Raspberry Pi

One of the most popular Linux computers in the world

Take advantage of the Raspberry Pi with PiXtend® and Pi-Tron. The PiXtend® product range consists of electronic controllers the Raspberry Pi as the basis, as well as expansion boards for digital and analog inputs and outputs. The products are used in the industrial applications, mainly in equipment and mechanical engineering. The Pi-Tron CM3+ and Pi-Tron CM4 is most suitable for communication tasks and optimally complements the PiXtend® products.

 

  • Sophisticated platform

    Different CPU designs, complementary I/O modules and display units intelligently combined for control and visualization solutions

     

  • Short time to market

    Take advantage of a rapid migration from Raspberry Pi prototype to serial product

     

  • Industrial starter kit

    The starter kit allows you to easily determine whether the Pi-Tron CM3+ with the Raspberry Pi compute module meets your requirements

     

  • Extensive software pool

    Ready-made projects for almost any application are available on the internet 

     

  • Video documentation

    How-to videos from the Raspberry Pi community provide instructions for installation, programming and project implementation

     

  • Reduced software costs

    Latest open-source software is available via the Raspberry PI community anytime, without licensing costs  

     

  • Industrial Raspberry Pi

    A cooling concept and a robust stainless steel housing make our products suitable for industrial use 

     

  • FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

     

BL Pi-Tron CM4

BL Pi-Tron CM4

Compute Module 4 your performance boost

  • Broadcom BCM2711, 4x Arm® Cortex-A72, 64-bit SoC @1.5 GHz
  • Up to 8 GB LPDDR4-RAM 
  • Suitable for CODESYS® SoftPLC

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Accessories

  • AC Connector Set
  • AC Power Supply
  • AC microSD

Software

  • Raspbian Linux (not preinstalled)
  • Optional CODESYS® SoftSPS

Technical Data

FunctionStandard Equipment
Microprocessor
CPUBroadcom BCM2711, 4x Arm® Cortex®-A72, 64-bit SoC @1.5 GHz, H.265 (HEVC) up to 4Kp60 decode, H.264 up to 1080p decode, 1080p30 encode, OpenGL ES 3.0 graphic
Memory
LPDDR4-RAM2 GByte optional 1 GByte, 4 GByte, 8 GByte
eMMC*16 GByte optional Lite/ 8 GByte/ 32 GByte (lite: without eMMC only with microSD Card)
EEPROM4 kB (32 kbit)
SD CardCM4 Lite: 1x microSD Card Slot for Operating System, CM4 8 GByte, 16 GByte, 32 GByte: 1x microSD Card Slot for data
Communication
Ethernet1x 1 Gbit/s, 2x 10/100 Mbit/s
USB1x 2.0 Host, 1x 2.0 OTG: only to program eMMC
I/O28x GPIO, supports up to 5x UART, 5x I2C, 5x SPI, 2x PWM, 1x SDIO (4 Bit), M.2 B-Key 3042 (PCIe 1-lane Host, Gen 2 (5 Gbps))
DIO4x DIO (24 V/up to 800 mA)
Serial1x RS232, 1x RS485 (Modbus capable)
CAN1x CAN 2.0B/FD
WLAN/Bluetooth®Optional 2.4 GHz/5.0 GHz IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ac wireless BT 5.0, BLE
Display/Touch
LCD interface1x DSI 2-lane (up to 1 Gbit/s per lane - Rpi-DSI0 22 pol.), 1x DSI 4-lane (up to 1 Gbit/s per lane - DSI1 40 pol. FFC), 1x HDMI 2.0 (up to 4Kp60 - HDMI0), 1x HDMI (HDMI1 - 40 pol. FFC)
Touchoptional via 1x I2C, 1x USB
Camera interface1x CSI 2-lane (MIPI Rpi-CSI0 22 pol.)
Other
Power supply24 V DC ±20 %
Power consumption3.4 W ... 9.6 W
Temperature range0 °C…+55 °C
Operating systemRaspbian Linux (not preinstalled)
Form factor105.5 x 69.6mm
External RTC1x on Baseboard
RTC bufferingCR2032
Debug1x Console
Expansion plug1x M.2, Raspberry Pi GPIO Header 40 Pin
ApprovalsCE
*When using eMMC memory, booting from the SD-Card is not possible
Pi-Tron CM3+

Pi-Tron CM3+

Industrial Raspberry Pi

  • Broadcom BCM 2837B0 4x Arm® Cortex-A53 @1.2 GHz
  • 3D Video Engine, 1 GB LPDDR2-RAM
  • Suitable for CODESYS® SoftPLC

