Projects & Case Studies
Data Communications
Wireless data transfer from a Strand Condition Monitor to a PC/laptop
Sarclad Limited provides advanced technology products for the metals industry. With support from Amplicon, they were able to implement a wireless solution for a Strand Condition Monitor, improving the reliability of the system and making the download of data more efficient.
Heathrow Express rolling stock network upgrade
Railcare were contracted to carry out a refurbishment and modernisation upgrade programme on a fleet of class 332 rail vehicles.
Energy Management system
HG Systems is one of the leading independent control systems integrators in the UK. We discuss how the Amplicon Moxa specialists worked in consultation with HG Systems, specifying the use of MB3180 Ethernet Modbus gateways in the design of an open Ethernet network.
Potash mining control & monitoring system
Cleveland Potash are part of the ICL Fertilizers group, one of the world's largest fertilizer companies, providing end-users and manufacturers on five continents with a wide range of high-performance solutions.
Environmental Monitoring of Work Areas
Canberra, a world leader in providing measurement solutions, was looking for a supplier to assist with the supply of equipment to build an air monitoring system.
Thameslink station information and surveillance systems
The system integrator, Atkins, was looking for a supplier to assist with the supply of a new LAN infrastructure for the Thameslink contract.
Emissions Monitoring System
LOWE Engineering Ltd approached Amplicon with the requirement for a major upgrade of the emissions monitoring system at a large plant. LOWE is an internationally recognised leading design authority for a wide range of sample and analysis systems,
Antarctic ice cap monitoring system
The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) approached Amplicon with a requirement for an ice cap monitoring system to be deployed in the Antarctic. BAS is a component of the Natural Environment Research Council.
Control System for Glass Furnace
In the fast-growing Russian economy, ACTIS is a leading supplier of high-quality bottles to the brewing industry. To meet increasing demand, ACTIS decided to increase capacity and set up a new production line.
Keeping the Railway Network On Track and On Time
Our client is a blue chip technology services company providing a wide range of solutions and services to the transport industry.
Hydraulic Power Unit automation system onboard an offshore construction vessel
Find out how Amplicon, using the EDS-400A-PN Ethernet switches, helped to build the network infrastructure for a marine hydraulic power unit automation system.
Central Control of Passenger Information System
Our client, a global leader in rail transport infrastructures, required to install a series of serial RS-485 based LED displays into a fleet of metro carriages.
Wireless in-vehicle CCTV and fleet monitoring systems
The client required a solution which would allow for locally stored vehicle bus data and IP CCTV data from a vehicle management system to be automatically uploaded to a server when the vehicles are stationed at a depot.
Integrating legacy train management and diagnostic system
Our customer required to integrate legacy serial RS-232 based equipment with modern Ethernet-based networks on-board a fleet of UK based trains.
High Voltage Switchgear Condition Monitoring System
The design and supply of a data acquisition system that was able to withstand the harsh environment and offer the 24/7 continual operation needed in a critical industrial application.
Signal system upgrade
A large systems integrator in the rail market approached Amplicon to provide a rail approved hardware solution for their project. The Central Line of London Underground required a complete update of its signalling system using a new form of Automatic Train Protection and Automatic Train Control.
Roadside ANPR engine/storage server
With the increasing need for "Automatic Number Plate Recognition" (ANPR) in Policing, Congestion Charging and Access Control applications.
Signal & control systems upgrade
Amplicon were approached by a leading contractor for the London Underground JNUP project to supply industrial computers capable of meeting the stringent approvals required by London Underground.
Rail CCTV upgrade
Amplicon were approached by a major London Railway operator to update their existing analog CCTV system with an IP solution.
Sea freight food monitoring
Amplicon was approached by a systems integrator looking for a temperature monitoring system to watch cargo hold climates.
Process control system to monitor production line and increase profitability
A leading manufacturer of hand cooked potato based snacks was looking for a method of monitoring the flow of packets of crisps along a production line, to ensure that the correct number were packed in a box.
Passenger information system upgrade
The requirements were to upgrade an existing system to deliver more reliable train information to stations and passengers.