Description
The EC700 is the latest generation of ARM-based Open-Source AI Edge Computing Industrial PC from the IOTRouter’s EC series. It is designed for “High-Performance Edge Computing + Simplified Industrial Development.”
Powered by the Rockchip RK3588J octa-core industrial processor (4× Cortex-A76 + 4× Cortex-A55), the EC700 comes standard with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of eMMC storage.
Capable of running two 35B-parameter large models simultaneously, the EC700 is the ideal solution for edge AI applications, including visual inspection, process optimization, and predictive maintenance.
Key Features
Scalable AI Computing
6 TOPS NPU, expandable up to 320 TOPS with AI accelerators and large model inference
Open System
Open Linux platform with SDK support for flexible secondary development
Advanced Video Processing
8K video decoding and 4K encoding for AI vision applications
Integrated Industrial Software
Node-RED, NeuronEX and FUXA for automation and industrial monitoring
IT/OT Convergence
Bridge field devices, industrial networks and cloud platforms
Industrial Reliability
-20~70°C operation with surge, ESD protection and fanless cooling
Remote O&M
Configure, debug, and manage devices remotely
Multi-Network Connectivity
4G/5G, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi with automatic failover
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EC Series Products
The EC Series ARM Industrial Computers include three families: EC100 (RK3506J), EC300 (RK3562J), and EC700(RK3588J), offering different performance levels and hardware configurations. See the table below for details.
| Category | Parameter | EC100 | EC301 | EC500 | EC700 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| System Resources | CPU | RK3506J | RK3562J | RK3572J | RK3588J |
| Processor | 3 × Cortex-A7 | 4 × Cortex-A53 | 2*Cortex-A73 6*Cortex-A53 | 4*Cortex-A76 4*Cortex-A55 |
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| RAM | 512MB | 2GB | 4GB | 8GB | |
| eMMC | 4GB | 16GB | 64GB | 128GB | |
| GPU | N/A | Mali-G52 2EE | Mali G310 | Mali G610 MC4 | |
| NPU | N/A | 1 TOPS | 4Tops | 6 TOPS (Expandable) | |
| SD Card Slot | Micro SD Card Slot | Micro SD Card Slot | Micro SD Card Slot | Micro SD Card Slot | |
| SSD | N/A | M.2 NVMe SSD Slot | M.2 NVMe SSD Slot | M.2 NVMe SSD Slot | |
| Operating System | Embedded Linux | Embedded Linux | Embedded Linux | Embedded Linux | |
| Wireless Communication | 4G/5G | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Wi-Fi | N/A | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| HaLow Wi-Fi | Optional | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | N/A | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Fast Ethernet | 2 | 1 | N/A | N/A | |
| Communication Interfaces | USB 2.0 | N/A | 2 | N/A | N/A |
| USB 3.0 | N/A | N/A | 2 | 4 | |
| Debug Interface | Type-C | Type-C | Type-C | Type-C | |
| LED | 4 (2 user-programmable) | 6 (4 user-programmable) | 6 (4 user-programmable) | 4 (0 user-programmable) | |
| RS232 | N/A | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| RS485 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | |
| CAN | 2 | 2 | N/A | N/A | |
| Digital Input (DI) | N/A | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
| Digital Output (DO) | N/A | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Analog Input (AI) | N/A | N/A | 2 | N/A | |
| Analog Output (AO) | N/A | N/A | 2 | N/A | |
| Multimedia | Touchscreen | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| HDMI Output | N/A | ✓ | ✓ (1 Input / 1 Output) | ✓ (1 Input / 1 Output) | |
| Audio Output | N/A | 3.5mm Earphone Jack | 3.5mm Earphone Jack | 3.5mm Earphone Jack | |
| Hardware Specifications | Operating Voltage | 9–36V | 9–36V | 9–36V | DC12V |
| Operating Current | 75mA / 12V | 350mA / 12V | -mA/12V | 3000mA/12V | |
| Certification | CE | CE | CE | CCC | |
| Operating Temperature | -40~85°C | -40~85°C | -40~85°C | -20~70℃ | |
| Software Features | Remote Maintenance | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Remote Management | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Node-RED | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| NeuronEX | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Fuxa | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Secondary Development | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Open System | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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Flexible Expansion Elastic Upgrades
Standard configuration includes two M.2 PCle high-speed interfaces, supporting flexible configuration options for various computing modules and allowing for upgrades as needed. Maximum heterogeneous computing power reaches 320TOPS, supporting the simultaneous operation of two 35-byte large models.
