Highly optimized MCM solution for mass deployment in facility monitoring
ADLINK MCM-204 Edge DAQ Systems
ADLINK Technology, a global leader in edge computing, has announced the release of its new MCM-204 edge Data Acquisition Systems (DAQ) for machine condition monitoring (MCM). The launch of the MCM-204 allows ADLINK to expand its MCM lineup and offer a highly optimized MCM solution for mass deployment. Powered by the ARM Cortex-A9 processor, the MCM-204 is designed as a standalone DAQ device without the need for a host computer and provides dual Ethernet ports to transmit data back to the backend server and enable daisy-chain connection of multiple devices.
Commonly used vibration-related indices, such as
voltage, FFT, and RMS, can be calculated by the MCM-204, bringing the benefits
of edge computing to large scale infrastructure. In addition, the MCM-204
offers flexible support for various data access options, providing worry-free
remote management and firmware/algorithm update through the built-in web
console. All these features make the MCM-204 ideally suited for remote
real-time monitoring, analysis, and control.
"Conventionally, in order to provide constant machine monitoring, a DAQ system consisting of an embedded host computer and DAQ card is deployed at remote machine sites. However, when remote machines are numerous and spread out geographically, the deployment of DAQ systems at each site becomes prohibitive," said Tim Juan, Director of ADLINK's IoT Solutions & Technology.
"The MCM-204 standalone edge system can be
easily integrated at field sites, and perform the task of filtering raw data
without the need for a host computer, significantly reducing the required data
bandwidth, and ultimately allowing manufacturers and machinery suppliers reduce
TCO by up to 70% and improve their ROI."
ADLINK’s ultra-compact MCM-204 features a 24-bit
high-resolution ADC and captures high-frequency signals at 128kS/s. All
channels have a built-in IEPE 4mA excitation current source, eliminating the
need for additional signal conditioning to trigger sensors to capture signals.
In addition, the MCM-204 can also support digital tachometer, digital
temperature sensor, and voltage output load current sensor functions for
acquiring rotating speed, temperature, and load current of the machine, thus
providing a wide range of options for equipment monitoring tasks.
Furthermore,
this all-in-one solution has rich built-in data type support, including as
voltage, FFT data, and RMS_OA. Users can easily build a complete and powerful
real-time monitoring system without having to expend effort on programming
development.
To enable a decentralized structure, the ADLINK MCM-204 offers an exclusive Custom Filtering Algorithm import mechanism that allows users to modify the filter or pre-processing algorithms in C/C++ and compile under Linux. The MCM-204 provides the ability to migrate domain-knowhow filtering algorithms to the edge in a secure manner.
In addition, the MCM-204's built-in web console
allows convenient remote configuration, making it easy to manage machine
condition monitoring operations and eliminate the need for application-specific
programming. Settings for relevant parameters and data types are presented in
an intuitive web UI. The MCM-204 edge DAQ system makes it quick and easy to set
up a machine condition monitoring environment.