Raspberry Pi just got a pro upgrade with Pi Vision 10.1
SECO has officially launched the Pi Vision 10.1 CM5, a robust industrial human-machine interface platform built around the powerful Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5. This device takes the flexible Raspberry Pi platform and transforms it into a professional-grade solution.
This is aimed at system integrators and IoT developers who need to quickly move from prototype to full deployment. The Pi Vision 10.1 CM5 is essentially a complete, plug-and-play system that lets you take advantage of the massive Raspberry Pi ecosystem while meeting serious industrial reliability standards.
You get two main configurations, and both should be available later this month. The base model checks in at €239 (no USD pricing yet) and includes 2GB of LPDDR4-4267 SDRAM and 16GB of eMMC flash storage, as well as Wi-Fi connectivity. The high-end version, which I think will be the more popular choice for serious deployments, costs €299. This high-end model significantly increases memory, with 8GB of RAM and a generous 64GB of eMMC storage.
Both units are powered by the Broadcom BCM2712 processor, a 64-bit quad-core Arm Cortex-A76 SoC clocked at a fast 2.4 GHz. This is paired with the VideoCore V3D VII GPU running at 800 MHz. The device runs on an external USB-C +5V power supply and is designed to operate reliably in environments ranging from 0 to 60 degrees Celsius.
You also get dual-band 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/ac wireless, as well as Bluetooth 5.0 and BLE. For wired connectivity, there is a Gigabit Ethernet port supporting IEEE 1588. For external devices, you also get two USB 3.0 jacks.
One of the most immediate things you notice about the Pi Vision is its build quality. SECO didn’t just put a Pi in a plastic box; they wrapped it in some serious industrial muscle. The system comes with a 10.1-inch multi-touch display housed in a sturdy aluminum body. This solid construction offers IP66 protection.
The screen itself is a 10.1-inch multi-touch panel with a resolution of 1280 x 800. While 1280 x 800 might not seem like the sharpest screen compared to modern tablets, it’s perfectly suited for HMI applications. Additionally, the LED lifespan is rated at 50,000 hours, which is great for longevity.
When you boot up the Pi Vision, you’re greeted with either the standard Raspberry Pi operating system or SECO’s Clea industrial operating system. Either way, the device comes preloaded with all the tools an IoT builder needs to get started. We’re talking about Docker for containerization, Node-RED for flow-based programming, TensorFlow Lite for running lightweight machine learning models, and Edge Impulse for developing these models. This is fantastic because it means developers don’t waste time setting up environments; the system is ready for serious business right out of the box.
The inclusion of Docker is a huge win in terms of scalability and stability. Since each application runs perfectly in its own container, you can eliminate those dreaded dependency nightmares. Basically no more issues with saying it works on Raspberry Pi but breaks when deployed elsewhere. Docker makes it incredibly easy to clone and deploy the same configuration across multiple buildings or customer sites without configuration issues.
You can get both Raspberry Pi models when they are available on the SECO website.
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