Connecting, streaming and controling operational data.

ADLINK Technology has released its ADLINK Edge™ IoT solution which enables industry to gain maximum business value from rapidly deploying IoT technology. 

Following market leading R&D investment, extension of its partner ecosystem and successful global customer IoT deployments in 2019, ADLINK Edge™ has proved to be faster, easier and more cost effective to deploy than its rivals based on industry feedback. 

“ADLINK Edge™ can quickly and securely connect, stream and control operational data - whatever industrial equipment, systems, databases or cloud platforms are already used,” said Lawrence Ross, General Manager of Software & Solutions at ADLINK.  “Using that data our end-to-end industrial IoT solution enables rapid, real-time intelligent decision-making empowered by AI, analytics tools and machine learning.  This means our partners and customers can quickly find and use the data they need to achieve real business value and ROI whether their objectives are optimizing efficiency, predictive maintenance or identifying new business models.”

The solution’s capability has been developed and deployed in a variety of highly diverse use cases delivering valuable ROI including:

- Automating warehouse logistics with smart scanning of pallets

- Enabling predictive maintenance and a new business model for a gas turbine manufacturer

- Optimizing efficiency for a race car engine performance with machine condition monitoring, machine vision and machine learning

- Enabling automation and reducing time to market for a new product with barcode smart scanning for a meat supplier

- Reducing downtime and optimizing efficiency in a defense industry materials testing facility

- Enabling smart remote monitoring of mobile generators providing continuous power during recovery from a natural disaster     

With no programming necessary, ADLINK can quickly connect previously unconnected operational equipment, sensors and devices. Then, by tapping into native communication protocols, data can be captured and streamed at the edge. From the edge, this data can then be streamed securely between devices - databases and to the cloud, enabling analysis and easy visualization to inform

decisions and optimize operations in real time.

ADLINK Edge™ is deployed via the company’s innovative Digital Experiments methodology which can include hardware, software and support elements for easy integration with any existing IT and OT system. This provides a secure and cost effective approach to validate business value from IoT and define a roadmap before investing time and resources in a full-scale implementation.

Users are also able to benefit from IoT expertise within ADLINK’s extensive partner ecosystem which includes AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google, Thingworx, IBM Watson, FogHorn, Intel and SAS.

ADLINK Edge™ is built upon the ADLINK Data River™ which simplifies complex data network programming and enables data to flow freely but securely northbound or southbound, to any cloud analytic platform database and even east to west between devices, databases and the cloud.

The ADLINK Data River™ is heavily utilized and trusted within the military and aerospace industries to deliver mission critical data securely in real time.

ADLINK Edge™ also includes the ADLINK Marketplace containing apps which are connectors enabling third-party services to translate between devices and applications, or devices and peer devices. Using these apps, IoT Architects are free to implement best-in-class technologies appropriate to solve the particular business problem they face.

The ADLINK Profile Builder is also contained in ADLINK Edge and is a tool that very simply helps users configure and deploy all the apps to communicate with end-points, devices or applications into the platform deployed across a customer’s ecosystem.

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MAP suite announced!

A new generation of all-in-one software solutions: Measurement, Automation, and Platform Suite (MAPS) has been announced by ADLINK Technology. To improve process efficiency and shorten development time and effort, developers working with DAQ and PXI modules may immediately begin work with MAPS software packages such as their Connection Explorer (ACE), diagnostic tools, and easy-to-use testing utilities to analyze device functionality in one click. By continuously working with customers and engineers, ADLINK strives to make application development time faster, easier and more productive than ever.

“With nearly 25 years of global field experience, ADLINK’s expertise is evident through a full range of PXI platforms and more than 100 PC-based data acquisition modules for automation and testing support, analog input and output, load cell sensor measurement, digital I/O, relay outputs, and timer/counter boards.” says Tim Juan, Director of ADLINK's IoT Solutions and Technology. “By working continuously with customers and engineers in creating applications for testing and automation environments across all industries, ADLINK strives to make application development faster and easier.”

Faced with heavy deadlines to rapidly create solutions, measurement and automation developers are often hindered by a lack of crucial setup and development tools. After buying new systems and modules, engineers often spend hours visiting various websites to collect drivers, diagnostics, analysis tools, and documentation before even getting started on a project. ADLINK eliminates this bottleneck with its new Measurement, Automation, and Platform Suite (MAPS), an all-in-one software solution that may be used in conjunction with ADLINK’s DAQ and PXI modules.

MAPS software improves process efficiency and shortens development time for:

• Test and Measurement and Automation Developers – ADLINK Connection Explorer (ACE) is a single quick-access screen for exploring and validating functionality for DAQ and PXI modules. No more back-and-forth searching to determine the root cause of an error installation.
• Third-party PXI Module Developers – Engineers developing solutions with third-party PXI platforms from Keysight, National Instruments and other providers may now enjoy full device transparency with ADLINK Connection Explore (ACE). Conversely, users may view ADLINK PXI platform and modules on third-party interfaces such as NI-MAX and Keysight Connection Expert. Users can also use ADLINK DAQ modules on NI LabVIEW.
• DAQ modules and PXI Chassis Developers – The MAPS toolset includes Soft Front Panel for DAQ modules users and ChassisWatch for developers using any ADLINK PXI chassis. Both offer easy-to-use testing utilities that analyze functionality in one click for seamless field and site deployment.

MAPS software also offers language-based SDKs needed for C/C++ and LabVIEW developers.

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Machine condition monitoring.

ADLINK Technology has announced an upgrade to its MCM machine condition monitoring solution, with the launch of the DataConnect Pro Remote Facility Information Dashboard, integrating sensor management, data acquisition, edge platform, and vibration analysis, via dashboard-based operability.

