Synchrony has developed a number of compact, modular systems in which
embedded processors are integrated with power electronics that control and
monitor advanced turbomachinery. Some examples are:
- Intelligent amplifiers for fault-tolerant magnetic bearing systems
with redundant and independent channels for processing, amplification,
sensing, and actuation. This system is immune to a single point of
failure.
- Magnetic bearing controls combined with process controls and
integrated into a turbomachine. This reduces the cost of field wiring,
eliminates the need for field tuning, and provides control logic and
actuation for the turbomachine.
- Flight-weight power conditioning unit (PCU) for cruise missile.
The processor and power electronics for the starter-generator are
packaged in a small enclosure that is cooled by thermal contact with a
cold plate in an electronics bay in the vehicle. The PCU provides
regulated 28 and 270 VDC power for the missile.
- Digital processor and I/O for a multi-machine process. The
controller supervises the staging and performance of an array of
machines and serves as a data gateway with other processes in the plant.
Synchrony's embedded systems can communicate over a variety of
interfaces, including Ethernet (cable and wireless), serial ( RS-232, RS-485, RS-422),
CAN bus, and implement protocols such as MIL-STD-1553, and
MODBUS. Many systems include an embedded web server for monitoring the
performance of the system and for set up using a web browser such as
Internet Explorer and Firefox.
Synchrony works with OEMs to develop custom embedded systems suitable for high
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