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Accessories

  • AC Connector Set
  • AC Power Supply
  • AC microSD

Software

  • Raspbian Linux (not preinstalled)
  • Optional CODESYS® SoftSPS

Technical Data

FunctionStandard Equipment
Microprocessor
CPUBroadcom BCM2837B0 4x Arm® Cortex®-A53 @1.2 GHz, 3D Video Engine
Memory
LPDDR2-RAM1 GB
eMMC*32 GB optional Lite / 8 GB (Lite 8 without eMMC only with microSD Card
SD-CardCompute Module CM3+ Lite, 1x microSD card slot for operating systems
FRAM2 kB (16 kbit)
Communication
Ethernet2x 10/100 Mbit/s
USB2x 2.0 Host
I/O28x GPIO supports up to 2x UART, 2x I2C, 2x SPI, 2x PWM, 1x SDIO (4 Bit)
DIO4x DIO (24 V/up to 800 mA)
Serial1x RS232, 1x RS485
CAN1x CAN 2.0B
Display/Touch
LCD interface1x DSI 2-lane (up to 1 Gbit/s per lane - Rpi-DSI1) 1x Micro-HDMI 1.3a up to 1080p @30 fps
Touch1x I2C, 1x USB
Camera interface1x CSI 2-lane (up to 1 Gbit/s per lane - MIPI Rpi-CSI1)
Other
Power supply24 V DC ±20 %
Power consumption3.4 W…9.6 W (without peripherals)
Temperature range0 °C…+55 °C
Operating systemRaspbian Linux (not preinstalled)
Form factor105.5 x 67 mm (4.3“)
External RTC1x on Baseboard
RTC bufferingCR1220
Debug1x Console
Expansion plugRaspberry Pi 40-Pin GPIO Header
PiXtend® V2 -S- Pi 4

PiXtend® V2 -S- Pi 4

Fast, reliable and connection friendly

  • Broadcom BCM 2711, Raspberry Pi 4 Model B
  • Retain memory 32 Bytes Flash EEPROM
  • Suitable for CODESYS®  SoftPLC 

Request a quote

Accessories

  • AC Connector Set
  • AC Power Supply
  • AC microSD

Software

  • Raspbian Linux
  • Optional CODESYS® SoftPLC
  • C
  • Python

Technical Data

FunctionPIXTEND® V2-S-PI 4PIXTEND® V2-S-
CPUBroadcom BCM 2711, Raspberry Pi 4 Model BBroadcom BCM 2837B0, Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+
Hardware
Power Supply24 V DC ±20 %24 V DC ±20 %
Retain-/Remanence memory32 Bytes Flash EEPROM32 Bytes Flash EEPROM
Real Time Clock (RTC) With battery buffering With battery buffering
Temperature- and Air HumidityUp to 4 DHT11, DHT22, AM2302Up to 4 DHT11, DHT22, AM2302
RS2321x 1x
RS485per USB-Dongleper USB-Dongle
Digital inputs (DI)8x 3,3 / 5 / 12 / 24 V8x 3,3 / 5 / 12 / 24 V
Digital outputs (DO)4x PNP 5 / 12 / 24 V, 0.5 A4x PNP 5 / 12 / 24 V, 0.5 A
Analog voltage inputs (AI-U) 2x 0...5 V, 0...10 V, 10 Bit2x 0...5 V, 0...10 V, 10 Bit
Analog voltage outputs (AO)2x 0...10 V, 10 Bit 2x 0...10 V, 10 Bit
Relais4x, max. 230 V / 6 A4x, max. 230 V / 6 A
PWM-/Servo outputs2x 16 Bit, 2x 8 Bit resolution, 5 V2x 16 Bit, 2x 8 Bit resolution, 5 V
GPIO4x 5 V GPIO4x 5 V GPIO
Interfaces and I/OsShort circuit proof, supply with reverse polarity and overload protection (self-resetting safety device)Short circuit proof, supply with reverse polarity and overload protection (self-resetting safety device)
Max. temperature range0 °C…+50 °C0 °C…+50 °C
Dimension without housing166.3 x 101.8 x 27 mm166.3 x 101.8 x 27 mm
Top hat rail housingAluminiumAluminium
Supported RPI models1 B+, 2 B, 3 B, 3 B+, 4 B1 B+, 2 B, 3 B, 3 B+, 4 B

Software Downloads

PiXtend® -V2- Software Downloads
Name VersionDatumSoftwareReadmeInfo
SD Cards, CODESYS® setup & supporting files-.--.-Link-.--.-
C Library and Linux Tools (pxdev)0.5.82021-06-22RepoREADME.mdCHANGELOG.md
PiXtend® Python Library -V2-0.1.42021-06-01RepoREADME.mdCHANGELOG.md
FHEM Module1.3.02021-10-26RepoREADME.mdCHANGELOG.md
Node-RED0.1.32021-09-09RepoREADME.mdCHANGELOG.md
CODESYS® - PiXtend® -V2_ Target2.1.82021-06-24RepoREADME.mdCHANGELOG.md
PiXtend® V1.x legacy files-.--.-Link-.--.-
PiXtend® V2 -L- Pi 4