Users can simultaneously monitor multiple system devices, master real-time machine operation information, and create effective dynamic preventive maintenance strategies for reduced downtime, and increased production capacity.

“With the rise of the Internet of Things, manufacturers who have actively established automated monitoring systems can often end up suffering due to the large amount of resources invested, lack of software developers and system integration capabilities, and difficulty in assessing benefits.” said Tim Juan, Chief Director for ADLINK’s Smart Factory Business Center. “ADLINK aims to help enterprises break through the deadlock and build smart device monitoring applications from the end (device, sensor, gateway) to cloud (Paas, SaaS) to implement more effective equipment failure prevention.”

Based on powerful Microsoft Azure cloud platform architecture and SaaS services, ADLINK DataConnect Pro provides an expert built-in equipment monitoring system utilizing spectral features for more precise notification. With no need for additional program development or architecture modification, it is easily deployed in multiple fields. As users grow and add new system equipment, their expansion is guided by dashboard-based existing facility information rather than redeployment or reconstruction of the whole system, thus significantly reducing expansion costs.

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Influential data economy leader!

Angelo Corsaro, Ph.D., AdLink Technology’s chief technology officer, has been recognized as one of the world’s most influential data economy leaders in the data center, cloud and data sector. Dr. Corsaro was named to Data Economy’s Power 200 for attributes including innovative thinking, business acumen and entrepreneurial skill set.

Angelo Corsaro

The Power 200 is a biannual global list showcasing the top 200 personalities around the world who have proven to be the most influential leaders in today’s data economy.

“I’m very honored to be recognized for my work in fog, edge and IoT areas and to be named among the global leaders of the new data economy,” said Dr. Corsaro. “Fog and Edge Computing will be at the foundation of the next wave of IoT and 5G, bringing better performance, scalability, and allowing data to be processed there were it is produced, greatly improving security and confidentiality. I am extremely glad to be part of some of the key people making this wave of innovation.”

As AdLink CTO, Dr. Corsaro leads the company’s Advanced Technology Office and serves a leading role in the corporate technology and digital transformation strategy. He is a world’s leading expert in Edge/Fog Computing and a well-known researcher in the area of high performance and large-scale distributed systems. Among his many recognitions, Dr. Corsaro was previously named by Data Economy as one of the Top 50 Edge Computing leaders on the publication’s list.

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Top edge computing influencer named.

Angelo Corsaro, Ph.D., ADLINK Technology’s chief technology officer, has been recognized as one of the world’s most influential leaders in Edge Computing by Data Economy Magazine. The magazine described Dr. Corsaro as “an expert in high-performance and large-scale distributed systems crucial to the edge.”

Dr Angelo Corsaro

Dr. Corsaro earned recognition as one of the Top 5 Edge Computing leaders on the publication’s list, “EDGE 50: The World’s First Top 50 Edge Computing Influencers.” The EDGE 50 designation names “the personalities who are leading edge computing through charting new innovations or technological breakthroughs, sheer investment or business acumen, or exceptional entrepreneurial skillsets.”

“It is an honor to be recognized for my efforts in Edge Computing and to be considered among the leaders and influencers in this important area,” said Dr. Corsaro. “Edge Computing is continuing to gain acceptance and grow in momentum; we are working with passion and dedication to make it happen!”

Well-known and respected in the industry, Dr. Corsaro has close to one hundred referred journal, conference and magazine publications and is consistently cited in top academic and technology publications. He also regularly provides keynote addresses and presentations at conferences and workshops worldwide in areas relating to Fog Computing, Edge Computing, IoT and extremely large-scale distributed systems. As the company’s CTO, Dr. Corsaro leads the Advanced Technology Office and plays a pivotal role in the corporate technology strategy and innovation activities.

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Leader on the edge!

Adlink Technology has been named Edge Computing Company of the Year in the sixth annual Compass Intelligence awards. The awards honor the top companies, products, and technology solutions in mobile, IoT and emerging technology industries. The company won its award in the category of IoT Data.

“It’s an honor to have Compass Intelligence publicly recognize all our hard work in this area,” said Steve Jennis, senior vice president at Adlink. “Processing at a network’s edge makes data available without increased latency and bandwidth or exposure to security risks. As this becomes increasingly important in a growing number of industries, Adlink will be there to help companies apply this technology to reduce costs and improve performance and productivity. We’re happy to be acknowledged as a leader in this area.”

Adlink, a global leader in Edge Computing,  reduces the complexity of building Industrial Internet of Things systems that balance the requirements for data availability both at the edge and in the cloud. The company is a Premier Member of the Intel® Internet of Things Solutions Alliance and has a strategic partnership with NVIDA to bring AI to the Edge. Adlink is an active contributor in many standards and interoperability initiatives , and the company’s products are available in more than 40 countries across five continents.

The Compass Intelligence Awards nomination process begins as industry players submit their picks in three primary award categories: Mobile & Wireless, IoT/Connected Solutions, and Bamboo Mobile, focused on sustainability. After the nominations are closed, more than 40 industry-leading editors, journalists, thought leaders and analysts vote on the award recipients. The 50 nominated awards and five Compass-selected awards identify the best among a number of technology products and services.

“In this ever-so-competitive tech environment, it is important to take note of companies like ADLINK that excel in the industry, and evaluate them with a neutral, third-party process,” said Stephanie Atkinson, CEO and founder of Compass Intelligence, the market acceleration research and consulting firm that has been guiding technology companies with actionable insight for more than a decade. “We are honored to announce this year’s award recipients and want to congratulate each and every one of them for the dedicated leadership, innovation, and accomplishments.”

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Highlighting true Fog Computing.

AdLink Technology will demonstrate Fog Computing during the week  (Embedded World 2018). the company believes this will be the first demonstration of true Fog Computing, i.e. including not only device monitoring, but also the management of the orchestration of embedded device…all at the Edge.

