3. Overview
Mid-term Review
2/Jul/2015
• Status: Completed (95%)
• Length: 11 Months (From M6 to M17)
• Involved Partners
• Leader: [CNR]
• Participants: [BOKU, ITENE, TRE, MHG, GRE]
• Aim: To develop and test a tree marking system based on RFID
technology for the timber supply chain
• Output: D.3.01 [M17]; D 3.02 [M17]; , D 3.06 [M25];
5. Mid-term Review
2/Jul/15
Task 3.1 – RFID UHF tags_1
AIM AT CONSISTENT TAG MODEL OVER THE SYSTEM
•7 MODELS OF TAGS WERE TESTED
•53 TREES WERE MARKED IN SOVER WITH RFID TAGS
•PLASTIC (RESIN) SCREW PRODUCER WAS CONTACTED
1) RFID tag models with hard shell, requiring a screw or
rivet for application (tags 1 -4);
2) RFID tag models with soft cover, allowing gluing or
stapling (tags 5-7).
N. Manufacturer and model
1 Synometrix; SMLM-8200
2 Omni-ID; Exo 600
3 Confidex; Ironside
4 Confidex; Ironside Micro
5 HID; Slimflex
6 Smartrac; Shortdipole
7 Confidex; Pino
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
6. Mid-term Review
2/Jul/15
Task 3.1 – RFID UHF tags_2
Cable crane simulation
main challenge for tag reading
in forest operations
positive results
positive influence of
movement
required a circular antenna
tag on log side not detected
N. RFID tag model Maximum range
1 Smartrac Shortdipole 3 m (swing)
2 Lab-ID UH 107/105 4 m (swing)
3 Wintag Flexytag D7040S 1 m
4 Lab-ID UH 423/424 1 m
1
2
3
4
8. Mid-term Review
2/Jul/15
Task 3.1 – RFID tag positioning
Butt end of the felled tree is
the ideal position for the UHF
RFID tag providing:
- maximum protection
- effective automatic reading
- simple positioning
9. Mid-term Review
2/Jul/15
Task 3.1 – RFID tag prototype
88 mm
30 mm
In the back of the label
Insert
until hereId: 0000 0000 0000 0001
120 mm
30 mm
24 mm
RFID UHF Gen2 Label.
Id already written in the chip
when purchased
Printed Id to visually check
Mark to indicate that the label
should be introduced between
the tree and the bark untis it
reaches this line
Mark to indicate where to put
the staple
Datamatrix code to also code
the Id90 mm
RFID LABEL DESIGN FOR USE IN SLOPE
PROJECT
10. Mid-term Review
2/Jul/15
Task 3.1 – equipment selection
R1240I – qID
ISO 18000-6C/EPC C1G2
8 levels of RF power
Read range – up to 1.5 m
Bluetooth – USB interface
IP54
R1170I – qID mini
Read range – up to 0.5
Bluetooth – USB interface
IP54
Handheld RFID UHF tag reader
11. Mid-term Review
2/Jul/15
T 3.1 Intelligent felling-hauling
Galaxy Tab Active
Large interface (8’’, LCD)
10 hours operating capacity
16GB memory
Android 4.4
Bluetooth – micro USB interface
Antishock - IP67
Garmin GLO
Large interface (8’’, LCD)
Support WAAS/EGNOS
12 hours operating capacity
GPS/GLONASS
Accuracy 3 m
Bluetooth
12. Mid-term Review
2/Jul/15
Task 3.1 – Intelligent tree marking
Layout of the UHF RFID reader/programmer set:
1) RFID tag reader;
2) GPS receiver connected via Bluetooth
3) Tablet;
4) Cartridge of UHF RFID tags shielded;
5) Stapler;
6) Tree marking axe/stamp
- USB battery charger
Common equipment
- Forest spray
- axe-stamp
- calliper-tape
- vertex
13. Mid-term Review
2/Jul/15
T 3.1 Syncronization reader-database
The interface with the operator allows to locate the position on the map (and selected
plots), identify single trees and the related data, and link RFID to the database.
Forest plot
selection.
Georeferenced
position of the
operator.
Identification
of scanned
trees.
Visualization of
related
database.