PiXtend® V2 -L- Pi 4

Powerful and industrially compatible 

⦁    Broadcom BCM 2711, Raspberry Pi 4 Model B 
⦁    Retain memory 64 Bytes Flash EEPROM
⦁    Suitable for CODESYS® SoftPLC
 

Request a quote

Accessories

⦁    AC Connector Set
⦁    AC Power Supply
⦁    AC microSD
 

Software

⦁    Raspbian Linux
⦁    Optional CODESYS® V3 SoftPLC
⦁    C
⦁    Python
 

Technical Data

FunctionPIXTEND® V2-L-PI 4PIXTEND® V2-L-
CPUBroadcom BCM 2711, Raspberry Pi 4 Model BBroadcom BCM 2837B0, Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+
Hardware
Power Supply24 V DC ±20 %24 V DC ±20 %
Retain-/Remanence memory64 Bytes Flash EEPROM64 Bytes Flash EEPROM
Real Time Clock (RTC) With battery buffering With battery buffering
Temperature- and Air HumidityUp to 4 DHT11, DHT22, AM2302Up to 4 DHT11, DHT22, AM2302
CAN Bus1x **1x **
RS2321x *1x *
RS4851x *, Modbus RTU capable1x *, Modbus RTU capable
Digital inputs (DI)16x 3,3 / 5 / 12 / 24 V16x 3,3 / 5 / 12 / 24 V
Digital outputs (DO)12x PNP 5 / 12 / 24 V, 0,5 A12x PNP 5 / 12 / 24 V, 0,5 A
Analog voltage outputs (AI-U)4x 0...5 V, 0...10 V, 10 Bit4x 0...5 V, 0...10 V, 10 Bit
Analog current inputs (AI-I)2x 0...20 mA, 10 Bit 2x 0...20 mA, 10 Bit
Analog voltage outputs (AO)2x 0...10 V, 10 Bit2x 0...10 V, 10 Bit
Relais4x, max. 230 V / 6 A4x, max. 230 V / 6 A
PWM-/Servo outputs6x, 16 Bit resolution, 5 V6x, 16 Bit resolution, 5 V
GPIO4x 5 V GPIO4x 5 V GPIO
Interfaces and I/OsShort circuit proof, supply with reverse polarity and overload protection (self-resetting safety device)Short circuit proof, supply with reverse polarity and overload protection (self-resetting safety device)
Max. temperature range0 °C…+50 °C0 °C…+50 °C
Dimension without housing236.3 x 101.8 x 27 mm236.3 x 101.8 x 27 mm
Top hat rail housingAluminiumAluminium
Extension Board & Basic1 B+, 2 B, 3 B, 3 B+, 4 B1 B+, 2 B, 3 B, 3 B+, 4 B
*RS232 and RS485 cannot be operated simultaneously
**CAN interfaces and analog outputs cannot be used together

Software Downloads

PiXtend® -V2- Software Downloads
Name VersionDatumSoftwareReadmeInfo
SD Cards, CODESYS® setup & supporting files-.--.-Link-.--.-
C Library and Linux Tools (pxdev)0.5.82021-06-22RepoREADME.mdCHANGELOG.md
PiXtend® Python Library -V2-0.1.42021-06-01RepoREADME.mdCHANGELOG.md
FHEM Module1.3.02021-10-26RepoREADME.mdCHANGELOG.md
Node-RED0.1.32021-09-09RepoREADME.mdCHANGELOG.md
CODESYS® - PiXtend® -V2_ Target2.1.82021-06-24RepoREADME.mdCHANGELOG.md
PiXtend® V1.x legacy files-.--.-Link-.--.-
PiXtend® V2 -S-

PiXtend® V2 -S-

Fast, reliable and connection friendly

  • Broadcom BCM 2837B0, Raspberry Pi Model 3B+ 
  • Retain memory 32 Bytes Flash EEPROM
  • Suitable for CODESYS® SoftPLC 

