Comparison of Unipi Patron and Unipi Neuron product lines

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Find out what are the differences between the Unipi Patron and Unipi Neuron product lines.

Unipi Neuron and Unipi Patron product lines represent compact and powerful controllers suitable for a wide range of applications. The Neuron line, based on the Raspberry Pi computer and utilizing an external memory card as storage for system data, is suitable for a wide range of automation projects, from smart home to HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning) control to remote monitoring and management. The Patron line, powered by a computing module based on the NXP i.MX 8M Mini CPU and featuring onboard 8GB eMMC memory, is then a good choice for industrial automation and other demanding environments (use in SCADA systems, photovoltaics etc.). On this link, you can also download the comparison in PDF format. 

Note: The number and type of inputs, outputs and communication interfaces available on Neuron and Patron controllers differ depending on the specific model - see the input/output table below.

Comparison
     
Product line  Unipi Patron Unipi Neuron
Computing module
Module type NXP i.MX 8M Mini Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+
Raspberry Pi 4 Model B
CPU

Quad-core NXP i.MX 8M Mini, max. 1.8 GHz

RPi 3: Quad-core, 1.4 GHz
RPi 4: Quad-core, 1.5 GHz
RAM  1 GB Raspberry Pi 3: 1 GB
Raspberry Pi 4: Selectable capacity (2/4/8 GB)
Internal memory Onboard 8GB eMMC memory microSD memory card
Inputs and outputs
Digital inputs Yes Yes
Digital outputs Yes Yes
Relay outputs Yes Yes
Analog inputs Yes Yes
Analog outputs Yes Yes
Communication interfaces
RS485 Yes Yes
RS232 Yes No
1-Wire Yes Yes
Ethernet 100 Mbit Raspberry Pi 3: 300 Mbps
Raspberry Pi 4: 1 Gbit
USB 2× USB 2.0 Raspberry Pi 3: 4× USB 2.0
Raspberry Pi 4: 2× USB 2.0 + 2× USB 3.0
Software
Open-source Yes, powered by Linux OS Yes, powered by Linux OS
Mervis Preinstalled, licence request included in the package Licence request included in the package
API EVOK, Modbus TCP, SysFS EVOK, Modbus TCP, SysFS
Other features
Dimensions Type S: 70×90×60 mm
Type M: 140×90×60 mm
Type L: 210×90×60 mm
Type S: 70×90×60 mm
Type M: 140×90×60 mm
Type L: 210×90×60 mm
DIN rail mount
(35 mm)
Yes Yes
Aluminium chassis
(IP20)
Yes Yes
Warranty duration 4 years 2 years
Special models LTE module (S167, M267, M567) GPRS/GSM module (S103-G)
Customization options Yes Yes
Recommended use Automation projects, industrial automation, HVAC, control and monitoring, remote management, SCADA, sensorics, smart home... Automation projects, HVAC, control, monitoring, remote management, SCADA, sensorics, smart home...
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Patron model overview

Model DI DO RO AI AO RS485 RS232 1-Wire
Type S, the size on the DIN rail: 4 modules (7 cm)
S107 4 4 - 1 1 2 1 1
S117 4 4 - 1 1 4 - 1
S167 LTE1 4 4 - 1 1 2 - 1
S207 8 - 8 - - 1 - 1
Typ M, the size on the DIN rail: 8 modules (14 cm)
M207 20 4 14 1 1 2 1 1
M267 LTE1 20 4 14 1 1 2 - 1
M527 8 4 5 5 5 3 1 1
M567 LTE1 8 4 5 5 5 3 - 1
Typ L, the size on the DIN rail: 12 modules (21 cm)
L207 36 4 28 1 1 2 1 1
L527 24 4 19 5 5 3 1 1

1) LTE module 

Neuron model line overview

Name DI DO RO AI AO RS485
Type S, size on DIN rail: 4 modules = 7 cm
S103 4 4 - 1 1 1
S103-G1 4 4 - 1 1 1
Type M, size on DIN rail: 8 modules = 14 cm
M103 12 4 8 1 1 1
M203 20 4 14 1 1 1
M523 8 4 5 5 5 2
Type L, size on DIN rail: 12 modules = 21 cm
L203 36 4 28 1 1 1
L523 24 4 19 5 5 2
L533 12 4 10 9 9 3

1) GPRS/GSM module

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