Update of the database with
further data and with the ID of
the RFID tag applied
14. Mid-term Review
2/Jul/15
T 3.1 RFID test
Portable reader,
short range:
forester, chainsaw
operator
Portable reader,
medium range:
forester, processor
Fixed reader,
long range:
cable yarder,
truck, sawmill
VARIABLE Values
Tag models 1 - Smartrac Shortdipole Monza 5
2 - Lab-ID UH 107
Reader models CAEN R1170I qID mini reader
CAEN R1240I qID
Wantennax005 + ION reader
Reading distance (a) - 0, 10, 30 cm for manual device;
- 30, 100, 200, 300, 400 cm for fixed
reader
Reading angle (α) 0 °, 30°, 45°, 180° (through the wood)
Moisture content Fresh vs dry wood
Near field of material Free space, bark (related to tag
position), wood (related to reading
angle 180°)
Tag position Radial, parallel (over or under bark )
15. Mid-term Review
2/Jul/15
T 3.1 Survival test
Site 1 Site 2 Site 3
Area Firenzuola
(Firenze)
Montepiano
(Prato)
Firenzuola
(Firenze)
Altitude above sea level (m) 953 843 1079
Average slope (%) 35-45 30-40 40-50
Average mainline height (m) 12 6-8 14
Direction of extraction uphill uphill downhill
Average extraction distance (m) 185 235 215
Average concentration length
(m)
12.3 15.4 12.6
Average log/tree diameter (cm) 41 37 42
Hauling tests in 3 conifer-dominated stands, handling test in Site 1
16. Mid-term Review
2/Jul/15
T 3.1 Survival test
Hauling Handling
Marked trees/logs 153 86
Lost/destroyed 5 0
Verified (e/v) 142 63
Verified (v) 6 16
Not verified 0 8
Dirt would limit visual systems (QR, barcodes)
17. Mid-term Review
2/Jul/15
T 3.1 overview
•D 3.01) Portable RFID tag reader/programmer:
Expected M17, delivered M17
•D 3.02) RFID tag test:
Expected M17, partial delivered M18
System will be tested week 31, deliverable finalized week 32
Further outputs: Oral presentation at FORMEC 2015 conference; scientific
paper planned
•D 3.06) RFID tag survival test along the supply chain:
Expected M 25, draft ready M 18
Further outputs: Oral presentation at FORMEC 2015; scientific paper
submitted to international journal
19. Project SLOPE
T3.2 – Processor head selection, purchase
and re-engineering of the SLOPE system
components
Brussels, July 2th, 2015
Mid term review meeting
2nd July 2015
20. Overview
• Status: ongoing (75%)
• Length: 12 months (From M6 to M17)
• Involved partners
• Leader: Compolab
• Participants: CNR, BOKU, Greifenberg
• Aim: Analysis and definition of processor head main features for
SLOPE project tasks fulfilment; selection of a suitable processor h
ead; purchase of the selected processor head; assembling of
processor head on excavator; reverse engineering of processor
head
• Output: D3.08 (submitted), D3.09 (due to M19)
Mid term review meeting
2nd July 2015
21. Performed activities
Mid term review meeting
2nd July 2015
Activities conducted so far have been mainly related to:
Analysis and definition of processor head
main features
Selection of a suitable processor head
Purchase of the selected processor head
Assembling of processor head on excavator
Results of these
activities are
described and
reported in D3.08
22. Performed activities
Required main and additional features
Crosscutting capacity
Debranching capacity
Requested prime mover
Diameter and length measurement
Access to technical documents
min. 40 cm
min. 35 cm
max. 10 ÷ 12 ton
mechanical drawings
hydraulic system schematic
electrical system schematic
hardware and control software
Mid term review meeting
2nd July 2015
23. Performed activities
Processor head technology
Roller processor Stroke processor
• Faster
• Reliable
• Length measurement
• Heavy weight
• High request of power
• Big prime mover
• More expensive
• Slower
• Simple structure
• Length measurement
• Light weight
• Low request of power
• Small prime mover
• Less expensive
Mid term review meeting
2nd July 2015
24. Performed activities
Offer requests
Offer requests have
been sent to the following
manufacturer
• Lako
• Logset
• Silvatec
• Konrad
• Keto
• Log Max
• Tapio
• Arbro
Simple structures, low request of power and necessity of smaller
prime mover, suggest stroke processor as more suitable for
SLOPE purposes.