This demonstration is based on ADLINK’s prototype (and open source) Fog Computing platform (code-named fog∅5) that provides the end-to-end virtualization of compute, storage and communication resources from Cloud services to connected embedded devices. They will also demonstrate its implementation of SGeT’s Universal IoT Connector (UIC) specification as a plug-in to the fog05 platform. Together, fog05 and SGeT/UIC go well beyond providing standard device connectivity to bring true Fog Computing to embedded computing.

“We’re very pleased to be able to demonstrate true Fog Computing and thus highlight our leadership in Edge Computing,” said Angelo Corsaro, CTO, ADLINK. “Also our developments in UIC connectivity and XRCE data communications give our embedded computing customers a good view of the future and thus opportunities to plan for their next-generation IoT solutions. For ADLINK, Edge Computing is connected-embedded-computing, so pioneering seamless connectivity solutions from Cloud Services to Fog Nodes to embedded systems (also known as Fog Computing) is a strategic priority for us.”

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Device data-connectivity.

Adlink Technology is supporting the Standardization Group for Embedded Technologies’ (SGeT) specification for a Universal Internet-of-Things Connector (UIC). In addition, ADLINK also announced advanced embedded middleware support that complements the UIC, with a ‘plug-in’ for XRCE real-time data distribution.

Together, these two open-source software enhancements for ADLINK’s embedded products portfolio bring embedded computing firmly into the IoT arena, by enabling device-to-device and device-to-Cloud data connectivity - with standards-based inter-operability and performance levels never before possible with commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) products.

“We’re very pleased to collaborate with embedded computing standards organizations such as SGeT,” said Edgar Chen, general manager, Embedded Platforms and Modules, ADLINK. “Our developments in UIC connectivity and XRCE data communications provide our embedded computing customers with new opportunities to offer leading-edge IoT solutions. For ADLINK, Edge Computing is connected embedded computing, so pioneering connectivity solutions for embedded systems is a strategic priority for us.”

The UIC is SGeT’s first software-only standard. It supports the comprehensive roll-out of IoT applications by standardizing embedded hardware connectivity for Edge and Cloud Computing. Before UIC, all hardware I/O communication had to be done manually for each-and-every Edge and Cloud connection. This obviously created significant challenges for embedded hardware deployment, support and upgrade in distributed computing (e.g., IoT) systems.

Through the UIC, the integration of distributed devices is made easier via three levels of abstraction/partitioning. The UIC makes a distinction between: 1/ the device configuration (hardware identification, device mapping, value-to-information matching), 2/ the sensor and actuator communications (hardware driver), and 3/ the device communications (data transfer and processing). With more than 500 Cloud service offerings, and an even greater number of possible hardware configurations, this provides a very open, practical and efficient approach to building, deploying, maintaining and evolving IoT systems (i.e., integrated device-Edge-Cloud Computing).

The UIC will, out-of-the-box, support communications to hardware devices through the established Embedded API (EAPI) PCI Industrial Computer Manufacturers Group (PICMG®) standard. This means that the whole ADLINK product portfolio of Computer-on-Modules (COM) and embedded boards will be able to leverage the UIC.

In addition to UIC support for its portfolio of devices, ADLINK is also announcing support for a XRCE data-connectivity ‘plug-in’, which leverages the UIC to provide high-performance peer-to-peer data communications between devices. XRCE stands for ‘eXtremely Resource-Constrained Environments’ and is a derivative of the Object Management Group’s (OMG) open-standard Data Distribution Service (DDS) specification. XRCE complements other IT and OT data protocols (e.g., MQTT and OPC/UA) but provides the more advanced real-time data-connectivity required for performance-critical distributed systems (e.g., the deterministic data delivery required for distributed robotics, autonomous vehicles, defense systems, etc.).

Furthermore, UIC and XRCE support the embedded computing industry’s requirement for dual-sourcing (with interoperability and exchangeability), that is, all modules and subsystems interoperating in a seamless way without vendor-specific knowledge. This supports important cost, time-to-market and risk-reduction initiatives by OEMs through, for example, reducing vendor lock-in and improving application code portability.

These initiatives are just one more example of ADLINK ‘Leading EDGE COMPUTING’. ADLINK has extensive experience in distributed computing from the sensor to the Cloud (e.g., its 2015 acquisition of PrismTech), and its focus on and expertise in Edge Computing (which is effectively connected embedded computing) is exceptional, and possibly unique, within the SGeT membership.

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Rugged, compact IoT gateway/controller.

Adlink Technology has introduced a robust and reliable IIoT-ready combination embedded controller and IoT gateway. Their MXE-210 offers a small footprint and is fully operable in harsh environments from -40°C to 85°C, making it an ideal choice for industrial automation, transportation, agriculture/aquaculture, and smart city applications.

Functioning as both a gateway and embedded controller, the MXE-210 bridges the gap between Operations Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) data interchanges, with support for third party manufacturers via its wide range of industry standard compliances; support is included for Modbus, EtherCAT, DDS, MQTT, and CANOpen by Vortex Edge Connect, as well as Wi-Fi, BT, LoRa, 3G, and 4G LTE for data communication and wireless connectivity. As a controller, the MXE-210 leverages the same protocols to directly communicate with and manage any standard industrial device.

“As Industrial Internet of Things applications continue to expand, manufacturers and other industries require functionality across a range of environments without the need to resource individual manufacturers to meet the conditions of each location.” said Ryan Huang, product manager for ADLINK’s Embedded Platform & Module Business Unit. “The MXE-210 Series provides industrial grade EMI/EMS EN 61000-6- 4/2 certified performance in extreme environments and, with EN 50155 EMC compliance, is ideally suited for use with all manner of rolling stock.”

