ECM50-A06 & ECM50-A07 Product Overview
Chengdu Ebyte Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. launches the ECM50-A06 and ECM50-A07, two industrial-grade programmable industrial computers based on the ESP32-S3R8 chip, designed for IoT data acquisition, transmission, and control scenarios. Both products support LoRa long-distance communication (5km under ideal conditions), Wi-Fi/Bluetooth short-range communication, and Ethernet wired connectivity. Equipped with the MicroPython operating system, users can quickly develop customized business logic via Python, significantly shortening project cycles.
Core Positioning:
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ECM50-A06: Combines RS232 and LoRa, ideal for traditional devices requiring serial communication (e.g., meters, sensors).
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ECM50-A07: Combines RS485 and LoRa, suitable for industrial bus devices (e.g., PLCs, frequency converters).
Core Parameter Comparis
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Parameter Category |
ECM50-A06 (RS232+LoRa) |
ECM50-A07 (RS485+LoRa) |
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Hardware Configuration |
Processor:ESP32-S3R8 (dual-core 240MHz) |
Processor:ESP32-S3R8 (dual-core 240MHz) |
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Communication Interfaces |
LoRa:410.125~493.125MHz,62.5Kbps |
LoRa:410.125~493.125MHz,62.5Kbps |
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I/O Interfaces |
DI:2 channels (dry/wet contact compatible,default NPN) |
DI:2 channels (dry/wet contact compatible,default NPN) |
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Power &Power Consumption |
Wide voltage:8~28V DC (Phoenix terminal) / 5V Type-C |
Wide voltage:8~28V DC (Phoenix terminal) / 5V Type-C |
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Environmental Adaptability |
Industrial grade:-40℃~85℃,5%~95% humidity (non-condensing) |
Industrial grade:-40℃~85℃,5%~95% humidity (non-condensing) |
Technical Highlights
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Multi-Communication Integration
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LoRa Long-Distance Transmission: Supports 5km communication (ideal conditions), suitable for outdoor distributed devices (e.g., agricultural sensors, water conservancy monitoring stations).
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Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Local Interconnection: 2.4GHz Wi-Fi with 150Mbps speed and Bluetooth 5 mesh networking support, meeting short-range data interaction for on-site devices.
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Stable Ethernet Connectivity: 10/100Mbps RJ45 port compatible with industrial switches, ensuring reliable data transmission.
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Flexible Programmability
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Data acquisition (AI/DI interfaces for sensor data reading).
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Logic control (DO relay output for device start/stop).
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Protocol conversion (e.g., Modbus RTU to MQTT for cloud upload).
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Equipped with MicroPython, offering rich API interfaces (e.g., GPIO, UART, ADC, PWM) for quick implementation of:
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Official LED, DI, DO, AI, LoRa, Wi-Fi function examples reduce development barriers.
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Industrial-Grade Reliability
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Wide Temperature & Voltage Design: -40℃~85℃ operating temperature and 8~28V power input, adapting to harsh industrial environments.
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Multiple Protections: Power interfaces feature lightning surge (IEC 61000-4-5), ESD (HBM 8kV), reverse polarity, and short-circuit protection.
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Stable Storage: 16MB NOR FLASH + TF card expansion (max 2TB) supports power-off data retention.
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Convenient Debugging & Management
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Type-C Debugging Interface: Integrates UART0 (115200 baud rate), programming, and power supply functions, eliminating the need for additional tools.
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Visual Status Indicators: 5 LEDs (PWR/RUN/ETH/Wi-Fi/LoRa) display real-time power, operation, and network status.
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Remote O&M: Supports TCP, HTTP, and MQTT protocols, enabling cloud-based device status and data monitoring.
Application Scenarios
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Scenario Category |
ECM50-A06 Typical Applications |
ECM50-A07 Typical Applications |
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Industrial Data Acquisition |
Smart gas/water meter remote reading (RS232 interface) Assembly line sensor data acquisition (e.g.,temperature,pressure) |
Industrial PLC data upload (RS485 bus) Frequency converter status monitoring (Modbus RTU protocol) |
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Outdoor Monitoring |
Agricultural soil moisture monitoring (LoRa long-distance transmission) Water conservancy hydrological station data backhaul |
Smart streetlight control (LoRa + RS485 bus) Geological disaster monitoring devices (e.g.,inclinometers) |
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Automation Control |
Smart home device linkage (Wi-Fi/ Bluetooth local control) Small vending machine remote management |
Factory automation transformation (RS485 device cluster control) Smart fire alarm systems (LoRa + relay output) |
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Energy Management |
Photovoltaic inverter data acquisition (RS232 interface) Charging pile status monitoring |
Distribution room electricity meter data aggregation (RS485 bus) Smart park energy monitoring systems |
Service Support
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Quick Start: Provides ECM50-A_User_Guide.pdf with full-process guidance on hardware wiring, software programming, and example debugging.
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Technical Resources:
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Development tools: flash_download_tool (programming), thonny (code compilation), netassist (network debugging).
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Example source code: Covers LED control, GPIO I/O, AI/DI/DO acquisition, LoRa/Wi-Fi communication, etc.
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Customization Services: Supports expanded DI/AI interfaces (e.g., 4-channel DI/AI) and NPN-to-PNP module customization for special scenarios.
Summary: With multi-communication integration, flexible programmability, and industrial-grade reliability, the ECM50-A06 and ECM50-A07 offer cost-effective solutions for industrial IoT scenarios, making them ideal choices for engineers upgrading devices to smart systems.
Model Selection Recommendations
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Choose ECM50-A06 for connecting traditional RS232 devices (e.g., meters, sensors).
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Choose ECM50-A07 for accessing industrial RS485 bus devices (e.g., PLCs, frequency converters).