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RDDU RDDU
At-A-Glance
Rugged Data Distribution Unit
Tracan’s RDDU is an Application Server and Data Logger designed to fit the specific needs of the Asset Management and Mining Industries. These systems are ideally suited for Mining and Industrial Automation and have been designed for mobile Vehicle opperation. A D V A N TA G E S :
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Leading Performance Dual Display Support Easy Deployment Integrated UPS with Ignition Input Built-in Serial Fallback Switch Optional PoE Ethernet Switch Fanless / Conduction Cooling Wide Operating Temperature Range Designed for Vibration and Shock Easily Customizable
Tracan believes in creating perfect fit products for unique applications. In over 40 years of business Tracan has become deeply involved with embedded computers and has developed a keen understanding of the industries we serve. We use this knowledge to identify new opportunities where we can make a difference. One such area we have identified is in asset management and mining where it is not uncommon to see several different data loggers each running unique software often in a proprietary format. As a result the Information Systems teams who manage these operations inherit the responsibility to maintain multiple data logging systems each requiring their own infrastructure and expertise. Tracan’s goal is to change this by offering a product that can be used as an application server capable of running multiple software products and making the necessary data readily available. We believe the first step to achieving this goal is to provide a suitable hardware platform that will meet these specific needs. We leveraged years of industry experience and market research in developing the Rugged Data Distribution Unit (RDDU). This product has been created specifically for the extreme environments of industrial vehicles and utilizes conduction cooling technology with all electronics enclosed within an aluminum frame and housing. This concept provides critical thermal management of high performance processors, resistance to shock and vibration and ensures EMC protection of electronics. The RDDU offers the highest performance available making it more than capable of running multiple applications and provides a rich compliment of I/O. Our product can be easily customized, modified and upgraded on a modular basis and is a worthy of consideration by all Information Systems teams who share our vision.
How We Differentiate Distinctive Functionality A unique combination of features makes the RDDU uncommon among its peers. The unit has been designed for headless operation or supports up to two Tracan Vehicle Touch Monitors (VTMonitor) each with unique display content. The RDDU also incorporates a supercapacitor based UPS and a selectable serial fallback switch.
RDDU VTMonitor
Great Performance
This is a rugged, lightweight monitor with an anti-glare touch screen and integrated speaker has been designed specifically for the RDDU. The VTMonitor includes brightness and volume control and four programmable buttons which can be configured to launch an on-screen keyboard. Supercapacitor UPS
Impressive Power Efficiency
Built-in power conditioning and a rugged power supply improve resistance to power related failures, reducing unplanned maintenance and downtime. An integrated supercapacitor UPS provides temporary power during brief power outages and Power Conditioning enhances immunity to problems associated with electrical power quality typically found in vehicle/mobile applications. Supercapacitors hold a number of advantages over other power storage technologies. With an expected cycle life of 500,000 cycles they are superior to Sealed Lead Acid which deliver only 300 cycles at best. Cold temperatures have very little impact on supercapacitor hold up capacity while Sealed Lead Acid can only deliver 50% of their capacity at -20°C. Ultimately this means a supercapactior based UPS requires less planned maintenance, better temperature performance and higher reliability. The UPS can be configured to hold up any attached VTMonitors during a power outage or alternatively can power down the VTMonitor to preserve hold up capacity. Optional PoE Ethernet Switch The built-in Ethernet switch reduces the need for external hardware while offering a redundant network path as well as the ability to share the Wireless link with external devices located on the same local Ethernet network. Each of the four ports of the Switch offer PoE to provide power to your enabled devices such as Mesh Radios. Leading Performance The Intel Atom E3845 (Bay Trail) of the RDDU provides nearly 5X the performance of the VIA C7 at a slightly lower Wattage. This improved performance provides better resource availability and greater processing capacity while easily maintaining an operating temperature range of -40 to +60°C. Embedded CPU
Peak Performance (Passmark CPU Mark)
Typical Power Consumtion (W)
Performance per Watt (Performance/ TDP)
Compared to VIA C7 @ 1.5GHz
Intel Atom E3845 @ 1.91GHz (Quad Core)
1396
8.13
140
5.8
Intel Atom N2800 @ 1.86GHz (Dual Core)
644
5.28
99
4.1
AMD G-Series T56N @ 1.65GHz (Dual Core)
755
14.63
43
1.8
VIA C7 M-754 @ 1.5GHz (Single Core)
284
9.76
24
1.0
In an embedded product such as the RDDU a high Performance per Watt ensures optimal processing capacity at a low wattage without sacrificing reliability. According to Passmark CPU Mark, the Intel Atom E3845 used in the RDDU is among the best in Performance per Watt and is over 1.4X better than even the closest competing embedded CPUs on the market.
