Secure Connections over the Internet

The concept of being able to remotely connect to a network anywhere in the world is not a new one. It has long been utilized in the IT world to prevent IT administrators from having to drive into work at 3 a.m. to fix a software automation.
The implications of a secure automation from anywhere in the world extend beyond nightmare troubleshooting scenarios, such as a remote PLC in the middle of a desert with only basic cellular coverage connecting to the primary information center (SCADA PC or database server) across the Internet. How is this accomplished in a secure, simple fashion?
The answer is the humble Virtual Private networking (VPN) connection, sometimes referred to as a VPN tunnel. This particular piece of technology allows two disparate networks separated by the cloud to connect to each other as though they are on the same local networking, albeit with a substantial penalty in connection speed. This penalty is not particularly relevant when passing small pieces of data, such as a SQL command or a Modbus function call. It is now even possible to send programs to PLCs and monitor visualizations of industrial networks across such tunnels. These capabilities allow for truly unparalleled possibilities.
VPNs are typically established between two pieces of network infrastructure, such as a commercial router and an industrial hardware VPN solution. Alternatively, software VPNs are available that would allow a PC to connect to the remote network. Software VPNs are particularly useful for the traveling technician, allowing remote troubleshooting to one customer’s site while at another site for long-term support. This sort of flexibility means that a technician can, quite literally, be in two places at once.

refer to:
http://www.automation.com/leveraging-it-technology-for-industrial-controls-applications

Right for the security elements

As shown in the picture, additional security elements include multiple solutions. TenAsys also offers the INtime RTOS family, which can run as a stand-alone RTOS or alongside Microsoft Windows as shown. Both products enable users to partition a multicore platform to run mixed fanless embedded systems, making better use of the processor’s advanced features to provide highly integrated  solutions. (Microsoft and TenAsys are both Associate members of the Alliance.)A factory is only as strong as its weakest link, so every Internet of Things client in the factory needs protection from viruses, malware, and hacking to prevent costly interruptions to factory operation. The 4th generation Intel Core processor adds a number of features to its security portfolio, including McAfee’s Deep Defender technology, which resides between the memory and embedded system to perform real-time memory and CPU monitoring without impacting overall system performance.

They work in harsh environments, and they get little or no recognition. But their impact on power plant efficiency can be significant. Valves and actuators are critical in almost every aspect of single board computer.

refer to:

http://embedded-computing.com/articles/transform-factory-the-intel-core-processor/

Mega conference showcases embedded solutions

"There will be a lot of knowledge at this event," said Richard Blackburn, Event Organiser. "This will be a chance for engineers to get up to date and explore new technologies and trends in the industry. Whether it's hardware, software, enclosure or test, I think they will find this a very useful event." Distributor of embedded systems tools and technologies embedded computer. Systems will be exhibiting its Timesys embedded Linux OS solution and also giving a presentation on the management of open source software for commercial projects. "We are very pleased to be supporting this new event," said Stuart Parker, Managing Director of SDC Systems. "The UK is very successful in the field of electronics and embedded computing and has needed such a conference for quite a embedded computer while now.

refer to: http://embedded-computing.com/news/embedded-oss-the-device-developers-conference/

Traceability rendered via networking Application

As these devices grow in complexity, it has become a significant burden for networking project teams to confirm that software requirements have been tested and tests can be traced back to requirements. In many cases, even with extensive testing, teams might not know whether they have successfully met all of the product requirements.

A high level of complexity and the need for greater system reliability also bring quality to the forefront. Older embedded systems were either simple enough or not important enough to spend time finding, tracking, and fixing software defects. Today, defects in embedded systems can be just as common and even more important than those in networking enterprise applications. And because of the greater complexity, it becomes more important to be able to trace defects back through test cases and to requirements so that networking teams have increased transparency into issues and the features they affect.

refer to: http://embedded-computing.com/articles/application-testing-traceability-embedded-product-development/

2013 the Embedded Systems Expo and Conference (ESEC)

2013 the Embedded Systems Expo and Conference (ESEC) from May 8th to the 10th. The event will take place at the Tokyo International Exhibition Center in Tokyo, Japan. We warmly invite all customers to come and meet us at the west hall, booth number: WEST 10-61.

New Product information：

(Networking Appliance)
ANR-IB75N1/A/B

http://www.acrosser.com/Products/Networking-Appliance/Rackmount/ANR-IB75N1／A／B/Networking-Appliance-ANR-IB75N1／A／B.html



(Gaming Platform)
AMB-A55EG1





http://www.acrosser.com/Products/Gaming-Platform/All-in-One-Gaming-Board/AMB-A55EG1/AMD-Embedded-G-Series-AMB-A55EG1.html

Gaming chips: the only solution

BOM (Bill-Of-Material) Control is one of the largest differentiators for Industrial offerings. True BOM Control locks down the controller and NAND silicon revisions as well as the gaming firmware internal to the flash storage devices. It is very important to companies who have long qualification cycles to make sure their qualification gaming efforts are meaningful by receiving the same BOM on production parts as was originally tested.

refer to : http://embedded-computing.com/news/benefits-industrial-flash-storage-devices/

Reaching embedded chopper stabilization

BLDC motors can be used in any application that needs an efficient and quiet motor, ranging from robotics and portable medical equipment to HVAC fans and appliances.

Joshua and Fred bust the three myths that have led designers to request latching sensors with chopper stabilization and explain why a high-sensitivity bipolar latching Hall effect sensor can increase BLDC motor efficiency.

Sensor embedded manufacturers have historically achieved high sensitivity in bipolar latching Hall effect sensors for BLDC motor applications by using embedded chopper stabilization, a technique used to mitigate sensitivity and stability over temperature for a Hall element. As a embedded result, chopper stabilization has become synonymous with high sensitivity and stability in Hall effect sensors.

refer to: http://industrial-embedded.com/articles/busting-three-myths-chopper-stabilization/