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RDS opens the door for Aaeon’s IoT gateway

Mon, Oct 31, 2022

Secure protection for bi-directional data transmission is afforded by the SRG-TG01 IoT gateway system by Aaeon, which is available from embedded systems and displays provider, Review Display Systems (RDS). The gateway features 11th generation Intel Core i7, i5, i3 and Celeron SoC processors and enables the connection of IoT devices and sensors to cloud-based computing and data processing systems. It enables connectivity and bi-directional data flow between the cloud and IoT devices.

The system supports two SO-DIMM slots for DDR4 3200Mhz memory up to 64Gbyte and offers storage expansion with M.2 PCIe SSD up to 2Tbyte of capacity. I/O features include four USB 3.2 interfaces, one HDMI 2.0b output, a 2-channel 2.0B CAN bus interface, RS232, RS422, and RS485 serial ports and an eight-channel digital I/O.

The SRG-TG01 gateway platform features three Ethernet wireless LAN ports, one 2.5 Gbit per second and two 1.0Gbit per second, with additional expansion slots available for supporting wireless network communications including Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 and 3G, 4G and 5G mobile network protocols.

Gateways, are used to connect edge devices, such as remote sensors, to the data processing systems in the cloud and data transmission between devices needs secure protection. According to Peter Marchant, embedded business manager, RDS, the SRG-TG01 can provide support for data protection by implementing up-to-date security protocols and algorithms used for data-in-transit encryption.

Implementing Intel Iris Xe graphics means the GPU can power a broad range of industrial edge computing applications. The rugged construction of the SRG-TG01 features a fanless design to minimise the ingress of dust and foreign contaminants.

The AAEON SRG-TG01 is a Microsoft Azure-certified device. As such, it is subjected to a functionality and interoperability process that authenticates device capabilities against specific certification programs. The SRG-TG01 uses the Windows 10 IoT Enterprise operating system.

External mechanical dimensions are 207 x 155 x 72mm and there is an optional DIN rail and wall-mounting kits enabling the SRG-TG01 to be used in a wide range of application environments. It supports an operating temperature range of 0 to 60 degrees C.

Aaeon’s SRG-TG01 standard IoT gateway system is now available from Review Display Systems.

http://www.review-displays.co.uk

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Farnell supports developers with predictive maintenance

Fri, Oct 28, 2022

Predictive maintenance from Farnell now includes over 80,000 available industrial products from over 42 industrial manufacturers including Schneider Electric, Honeywell, Siemens, ABB, Omron and Omega.

Farnell’s line card includes a range of industrial components that can monitor facilities’ power, drives and motors to provide alerts when automated systems are at risk. Farnell also provides technical resources to help customers stay informed in the changing maintenance landscape.

Cliff Ortmeyer, global head of technical marketing from Farnell, believed the latest products offer advances in the industrial IoT (IIoT) to help reduce the cost, time and effort required to implement predictive maintenance solutions.

The distributor has recently added Siemens’ Simatic series HMI touch screens. They are designed for the implementation of high performance visualisation applications on the machine level. They feature high performance, functionality and numerous integrated interfaces, said Farnell.

Another new addition is OsiSense XS series of inductive proximity sensors from Schneider Electric. These contributes to machine performance and machine compactness with a wide adjustment range.

Fluid level controllers from Omron are another addition. They detect a variety of conductive liquids and are designed for a wide range of industrial applications including semiconductor, food, chemical and pharmaceutical industries.

Farnell also provides technical resources to help keep manufacturers informed of the latest best practices around predictive maintenance. Some of the instructional offerings from Farnell include a whitepaper on predictive maintenance with Industrial IoT and the new e-Techjournal Industrial automation – all the power & control, there is also a webinar recording on predictive maintenance and IIoT.

Farnell has over 80 years’ experience in the high service distribution of technology products and solutions for electronic system design, production, maintenance and repair. It supports its broad customer base, from hobbyists to engineers, maintenance engineers and buyers, and works with leading brands and start-ups to develop new products for market.

Farnell trades as Farnell in Europe, Newark in North America and element14 throughout Asia Pacific and sells direct to consumers through a network of resellers and its CPC business in the UK.