Furthermore it looks easier to extract branch parameter, working
on variation of pressure on the stroke hydraulic cylinder
Mid term review meeting
2nd July 2015
25. Performed activities
Selected model
Features ARBRO 1000S
Weight [kg] 500
Maximum opening of delimbing knives
[mm]
450
Number of delimbing knives 4 (3 + 1 fixed)
Feed force [kN] 35
Oil flow request [l/min] 80 ÷ 120
Nominal oil pressure [bar] 180
Delimbing speed [m/s] 0,3 ÷ 0,5
Prime mover weight [ton] 8 ÷ 12
Stroke [mm] 660
Mid term review meeting
2nd July 2015
26. Performed activities
Processor head purchase
Mid term review meeting
2nd July 2015
Selected processor head
ARBRO 1000S has
been purchased by
Greifenberg on
2nd April 2015
27. Performed activities
Assembling on excavator Liebherr 310 B
Mid term review meeting
2nd July 2015
Feature
ARBRO 1000S
requirements
Liebherr 310 B
Prime mover weight [ton] 8 ÷ 12 13.8
Oil flow request [l/min] 80 ÷ 120 100 ÷ 120
Nominal oil pressure [bar] 180 185
Power [kW] 58
Dimension [m] 8.45 x 2.5 x 2.965
Maximum horizontal workspace
[m]
7.9
Selected processor head ARBRO 1000S has been purchased by Greifenberg
28. Performed activities
Assembling on excavator Liebherr 310 B
Mid term review meeting
2nd July 2015
• mechanical connection link between excavator and processor head rotator
• Plexiglas barrier for operator protection
• hydraulic piping between excavator and processor head
• integration of a supplementary pipe in order to avoid the pressure on the head exhaust
• exclusion of pivot circuit of the excavator boom for visibility and stability improvement
• integration of a supplementary valve for feeding circuit activation at every start up
• exclusion of bucket valves activation
• electrical connections for processor head power supply
• wiring from the boom and the cabin
• positioning of processor head display tilt control on the instrument panel
• connections of electrical controls on the excavator joysticks
• training of Compolab technicians
• delivery of the whole machine to Compolab facilities
30. Ongoing activities
Mechanical 3D modelling
Reconstruction of a 3D model of the whole processor head and related parts
of prime mover
Mid term review meeting
2nd July 2015
KONICA MINOLTA Range7 FARO Focus3D 120
31. Ongoing activities
Mechanical 3D modelling
Mid term review meeting
2nd July 2015
References for
reconstruction
KONICA MINOLTA
Range7
FARO Focus3D 120
34. Ongoing activities
Hydraulic systems
Reverse engineering of the hydraulic systems
Design of the novel hydraulic sub-circuits for
auxiliary hydraulic actuators (addition of pressure
and flow sensors)
Mid term review meeting
2nd July 2015
Electronic system
Reverse engineering of the electronic systems
Electronic design of novel sub-circuits for:
• auxiliary DC actuators
• pressure sensors
• encoder
• accelerometers
• electric power supply
• acoustic sensors
• load cells
• cameras
35. Conclusion
Mid term review meeting
2nd July 2015
Following an analysis of SLOPE
requirements and a market survey
on processor head brand and typology,
a suitable harvester has been selected
and purchased: ARBRO 1000S
Completed activities Ongoing activities
Reverse engineering for:
mechanical 3D model (already started – 50%)
electronic circuits (already started – 70%)
hydraulic circuits (already started – 70%)
D3.08
Assembling of ARBRO 1000S on
Liebherr 310 B excavator
D3.09
36. Contact info
Gaspare L’Episcopia: gaspare.lepiscopia@compolab.it
Stefano Marrazza: stefano.marrazza@compolab.it
Thank you for your attention
Mid term review meeting
2nd July 2015
38. Overview
Mid-term Review
2/Jul/2015
• Status: 35 %
• Length: 17 months From M 6 to M 23
• Involved Partners
• Leader: GRE
• Participants: CNR BOKU
• Aim: the aim of the WP is to set up the machines and tools
required to create an intelligent interaction among all the
operators involved in forest harvesting steep terrain. In
particular in this task we focus on the self-propelled
TECNO Carriage, on chokers and a synthetic rope launcher.
An intelligent cable harvesting system.
• Output: D3.03
39. Work status
Task 3.1 CNR
Task 3.2 COMPOLAB
Task 3.3 GRE
Task 3.4 COMPOLAB
Task 3.5 ITENE
Task 3.6 CNR
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2/Jul/2015
40. I will briefly detail the three parts of the task
Mid-term Review
2/Jul/2015
42. TECNO
All the mechanical parts are finished and now it is stored in our facilities
Mid-term Review
2/Jul/2015
43. Tecno work status
The only missing part is the electric box and the wire connecting system
Mid-term Review
2/Jul/2015
44. We will update the software with the sensors in the next
months to proceed with the deliverable to be submitted
in Month 23.