Request a quote

Accessories

  • AC Connector Set
  • AC Power Supply
  • AC microSD

Software

  • Raspbian Linux
  • Optional CODESYS® SoftSPS
  • C
  • Python

Technical Data

HardwarePiXtend® V2 -S-
Power supply24 V DC ±20 %
Retain-/Remanence memory32 Bytes Flash EEPROM
Real Time Clock (RTC)With battery buffering
Temperature- and Air Humidity SensorsUp to four DHT11, DHT22, AM2302
RS2321x
RS485via USB-Dongle
Digital inputs (DI)8x 3.3 / 5 / 12 / 24 V
Digital outputs (DO)4x PNP 5 / 12 / 24 V, 0.5 A
Analogue voltage inputs (AI)2x 0…10 V, 10 Bit
Analogue voltage outputs (AO)2x 0…10 V, 10 Bit
Relais4x, max. 230 V / 6 A
PWM-/Servo outputs2x 16 Bit, 2x 8 Bit resolution, 5 V
GPIO4x 5 V GPIO
Interfaces and I/OsShort circuit proof, supply with reverse polarity and overload protection (self-resetting safe device)
Maximum temperature range0 °C…+50 °C
Dimension- without housing166.3 x 101.8 x 27 mm
Top hat rail housingAluminium
USupported RPI models1 B+, 2 B, 3 B, 3 B+, 4 B (Extension Board & Basic)
Software
Short cycle times2.5 ms (400 Hz)
Support for:CODESYS® V3, C- and Python Library, FHEM, Node-RED

Software Downloads

PiXtend® -V2- Software Downloads
Name VersionDatumSoftwareReadmeInfo
SD Cards, CODESYS® setup & supporting files-.--.-Link-.--.-
C Library and Linux Tools (pxdev)0.5.82021-06-22RepoREADME.mdCHANGELOG.md
PiXtend® Python Library -V2-0.1.42021-06-01RepoREADME.mdCHANGELOG.md
FHEM Module1.3.02021-10-26RepoREADME.mdCHANGELOG.md
Node-RED0.1.32021-09-09RepoREADME.mdCHANGELOG.md
CODESYS® - PiXtend® -V2_ Target2.1.82021-06-24RepoREADME.mdCHANGELOG.md
PiXtend® V1.x legacy files-.--.-Link-.--.-
PiXtend® V2 - L-

PiXtend® V2 - L-

Fast, reliable and connection friendly

  • Broadcom BCM 2837B0,Raspberry Pi Model 3B+ 
  • Retain memory 64 Bytes Flash EEPROM
  • Suitable for CODESYS® SoftPLC 

Request a quote

Accessories

  • AC Connector Set
  • AC Power Supply
  • AC microSD

Software

  • Raspbian Linux
  • Optional CODESYS® V3 SoftSPS
  • C
  • Python

Technical Data

HardwarePiXtend® V2 -L-
Power supply24 V DC ±20 %
Retain-/Remanence memory64 Bytes Flash EEPROM
Real Time Clock (RTC)With battery buffering
Temperature- and Air Humidity SensorsUp to 4 DHT11, DHT22, AM2302
CAN Bus1x **
RS2321x *
RS4851x *, Modbus RTU capable
Digital Inputs (DI)16x 3.3 / 5 / 12 / 24 V
Digital Outputs (DO)12x PNP 5 / 12 / 24 V, 0.5 A
Analogue voltage inputs (AI-U)4x 0…5 V, 0…10 V, 10 Bit
Analogue current inputs (AI-I)2x 0…20 mA, 10 Bit
Analogue outputs (AO)2x 0…10 V, 10 Bit
Relais4x, max. 230 V / 6 A
PWM-/Servo outputs6x, 16 Bit resolution, 5 V
GPIO4x 5 V GPIO
Interfaces and I/OsSort circuit proof, supply with reverse polarity and overload protection (self-resetting safety device)
Maximum temperature range0 °C…+50 °C
Dimension without housing236.3 x 101.8 x 27 mm
Top hat rail housingAluminium
Supported RPI models1 B+, 2 B, 3 B, 3 B+, 4 B (Extension Board & Basic)
Software
Short cycle times5 ms (200 Hz)
Support for:CODESYS® V3, C- and Python Library, FHEM, Node-RED
*RS232 and RS485 cannot be operated simultaneously
**CAN interfaces and analogue outputs (AO) cannot be used together

Software Downloads

PiXtend® -V2- Software Downloads
Name VersionDatumSoftwareReadmeInfo
SD Cards, CODESYS® setup & supporting files-.--.-Link-.--.-
C Library and Linux Tools (pxdev)0.5.82021-06-22RepoREADME.mdCHANGELOG.md
PiXtend® Python Library -V2-0.1.42021-06-01RepoREADME.mdCHANGELOG.md
FHEM Module1.3.02021-10-26RepoREADME.mdCHANGELOG.md
Node-RED0.1.32021-09-09RepoREADME.mdCHANGELOG.md
CODESYS® - PiXtend® -V2_ Target2.1.82021-06-24RepoREADME.mdCHANGELOG.md
PiXtend® V1.x legacy files-.--.-Link-.--.-
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