Recent Electronics Projects

Industrial Automation
Data Loggers
Controllers and Monitors
Gateways (Wired & wireless)
Power Management Systems, Controls and Supplies
Utilities Monitoring and Automated Metering
Machine Control
Signal Conditioners & sensor integrator
Motor drives & Power supplies
Utilities & Infrastructure
Handhelds
Energy, Oil and Gas
Telecommunications, fixed and wireless
Safety & Security
Intelligent Controls
Automotive
Access Control Systems
Time & Attendance terminals
Biometric Solutions
RFID solution –ISO 14443, ISO 15693
PIR based solutions
Automated Toll Payment System
Global Positioning systems
Variable Message Sign Boards
Street Light Controller
Diagnostics equipment
Infotainment
Driver Assistance systems
Biometric safety system
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Case Studies
Mass Flow Meters
Within the oil and gas Industry, the accuracy and intelligence of each flow meter plays a
critical role. To compete with other key players in the Market, this client needed an accurate
and cost effective solution for its mass flow meter product line. The client also needed to
meet all intrinsic safety requirements.
The original flow meter was developed with a custom firmware for which a royalty fee was
being charged by the vendor.
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Multi-processor system having MCF5252 and ADSP2141L
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Developed highly sophisticated application for critical signal analysis.
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Royalty free Real-time Linux ported on high frequency 32 – bit
microcontroller .
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User friendly GUI based on QT (Graphical User Interface) for data
logging and capturing.
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Application developed for high speed 16bit digital signal processor for real
time signal analysis implemented on the Coriolis principal.
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Iterative field analysis for this rugged environment where the product
would be used for the next 15 years.
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The mechanical enclosure designed meets all safety requirements to
protect the electronics of the system.
Case Studies
Control Boards for Plasma Processing System
The challenge was to develop a new patented invention created at a
University lab, and convert to an industrial grade product.
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Multi-processor architecture, ARM Cortex M3 based microcontroller for
the main control logics and a dedicated TMS320F280x series DSP for
handling high precision signal generation algorithm.
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RTOS based firmware, FreeRTOS running on ARM Cortex M3, and
DSPBIOS ported in TMS320F280x.
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40x4 Alphanumeric LCD
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6 Relay outputs and 6 Digital inputs
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Rotary switch with Enter, Back keys for user interaction.
Case Studies
Scanner System - Image Processing
Due to patent expiry of an existing laser based scanning system, the client
wanted to Design and develop an advanced system base on photogrammetry
which accepts a 2D image with predefined targets and will give an output which
is real world 3D coordinates (X, Y, and Z) of the target center points.
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Intel based PC104 mother board
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Pattern recognition algorithm.
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Photogrammetric analysis to get the 3D coordinates from 2D
image
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Developed a camera calibration algorithm using the Direct Linear
Transformation
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Robust software developed for critical image capturing and
Processing of the image and find 6DOF of targets within 250 ms.
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Ethernet, USB 2. 0 and RS232 as the communication interfaces
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Wi-Fi communication with server to transfer the identified target
pattern.
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Provided the Mechanical enclosure with a Rotating plate so the
camera can capture images at different angles.
Case Studies
Time and Attendance Terminal
The client wanted to develop a low cost alternative to an expensive time and
attendance terminals using RFID Technology. They also required to
implement 3G-UMTS technologies and add Ethernet communication for data
transfer with the server and future online firmware upgrades for the system.
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Hardware designed and developed using ARM 9 Core Processor.
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Wireless Technologies used - Low frequency RFID, 3G-UMTS, Wi-Fi, GPS
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Implementation of the 3G-UMTS technologies and Ethernet communication for data
transfer with the server.
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Equipped with various communication options USB/Ethernet/GPRS-EDGE.
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Large Graphical LCD Display.
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Linux operating system incorporated within the system.
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Fingerprint sensor and RFID for identity verification.
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VGA Camera with LED Flash for facial recognition
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In- terminal Data Base management.
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Platform devised for product road map of 10years.
Case Studies
Wireless based Biomedical & Food Monitoring application
Wireless system used in Biomedical monitoring and Food monitoring application. It
efficiently monitors and records a range of critical point data, including temperature,
humidity, door status, goods receipt conditions and air quality, and provides effective
reporting and visualisation for ongoing management.
 Hardware designed with i.Mx 25 processor from Free scale
 Ported with Linux Operating system
 Wireless communication at 868,900,902-928 MHz, Spread
Spectrum
 Power over Ethernet interface
 Data logging with SD card
 Battery back up in case of the power failure
 EMI/ EMC compliant design
 Designed Front end application with
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User-defined reports
Access levels and permissions
Flexible reporting intervals
Data export options
Language options
Different critical parameter sensors (with product simulant options)
Customisable alarm notifications (email, SMS, LED message boards,
PC pop-up windows, flashing lights)
Case Studies
Smart metering System – ZigBee case study
The ZigBee-based system created a self-forming, self-healing wireless mesh network across
neighborhoods and apartment complexes that link meters with utilities’ corporate offices. They can
remotely monitor a residence’s electric, gas and water usage more efficiently with fewer errors
and at lower costs, while improving customer service.
