Arduino releases an edge control enclosure kit with an on-board LCD user interface that is rated IP40

 For local status reporting on its integrated display, protection from impact and dust, and DIN rail installation, a new case kit has been developed.

The Arduino Edge Control Enclosure Kit was released by Arduino to provide its Edge Control board a bit more durability. It has an IP40-rated enclosure with an onboard LCD and button interface for rapid status updates.

The Edge Control was presented by Arduino last year with the goal of automating agriculture and other industrial control operations. The Nordic Semiconductor nRF52840 system-on-chip, which is at the center of the Edge Control, has an Arm Cortex-M4F CPU operating at 64MHz, 1MB of internal flash, 2MB of external QSPI flash, and Bluetooth connection.

The Edge Control was presented by Arduino last year with the goal of automating agriculture and other industrial control operations. The Nordic Semiconductor nRF52840 system-on-chip, which is at the center of the Edge Control, has an Arm Cortex-M4F CPU operating at 64MHz, 1MB of internal flash, 2MB of external QSPI flash, and Bluetooth connection.

The Edge Control board is an industrial control device that receives power from a 12V input. Since of its concentration on agriculture, a solar system with a 5Ah battery is recommended because it has a 34-month operating lifespan between charges, depending on connected devices and duty cycle.

However, placing the board in an industrial setting necessitates some protection, which is where Arduino's enclosure design comes into play. The custom case design for Arduino has integrated DIN rail mount support for simple mounting and is certified with IP40 for dust ingress but not for weatherproofing.

But the kit is more than simply a housing: A push-button that may be used to cycle through status reports and sensor data is connected to a two-row, 16-character LCD display with a white backlight as part of the Edge Control Enclosure Kit.

According to Arduino, "Users may configure it to rapidly show sensor data, such as weather conditions and soil properties." Different data may be presented instantly and in real-time at the click of a button without the need for the internet.

The kit, which costs $54 and includes an LCD interface, is now offered through the Arduino Store. The Edge Control board costs $228.90 and supports MKR-compatible radio add-on modules beginning at $37 for more connectivity choices.