RDDU Modular Design The RDDU is composed of 7 modules all connected via a passive backplane: • Connector and Conditioning Module provides the front panel connectors and can be modified to support application specific I/O • 4 I/O Modules provide specific I/O functions not available from the CPU Module • CPU Module, the main processing unit Is easily upgraded for higher perfomace or to migrate to the latest technologies • UPS/PSU Module can be customized to provide more power or to increase hold up capacity Each module can be customized individually, potenially without any impact on the other modules of the system.
Easy Deployment The RDDU is mounted by four 1/4 turn screws which means only one revolution of a screwdriver is required during installation and removal. This significantly improves serviceability and is particularly convenient with gloved hands at -40°C. For customers of our iCLX product, the RDDU uses many of the same connectors which provides compatibility with existing cable assemblies. By avoiding the need to change this existing infrastructure, deployment of the RDDU takes less time and is significantly less costly. Advanced Thermal Management Thermal management is accomplished by utilizing a unique combination of card specific milled aluminium housings and a heat dissipating frame. Wedgelocks provide both thermal conductivity from individual cards to the frame, and a mechanical interface which is highly resistant to shock and vibration.
System Modular View
Block Diagram
Configurable and Extensible The RDDU is ready to deploy in our standard configuration or is optionally customizable, uniquely providing a hardware platform that can be altered to meet customer specific preferences and requirements. The design offers the flexibility to integrate customer specific modules or other proprietary technology. As a modular, card based architecture, adding additional functionality or changing the I/O compliment only requires the design of a new I/O card without unnecesarily impacting the other parts of the system. All cards a simply interconnected via our passive backplane.
RDDU System Specifications (Preliminary) Feature
Specification
CPU
Intel Atom E3845 @ 1.91 GHz (Quad Core), 2MB L2 Cache, Virtualization Support, Integrated Chipset, ACPI 5.0
Instruction Set
64-bit
Memory
Soldered DDR3L-1333 2GB (up to 8GB)
CPU Cooling
Conduction Cooled (Fanless)
Graphics
Multi Display Support (DVI), Intel HD Graphics (Base 542MHz to Burst 792 MHz), DirectX 11, OpenGL 3.2, OpenCL 1.2, H.264, full hardware acceleration for MPEG2
Storage
SATA, mSATA, 4GB eMMC Flash
Electrical Specifications Operating Power
TBD
Operating Voltage
12 to 36 VDC
Power Conditioning
Protects against temporary transients, spikes, surges, notches and other power line noise
Power Supply Cooling
Conduction Cooled (Fanless)
UPS
Supercapacitor based UPS with ignition input (5 minute hold-up at 15W) I/O Specifications
Front Panel I/O
2x CAN 2.0, 2x VTMonitor (display interface, USB, Power), 2x Ethernet (10/100), 3x USB (2 in VTMonitor connector), 5x RS-232 (2 full modem, 4 four-wire optoisolated), 1x RS-232/422/485 (full modem), built-in selectable fallback switch, DIO (2x isolated outputs, 4x optoisolated 36V inputs, 2x 1-wire temperature sensor), 1x GPS Antenna, 1x Spare RF
PoE Ethernet Switch
Built-In 4-Port 10/100/1000 Switch with PoE (optional)
External Connectors
Sealed Military Style Circular Connectors
Environmental Specifications Operating Temperature
Tested to -40°C to +75°C
Operating/Storage Humidity
5% to 95% non-condensing
Mechanical Specifications Approximate Weight
TBD
Approximate Dimensions
10.4” x 7.0 “ x 6.0” or 266mm x 178mm or 152mm (Length x Width x Height)
Enclosure
Anodized, Milled Aluminum, Environmentally Sealed, Modular Design
Mounting
1/4 Turn Hardware Mounting Plate
Vibration and Shock
Designed for high shock and vibration tolerance
Certification
Designed to meet MIL-STD-810G
Software Support BIOS
AMI Aptio UEFI
Operating System
Windows 7 Embedded Standard (and other Microsoft x86 and x64 operating systems), Linux, QNX
Customization Options Expansion
Available for customer specific modules or other features and functions
Sample Expansion Options
4-port PoE Ethernet Switch, High Precision GPS, Cellular Wireless, MESH Radio, 802.11g Wireless
Custom Mounting
Modifications to our standard mounting are available
Warranty
Standard 2 year warranty (up to 5 years available)
Find Out More
See how the RDDU can best fit your application. Application specific versions are also available. http://www.tracan.com/RDDU.html
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