What we will be doing till M23
Mid-term Review
2/Jul/2015
45. Chockers work status
The chockers are being designed and
manufactured tailored for the Slope Project.
The designing features follow the latest
functioning systems on the market. We have
been improving the working system also with
the double control system.
These chockers, called «GS 14» Greifenberg
Slope 2014, are completely newly designed on
the electronic and also on the mechanical side
They can work manually and also by the carriage
plc and they do not need the operator to open
them
Mid-term Review
2/Jul/2015
46. Chockers work status
When the carriage is at the
unloading point along the line, the
lowering of the weight starts and
when the logs are on the ground,
the system opens letting the
hook/grapple free
Mid-term Review
2/Jul/2015
47. Chockers work status
Components are being assembled thus creating a
circuit specifically designed for the project
Mid-term Review
2/Jul/2015
48. Chockers work status
Transmitters have a relevant antenna allowing
the best performance and the receiver has an
antenna inside the chocker.
Rechargeable batteries are located in a safe
and easy to use way and we have prepared an
external link protected by a screw tap for the
working operations to avoid the disassembly
Mid-term Review
2/Jul/2015
49. Currently, our technicians are working to test the functionality in laboratory.
When we have finished the in door testing we will give the chockers to two
forestry enterprises, harvesting ones, to be used in real working conditions.
It is also important to highlight the fact that to work together with the TECNO
SLOPE a new transmitter unit will be connected to the main PLC .
What we will be doing next
Mid-term Review
2/Jul/2015
50. Synthetic rope launcher
The rope launcher has been developed with technical drawings and with
the pressure pushing calculations
The air compressor, the piping line and the air distribution data have
been decided.
Now the works are concentrated on the directioning system and the
ropes spools.
We are now going to make the first field test.
Mid-term Review
2/Jul/2015
51. Synthetic rope launcher
In the following photos it is possible to see the body mass
that will be launched and that will pull the rope.
You can note that it has a triple OR seals to keep the
pressure during the passage through the barrel and a long
tail to keep the pressure into the barrel during the initial
shot.
Another picture shows the automatic opening hook that
will start the shot according to the pressure launch
established by the control system
Mid-term Review
2/Jul/2015
52. Commercial outcomes
We have been discussing with stakeholders and clients in
the harvesting sector and they foresee some improvement
in their productivity level with slope new technologies
developed within our project not only because of an
enhanced productivity level, but also because of a more
lean and smooth supply chain and thanks to what they call
higher safety level for operators.
We are planning to include the new equipment in our
catalogue at the end of the project.
Mid-term Review
2/Jul/2015
54. Project SLOPE
T3.4 – Intelligent processor head
Brussels, July 2th, 2015
Mid term review meeting
2nd July 2015
55. Overview
• Status: ongoing (20%)
• Length: 17 months (From M9 to M25)
• Involved partners
• Leader: Compolab
• Participants: CNR, BOKU, Greifenberg
• Aim: Add to a commercial processor head grading and marking
capabilities while preserving the existing ones
• Output: D3.04 (due to M25)
Mid term review meeting
2nd July 2015
56. Hyperspectral imaging system HI quality index – Described in D4.04
Near infrared imaging system NIR quality index – Described in D4.03
Cutting forces evaluation system CP quality index – Described in D4.06
Stress wave system SW quality index – Described in D4.05
RFID labeller
Mid term review meeting
2nd July 2015
Intelligent processor head sub-system
Envisaged sub-system
Main goals
Add to a commercial processor head (ARBRO 1000S) grading and marking
capabilities while preserving the existing ones
57. Hyperspectral imaging system
Intelligent processor head sub-system
Starting from laboratory tests, most meaningful wavelengths for wood defect
detection will be defined, in order to reduce complexity in on-field analysis
Tree harvesting in mountain areas (extremely harsh working conditions) reduce the
number of suitable sensor
Laboratory test will provide information on most suitable hyperspectral sensors
(photodiodes array 128 elements, line scan camera, micro-spectrometer…)
Laboratory test will provide information on most suitable sensor configuration
(scan/snapshot, correct position, distance from log cross section)
Mid term review meeting
2nd July 2015
