The Scenario - A developer
of custom data capture and analysis solutions (mobile and
fixed applications) for various command and control situations
The Challenge
OEM suppliers are continually challenged to deliver customized
solutions that are specifically tailored to the unique requirements
of their end users. For those who specialize in specific and/or
highly demanding vertical sectors, the need for adaptable
and flexible technology is critical to the successful delivery
of products and services.
For example, surveillance and other security-related activities
require a variety of equipment to perform a diverse range
of data capture, sharing and analysis functions. OEM developers
of these platforms require systems that can seamlessly integrate
with disparate control capabilities, to allow for such critical
features as intuitive displays, immediate access and user
friendly functionality.
For government and military applications especially, these
platforms are often deployed in a mobile setting, which requires
the integration of multiple, modular systems that must be
ruggedized to meet the often rigorous and demanding environmental
conditions in which they operate. In addition, these systems
must be transportable and operational in airborne, waterborne
and ground vehicle platforms.
A significant number of detection and data capture devices
in use in the field today rely on serial-based interfaces
to communicate with the various systems within a vehicle or
room. In many cases, space constraints require that equipment
be compact to improve overall flexibility for operators in
the field.
A key attribute that is essential to the success of any device
is the configurability of EIA/RS-232 and EIA/RS-422 serial
interfaces. This provides users with the flexibility needed
to operate multiple devices in the field and facilitate communications
between them.
A major OEM supplying a military client base contacted Perle
to provide a configurable, transportable, integrated system
that can communicate with multiple serial-based devices in
a mobile setting. The solution had to be cost effective and
ensure compatibility with existing and emerging technologies
while providing “plug and play” connectivity on
deployment.
The Solution
Perle worked closely with the customer in order to fully understand
their sensitive and operationally-driven business. We developed
a customized solution using Perle’s IOLAN+ 4 and 8 port
Terminal Servers to meet the unique requirements of the customer’s
critical field mission product offerings that include disaster
management, homeland security, combat/conflict situations
and many other purposes where networked peripheral devices
are required in the field.
Perle’s IOLAN+ Terminal Servers are an ideal choice
for meeting the demands of embedded OEM applications for mission
critical applications. This versatile serial-to-IP technology
is designed to excel in both terminal server and remote access
applications, providing highly secure and robust “plug
and play” connectivity for distributed Windows, Linux
and UNIX environments.
The Results
Perle exceeded the mandate. All interoperability, reliability
and scalability standards were met or surpassed. The end result
is a sophisticated cost-effective tactical communications
solution/product line. |