 Hardware designed with MSP430F2274 from Texas Instruments
 Meter Reading: Automatic Meter Reading and appointed meter
reading
 Real time Clock (RTC) Working Minimum 2 years after power off
Meter carrier capacity
 Daily Frozen data storage
 Save the succeed/failed meter reading time
 Save data when power off
 Digital Outputs
 Password protection
 PC based Front application for Collection Of Readings and
Controls
Case Studies
Building Automation - Management System
Energy monitoring and Management System.
The system is based on wireless self healing networked topology and is
capable for using existing power line as means of communication only in
rare cases of wireless communication path failure.
As a standalone solution (with out power line back-up) the wireless only
Network system shall be ensured for at least distance coverage of 200
meters with 150 nodes.
 Hardware designed with Power PC
 Remote and touch screen based User interface.
 Intercommunication with the different devices implemented
 System Had following Interfaces
 RF based Remote Interface
 Burger Alarm
 Motion Sensor
 Dimmer unit Interface
 Skirting Light
 IR Interface
 User-friendly GUI Interface
Case Studies
Data Logger Front end application
The system represents the latest in low cost data-logging technology.
It can be used as an independent monitor to log the conditions second
by second in any controlled or uncontrolled environment.
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Set the real time clock
 Define the engineering units of each input and calibrate them.
 Set alarm set-points, hysteresis (dead-band) and time delay for the
two alarm points of each input.
 Link any of the inputs to act as the set-point of another input so you
can adjust a set-point from other equipment
 Tabulate the results of the monitoring. This reporting feature allows
you to select a time and date range for the report and select how many
points you wish to report in that time period. The data
is then
averaged out but the maximum and minimum are still retained.
 The software also allows you to export the data to Excel in CSV format
so you can utilise the full power of Excel to display the data
Case Studies
Battery Analyser
This customer is a leading provider of professional electric power tool equipment
markets a broad range of world-class power tools and batteries.
A major problems continued to arise when trying to evaluate warranties for equipment
in the field. To manage the warranty system of the products there was a need to
develop a process where the manufactures could evaluate each product’s warranty
period. By providing a simply warranty management system a great deal of time and
money would be saved.
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Development of software , hardware and mechanical design
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Hardware Designed with MSP430F149 from Texas Instruments.
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Robust firmware to read the data from the batteries to calculate the warranty
terms
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Key challenge of designing a system to with stand 2 meter drop test and the
rugged product usage environment
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Complete production of the system with an initial run of 2000 units including
validation of units on assembly line, box packaging and shipment to customer
location.
Case Studies
Data Logger
The system is a rugged, user-friendly, low cost data logger to precisely
monitor, alarm and permanently log up to 6 different inputs second by second
onto an SD memory card.
 Complete design and development of software and Hardware
 Hardware Designed with PIC 18ZF47J53 from Microchip.
 SD card Interface for data Storage
 USB interface For external Interface
 LED indicators
 6 analogue inputs each catering for: Current: 0-20mA, 4-20mA, 0-10mA
 Voltage: 0-10V, 0-5V, 1-5V, 0-1V and
 10K NTC thermistors over the range of –50oC to +100oC
 PC Based application for data retrieval and settings Update
 EMI / EMC Compliance
 Complete production of the system (8000 units) including user manual, validation
of units on assembly line, box packaging and shipment to customer locations.
Mechanical Capabilities
Design of Beacon Lamp
Product Range
Enclosure Design for Energy
Meter
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Unique safety features and tamper
proofing
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Designed for IP54 standards
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Applying for patents for unique hinge
and locking mechanisms
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Over 35 plastic components of
which 8 metering optical
standards
Interchangeable modular
configuration
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Range of 8 different products
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Designed for UN 65
regulations
Software
Design of Sheet Metal
Cabinet
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Design of Switches, Contactors,
Relays, Fan, Heat Sink and other
Components
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Cabinet Design
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Front Panel Design with
Ventilation
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Placement of Components based
on the Analysis of Airflow /
Ventilation
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Wire Harnessing
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ProE Wildfire
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Solid Works
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Auto Cad
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Any Customer Specific Software
in CAD/CAM
Engineering Services
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2D to 3D Conversion of 5000
Sheet Metal Components
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Completed in a Record Span of 3
Months
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Quality Output with Less Than
0.05% Rejection
Capabilities
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Complete Solution in Product
Design from Voice of Customer to
Prototyping and Mass Production
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Legacy/Data Conversion – 2D to
3D and Vice Versa
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Stress – Strain Analysis/Thermal
Analysis/Value Engineering
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Manufacturing, Prototyping and
Tooling Design Solutions
Additional Projects
OEM PRODUCTS
Weld Current
Analysers
Intelligent
Pump system
Mass Flow
Metering System
Low Noise
Amplifies
Battery Charge
Analyser
I/O CONTROLS
PCI CARD WITH 32 OPTICALLY
ISOLATED DIGITAL I/OS
Wireless gateway
Quad Channel CAN ProPMC Board
PC/104 MULTIFUNCTIONAL
I/O BOARD