The MXE-210 gateway’s single embedded SIM (e-SIM) automatically switches between regional networks, enabling a more secure and robust alternative to multiple SIM cards currently to deliver data as rolling stock moves between regions. The pre-installed e-SIM also eliminates time spent swapping out installed SIM cards.

The MXE-210 Series further supports a wide range of comprehensive security measures, providing protection from the inside out with the benefits of TPM 2.0, Intel® Boot Guard, and

UEFI Secured Boot. In addition, the MXE-210 comes equipped with an Intel Atom™ x7-E3950/x5-E3930 processor (formally codenamed Apollo Lake-I), one DisplayPort, two USB 2.0, two USB 3.0, two GbE ports, two COM ports(RS232/422/485), two mPCIe slots, one USIM slot, one mSATA, one SATA-III, one Micro SD slot, and support for DIN-rails and wall mounting. Optional extras include audio mic-in, line-out support, eight isolated DI with interrupt and eight isolated DO, and two additional COM ports (RS232/422/485).

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Entry-level PXI/PXIe platforms.

Adlink Technology has announced new entry-level PXI and PXI Express (PXIe) platforms for PXI testing system startup users. 

These include PXES-2301, an all-hybrid, 6-slot compact PXIe chassis with system bandwidth up to 8 GB/s  PXIe-3935 and PXI 3930, embedded controllers with Intel® Celeron® 2000E 2.2GHz processors delivering up to 50% increase in computing power and as much as eight times the bandwidth of available market offerings

The new entry-level segment of PXI platforms completes ADLINK’s PXI portfolio, which encompasses high performance, mainstream, and entry-level product classes benefitting a wide range of user profiles.

“As a sponsor member of the PXI System Alliance, ADLINK has more than 15 years’ PXI development experience. Having placed over 10k PXI/PXIe platform units market-wide,” said Tim Juan, Director of ADLINK's Measurement Product Center. “We’re very happy to introduce these new entry-level PXI/PXIe platforms. ADLINK provides the most effective and worry-free PXI platforms for test and measurement startup users in all applications.”

PXES-2301 provides a compact yet powerful PXIe chassis with up to 8 GB/s system bandwidth

The PXES-2301 6-slot PXIe chassis provides all-hybrid peripheral slots for data throughput up to 8 GB/s, optimization for industry use with enhanced heat dissipation and maximum PXI platform stability, leading portability and flexibility of deployment with available rack-mount option and carrying handle, and ADLINK’s ChassisWatch™ smart system monitoring control utility, reporting full chassis status including fan speed, system voltages, and internal temperature.

The entry-level PXES-2301 supports a wide variety of applications, accepting installation of CompactPCI, PXI, CompactPCI Express, and PXI Express modules in any peripheral slot, for maximum flexibility. Compact construction, light 5.85kg weight, and carrying handle and rubber feet enable complete portability and half-rack size with efficient feature layout eases rack-mounting, such that even two of these chassis can be accommodated in a single rack-mount system.

The chassis is efficient and low-maintenance, securing the entire system with cooling and alarm technologies that maximize PXI platform stability and increase the life of the chassis. In addition, with ADLINK’s ChassisWatch™ smart system monitoring control utility, chassis power and temperature are tracked, adjusting fans accordingly and triggering alarms when user-configured limits are met, reducing maintenance cost and effort.

PXIS-3935/PXI-3930 embedded controllers deliver increased computing performance and data throughput at an unprecedented price point

ADLINK PXIe-3935 and PXI-3930 PXI Express /PXI embedded controllers, based on the Intel® Celeron® 2000E 2.2GHz processor, deliver maximum system throughput at 8GB/s and 132 MB/s respectively, increased as much as eight times over that of similar product offerings. Pairing this superior performance with an unprecedented price point, the PXIe-3935 and PXI-3930 provide substantial interface flexibility, including two DisplayPort connectors, allowing connection of two 4K UHD monitors at the same time with independent displays*, dual USB 3.0 connections for high speed peripheral devices, dual GbE ports for connection to LXI instruments, and built-in GPIB connection for hybrid PXI-based testing systems control.

These controllers significantly reduce maintenance burdens with easily replaceable battery, and upgradable storage and SODIMM modules. Backup BIOS also eases recovery in the event of a main BIOS crash.

*Dual display via two DP port only applicable on PXIS-3935.

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High-Performance Fanless Embedded Computers.

Adlink Technology has announced its new MXC-6400 Series of high-performance expandable fanless embedded computers, featuring 6th generation Intel® Core™ i7/ i5/ i3 processors (codename Skylake) and the QM170 chipset. Along with leading performance, high storage density from 4x 2.5” SATA drives, and rugged fanless construction withstanding operating shock up to 50G and vibration to 5Grms, the MXC-6400 Series fully meets the needs of Intelligent Transportation Systems for rolling stock, maritime operations, in-vehicle infotainment, and high-speed data processing and mission-critical industrial automation.

Leading Performance
The MXC-6400 Series’ 6th generation Intel® Core™ i7-6820EQ/ i5-6440EQ/ i3-6100E processors boost computing power by up to 70%, delivering 100% faster graphics performance than previous Matrix generations, up to 3 independent displays are supported, accelerated HW media codecs enable Ultra HD 4K, dual-channel DDR4 2133MHz SO-DIMM sockets accommodate up to 32GB of memory, and PCI and 2 PCIe Gen3 x8 (or 1 PCIe Gen3 x16) slots fully optimize expansion.

High Storage Density
Adlink’s MXC-6400 Series is equipped with 4x 2.5” SATA III installation capability with RAID 0/1/5/10 support, via 2 hot-swappable 2.5” SATA III trays and 2 internal 2.5” SATA III ports, and 1 CFast socket. Storage maintenance burdens are relieved, and massive, flexible storage capacity combines with built-in data security to better empower intelligent transportation systems and niche IA markets.

