Official Arduino Portenta Machine Control Unit - AKX00032
Official Arduino Portenta Machine Control Unit The Official Arduino Portenta Machine Control Unit is an advanced, centralized industrial controller designed for modern factory automation and smart manufacturing. Built around the powerful Portenta H7 microcontroller (included), it offers exceptional computing capabilities for predictive maintenance, AI-driven applications, and remote equipment management, even from the cloud. Its compatibility with the Arduino framework and other embedded platforms allows seamless integration into diverse development workflows. The device supports industry-standard soft-PLC control, featuring isolated digital and analog I/O, 3 temperature channels, a dedicated I2C port, and 4–20mA compatible analog inputs, ensuring easy connectivity to external sensors and actuators. With a robust design rated for -40?°C to +85?°C and requiring no external cooling, the Portenta Machine Control is ideal for harsh industrial environments. Multiple connectivity options—including USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Low Energy, and RS485—enable flexible communication and data transfer. Integrated power management and resettable fuses enhance safety and reliability. It also supports Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) such as displays, keyboards, and touch panels, enabling intuitive on-site configuration and process control. Its compact DIN rail-compatible housing, push-in terminals, and embedded RTC make it a versatile, plug-and-play solution for unified production control and business-as-a-service models. Fully CE, FCC, and RoHS certified, it represents a future-ready control platform for industrial innovation. Features: Accelerated Time-to-Market: Quickly deploy industrial solutions with ready-to-use, reliable hardware and software support. Modernize Existing Systems: Upgrade legacy machinery by integrating advanced control and connectivity without a full redesign. Built-In Connectivity: Enable remote monitoring, diagnostics, and control via USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth® Low Energy, and RS485. Customizable I/O Configuration: Tailor each input/output pin to your specific application, providing maximum flexibility. AI-Ready Architecture: Empower your equipment with edge AI capabilities to prepare for the next generation of intelligent automation. Security and Reliability First: Industrial-grade hardware with robust power management and protection features ensures safe and continuous operation. Supports Servitization Models: Monitor customer equipment usage in real time to enable predictive maintenance and business-as-a-service offerings. Advanced Human-Machine Interface (HMI) Support: Connect external displays, touch panels, and input devices for direct interaction and on-site configuration. Modular and Scalable Design: Easily adapt and upgrade hardware to meet evolving industrial requirements.
- Fully-centralized, low-power industrial control unit with Portenta H7 (included)
- Supports predictive maintenance, AI, and remote/cloud equipment control
- Programmable via Arduino framework or other embedded platforms
- Wide I/O support: isolated digital I/O, 4–20mA analog inputs, 3 temperature channels, I2C
- Multiple connectivity options: USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi/BLE, RS485
- Rugged design: operates from -40 °C to +85 °C, no external cooling required
- DIN rail-compatible housing with push-in terminals (170 x 90 x 50 mm)
- Embedded RTC for process synchronization
- CE, FCC, and RoHS certified for industrial compliance
- Enables new business-as-a-service models with real-time usage monitoring
- Parameter Details
- Item Type Development Board
- Model Type Portenta
- Model No. AKX00032
- Digital Output 8 digital outputs, 24V DC up to 0.5A (short circuit protection)
- Analog Output 4 analog outputs, 0–10V (up to 20mA per channel)
- Programmable I/O 12 digital I/O (24V logic, software-configurable)
- Communication Interfaces CAN-BUS, Programmable Serial Port (RS232/RS422/RS485)
- Connectivity Ethernet, USB (Programming Port), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Low Energy
- Memory 16 MB onboard Flash, 8 MB SDRAM
- Power Supply 24V DC ± 20%
- Connector Type Push-in terminals for fast connection
- Operating Temperature -40?°C to +85?°C (-40?°F to 185?°F)