FCU3502 Edge AI Computing Box

CPU: Rockchip RK3588/RK3588J

Architecture: 4x Cortex-A76+4x Cortex-A55

Frequency: [email protected]/1.6GHz, [email protected]/1.3GHz

RAM: 8GB (RK1828 compute card carries additional 5GB RAM)

ROM: 64GB eMMC

System: ForlinxDesktop 22.04

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FCU3502 AI Edge Computing Terminal ( RK3588 + RK1828)

The FCU3502 is a high-performance edge AI terminal developed by Forlinx Embedded, featuring a dual-computing architecture that integrates Rockchip RK3588 main controller and RK1828 computing power card, tailored for scenarios of high-concurrency video analysis and local large model operation. The complete device realizes integrated processing of multi-channel IPC camera decoding, streaming, and AI inference. Forlinx provides a full range of services including self-developed algorithm libraries, complete algorithm customization, and private knowledge base development. Equipped with abundant industrial interfaces, paired with a brand-new unified family-style appearance and programmable light strips, it serves as the ideal hardware carrier for the implementation of high-computing AI services in smart transportation, industrial vision, AI charging stations, energy inspection and other fields.

Highlights:

  • Dual-Compute Architecture: Powered by the Rockchip RK3588 main controller and an integrated RK1828 computing power card (5GB RAM, 20 TOPS NPU) for intensive edge workloads.
  • Offline LLM & Edge RAG: Deploy multi-modal AI and large language models locally to ensure data privacy, with full support for private AI knowledge bases without cloud reliance.
  • Massive Video Concurrency: Hardware-accelerated processing supports up to 36-channel IPC video streams simultaneously, with decoding up to 8K@60fps.
  • Ready-to-Use AI Vision Library: Out-of-the-box pre-optimized algorithm suite for rapid deployment in smart traffic, industrial machine vision, defect detection, and security.
  • Industrial Reliability: Engineered for continuous operation with active cooling, a wide operating temperature of 0°C to +70°C, and rigorous CE/FCC/RoHS certifications.

FCU3502 High-Performance AI Edge Computing Terminal

FCU3502 High-Performance AI Edge Computing Terminal featuring RK3588 and RK1828
FCU3502 AI Edge Terminal

Dual RK3588+RK1828 Compute: 36-Chanel IPC Parallel Processing

This device adopts a dual-computing architecture integrating Rockchip RK3588 main controller and RK1828 expansion computing card.
Leveraging the hardware acceleration of RK1828, it enables end-to-end processing for a maximum of 36 network IPC cameras simultaneously, covering decoding, video streaming, and AI inference.
Paired with Forlinx’s self-developed algorithm library, it supports parallel analysis of multiple video streams and outputs recognition results with ultra-low latency.

FCU3502 dual RK3588 and RK1828 compute architecture processing 36-channel IPC video streams

In-House Vision Library: Instant AI Deployment

Equipped with Forlinx Embedded’s mature in-house vision algorithm library covering common AI analysis scenarios in security, industrial and transportation sectors,
it enables direct invocation of pre-optimized algorithm capabilities to rapidly implement functions including smoke/fire recognition, intrusion detection, workpiece defect detection and license plate recognition,
eliminating full-scratch model training and drastically shortening the prototype validation and go-live cycle of AI projects.

FCU3502 edge AI terminal running in-house vision algorithms for smart security and industrial inspection

Custom Full-Stack AI + Private Knowledge Base Development Support

The RK1828 computing card supports large language and multimodal model inference, enabling offline local LLM operation and image-text multimodal services on edge devices.
It removes cloud network dependency and meets air-gapped isolated internal network privatization deployment requirements.
Forlinx Embedded delivers one-stop full-stack AI services covering pre-built in-house algorithm libraries, fully customized algorithm development, and private AI knowledge base customization.
Spanning algorithm training, parameter tuning, model optimization & conversion, to device deployment & commissioning, it eliminates heavy manpower investment on underlying adaptation.

FCU3502 supporting offline local LLM operation and private AI knowledge base deployment

Premium Industrial Design Ensures
RK1828 Full-Load Operation Under High Temperatures

Benefiting from the excellent industrial design of FCU3502 and complete temperature test validation, the RK1828 computing card can fully release its computing performance even under high-temperature working conditions.

FCU3502 industrial design ensuring reliable full-load operation under high temperatures

New Consistent Product Design: Balancing Practicality and Aesthetics

Brand new, consistent product design featuring dimensions of 233mm × 141mm × 66mm supports both desktop and ear-mount installations.
A programmable RGB light bar on top offers multiple custom lighting modes, striking a balance between industrial device practicality and high customization freedom.

