Banana Pi BPI-F2P
108,00 € INCL. VAT
- Industrial control board for RS232 and RS485 serial to IP network gateways
- Sunplus SP7021 SoC: four Cortex-A7 cores, ARM926 and 8051 cores, TPM 2.0
- Two Ethernet ports, PoE via module, operation from -40 to +85 °C
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- Description
Description
Banana Pi BPI-F2P: industrial board with RS232, RS485, TPM 2.0 and PoE
The Banana Pi BPI-F2P is an industrial control board built around the Sunplus SP7021 “Plus1” SoC. Banana Pi designed it for industrial gateways: two Ethernet ports, RS232 and RS485 serial links, a TPM 2.0 security chip, PoE via a module and an extended temperature range from -40 to +85 °C. It is a robust foundation for connecting PLCs, meters or field sensors to an IP network.
Highlights
- Three processors in one : four Cortex-A7 cores at 1 GHz for Linux, an ARM926 core for real-time tasks and a low-power 8051 core for I/O.
- RS232 and RS485 to communicate with industrial equipment (Modbus, PLCs, meters).
- TPM 2.0 (ST33TPH2EI2C) to store keys and certificates securely.
- Two 10/100 Ethernet ports and PoE via an optional module.
- 8 GB of eMMC plus a microSD slot.
- Battery interfaces : input for a 7.4 V lithium battery and RTC battery connector.
Technical specifications
| Element | Specification |
|---|---|
| SoC | Sunplus SP7021: 4 x Cortex-A7 at 1 GHz + ARM926 + 8051 |
| Memory | DDR3 integrated in the SoC (128 MB or 512 MB depending on the SP7021 version) |
| Storage | 8 GB eMMC, microSD card reader |
| Video / camera | HDMI 1.4, MIPI CSI connector |
| Network | 2 x 10/100 Mbit/s Ethernet, PoE with module |
| Serial | RS232 and RS485 |
| USB | 2 x USB 2.0 host, 1 x micro-USB, 2 USB interfaces on header |
| Extension | 40-pin GPIO header |
| Security | TPM 2.0 ST33TPH2EI2C |
| Debugging | 3-pin UART, SWD port |
| Power supply | 12 V DC via jack, 7.4 V lithium battery input |
| Dimensions | 130 x 85 mm |
| Temperature | -40 to +85 °C |
Which one should you choose?
| Model | Processor | Network | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|---|
| BPI-F2P | SP7021, 4 x Cortex-A7 + ARM926 + 8051 | 2 x 10/100, optional PoE | Secure RS232/RS485 serial gateway |
| BPI-F3 | SpacemiT K1, 8 RISC-V cores, 2 TOPS AI | 2 x Gigabit, Wi-Fi | Edge computing, vision, NAS |
| BPI-M2 Berry | Allwinner A40i/R40/V40, 4 x Cortex-A7 | Gigabit, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | SATA storage, general-purpose IoT |
| EDATEC ED-IPC1100 | Raspberry Pi CM0 | 4G, RS485 | Industrial DIN rail mini PC |
The F2P is aimed at integrators who want an open board with serial links and hardware security. If you need computing power or AI, the BPI-F3 is better suited; for a finished product in a DIN enclosure, look at the ED-IPC1100.
Compatibility and pitfalls
- No built-in Wi-Fi : Banana Pi offers an optional SDIO Wi-Fi/Bluetooth board or a USB module.
- 12 V power supply via jack: do not connect a 5 V USB power supply.
- 10/100 Ethernet and not Gigabit: sufficient for telemetry, not for massive file transfers.
- 32-bit board : the official images are Ubuntu 20.04 (server and MATE) and a Yocto-based Linux distribution.
- A BPI-F2P-SUB daughterboard is available to add two SATA ports and a 4G module.
Recommended accessories
- L'Banana Pi 12 V 2 A power supply : Banana Pi publishes the same jack connector specification for the F2P as for the BPI-R64 and BPI-W2.
- A SanDisk High Endurance microSD card, designed for the continuous writes of a data-logging gateway.
- An RJ45 CAT6 Ethernet cable for the network connection.
Uses and projects
- Modbus RTU to IP gateway : reading meters or PLCs over RS485 and reporting to a supervisory system.
- Building monitoring : collecting field data and sending it to a server.
- Secure terminal : key storage in the TPM 2.0 chip.
- Station in cold or hot environments thanks to the -40 to +85 °C range.
To design a field installation, read our article on BMS gateways and discover the whole range on the Banana Pi page.
Frequently asked questions
Does the BPI-F2P have Wi-Fi?
No, not natively. Banana Pi offers an optional SDIO Wi-Fi/Bluetooth board or a USB module.
Which power supply for the BPI-F2P?
A 12 V DC power supply via jack. The board also accepts a 7.4 V lithium battery on its dedicated connector.
Does the BPI-F2P support PoE?
Yes, with a PoE module added to the board.
Which operating system should I install?
Banana Pi publishes Ubuntu 20.04 server and MATE images, and Sunplus provides a Yocto-based Linux distribution.
What temperature range?
The board is rated for -40 to +85 °C, like the SP7021 SoC.
Can I add SATA or 4G?
Yes, via the BPI-F2P-SUB daughterboard designed by Banana Pi (two SATA ports and a 4G slot).
The BPI-F2P is the open building block for your serial and IP industrial gateways. At MonRaspberry, you buy official, tested products, shipped from our stock based in France within 24/48 h of payment receipt, with free pickup point delivery on orders of €200 or more, returns within 14 days (with return authorization) and payment by Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, Apple Pay or Google Pay.
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