Full-Model Compatibility, Efficient Deployment
It covers the full range of LLM/VLM models from 1.5B to 35B, is compatible with mainstream deep learning frameworks, features end-to-endlow-latency multimodal inference, and is flexibly deployed based on Docker containers to adapt to diverse business scenarios.
Main Functions
Armor Protection
The aluminum alloy enclosure with large cooling fins and direct-contact SoC heat dissipation design creates an efficient thermal path from the chip to the casing, ensuring stable operation under continuous workloads.
Integrated Audio-Visual Control
HDMI display output for real-time production visualization, plus a 3.5mm audio interface for equipment alerts and notifications, enabling smarter industrial monitoring and control.
Node-RED visual programming
Powered by Node-RED visual programming, EC700 enables rapid automation development with drag-and-drop workflow design, zero-code control strategy creation, and intelligent application deployment in minutes.
NeuronEX Protocol Hub Integration
With support for NeuronEX Industrial Protocol Hub, EC700 enables seamless connectivity to over 100 industrial protocols, high-frequency concurrent data acquisition, and flexible expansion through a modular driver architecture.
Remote Management
Free remote operation and maintenance software supports remote management, diagnostics, configuration, and debugging, enabling efficient device maintenance and improved operational efficiency.
Comprehensive Device Management
EC700 industrial PC provides a comprehensive device management backend, supporting functions such as querying device operating status, network configuration, and firewall settings.
Typical Use Cases of the EC700 Industrial PC
1. Deploy Advanced AI Vision and Intelligent Inspection Systems
Traditional industrial vision systems often rely on external computers or cloud-based processing, which can increase system complexity and introduce latency.
The EC700 provides high-performance edge computing with AI acceleration capability, enabling local AI inference for applications such as visual inspection, defect detection, quality analysis, and intelligent monitoring. It allows manufacturers to process vision data directly at the edge for faster response and improved system efficiency.
2. Run AI Models and Intelligent Applications at the Edge
Many industrial AI applications require powerful local computing to run models close to the data source while maintaining low latency and data privacy.
With its scalable AI computing architecture, the EC700 supports local deployment of AI models and intelligent applications. It provides a flexible platform for industrial AI scenarios such as predictive maintenance, intelligent decision support, and automated analysis without depending entirely on cloud computing.
3. Build High-Performance Industrial Computing Platforms
As industrial systems become more intelligent, traditional industrial computers may lack the computing capability required for advanced applications.
Based on an open ARM Linux platform, the EC700 provides a powerful foundation for developers and system integrators to build customized industrial solutions. It supports application deployment, software integration, and system expansion for demanding edge computing scenarios.
The Core Advantage
The EC700 combines high-performance ARM computing, scalable AI acceleration, open software capabilities, and industrial reliability in one platform.
Compared with traditional industrial computers, the EC700 provides the computing power and flexibility required for next-generation industrial AI applications, enabling manufacturers and system integrators to develop smarter, faster, and more scalable edge solutions.
FAQ
1. What makes EC700 different from a traditional industrial computer?
EC700 is a high-performance ARM-based industrial computer designed for demanding edge AI applications.
Built on an advanced ARM computing architecture, EC700 industrial PC provides significantly higher processing capability and AI acceleration performance compared with traditional industrial computers. Its powerful computing resources and expandable AI architecture make it suitable for advanced applications such as machine vision, intelligent inspection, and industrial AI analytics.
2. What AI models, frameworks, and deployment methods are supported by EC700?
EC700 industrial PC supports a wide range of AI models, including large language models (LLMs) such as Gemma-2B, Llama2-7B, Qwen2.5, Qwen3, and Qwen3.5, as well as vision-language models (VLMs) for multimodal AI applications.
It is compatible with mainstream AI frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Caffe2, MXNet, PaddlePaddle, and ONNX, and supports flexible deployment through Docker containers.
3. Can developers customize applications on EC700?
Yes. EC700 is based on an open Embedded Linux platform and supports secondary development. Developers can deploy their own applications, integrate required software frameworks, and customize solutions for different industrial scenarios.
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