FCU3502 edge computing terminal product design with programmable RGB light bar

Full Certification Coverage

The product has obtained CE, FCC, and RoHS certifications and passed environmental tests, ensuring reliable safety and quality for unobstructed access to target markets.

FCU3502 CE, FCC, and RoHS certifications for global market access

Applications

Leveraging the dual computing power of RK3588 + RK1828, with robust capabilities in multi-channel video AI analysis and local large model multimodal inference,
it is widely deployed across scenarios including smart transportation hubs, industrial vision & energy inspection, AI smart charging stations, edge computing terminals and smart cabins:
Smart transportation hubs: Concurrent multi-camera parsing, pedestrian/vehicle flow statistics, license plate recognition and abnormal event detection
Industrial vision & energy inspection: Workpiece defect detection, AI recognition for equipment inspection footage, and dry contact linked alarm output
AI smart charging stations: Station security video recognition and local large model interaction
Edge computing terminals: Multi-channel video aggregation inference and local private knowledge base deployment

FCU3502 AI computing terminal applications in smart transportation, industrial vision, and AI charging stations

Product Dimensions

FCU3502 AI computing terminal applications in smart transportation, industrial vision, and AI charging stations

FCU3502 AI Edge Computing Box Specifications

FCU3502 AI computing terminal applications in smart transportation, industrial vision, and AI charging stations

▊ Product Specifications



Product Specifications of FCU3502 Embedded Edge AI Box
Processor Rockchip RK3588/RK3588J
RK3588 CPU: 4×[email protected] + 4×[email protected]
RK3588J CPU: 4×[email protected] + 4×[email protected]
NPU: 6 TOPS, supporting INT4/INT8/INT16/FP16 combined operations
GPU: Mali-G610 MP4、OpenGLES 1.1, 2.0, 3.2, OpenCL 2.2, Vulkan1.2
VPU:
Hardware Decoding:
- H.265, VP9: up to 8K@60fps
- H.264: up to 8K@30fps
- AV1: up to 4K@60fps
Hardware Encoding:
- H.265/HEVC, H.264/AVC: up to 8K@30fps
RAM 8GB
ROM 64GB eMMC
Computing Power Card Rockchip RK1828 5GB 20TOPS
OS Forlinx Desktop 22.04 (Ubuntu 22.04)
Software Support Docker, MySQL, FTP Server, ModBus-TCP, ModBus-RTU, OpenVPN, MQTT, OpenSSL, OpenSSH
Ambient Temperature 0℃~+70℃
Working Voltage The rated DC voltage is 24V, supporting a wide voltage range from 9V to 36V, with reverse-connection protection and over-current protection.
Overall Dimensions 233mm×141mm×66mm
Cooling method Active cooling, active fan
Overall Weight 2.04kg

▊ Interface Functions



Interface Parameters of FCU3502 Embedded Edge AI Box
Function Quantity Description
Ethernet 2 Supports data transmission rates of 10/100/1000 Mbps;
USB2.0 2 Routed out via Type-A, 5V/0.5A output;
USB3.0 2 Routed out via Type-A, 5V/1A output;
HDMI TX 1 Connected via a standard HDMI socket;
Supports up to 7680x4320@60Hz;
HDMI RX 1 Connected via a standard HDMI socket;
Supports up to 4K@60Hz;
TF 1 Supports TF card to expand storage and flashing operating system;
DEBUG 1 RJ45 connector, RS232 level, connect to the computer through the console debugging line for debugging;
Audio 1 Built-in speakers and supports headphone output.
WiFi&BT 1 Supports WIFI4 & Bluetooth 4.2
M.2 1 4G/5G(EM05/RM500U)
1 M.2 solid-state drive
1 RK1828 computing power card.
RS485 2 Isolated RS485 level converter using a 3Pin 15EDGK-3.81 green terminal header.
RS232 4 Isolated RS232 level converter using a 3Pin 15EDGK-3.81 green terminal header.
DI 2 2 x optocoupler-isolated signal input, supporting dry contact connection.
DO 2 2 x relay-isolated output, supporting dry contact output.
KEY 4 4 functional keys: Reset, Power On/Off, MASKROM, and RECOVERY.
LED 2 1 always-on power supply status LED.

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Manuals & Documents

Product Catalog

Product Brief

Installation User Manual

Software User Manual

Application Update Manual

AI Algorithm User Manual

Application Notes

Structural Data

Software & Tools

Factory Images

Tools

DEMO

Materials List

Power Adapter

RK1820/RK1828 Compute Card

M.2 Adapter Board

Power Cable

Packaging Box

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