Easy Maintenance
Adlink’s MXC-6400 Series simplifies such ownership tasks as installation and maintenance with a front-mounted I/O array providing support for up to 3 independent displays via 2 DisplayPort and 1 DVI-I ports enabling up to 4K UHD resolution, 2 software-programmable RS-232/422/485 + 2 RS-232 ports, 3 Intel® GbE ports with teaming function, 6 USB 3.0 ports, and 16CH DI and 16CH DO.

Smart Choice for Intelligent Transportation System
The MXC-6400 Series delivers an optimal solution for intelligent transportation operations such as passenger information system and CCTV systems for rail transport and maritime control centers. 4x 2.5” SATA capability meets the large storage challenges of media streaming and surveillance content, and 4K UHD resolution support via DisplayPort delivers crystal clear imagery as required by high-res maritime navigation systems. Fanless rugged construction withstands up to 50G shock and 5Grms vibration and operating temperatures of -20°C to 70°C (with industrial SSD or CFast), for reliable 24/7 operation in the most demanding environments. Rigorous operational verification testing assures the reliability and ruggedness critical for complete functionality in harsh industrial environments.

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Gateway line expands support for Intel® IoT Gateway technology.

ADLINK Technology has released three ADLINK IoT gateway models supporting Intel® IoT Gateway Technology. The MXE-110i, MXE-202i, and MXE-5400i, based on the Intel® Quark™, Intel® AtomTM, and Intel® Core™ processors, respectively, further expand the scope of ADLINK’s IoT gateway-based scalable computing platforms. From energy-saving applications to intelligent analytics, ADLINK’s IoT gateways supporting Intel® IoT Gateway Technology provide the ideal IoT-ready industrial platforms for a wide variety of applications.

Intel® IoT Gateway Technology enables development of intelligent gateways, which are critical to connecting systems with next-generation intelligent infrastructures and increasing business value for a world of applications. The ADLINK IoT Gateway product line, fully supported by Intel® IoT Gateway Technology, with integrated Wind River® Intelligent Device Platform XT, and McAfee Embedded Control, is available for Intel® IoT Gateway Software Suite, Intel® IoT Gateway Pro Software Suite, and Intel® IoT Gateway Pro Pilot Software Suite.

“We understand customers require an application-ready solution to tackle the complexity of IIoT infrastructure. We’re happy to leverage Intel Gateway Technology to provide seamless connectivity between devices and the cloud, ensuring the interoperability of edge devices through an open architecture enabling rapid application and service, all to successfully equip new connected applications with minimum effort,” said Roy Wan, general manager of ADLINK’s Measurement and Automation Product Segment.

“A key motivator in the adoption of IIoT functionality is the potential to unlock knowledge from their data,” said Rose Schooler, vice president IoT Strategy and Technology at Intel. “Because ADLINK’s full spectrum of IoT gateway platforms utilize the latest version of Intel IoT Gateway Technology, developers will be able to utilize new enhancements designed to help prototype and develop IoT applications more quickly than ever.”

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The latest version of Intel® IoT Gateway Technology enables enhanced user interface, security, scalability, interoperability, and manageability, as well as support for a wider variety of fieldbus communication protocol, including Modbus (RTU/Ethernet), BACNet, CAN for industrial applications, Exegin, Zigbee, Open Z-Wave, and 6lowpan empowering smart buildings. Other features include support for MQTT, Bluetooth/BLE, CoAP, XMPP device-to-cloud protocol, as well as AllJoyn and IoTivity (open source software framework) to enable seamless device-to-device connectivity.

New additions to ADLINK’s IoT gateway product line include the MXE-110i, MXE-202i, and MXE-5400i.  The MXE-5400i, based on Intel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, and Intel® Core™ i7 processors. These processors deliver exceptional performance and manageability, optimized connectivity, and rugged construction for mission-critical applications. The gateway performs dependably under an extended operating temperature range (from –20°C to 70°C with industrial SD card), making it the optimal solution for outdoor intelligent transportation, digital surveillance systems, and industrial automation applications. The MXE-202i gateway, powered by the Intel® Atom™ processor E3826, features two processing cores with an SoC design, delivering the computing performance needed to handle the flow of data from sensors, while power-efficient enough to perform reliably in a fanless enclosure. Finally, the MXE-110i gateway, based on the Intel® Quark™ Soc, is suitable for applications requiring enhanced energy efficiency, such as smart agriculture, smart factory, and automated building environments.

Open modular architecture for industrial #cloud computing.

AdLink Technology has introduced Modular Industrial Cloud Architecture (MICA). This new industrial IOT architecture for commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) platforms features a design aimed at optimizing performance, cost and space requirements for the next generation of industrial IOT solutions.

The MICA industrial-grade platform is designed to support the native virtualization requirements for software-defined networking (SDN) and network function virtualization (NFV), while integrating a wide range of the latest hardware acceleration technologies to boost the processing of network packets and video streams. All this functionality is offered on an open, modular computing architecture, allowing users to redefine resource allocation for cloud computing applications.

The strategy behind MICA platforms is to introduce the latest data center technology to industrial telecom computing. The MICA name implies the main characteristics of the platform: modular design, industrial carrier-grade features, and cloud-oriented design.

The MICA platform is an Application Ready Intelligent Platform (ARIP) for industrial cloud computing. It supports AdLink’s PacketManager, network traffic management software that accelerates and enriches packet processing capabilities on telecom, networking, and security equipment. It also supports the company's MediaManager software, designed to provide the fastest possible performance for video editing and processing, media conversion, streaming, playback, and video conferencing.

“ADLINK intends to build a versatile industry ecosystem based on this open architecture. We hope to establish a foundation for industrial cloud computing that allows more industry partners to collaborate and innovate,” said Yong Luo, General Manager of ADLINK's Embedded Computing Product Segment.

