ICL8-EA325: Edge-AI Controller for ICL8 Family

ICL8-EA325 Edge-AI Controller Providing Real-Time Orchestration for ICL8 Subsystems

The Intercal8 Edge-AI Controller combines industrial-grade reliability with high-performance computing to bring intelligence directly to the edge of your energy and automation systems. Built with up to 16GB RAM and 64GB eMMC, it delivers real-time orchestration of multiple ICL8-xxx subsystems, enabling adaptive, predictive, and autonomous control for critical applications in energy, transportation, and industrial automation, comes with a single controller license.

Features

• Powerful AI-Optimized Performance
• Powered by a quad-core Cortex-A72 processor and optional AI accelerator providing up to 26 TOPS for real-time, multi-channel AI inference and processing.
• Industrial-Grade Reliability
• Designed for harsh environments with fanless cooling, wide temperature operation (-20°C to 65°C), high-accuracy RTC, hardware watchdog, and optional UPS supercapacitor and TPM/ATECC608A security module.
• Versatile Connectivity for System Integration
• Equipped with 2x RS485, 2x RS232, 2x CAN FD, 4x DI, and 4x DO (all isolated), plus dual Ethernet ports (PoE-supported) and multiple USB, HDMI, and expansion interfaces for flexible deployment.
• Seamless Wireless and Expansion Options
• Integrated Wi-Fi and BLE, with Mini-PCIe and M.2 B-Key expansion for LTE, 4G/5G, LoRa®, or Zigbee, ensuring universal communication and adaptability.
• AI-Orchestrated Subsystem Management
• Enables coordinated control of ICL8 subsystems—including power, load, and safety management—acting as a low-latency bridge between field devices and AI models.
• Future-Proof and Ready for Long-Term Deployment
• Built with a rugged IP40 aluminum alloy enclosure, compatible with DIN-rail and wall mounting, and guaranteed availability until December 2036.