4.1.1.2 - GbE Switches

Computers for the intelligent control of unmanned vehicles and stationary robots, also in industrial surroundings for a longer period with AI-based applications. However, manufacturers and constructors are faced with a special type of challenge when handling flying devices, e.g. drones which are applied in an industrial context. The weight of all components then plays a supporting role in the literal sense. Specifically tailored to such applications, the German distributor Acceed has now added the ultralight box computer FLYC-300 from the experienced manufacturer Neousys to its programme. With its flyweight of a mere 297 grams and an AI processor power of 100 TOPS, the controller is suitable for various applications in unmanned systems, in particular airborne vehicles, but also agricultural machinery and autonomous mobile robots of a smaller size, to name just a few further examples.

As their name already indicates, access points basically only have one simple task: the extension of the network via radio technology in an efficient manner with access points. However, within industrial surroundings, higher requirements must be met, including temperature tolerance, robustness and safety. Last but not least, the speed plays an important role for successful data communication in virtually all business fields. The German distributor Acceed has now incorporated the new high-speed access point IAP-1800AX from Planet into its programme, which with Wi-Fi 6, two radio frequencies (dual band 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz), a wide temperature range from -40 to +75 °C and five LAN interfaces in a stable metal casing is designated for professional use.

The constantly growing requirements of processor power are typical for industrial AI operations, robotics applications and automation architecture. Controlling, monitoring and evaluating processes, machines and systems assume large data quantities and complex algorithms. Their calculation requires specialist hardware and a high bandwidth for data communication. As a response to these challenges, Acceed has now added the new Edge AI platform DLAP-411-Orin to its programme.

Under the brand name ExpertDAQ, Acceed offers a comprehensive range of scalable and cost-efficient IO modules, for example the EX9200 series. The modules with analogue and digital inputs and outputs also serve to link distributed sensors, actuators, meters or relays in extensive areas or via the Internet. They are robust, energy-efficient and can be installed and commissioned without any great effort. The EX9250-MTCP is a digital I/O module with ten inputs and six outputs. Two Ethernet interfaces enable the linking of several modules. Here, the auto-bypass function ensures the further operation of the other modules in the chain if one fails.

Due to its nature, the outdoor area poses a challenge for the network infrastructure. Wireless access points and routers are also no exception to this rule. Although wireless ranges are higher than in buildings, the requirements of resistance to weathering, temperature tolerance, robustness and security are also higher. Whether an industrial estate or office campus, transport fleet, repository or agricultural sector, the needs for comprehensive WLAN are constantly growing. WLAN which is stable, secure and designed for high access rates plays an important role for data communication in virtually all business fields. With the new WDAP-1800AX and WDAP-3000AX from Planet, Acceed from Düsseldorf, Germany, has extended its programme with two cost-efficient dual outdoor access points which are tailored to these requirements with Wi-Fi 6, IP67, a wide temperature range, PoE, the latest security protocols and OFDMA.