTS
TxD
Grey - RS422/485 FD
Sig GND
RxD-
RxD+
TxD+
TxD-
Grey - RS485 HD
Sig GND
Data+
Data-
Black
-V
-V
Func GND
Power Input
+V A
+V B
PIN
FUNCTION
1
RD+ / TD+
2
RD- / TD-
3
TD+ / RD+
4
NC
5
NC
6
TD- / RD-
7
NC
8
NC
+5V to +30V DC 15W Max
Housing
Connectors
Screw Terminals
Wire Thickness Power Terminal
Wire Thickness
Environmental
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Ambient Relative Humidity
IP-20 rated non-conducting polyamide case
3.5mm pitch
0.5 - 2.5 mm2, #22 - #14 AWG
0.14 - 1.3 mm2, #26 - #16 AWG
-20ºC to +70ºC/-4ºF to +158ºF
-40ºC to +80ºC/-40ºF to +176ºF
5 to 95% (non-condensing)
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Power Supply
Power Consumption
Power Supply input
Max Input
Isolation
UPS
Network Connectivity
Ethernet Uplink Port
Ethernet LAN Port
Protection
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Class
Radio Frequency
Supported Bluetooth
Profiles
NFC
Real Time Clock
Edge Processing
Processor
RAM
Storage
Operating System
Security
Administration
Docker Support
Configurability
4 Watts typical, 15W Max
+5V to +30Volts DC, Dual Power Inputs, reverse polarity protected
35Volts
1500VRMS Magnetic isolation from Ethernet
When power is interrupted a controlled shutdown is activated
40 seconds mean time till shutdown under typical workload
1x RJ45 jack, 10/100Mbps autosensing, crossover autosensing (Auto MDIX)
1x RJ45 jack, 10/100Mbps autosensing, crossover autosensing (Auto MDIX)
1500V Magnetic Isolation between ports and network
802.11 b/g/n
Detachable for use with extender cable
v2.1 +EDR/ v3.0 +HS/ v4.0
Class 2
2.45 GHz
SPP (Serial Port Profile)
Coming soon
Yes; with battery backup (battery not included)
Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3, 1.2GHz quad-core Broadcom BCM2837 processor
1 Gbyte LPDDR2 RAM
4 Gbytes eMMC Flash
Raspbian Lite - based on Debian Linux
Latest SSH and TLS security protocols
Secure Web administration with user definable roles
Pre-installed with web admin interface, Customised Containers available for
NodeRed
Full access to secure linux command line, open system, fully configurable, custom OS can be flashed into memory if required
Operating System
Compatibility
Communicate with Device over TCP from any OS
Suitable for any device with a Web Browser
Raspberry Pi
Android
Linux
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Faults and Events
bring equipment
to a halt
Miles of production line
to inspect
Status is displayed
locally on the
control panel
Free
your
data
Device
administration
Administration
interface
Custom code
Docker
1.
Fix fast with
alerts in real time
for engineers
Corporate Ne
two
rk
Monitor and review data
over time from anywhere
Tap into
existing status
signals from the
shop floor
CRANE STATUS
Downtime Crane 1
Secure web administration over port 9090
2.
SSH using user name and passwords or SSH keys
3.
USB mount the memory of the device over USB to a PC
Multiple FAQs about writing and deploying code to the BB-400 are available on
our website. Sample code is available in the following languages; .NET C#, Python,
NodeJS, Node Red (visual coding interface).
Code can be deployed either by locally using secure copy (SCP) or globally by creating a Docker container.
Is a global repository for Linux applications. Docker provides these applications
in “containers” that can be downloaded through the web interface on the BB-400.
Brainboxes provide a number of pre-built containers and Docker’s open source
community allows you to use and contribute to even more. Each container runs like a
mini virtual machine holding an application in isolation from its environment. Docker
provides a good method for automatically updating containers on multiple devices in
the field.
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Digital Channels - 8 Ports individually selectable as Inputs or Outputs
Inputs
User programmable counts positive or negative transitions up to 200Hz
NPN/PNP
Logic Level 0:
Jumper selectable pull up for NPN, active low, type sensors and pull down
for PNP, active high, type sensors
-0V to +1V
Logic Level 1:
+2V to +30V
Latched Inputs:
Triggered by user programmable positive or negative edges, stays true
until acknowledged
Can be set to predetermined values on power on
Outputs
Maximum output current
Characteristic:
Maximum output load
Voltage
ESD Production
1 channel driven: Sinks up to 0.85 Amp max
Max combined load 4 Amps per BB device
Open drain output, protected MosFET intelligent short circuit protection
up to 36V
30V
16kV
IO processing
Arduino processing real time signals
IO Protocols
Modbus TCP or DCON ASCII (over TCP or Virtual COM port)
The I/O lines run on an Arduino compatible microcontroller, giving you
access to the vast library of Arduino I/O functionality.
IO protocols
WebSocket, ASCII
TCP, REST, ASCII
over Serial
WebSocket
ASCII
REST
ASCII over Serial
Cloud
Connectivity
Allow communication with the BB-400 to get and set values of IO lines over the local
network or from the device itself. This is different to protocols that send data up to
the cloud.
1.
Number of simultaneous connections
2. Throughput
3.
Average response time
1.
Number of connections per second
2.
Max number of commands per second
3.
Average response time
1.
Number of connections per second
2.
Max number of commands per second
3.
Average response time
1.
Commands per second
2.
Average response time
Brainboxes are developing support for the following cloud platforms….
Amazon webservices, Azure, Google cloud platform, IBM Watson
Soon you will able to stream data to these services simply by entering your
credentials. You have the option to write and deploy your own connection to the
cloud platform of your choice.
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Serial Port
Ports
1x RS232, RS422/485 Full Duplex, or RS485 Half Duplex Software Selectable
Baud Rate
Any custom Baud rate between 60 - 921,600 Baud can be selected
Tx FIFO Size
128
Rx FIFO Size
128
Data Bits
5,6,7 or 8
Parity
Odd, Even, Mark, None
Stop Bits
1, 1.5 or 2
Flow Control
RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF
Operating Distance
RS422/485 Standard (4000 ft : 1200 metres) / EIA - RS232 Standard
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Packaging Information
Packaging
Quick Start Guide
Device
BB-400
Packaged Weight
0.300 kg, 10.58 ounces
Packaged Dims
160x135x49 mm, 6.3x5.3x1.9 inches
GTIN Universal Code
837324004441
Approvals
Industry Approvals
Microsoft Certified Gold Partner, WEEE, RoHS, AEO (C-TPAT), CE
Product Support
Warranty
Lifetime - online registration required
Support
Lifetime Web, Email and Phone Support from fully qualified, friendly staff
who work in and alongside the Product Development Team
Additional Information
OEM option
Available for bulk buy OEM
Made In
Manufactured in the UK by Brainboxes Winner 2005 European Electronics
Industry Awards ‘Manufacturer of the Year’
Brainboxes operate a ‘Perfect Fit Custom Design’ policy for volume users.
More info:sales@brainboxes.com
Customisable
GB AEOF 00031/11
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