58. Near infrared (NIR) imaging system
Intelligent processor head sub-system
Mid term review meeting
2nd July 2015
NIR sensors will be positioned on a lifting/lowering bar parallel to the chainsaw
bar in a separated carter for protection from dirty, lubricating oil and chipping
Sensors will be selected considering also “robustness” features such as resistance
to vibrations, working temperature range, IP grade protection, acelerations
All the operations related to signal (spectra) pre-processing, analysis, and data
mining will be performed on the industrial PC
Selection and validation of most suitable sensors for installation on the processor
head will be performed at the initial phase of theT4.2
59. Cutting forces evaluation system
Intelligent processor head sub-system
Mid term review meeting
2nd July 2015
Pressure sensors for continuous
measurements of oil pressure in:
• hydraulic chainsaw motor
• feeding piston
Oil flow meter for continuous
measurements the amount of hydraulic
oil through chainsaw motor
Encoder on chainsaw bar
Cutting forces are related to
Cross-cutting Debranching
Pressure sensors for continuous
measurements of oil pressure in:
• main feed piston
• cutting arms
• holding arms
Load cell for continuous measurements
of exerted forces on the three knives
Acoustic emission will be eventually
integrated with the debranching
system
60. Stress wave system
Intelligent processor head sub-system
Mid term review meeting
2nd July 2015
Technical meeting in January in San Michele (CNR- IVALSA facilities) for preliminary
studies on stress wave system
Two systems for stress wave test will be studied and designed for a reliable integration
on the harvesting machine
Accelerometers measurement system Laser measurement system
Longitudinal axial modes analysis with the
resonance method
Composed by a tool exerting on the
transversal side of the tree, a mechanical
pulse and a laser triangulation sensor able to
detect and measure the induced free
vibration of the tree
Wave pressure time of flight
measurements in the processed wood
Composed by two accelerometers and a
sensorized hammer that provides
the mechanical stimulus and trigger signal
61. Stress wave system
Intelligent processor head sub-system
Mid term review meeting
2nd July 2015
Preliminary design for accelerometer measurements system
62. RFID labeller
Intelligent processor head sub-system
Mid term review meeting
2nd July 2015
RFID tags will be placed on the cross section of each log
RFID tag will be fixed on logs by staple (most reliable system)
RFID tags
In order to simplify the process, each
tag will be placed in a fixed position
Minimum log
diameter (~20 cm)
Log cross
section
System will be placed on a movable
bar and will be composed by:
• cartridge box for RFID tag (50
tag minimum)
• loader
• stapler
• RFID antenna
• RFID reader (placed in a box
on the processor head)
63. Intelligent processor head design
Sensor distribution
Pressure sensors
Load cells, microphones,
pressure sensors on each
knive
1 axis accelerometer +
3 axis accelerometer
Scan bar: encoder,
NIR camera, camera,
microphones, LEDs
RFID antenna
Pressure sensor
Other sensors:
cameras on the stem
of the head processor
Mid term review meeting
2nd July 2015
64. Intelligent processor head design
Actuators
RFID positioner
Scan bar actuator:
24V DC brushless with
reduction stage gearbox,
stress wave generator
Stress wave generator,
Actuation system for
accelerometer placement
and removal
Scan bar cleaner
(compressed air)
Mid term review meeting
2nd July 2015
65. Electronic devices
Electronic devices
CompactDAQ
CRIO-9081: High Performance Integrated System, 8-Slot, LX75, RT
NI 9205: 32-Channel ±10V, 250 kS/s, 16-Bit Analog Input Module
NI 9203: ScrewTerm, +/-20 mA, 16-Bit, 200 kS/s, 8-Ch AI Module
NI 9234: 4 Input, 24-Bit, 51.2 kS/s, SW Selectable IEPE & AC/DC
NI 9421: ScrewTerm, 24V, 100 μs, 8-Ch Sinking DI Module
NI 9375: 16-ch DI, 16-ch DO, DI/DO C Series Module
NI 9472: 8-Ch 24V, 100 us, Sourcing DO Module
NI 9882: 1-Port DeviceNet C Series Module
Industrial PC
Mid term review meeting
2nd July 2015
Solid state memory Serial communication
Wide temperature range Ethernet communication
Heat sink USB ports
Dust protection (IP6X) External touchscreen monitor
66. Intelligent processor head design
Electronic structure
Sensors Cameras
Head processor
controller
Sensor’s actuators
control
RFID positionerRFID antenna
Communication
Mid term review meeting
2nd July 2015
67. Electronic devices
Power management
Main energy source
Filtering stage
Voltage conditioning
(buck converters)
Distribution
Uninterruptible
power supply
Voltage provided
by alternator is not suitable for
electronic devices and sensors
Provide correct power supply for:
