Industrial computer powers multiple railway computing applications

Cincoze's latest addition to Rugged Computing is the DIAMOND product line, an efficient and compact DX-1200 embedded industrial computer. The device is an excellent option for railway computing applications with its high efficiency, stable operation, wide temperature support, expandability, and rich I/O.

The system provides the driver with control suggestions and relays data to the Operation Control Centre for vehicle scheduling, equipment monitoring, and fault handling. The device delivers the needed performance, graphics processing, and data transmission for these tasks with a 12th gen Intel Alder Lake-S processor with efficient multi-tasking and performance cores for complex data analysis. The system supports up to 64GB of DDR5 4800MHz memory, with ECC error correction technology that detects and corrects errors in real-time, providing stability and reliability. It also incorporates the UHD 770 graphics chip with Intel Xe architecture for powerful graphics processing, supplying high-res images and visual data analysis. Various I/O interfaces provide high-speed data delivery, including 10GbE LAN or USB 3.2.

The two primary in-car applications are the PIDS and the surveillance system. PIDS connects with the control centre to collect real-time train arrival and departure information, train numbers, operation status, and other useful information. The in-car surveillance system employs highly accurate cameras and sensors to monitor the environment, ensuring a safe and comfortable ride for passengers. The system supports up to 8 x 1Gbps LAN with optional PoE, supplying data transmission and power through a single cable, decreasing wiring complexity. Optional M12 connectors (A-coded and X-coded) are also obtainable to meet the needs of railway computing applications. Wireless connectivity is covered by the system's 1x M.2 Key E slot and 2x Mini PCIe slots that support add-on cards for WiFi, GNSS, 4G, and Bluetooth.

The system has passed EU EN 50121-3-2 (railway EMC) and EN 45545-2 fire protection standards, providing evidence of its safety in rail transportation. As well as security, it provides a robust design, including wide temperature (-40C-70C) and wide voltage (9-48VDC) support and overvoltage, overcurrent and ESD protection. It has passed the US defence specification MIL-STD-810G, demonstrating exceptional performance in withstanding shock and vibration in the railway environment.