MICA adopts an innovative modular design for upgraded scalability and flexibility. Customers can choose from different functional modules (compute, switch, storage, and IO modules) depending on their specific application requirements to build a highly tailored computing platform. The hybrid design allows customers to mix and match between 1/4 and 1/2-width slot compute nodes in order to scale the number of independent systems with different processing capacities in the platform, as needed.

MICA adopts industrial-grade design for higher density, rich I/O capacity, PCIe backplane throughput, and lower latency. All modules offer redundancy and hot-plugging. In addition, IO modules support advanced LAN bypass features, and – in order to meet the high bandwidth requirements of future 5G networks – each computing module is designed to support dual 64G bandwidth, with even higher bandwidth support available through expansion IO cards.

MICA is designed for industrial cloud computing with native virtualization for SDN/NFV. For SDN, MICA switch modules use larger TCAM tables to implement L2/L3/L4 fast packet forwarding using OpenFlow. For NFV, MICA switch modules and network cards support hardware-accelerated processing for NVGRE and VXLAN tunnel protocols. MICA designs also integrate a wide range of the latest hardware acceleration technologies to boost the processing of network packets and video streams.

AdLink’s MICA is a delivery system for the latest telecom, networking security, and intelligent video surveillance services. The platform offers a complete solution, with optimized stacks, high throughput, and an expanding partner ecosystem for mix-and-match hardware and software

configurations. MICA provides computing modules based on Intel® Core™/Xeon® and other processor-based boards, switch modules, storage modules and IO modules, and can be easily customized and scaled based on customer needs. MICA platforms provide variety of rack-mount form factors, like 2U, 4U and many others, truly scalable from rack mount to rack scale, enabling different computing capacity for different stages of a project.

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Complete EtherCAT Solution!

Rugged, intelligent with superior motion function scalability.

Adlink Technology has announced the release of their Adlink EtherCAT solution, consisting of the Talos-3012 IEC 61131-3-compliant automation controller and EPS Series time-deterministic I/O and motion control system.

The combined solution provides time-deterministic control of automatic process, featuring high performance, easy development, rugged construction, intelligent management in ultra-small form factors, and minimal total cost of ownership. Integrated hardware and software elements, fast and easy API configuration, and ADLINK’s Softmotion control kernel, all drive speedy high performance for EtherCAT applications. As well, numerous ready-to-use features speed development for next-generation Smart Factory environments.

High Performance, High Density
Their new Talos-3012 is a palm-size EtherCAT master controller based on the Intel Atom quad-core processor E3845 1.9GHz, with IEC-61131 compliant syntaxes. The Talos master controller allows easy emigration of legacy PLC programming to a PC-based environment and Softmotion function blocks, with a single master controller able to connect up to 64 axes and 10,000 I/O points of control through a daisy-chained slave system. Superior computing power enables the Talos-3012 to flawlessly perform simultaneous multitask processing for HMI, motion control, PLC, and gateway operations in industrial automation applications.

The EPS Series slave system’s modular design empowers flexible channel density in a 110 x 130 x 105 mm package. Incorporating the latest RISC processor and FPGA, Adlink EPS slave systems provide a wide variety of I/O modules, including DI/O, AI/O, thermal measurement, motion control, and EtherCAT communication modules, easily daisy-chained for system expansion with no compatibility issues.

Easy development
Adlink’s EtherCAT solutions further minimize configuration and maintenance burdens on system developers and users. This solution has been verified for interoperability with a variety of EtherCAT servo drives and 3rd party EthercAT products, providing the flexibility to select only the requisite EtherCAT elements. With Adlink’s self-developed EtherCAT configuration utility, LinkMasterPro, the master system is able to automatically detect slave systems and I/O modules of any type and create corresponding XML files to complete configuration without any additional settings.

Their EtherCAT master controllers can easily connect to existing or expanded third-party slave systems for automatic recognition and configuration with no compatibility problems. Moreover, the Softmotion utility provides a complete IEC 61131-3 edition environment supporting application-oriented function and APIs for ease of use and shortened development time.

Intelligent Management and Robust Design
Adlink’s EPS slave systems support a wide variety of I/O, including DI/O, AI/O, thermal measurement and motion control with status monitoring function of EPS modules and systems including overheating detection, low power detection, slave health reporting, error handling, and usage cycle of relay switching, as well as motion control status. All information can be retrieved for review via software or displayed by dedicated indicators, allowing the status of individual modules to be monitored. LinkMasterPro not only assists in EtherCAT configuration but also evaluates the functionality of every single EPS system, and Auto-Slave detection function makes system configuration easier than ever.

The EPS slave system significantly eases system maintenance needs, with each hot-swappable slave module replaceable with no need to power down, for a serious reduction in MTTR (Mean-Time-to-Repair). Additionally, quick-removable connectors minimize rewiring efforts. The EtherCAT products all feature compact construction with fanless design, operable at -20°C to 60°C, with integral IP31-rated metal housing withstanding the rigors of harsh operating conditions.

“Adlink industrial automation and motion control solutions have been widely adopted, to date driving over 500,000 axes industry-wide. As we introduce our completely new EtherCAT solution portfolio, we are confident that our extensive field experience, established one-stop service, comprehensive APIs, and highly integrated portfolio of off-the-shelf I/O modules and industrial computing platforms clearly set us apart from other providers. Adlink’s new EtherCAT Solution helps customers to overcome even the most critical challenges of industrial automation,” said Simon You, Product Director for Adlink’s Automation Product Center.

4-CH 12-bit 80 MS/s PCI Express Digitizer.

