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it also results in much less code being written, thereby improving the quality and maintainability. “Crucially, we extended the concept of mocking-up test objects to build full simulations for each component that touches the real world, like diff erential pressure sensors, fans and more. By simulating each of these, we were able to quickly begin simulating whole stations with multiple controllers,” said Lazarides. “We made sure that each simulation object had realistic timings and with its own range of failure modes. Indeed, we needed to test failure modes to ensure the robustness of our solution.”
The Kernow Controls team was able to fully develop its SCADA systems against the simulations, and the resulting suite of software became an incredibly powerful tool. It ensured that every single alarm and
feedback signal can be tested. The eff ects of that signal across the station systems can also be assessed, and the impact of late changes to alarm signals or equipment lists were also mitigated.
Overcoming complexity Because the proposed system was so critical, Kernow Controls worked closely with Beckhoff throughout the design process and specifi cation stages. By working with a specialist like Beckhoff , companies have additional support on-hand to help with any technical challenges that arise during the project.
Following the project’s success, a systems integrator for another Crossrail station subsequently procured the automation package from Kernow Controls. Intecre’s modular approach to the software has ensured a high degree of reuse of tried-and-
tested software, which was adapted to the third-party system integrator’s requirements with consultation from Kernow Controls. As the demand for increased rail capacity continues, complex projects like the Elizabeth line off er more than an alternative route for the half a million London commuters that rely on the Tube every day. By choosing the right automation solutions provider, the journey to completion can be de-risked and delivered with higher quality, fi rst time. With an optimised smoke control system in place, travellers also benefi t from safer and well-ventilated train stations throughout their journey.
CONTACT:
Beckhoff
www.beckhoff.co.uk
Cool calculating GPU computing for AI Evolution of industrial computers and components for Industry 4.0 communication and Smart Home tasks
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nference gains special signifi cance within the surroundings of industrial artifi cial intelligence (AI), machine learning or deep learning. Whilst the general term of inference describes a complex conclusion in linguistics and logic, it concerns applications that are trained for specifi c tasks using neuronal networks in AI. Here, basic learning is not important, but facts or insights derived based on existing data. So, it concerns the practical application in automated systems, for example for predictive machine maintenance. In this case, the inference system applies existing data from the computer and software to a current situation to react autonomously. A high-performance system can therefore monitor a large number of machines simultaneously and without human operation. The stronger the hardware in such a system and the better equipped for precisely such calculations, the more successful its use. The strengths of the new GPU controller Nuvo-7166GC from Acceed can be found precisely here.
Nuvo-7166GC A combination of the 8th and 9th generation Intel processors (6/8 cores) and 64GB DDR4- 2666 RAM, the Nuvo-7166GC is a robust industrial AI inference platform with a
24 September 2020 | Automation
Patented, cooled GPU controller Nuvo-7166GC from Acceed
specially well-balanced relationship between the CPU, GPU and memory performance. In addition to the selection of several 8th and 9th generation Intel processors and the equipping of the two PCIe slots with one or two type Nvidia Tesla T4 graphics cards, the platform can achieve up to 8.1 FLOPS (1012 fl oating point operations per second) in the FP32 benchmark and 130 TOPs in the INT8 benchmark. The patented cooling management in the full-metal housing consisting of a robust aluminium alloy is designed for high heat loads the high-end graphics processors produce.
Six gigabit Ethernet interfaces of which optionally three can have PoE and an overall output of 100W ensure suffi cient bandwidth for data exchange. Respectively four USB- 3.1 Gen 2 connections (10Gbps) and 3.1 Gen 1 (5Gbps) as well as several serial interfaces
support fast data communication with further peripheral devices. Two internal SATA ports (2.5“ SSD/HDD) with RAID support are available for hard drives, moreover an M.2 slot for NVMe-SSD or Intel Optane memory. Application-specifi c I/O functions can be implemented as good value extensions with optional Mezzanine cards (MezIO modules with serial interfaces, digital I/O interfaces, LVDS output, CAN bus, DTIO or memory extension). In addition to the common DVI-D and VGA graphics outputs, a universal port exists, supporting 4K2K resolutions up to 4096 × 2304 pixels.
First choice
The specialised GPU output, the heat transfer system suitable for industrial requirements and the exceptional number of functions make the Nuvo-7166GC a fi rst-choice inference platform for industrial AI applications, for example in the areas of machine monitoring, manufacturing control, logistics, image processing or autonomous driving, with more applications emerging daily.
CONTACT:
Acceed
www.acceed.com
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