Farnell is a business unit of Avnet. Avnet has an extensive ecosystem that delivers design, product, marketing and supply chain expertise for customers at every stage of the product lifecycle.

http://www.farnell.com

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Precision dual-band GNSS timing module secures dual-band technology

Thu, Oct 27, 2022

Nanosecond-level timing accuracy is assured with the NEO-F10T compact dual-band timing module, said u-blox. It meets the stringent timing requirements for 5G communications and is compliant with the u-blox NEO form factor (12.2 x 16mm) for space-constrained designs.

The NEO-F10T is the successor to the NEO-M8T module, to upgrade to dual-band timing technology. NEO-M8T users can now access nanosecond-level timing accuracy and enhanced security, said u-blox.

u-blox’s dual-band technology mitigates ionospheric errors and reduces timing error, without the need of an external GNSS correction service. Additionally, when within the operational area of a satellite based augmentation system (SBAS), NEO-F10T offers the possibility to improve the timing performance by using the ionospheric corrections provided by the SBAS system. The NEO-F10T supports all four global satellite constellations and L1 / L5 / E5a configuration, it simplifies global deployments as the same device can be used universally.

NEO-F10T includes advanced security features such as secure boot, secure interfaces, configuration lock and T-RAIM to provide the highest-level timing integrity. This ensures that reliable, uninterrupted service is delivered as any attempt to interfere with the receiver is unlikely to be successful, said u-blox. Additionally, advanced anti-jamming and anti-spoofing algorithms are included to further enhance security.

The module has a single RF input for all the GNSS bands and dual SAW filters for exceptional signal selectivity and out-of-band attenuation. It is compatible with u-blox’s ANN-MB1 L1 / L5 multi-band antenna, making it simple to evaluate the performance of the timing modules. The devices operate from a single 2.7 to 3.6V supply and draw just 19mA at 3.0V during continuous operation.

“NEO-F10T is designed to meet the timing synchronisation requirements in 5G small cells and private networks on a global scale. By significantly reducing the time error of cellular network synchronisation, the NEO‑F10T module will help operators maximise the performance of their networks and so optimise the return on their investment in 5G communications.” says Samuli Pietila, director product line management, timing and infrastructure, at u-blox.

http://www.u-blox.com

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PIC32CXMT streamlines smart meter and comms development, says Microchip

Thu, Oct 27, 2022

To meet the growing demand for a feature-rich yet simple design for developing smart meters, Microchip Technology has developed the PIC32CXMT family of 32-bit microprocessors with a MPL460 power line communication (PLC) modem.

The suite of MCU devices is intended for industrial IoT, commercial and industrial metering applications and offering up to 200MHz operation and scalability up to 560kbyte of memory (SRAM).

There are three versions of the PIC32CXMT family based on a single Arm Cortex-M4F core, a dual Arm Cortex-M4 core and an SoC. The single core, SAM4C, PIC32CXMT-G series, the dual core, PIC32CXMT-C series and the SoC, SAM4CM, PIC32CXMT-SH series.

The MPL460 PLC modem integrates the line driver for signal amplification, which reduces the bill of materials and maintains signal injection efficiency above 40 per cent due to its class-D topology. The PLC modem helps to increase efficiency and reliability based on power delivered to the load and power taken from the supply, explained Microchip. The result is an overall reduction in consumption from the source during transmission.

The PIC32CXMT MCUs provide several transceivers including a radio / PHY, a PLC / PHY or the option to select a PLC+RF hybrid solution. There is also an option for a metrology and communications software suite that is compliant with the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) metering standards up to class 0.2 per cent accuracy. It also supports standards for wired and wireless communications, such as G3-PLC and PRIME.

As smart metering devices are connected, the need for security is critical in any design. The PIC32CXMT MCUs offer standard and proprietary on-chip hardware security features to ensure optimal performance and memory utilization.

The PIC32CXMT family and MPL460 modem are supported by Microchip’s MPLAB Harmony v3 embedded software framework. Other resources include IAR Systems, Arm, Keil Development Environment, G3-PLC and PRIME software.

The PIC32CXMT family and MPL460 are now sampling on a limited basis.

http://www.microchip.com

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RDS opens the door for Aaeon’s IoT gateway

Farnell supports developers with predictive maintenance

Precision dual-band GNSS timing module secures dual-band technology

PIC32CXMT streamlines smart meter and comms development, says Microchip

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