Adlink Technology has released its new high-speed PCI Express digitizer, the PCIe-9814, featuring four simultaneously sampled 80 MS/s input channels with 12-bit resolution, 40 MHz bandwidth, and up to 1 GB DDR3 onboard memory. The PCIe-9814 delivers compellingly accurate high dynamic performance in 76 dB SFDR, 64 dB SNR, and -75 dB THD, with up to 640 MB/s data streaming and value added functionality, enhanced price/performance, and maximum optimization for radar testing, power management monitoring, and non-destructive testing.

The PCIe-9814’s 80 MS/s sampling & 40 MHz signal bandwidth easily meet the requirements of medium frequency (0.1mHz to 30mHz) radar signal reception from IF radar receivers. The PCIe-9814 provides external digital trigger input for synchronous trigger radar signaling, and three extra synchronous digital inputs receive radar synch pulse signals or GPS IRIG-B code, supporting radar signal markers or synchronous time stamping, providing leading support for radar testing.

The PCIe-9814’s FPGA-based 31-order FIR digital filter supports noise reduction when signal content is 20 MHz or less. Noise effects are reduced efficiently and signal visibility increased by rejecting out-of-band and background noise and unexcepted high frequency signals, all with no extra programming demands. The FPGA-based FIR digital filter performs much faster than on the host, with no host CPU bandwidth occupied.

The PCIe-9814 supports Windows 8 and Windows 7 operating systems, and is fully compatible with third-party software such as LabVIEW™ and Visual Studio.NET®. In addition, ADLINK's measurement APIs allow easy conversion of basic voltage/time measurement results with no need for extra programming. System development is easier than ever before.

Membership to drive innovation for next generation network solutions!

ADLINK Technology has become a member of the Network Intelligence Alliance (NI Alliance), an industry organization created for collaboration among vendors of products and solutions based on network intelligence. Participation in the NI Alliance will help them to build and market innovative solutions for customers seeking to deliver advanced, cutting-edge switching, transcoding, and deep packet inspection solutions for communication and networking applications.

The NI Alliance is a forum for collaboration among technology providers whose solutions optimize traffic, ensure quality of service, secure data in transit, and more. Through the NI Alliance, members can better serve their customers both for traditional architectures and for emerging solutions leveraging Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Functions Virtualisation (NFV).

With nearly two decades of design and manufacturing experience in telecom, Ethernet switching and industrial computing , ADLINK is a trusted provider of telecom and networking building blocks to Tier 1 telecom equipment manufacturers (TEMs) in production volumes and continues to expand its design capabilities to deliver advanced, cutting-edge switching, transcoding, and deep packet inspection (DPI) solutions for the next iteration of the intelligent edge cloud computing platform. ADLINK provides Application-Ready Intelligent Platforms, which allow customers to enhance the system performance and shorten time-to-market.

"ADLINK provides solutions targeted at the world’s rapidly evolving mobile communications market, and leverages every available new technology to maximize rack density and performance with optimal power usage, allowing telecom carriers to see a higher ROI, particularly from DPI, SDN and NFV applications that enhance networking performance without additional hardware expenditures," said Jim Liu, CEO of ADLINK Technology.

“ADLINK is a valuable addition to the NI Alliance and we welcome their participation,” said Erik Larsson, Chairman of the NI Alliance. “By joining the NI Alliance, ADLINK increases its commitment to customers with stronger solutions leveraging Network Intelligence.”

Establishment of the NI Alliance was initiated by Qosmos, the market leader in network intelligence technology for use in physical, virtualized and in SDN architectures. Through the NI Alliance, Qosmos expands its collaborative approach to help vendors design and deliver advanced solutions with embedded Network Intelligence technology and real-time application awareness.

4-CH Simultaneous 16-Bit 2MS/s USB DAQ Module!

ADLINK Technology has released its new USB 2.0 data acquisition module, the USB-1210. The USB-1210 supports four 16-bit channels of simultaneous sampling at up to 2 MS/s per channel, and ensures zero data loss in long-term data acquisition thanks to 256MS deep onboard FIFO. The industry’s only 4-CH USB DAQ with simultaneous sampling reaching 2 MS/s supporting USB bus power, the USB-1210 delivers maximum performance with the simplicity and portability of USB connectivity. The result is an optimized solution for portable measurement applications such as ultrasound and optical sensors.

The ADLINK USB-1210 features high dynamic performance, delivering -100 dB THD and 14.3-Bit ENOB (effective number of bits) at up to 2MS/s. With 256MS deep onboard FIFO, up to 16 sec data buffer enables long-term data acquisition and recording at full speed (2MS/s), preventing data loss from slow CPU response under heavy system loading. In addition, the USB-1210’s built-in precision reference voltage makes auto-calibration simple, with no need for external instruments, reducing the impact of environmental temperature variations to maximize accuracy.

To maintain top performance in varied test environments and conditions, the ADLINK USB-1210 supports external digital/analog trigger source and flexible trigger modes. In addition, 500 VDC isolation protects the connected computer from hazardous voltage caused by improper signal connection and enhanced anti-noise capability effectively prevents improper ground loop interference, altogether enhancing system reliability.

The ADLINK USB-1210 further provides lockable USB for robust connection, and an included multi-functional stand fully supports desktop, rail, or wall mounting. The USB-1210 supports Windows 8 and Windows 7 operating systems, and is fully compatible with third-party software such as LabVIEW™, MATLAB®, and Visual Studio.NET®. As well, with ADLINK's free easy-to-use U-Test software, users can quickly and easily process instrument setup and quality data acquisition with no programming required.

PXIe Remote Controller with PCIe Gen 2 x8 Link!

