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Raspberry Pi CM5 Relay Controller for Smart Home & Industrial Automation - KinCony Pi5M8
Raspberry Pi CM5 Relay Controller for Smart Home & Industrial Automation - KinCony Pi5M8
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KinCony Pi5M8 – Raspberry Pi CM5 DIN Rail MOSFET Controller for Smart Home & Industrial Automation
Product Overview
KinCony Pi5M8 is a powerful Raspberry Pi-based IoT gateway designed for smart home automation and industrial control applications. Powered by the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 (CM5), it integrates 8-channel MOSFET outputs, optocoupler-isolated digital inputs, analog inputs, RS232/RS485 communication interfaces, PWM outputs, and multiple expansion interfaces into a compact DIN rail aluminum enclosure.
The Raspberry Pi CM5 directly manages MOSFET outputs, digital inputs, analog inputs, PWM outputs, and serial communication ports, making it easy to deploy automation solutions using Home Assistant, Node-RED, MQTT, Modbus, Docker, Python, and other Linux-based software platforms.
Pi5M8 is ideal for controlling DC loads such as LED strips, solenoid valves, DC motors, industrial actuators, and custom automation equipment.
Key Features
- Powered by Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 (CM5)
- 8-channel MOSFET outputs
- 8 optocoupler-isolated digital inputs
- Supports Home Assistant and Node-RED
- RS232 and RS485 communication ports
- 2-channel PWM outputs
- 2 × DC 0-5V analog inputs
- 2 × 4-20mA analog inputs
- 20 free GPIO expansion pins
- Gigabit Ethernet support
- M.2 M-Key PCIe expansion socket
- SSD1306 I2C OLED display
- Industrial DIN rail aluminum enclosure
- Designed for smart home and industrial automation applications
Product Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | KinCony Pi5M8 |
| Description | KinCony Automation Local Server – Pi5M8 |
| Processor | Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 |
| Dimensions | 170mm × 105mm × 58mm |
| Installation | DIN Rail |
| Material | Aluminum Shell |
| Power Supply | DC 12V–24V |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to 70°C |
| Operating Humidity | 20%–80% |
| Ethernet | 1 × RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet (IPv4/IPv6) |
| USB | 2 × USB 3.0 |
| HDMI | 1 × Full-size HDMI 2.0 |
| USB-C | 1 × USB-C |
| microSD | 1 × microSD Card Slot (Lite version only) |
| RS232 | 1 Port |
| RS485 | 1 Port |
| OLED Display | SSD1306 I2C OLED |
| Expansion | M.2 M-Key PCIe Socket |
| GPIO Expansion | CM5 GPIO Extender |
| Cooling | Heatsink + Fan |
MOSFET Output Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Output Channels | 8 |
| Output Type | MOSFET |
| Maximum Current | 2A per channel (continuous operation) |
| Recommended Loads | LED strips, solenoid valves, DC motors, relays, industrial actuators |
Digital Input Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Input Channels | 8 |
| Isolation | Optocoupler Isolation |
| Signal Type | Dry Contact |
| Maximum Cable Length | 500 meters |
| Logic "1" | DC 0V |
| Logic "0" | DC 12V |
Analog Inputs
| Type | Channels |
|---|---|
| Voltage Input | 2 × DC 0-5V |
| Current Input | 2 × 4-20mA |
PWM Outputs
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| PWM Channels | 2 |
Communication Interfaces
- 1 × Gigabit Ethernet
- 1 × RS232
- 1 × RS485
- 2 × USB 3.0
- 1 × HDMI 2.0
- 1 × USB-C
- 1 × microSD Card Slot
- 2 × PWM Outputs
- 2 × 0-5V Analog Inputs
- 2 × 4-20mA Analog Inputs
Free GPIO Expansion
The Pi5M8 provides 20 free GPIOs from the Raspberry Pi CM5 module for custom hardware expansion and software development.
GPIO21, GPIO20, GPIO16, GPIO01, GPIO07, GPIO08, GPIO25, GPIO24, GPIO23, GPIO18,
GPIO26, GPIO19, GPIO06, GPIO00, GPIO11, GPIO09, GPIO10, GPIO22, GPIO27, GPIO17
Default CM5 Configuration
- CM5004000
- 4GB RAM
- Lite Version
- No WiFi
- No Bluetooth
Important Notes
microSD Card Support
If you are using a CM5 module with onboard eMMC storage, the microSD card slot cannot be used.
The microSD card slot is only available when using a CM5 Lite module.
Programming the CM5
To access the CM5 eMMC or microSD storage through USB-C:
- Connect the Pi5M8 to your computer using a USB-C cable.
- Run the Raspberry Pi rpiboot utility.
- The eMMC or microSD storage will appear as a removable drive.
- Flash Raspberry Pi OS or other Linux distributions directly.
Package Options
Bundle A
- Pi5M8 Mainboard
- Without CM5 Module
- Heatsink
- Cooling Fan
Bundle B
-
- Pi5M8 Mainboard
- CM5 Module (CM5004000)
- 4GB RAM Lite Version
- Heatsink
- Cooling Fan
Typical Applications
- Home Assistant Local Server
- Node-RED Automation Controller
- Industrial Automation Systems
- LED Lighting Control
- Solenoid Valve Control
- DC Motor Control
- Industrial Process Control
- MQTT and Modbus Gateway
- Smart Home Automation
- IoT Edge Computing Applications
Software Support
- Home Assistant
- Node-RED
- Raspberry Pi OS
- MQTT
- Modbus RTU/TCP
- Docker
- Python
- Linux-based Automation Software
Why Choose Pi5M8?
The KinCony Pi5M8 combines the processing power of Raspberry Pi CM5 with industrial-grade MOSFET outputs, isolated digital inputs, analog inputs, and communication interfaces in a single DIN rail enclosure.
Unlike traditional PLCs or MOSFET driver boards, Pi5M8 can run Home Assistant, Node-RED, Docker containers, MQTT brokers, and custom Linux applications directly on the device, making it a complete automation server and controller in one compact platform.
Whether you are building a smart home, industrial control system, lighting controller, or IoT gateway, Pi5M8 provides a flexible, reliable, and expandable solution.
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