Hardware for NeoCore
NeoCore Edge Runtime is hardware-agnostic and runs on Linux industrial PCs. For field installations NeoTechX recommends only CSA-approved devices and checks each model's certificate before recommending it; Raspberry Pi and BeagleBone Black are for development and evaluation only.
Which platforms are documented?
| Platform | Typical use | Documented resources |
|---|---|---|
| Advantech industrial controllers (for example ECU-150 and ECU-1251D class) | Field RTU and gateway | Serial ports; EtherCAT master over Ethernet |
| Beckhoff IPCs, TwinCAT/BSD or Linux | Alongside a TwinCAT PLC | Dedicated compiled runtime; ADS; EtherCAT I/O; starts after TwinCAT services |
| Banana Pi BPI-6202 / BPI-6204 | Compact controller with cellular | Integrated modem with control and RSSI tags; hardware watchdog; serial ports; CAN I/O; front LEDs |
| Raspberry Pi (64-bit), BeagleBone Black | Development and evaluation only; not recommended for field installation | GPIO; watchdog; serial; CAN I/O; optional GPIO-controlled 4G modem |
| Debian x86 runtime in a virtual machine | Testing drivers and timing without hardware | Documented runtime build |
How does NeoTechX choose field hardware?
NeoTechX recommends only CSA-approved (or cUL-certified) IPCs for field installations. Certification belongs to a specific model and configuration, so NeoTechX checks the manufacturer's certificate for each model before recommending it, and does not describe a model as certified unless that certificate is on file.
Enclosure, temperature range and power input follow the chosen device's datasheet. Electrical installation is carried out by a licensed electrician or licensed electrical contractor; NeoTechX does no electrical work itself.
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Sources
- Runtime guides: Beckhoff TwinCAT/BSD and Linux IPCs v1.1; Banana Pi BPI-6202 (2024); Raspberry Pi and BeagleBone Black (2024)
- NeoTechX service catalogue v4.3, section 4.1 (hardware row)
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