Link supports fully transparent high bandwidth up to 4 GB/s, for efficient remote PXI Express control through PC

Adlink Technology has released its new PCIe-PXIe-8638 high performance PXI Express remote controller, enabling remote control of any PXI Express system directly via PC. Fully software- and driver-transparent bandwidth up to 4 GB/s is available through PCIe Gen 2 x8 link capability. With the PCIe-PXIe-8638, processor performance is maximized for industrial PC, server, or workstation, delivering dependable remote control of the PXI/PXIe system, and maximum flexibility and reduced hybrid test application costs.

"In complicated hybrid test systems, a high performance server or workstation is conventionally deployed as the host PC to control all test equipment simultaneously" Catherine Wu, Senior Director of Adlink's Measurement and Automation Product Segment said. “PXI systems have often been used in hybrid systems for data acquisition. The new release of Adlink’s PCIe-PXIe-8638 means efficient remote control of PXI Express systems is available through an existing host PC, with no extra expense required for additional embedded control. This represents an optimized solution, dramatically reducing time and cost for system development.”

The Adlink PCIe-PXIe-8638 includes a PCIe-8638 module for installation in a PC, connected via a PCIe x8 shielded twisted pair copper cable and rugged latching connectors to a PXIe-8638 module in slot 1 of a PXIe chassis. Sustained throughput of 4 GB/s is enabled in each direction, with transmission extending to 5m with no decrease in signal rate. Users benefit from the flexibility of remote control, avoid test system exposure to harsh or hazardous environments. In addition, LED indicators on the PXIe-8638 front panel deliver link status information for the PCI Express lanes on the module to the backplane, maximizing convenience of system setup.

The PCIe-PXIe-8638’s built-in comprehensive and transparent architecture enables function independent of the operating system, along with fast and convenient detection of all installed PXI cards in the extension system, without requiring additional drivers or software, resulting in superior scalability creating complicated testing systems.

With the release of the PCIe-PXIe-8638, and Adlink's top performing 4th generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor-based PXIe-3985 embedded controller in 2014, Adlink’s PXI controller portfolio presents a more complete solution than ever for a wide variety of testing and measurement applications.

Rugged Android tablet for true industrial mobility!

ADLINK Technology has released a new IMT-1 Android 4.2 tablet, integrating the TI OMAP5432 1.5GHz dual-core ARM A15 processor for high performance computing power. Built-in WLAN or optional WWAN connectivity enables the IMT-1 to easily access information in a wide variety of workplace scenarios. An IP54 rating and 1.2 meter (with optional protective housing) drop resistance support significantly ruggedized construction to withstand the most demanding environments.

Consumer-style design with industrial durability
The IMT-1 is as attractive as the market’s leading consumer tablets, with a 10.1” capacitive touchscreen and built-in megapixel cameras on the front and rear. The IMT-1 is fully ruggedized, with IP54-rated structure delivering the durability to withstand drops up to 1.2 meters (with optional protective housing). And the display’s ultra-strong Gorilla® Glass is virtually impervious to damage, able to flex on impact without shattering or scratching.

Functional in various workplace scenarios
The IMT-1 supports 802.11 a/b/g/n protocols for the fastest wireless connectivity in any setting. The data-only modem supports the IMT-1 on optional high-speed 3.5G HSPA+ or 4G LTE cellular connections. In the office or out in the field, with WLAN or optional WWAN connectivity, the IMT-1 supports speedy data transfer and processing. As well, the sunlight-readable display enables clear easy viewing even in the brightest outdoor environments.

Advanced HF RFID technology with data security
The IMT-1’s NFC reader/writer supports recognition of RFID tags (13.56 MHz), and a built-in standard SAM (Secure Access Module) slot dependably secures communication of encrypted data for sensitive and confidential applications.

EN50155-compliant 3U CompactPCI® processor blade delivers high reliability for railway services!

ADLINK Technology has announced availability of its new 3U CompactPCI® processor blade, the cPCI-3620, which runs on a low power, quad-core Intel® Atom™ System-on-Chip (SoC) carrying up to 4GB DDR3L-1333 ECC soldered memory and providing ample computing power with a thermal envelope of less than 10W. A fanless system compliant with EN50155, the cPCI-3620 features outstanding anti-vibration capabilities, excellent reliability and is well-suited for rolling stock applications, such as Automatic Train Control (ATC) for both wayside and onboard scenarios.

ATC system examples include Automatic Train Protection (ATP), Automatic Train Supervision (ATS) and Automatic Train Operation (ATO). ATO systems use an onboard controller to collect wayside signals and compute optimised speed curves and braking profiles to enable automated travel between stations with appropriate speed and smooth stops at the correct location in each station. To create an intelligent, automated control process, the ATO system requires adequate computing power, networking functionality, reliability, and remote monitoring and management capabilities.

The cPCI-3620 has been fully tested for the railway operating environment in order to support EN50155 compliance. Other features, such as a fanless design, extra-wide operating temperature range from -40 °C to +70 °C (-40 °C to +85 °C with airflow), EMC/EMI protection, hot-swappability, MIL-STD M12 connectors for GbE ports and DB-9 USB ports, further reinforce the product’s reliability and longevity and make it ideal for railway applications which are prone to shock, vibration and electromagnetic interference.

The cPCI-3620 Series is available in several SKUs to meet a wide range of application requirements. For instance, the cPCI-3620N is designed as a non-front-panel-I/O processor blade; it’s front panel LEDs display the status of rear LAN and SATA drive activity for operators, allowing them to inspect the system from the front without obstruction from cabling. Fewer cables also increase reliability and ease of management.

ADLINK cPCI-3620 supports an ADLINK-developed intelligent middleware called SEMA (Smart Embedded Management Agent), which allows system operators to monitor system health status and handle management tasks. It helps prevent system failure, enabling diagnosis and troubleshooting to minimise system downtime.

Compact, robust, green and intelligent, ADLINK’s cPCI-3620 is not only ideal for developing smart and safe railway systems, but is also suitable for other vertical markets, such as aerospace and industrial communications.