Wednesday 5 October 2016

Introducing Neousys Nuvo-5905GC With High Performance GPU

The NUVO-5905GC from Neousys is a GPU computer that puts you firmly in control and open to industry evolution. With an NVIDIA GeForce GTX950 that possesses 768 CUDA cores, the NUVO-5905GC  is specifically designed for graphics heavy applications, and to handle such activities with ease thanks to its 6th Generation Intel Core with up to 32GB of onboard DDR4 memory. It is quite an innovation and is considered to be the first embedded system aimed specifically at emerging applications of CUDA computing, autopilot, deep learning and virtual reality.
The NUVO-5905GC has been comprehensively tested and proven with 100% GPU loading at its maximum 60°C operating temperature whilst its minimum is a lowly -25°C. The system is also inclusive of patented Cassette technology to avoid thermal interference between the CPU and GPU compartments, to create a sealed, separated airflow intake tunnel for the GTX950. The GeForce GPU is a key component that pens up numerous avenues to explore for a huge array of applications, it supports DirectX12, OpenGL4.5, OpenCL 1.2 and HDMI 2.0.

Embedded NVIDIA GeForce GTX950

The integrated GeForce GTX950 graphics card offers 5x the performance of the Intel HD530 variant found in the latest 6th generation Intel HD530 GPUs. It is this combination of high-end CPU and GPU that make the NUVO-5095GC such a unique proposition as a future-ready, highly competent GPU computing platform.

NUVO-5095GC Key Features

• Supports 6th Gen Intel Core i7/i5 LGA1151 CPU
• nVidia GeForce high-performance GTX950
• 6x GigE ports, supporting 9.5KB jumbo frame
• Compatible with MezIO interface for function expansion
• 2x 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD with RAID0/1 support
• Supports ignition control
• Ideal for security, CUDA computing, VR, deep learning,  in-vehicle, industrial and graphic heavy applications
• Patented Cassette design
• Up to 32GB, DDR4-2133 SODIMM

Wednesday 28 September 2016

As innovative IoT applications spring up around the retail industry, NEXCOM edge server NDiS B426 gives brick-and-mortar retailers a firm grasp of customers' interests. Featuring GPU-accelerated system responsiveness, the NDiS B426 has the competence of an edge server to invigorate retailers through smart retail insights. The NDiS B426 can identify traffic flows, measure customer engagement, and find behavioral patterns, offering retailers valuable information to optimize shelf assortment, craft marketing strategies, and ultimately increase in-store sales.
NDiS B426 Retail IoT Platform
Equipped with the 6th generation Intel Celeron Processor 3855U and NVIDIA GeForce GT 730M graphics processor, the edge server NDiS B426 is geared towards graphics-intensive analysis. With fast system responsiveness boosted by GPU acceleration, the NDiS B426 can interpret real-time video footage captured by up to six full HD in-store cameras and incorporate cloud services to create a clean neat presentation of analysis results. With a slim size and main connecters aligned on the front side, the NDiS B426 can be easily tucked in a back office or stockroom, helping retailers swiftly reposition for the IoT era.
NDIS B426 Digital Signage PC
While customers wander around in the store, the NDiS B426 hums in the back, decoding customers' preferences by examining, for instance, how customers move, what products customers touch, and where customers linger. Rapidly and cost-effectively, the NDiS B426 streamlines analysis processes that generally rely on enterprise servers or cloud platforms. By producing real-time statistics

Thursday 22 September 2016

Android Cloud Network Live TV

The Android Cloud Network Live TV Media Player (AC-LIVE) provides you with the capability to transform existing or new installations into cloud based digital advertising displays with the flexible opportunity to play live TV singularly or in a custom template alongside your adverts or content. The player will also allow you to run live feeds or stationary websites, which depending on your display solution can become an interactive excersise for your customers or prospective audience to engage with. 
Our latest PCAP touchscreens are perfect accompaniments to entice existing or future customers and offer a automated point of contact and are available as all-in-one dual OS solutions for sleek, concise displays in sizes 2232 and 42-inch variants.

Why Live TV?

Well deployment could not be simpler, the player connects via HDMI to your chosen set-top box, configure then with the cloud based CMS and allow your customers to not only see familiar TV broadcast, but your content alongside it!! 
The Android based PC board enables super-fast processing speeds to allow instantaneous updates as well as seamless connection to a live website, broadcast, URL feed or social media profile. The Live TV media players are exceptionally versatile and should you possess your own CMS than it could not be easier to integrate. 
The Cloud network solution will furthermore permit you to expand or build a network of devices and remotely manage them through the integrated CMS meaning your network be it local or worldwide can be in seamless tandem. The scheduling of playlists is a simplified process to save your time as well and are designed for 24 hour use. 
Digital Signage Screen

Android Live TV Media Player Spec

The Live TV media player comes with HDMI, VGA and a 3.5mm AUX input. It's capable of Full HD 1920x1080 resolution and is designed with a small wall mountable footprint built to withstand commercial environments, allowing the unit to become an invisible component of your installation. It is also WiFi and LAN compatible with various other custom display options with a sharp focus on its reduced energy consumption. 
For full product information see here or contact one of our wonderful facilities on 01785 87 90 50 (UK) or 0864 421 6991 (US) for advice.