CompactRio, industrial PC,
sensors, actuators, antenna
Mid term review meeting
2nd July 2015
68. Conclusion
Mid term review meeting
2nd July 2015
Preliminary studies on main subsystems have been started and the hardware
components have been defined
Laboratory test will led to the final design definition
Next activities
Realization of all designed mechanical parts (completed within M23)
Integration of the designed subsystem on the machine (completed within M24)
Modifications/development of low level software for the integration of the
control of new added subsystem and related high level software (completed
within M24)
Intensive test activities in workshop and on the field (from M24)
69. Contact info
Gaspare L’Episcopia: gaspare.lepiscopia@compolab.it
Stefano Marrazza: stefano.marrazza@compolab.it
Thank you for your attention
Mid term review meeting
2nd July 2015
71. Overview
• Status: On Going (50%)
• Length: 12 months (M12 to M24)
• Involved Partners
• Leader: ITENE
• Participants: CNR, MHG, BOKU
• Aim: Track trucks and loaded logs and send the information into
the SLOPE system
• Output: Deliverable D3.05 (early development stage, due to
M24)
75. What is done
81
Working laboratory protoype system with:
Hardware deployment (Linux CPU ARM rpi, GPS DONGLE, GPRS
DONGLE, Intermec RFID IF61 reader
Software deployment: python development platform, Postgress
Database, XML and JSON libraries, BRI communication, SQL
communication
GPS data acquisition
RFID data acquisition (with Intermec readers)
Local storage of data
User interface for control and monitoring
81. Next Steps
87
1. Implement GPRS connexion
2. Implement connexion with main database (sending /
retrieving info, with MHG)
3. Implement power source / batteries
4. Development of encapsulation
5. Test1: live vehicle tracking
6. Test2: RF field coverage analysis in truck
82. Time schedule
88
M13 M14 M15 M16 M17 M18 M19 M20 M21 M22 M23 M24
1 Hardware deployment (Linux CPU ARM rpi, GPS DONGLE, GPR
2 Software deployment: python development platform, Postgre
3 GPS data acquisition
4 RFID data acquisition (with Intermec readers)
5 Local storage of data
6 User interface for control and monitoring
7 Implement GPRS connexion
8 Implement connexion with main database (sending / retriev
9 Implement power source / batteries
10 Development of encapsulation
11 Test1: live vehicle tracking
10 Test2: RF field coverage analysis in truck
83. Contact info
Juan de Dios Díaz (juan.diaz@itene.com)
Emilio Gonzalez(egonzalez@itene.com)
Thank you for your attention
84. Task 3.6: data management backup
Objectives
The goals of this task are:
• to develop system for data exchange between hardware in
field and central computer of FIS
• to provide a data backup strategy
85. Task 3.6: data management backup
Task Leader: CNR
Task Partecipants: Compolab, Greifenberg, Graphitech, Itene, (Treemetrics)
Starting : March 2015
Ending: February 2016
Status: 25%
The partners involvement described in the following slides.
86. Task 3.6: data management backup
Deliverables
D.3.07 Black-box for backup and data transmission
Prototype: portable and internal powered black box for daily/weekly data back up and for
data transmission in areas without GPRS coverage
Delivery Date: February 2016 (M.25)
87. the “black box” solution is a portable storage (SSHD or similar)
the external storage will be connected with USB (or Wifi) to the
industrial PC hosted by the excavator
the dedicated GPRS module compatible with PC/CRio will be used for
communication with the central server in a case of the network
coverage
the additional backup module compatible with PC/CRio will be used to
store the critical data
the data to be transferred with GPRS will be limited and has to be
clearly defined
Task 3.6: data management backup
detailed concept (new DoW)
88. Task 3.6: data management backup
data flow
NI CompactRio master
Database
NI CompactRio client
FRID
weight
fuel
???
Data storage
CP
NIR
HI
SW
camera
kinect
89. select and purchase optimal hardware (CNR, Graphitech and COMPOLAB)
integrate the hardware modules with CRio chassis (CNR and COMPOLAB)
define structures of data (both; to be transmitted via 3G and stored for further
use in FIS (Graphitech + Treemetrics)
define compression and or coding of the data to be transferred by GPRS (CNR,
Graphitech and COMPOLAB)
to develop the software for communication of the cable crane and central
computer (Greifenberg, CNR and COMPOLAB)
to develop the software for field instruments and GPRS communication (CNR
and COMPOLAB)
to develop software tools for merging the data with FIS (Graphitech)
to extensively test the solution both in lab and in field (all partners)
Task 3.6: data management backup
work plan (new DoW)