Wednesday 21 September 2016

What is Power Over Ethernet (PoE)?
Field level wiring used to be very simple, a sensor was either powered or passive and were all analogue, field controllers had power supplies for every sensor and every sensor had an associated controller. It was only when the idea of networking these devices into a control system network became popular and practical that engineer’s began questioning how else power can be provided over the same set of wires used for the network connection. The idea became much simpler when Ethernet and TCP/IP became the de-facto standard for all networks and so Power over Ethernet (PoE) was born.

So What is Power over Ethernet? (PoE)

PoE permits a standard Ethernet connection to transmit data and power over a single Cat5 cable. It was originally produced by Cisco Systems well before the current IEEE 802.3af-2008 standard was released.  The standard covers 2 types of devices, Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) which are usually Ethernet Switches and adaptors to supply power and connectivity to attached PoE devices. The second type is for Powered Devices (PD), this entails anything from a wireless access point right through to a security camera. There are 2 type of operations specified in the 802.af standard with Type A transmitting power and data over the same data pairs as 10/100Base-T Ethernet whilst Type B utilises unused pairs. The PSE can use either mode but not both simultaneously, whilst the Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) will also test for standards-compliance before providing power to the Powered Device (PD).

Why Power over Ethernet? (PoE)

Well why not? Providing power and Ethernet data over a single cable results in a dramatic reduction in the amount of wiring required, therefore initial cost and long-term maintenance in manufacturing and industrial environments are minimal costs. Running DC power over long distance...CONTINUE READING HERE

Monday 19 September 2016

Industrial Internet of Things
By 2020 it is foreseen that over 50 billion devices will be internet connected. By 2008 there was more IoT devices than there were people, yet just 0.06% (which equates to 10 billion out of 1.5 trillion globally existing devices) of IoT capable devices are currently connected. Staggering statistics are just the beginning.
The real truth in the breathtaking numbers is that the IoT and all its impending capabilities are only currently recognized and exploited in factory, healthcare and global corporate sectors. Of course this is down to the immediate benefits and data liberation that the IoT entails which of course has vast influences and potential for certain technology based, automated and industry focused organizations for whom connectivity and communication are at the forefront of their development. It is also vitally important for organizations across any global sector to be ahead of the game as- one that is standing still, is one that is falling behind- and right now getting ahead is the opportunity that IoT encapsulates.
At Assured Systems we are a strong part of this industry revelation and the transformation of embedded systems in order to assist companies in any sector of how they can relish in the abundance of benefits the IoT is capable of providing. Our latest offering is pretty exciting - the CPS 200 is an embedded system specially designed as an IoT gateway device for the industrial field. Nexcom’s IoT gateway solution CPS 200 equips you with a simple and secure connection to the cloud for the control and monitoring of factory operations and the harnessing of data from automation processes

Friday 16 September 2016

IPPC Series with Fieldbus
Touchscreen panel’s popularity has exploded in recent years and not just because of smart phones but instead, the economic notion of Jevons Paradox- when technological progress increases efficiency (as we are currently seeing) the benefits of that progress becomes almost muted or even drowned due to the increased rate of consumption because of the demand for the newer, most efficient models. And, as you see when you look in almost any direction- screens, displays and touchscreens are now nowhere near personal devices they are now commercial tools, programmable intelligence that will one day, likely be your colleague. Hence it is now that the relationship between man and machine are almost connected, interfaces are becoming cutting-edge, they need to be more functional, ergonomic and have a beneficial, notable ROI. This allows for organizations to easily integrate the latest technology such as IoT installations and have an efficient, simple and practical human machine interface (HMI) for staff to work with.
Some of our newest inclusions into our Panel PC range are built specifically for the purpose. Seamless design for easy navigation and a clinical front- all with IP66 rating for total dust exclusion and significant water protection from jets and waves. The aluminium body of the new PCs enable further protection in harsh industrial environments where additional protection against shock and vibration ensure the systems longevity and reliability in your installation.
Crucially though, these new displays are built to take high performance into the most rugged environments, with 5000:1 contrast ratio and a Full HD resolution of 1920x1080, 16.7 million colours are available all at extended viewing angles. The new monitors range from 16” to 21” and run on the powerful J1900 Intel Celeron quad core-processors respectively, but as well as the stunning display and heavy-duty specification, the P-cap 10 point multi-touch display uses the latest projected capacitive touch technology, to provide a simple, clerical and effective interface for all stakeholders, check out the new products and let the vast specifications show you exactly why...CONTINUE READING 

Thursday 8 September 2016

Computer designers have been immensely focused upon size for many years now and it’s only in recent times that real significant advancements have been made, it is these advancements which pave the way for the next. In the industrial and embedded worlds efficiency is critical, a key factor in achieving this is utilizing the capacity of your space to its maximum. Even more so when considering cloud integration, upgrading hardware or integrating a completely new system. The theory of Moore’s Law has for long stood rigid and true. It is however soon to be redundant.
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Originally coined as a way to explain the ongoing improvements in transistor scaling after Intel co-founder Gordon Moore observed that the number of transistors per square inch had doubled every year since their invention- that was in 1965. Since then it has been redefined and extended to include long-term trends in semi-conductor performance and new chip features. The International Technology Roadmap for Semiconductors (ITRS) recently released an extensive update on the future of semiconductor technologies and it details that conventional 2D transistor scaling will likely end by 2021 to be replaced by new and different types of integration.
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Moore’s Law has been revised numerous times as it continues to evolve with times.  information... to continue reading click here