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For embedded devices that prioritize cost, a control system using embedded microcontrollers is necessary. Additionally, when developing HMI systems in embedded systems, it is essential to consider the hardware configuration based on which aspects, such as cost, performance, and size, to prioritize. At Helvetia, drawing from years of experience in embedded device development, we can comprehensively handle the necessary development for HMI products, including hardware development, HMI screen development, and LCD control. If you are considering the development of HMI products, please feel free to consult with us. [Examples of development necessary for building control systems with microcontrollers] - Touch panel control - LCD display control - HMI screen design - HMI screen control, etc. *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

The "FPGA Contract Development and Design Service" offers a one-stop service from the creation of design documents to prototype development. Additionally, by conducting hearings on the required specifications, we can also create specification documents. We provide a consistent solution from the examination of FPGA functional specifications to verification and evaluation, and we can also accommodate partial requests during the design and development phases, so please feel free to consult with us. 【Supported FPGAs】 ■Xilinx - Virtex Series - Kintex Series - Spartan Series - Zync-7000 AP SoC *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

We offer the development of embedded systems using SoMs (System on Modules) equipped with ARM CPUs. This SoM is equipped with various I/Os, making it easy to realize a wide variety of systems. Additionally, by swapping out the SoM, we can accommodate future performance improvements. We develop baseboards that incorporate this SoM based on customer specifications. 【Benefits of Using SoMs】 ■ By using commercially available complex CPU components and only developing the I/O parts, development costs can be reduced, and reliability can be improved. ■ By utilizing the Evolution board, software development can be conducted even before the hardware is completed. ■ If CPU performance becomes insufficient due to functional expansion, it is possible to replace it with a higher-performance SoM, allowing for continuous operation over the long term. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

What are you looking for? Leave the development, design, manufacturing, and sales of hardware products to Helvetia. Based on our extensive experience in embedded board development and design for electronic devices, we provide a wide range of solutions. Additionally, we respond to various customer needs in different fields with a consistent production system in collaboration with our partners, from development and design to manufacturing. 【Business Contents】 ■ Hardware Development ■ Software Development ■ Manufacturing Development ■ Standard Products *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

Here is an implementation example of the "Fanless Industrial PC Nuvo-5501." The "Firefighting Robot System," adopted for autonomous movement control, is equipped with autonomous mobility and collaboration functions, allowing it to move to areas where humans cannot approach and efficiently perform fire extinguishing and cooling. Additionally, through collaboration with water cannon robots and hose extension robots, the risks and burdens of team members who need to spray water at the front lines or lay heavy hoses are reduced. In large-scale fires, such as those in oil refineries, it enables quicker firefighting activities than conventional methods. 【Features of Nuvo-5501】 ■ Compact footprint (221*173*76.2mm) ■ Supports Intel 6th generation Core i7/i5/i3 LGA 1151 socket CPUs ■ Robustness with a wide operating range of -25℃ to 70℃ ■ GbEx3 or USB3.0x4 *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

In special vehicle internal control data communication, using a PLC allows for power and communication to be conducted over a single wire. Typically, two types of wires are required: one for power and one for communication. 【Benefits of HD PLC Standards】 ■ Stable communication possible with wired connections ■ No need for new communication wiring work ■ High communication speed ■ Easy installation with one-touch settings, even for light users ■ Capable of supplying higher current and voltage than Ethernet PoE *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

The PLC device integrates with I/O control and can send information from the flame sensor to the host. Based on the flame detection information from the flame sensor, the host can issue various alarms. By changing signage and controlling lighting, it can guide people in the opposite direction of the flame based on the detection location of the flame sensor. 【Benefits of HD PLC Standards】 ■ Stable communication possible with wired connections ■ No need for new communication wiring work ■ Fast communication speed ■ One-touch setup allows easy installation even for light users ■ Capable of supplying higher current and voltage than Ethernet PoE *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

By implementing USB functionality in the PLC, USB data communication becomes possible. USB devices can be installed and operated away from the host device, and the USB has host capabilities, allowing various USB devices to be connected (such as sensor modules, cameras, microphones, speakers, etc.). The PLC can also be used as a USB hub. 【Advantages of HD PLC Standards】 ■ Stable communication possible with wired connections ■ No need for new communication wiring work ■ High communication speed ■ One-touch setup makes it easy for light users to install ■ Capable of supplying higher current and voltage than Ethernet PoE *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

By using the existing LON communication line, BACnet/MSTP communication can be overlaid onto the PLC, allowing for simultaneous use of LON and BACnet/MSTP devices. By using a PLC, it is possible to gradually transition to communication with different protocols without the need to lay new dedicated BACnet lines. 【Benefits of HD PLC Standards】 ■ Stable communication possible with wired connections ■ No need for new communication wiring work ■ High communication speed ■ One-touch setup allows for easy installation even by light users ■ Capable of supplying higher current and voltage than Ethernet PoE *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

The power meters of residential buildings located on the premises (private land) can be smartened using PLC and data can be transmitted to the cloud via the installed 200V power lines. By utilizing PLC, existing power meters can be made smart. The distance between each building is approximately 20 to 30 meters. 【Benefits of HD PLC Standards】 ■ Stable communication possible with wired connection ■ No need for new communication wiring work ■ Fast communication speed ■ One-touch setup allows for easy installation even for light users ■ Capable of supplying higher current and voltage than Ethernet PoE *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

In each room of rental properties, a sensor-integrated PLC can be installed to collect various sensor data such as temperature, humidity, and vibration. The collected data is stored on a cloud server via the internet. 【Benefits of HD PLC Standards】 ■ Stable communication with wired connections ■ No need for new communication wiring work ■ High communication speed ■ Easy installation with one-touch settings, even for light users ■ Capable of supplying higher current and voltage than Ethernet PoE *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

Communication within the building can be mixed using Ethernet and RS485 via PLC. The power lines between buildings are at 6600V, and due to regulatory restrictions, PLC communication is not possible. Therefore, we connect Wi-Fi to the PLC for communication. The distance between the PLC on the 1st floor and the PLC on the 9th floor of Building 1 is approximately 20m. The PLC on the 1st floor and the PLC on the 9th floor of Building 1 are out of phase, but stable communication is achieved by routing through a 200V PLC. 【Advantages of HD PLC Standards】 ■ Stable communication possible with wired connections ■ No need for new communication wiring work ■ High communication speed ■ One-touch setup makes it easy for light users to install ■ Capable of supplying higher current and voltage than Ethernet PoE *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

This is an introduction to overseas lighting control using PLC communication. We control one of the lighting control standards, "DALI" (Digital Addressable Lighting Interface), using PLC. (A DALI module has been added to our PLC device.) The control data is converted to the DALI protocol at the PLC terminal device. By using PLC, it is possible to use the DALI standard without the limitation of a maximum distance of 200m (host-lighting distance) and 64 connections. 【Benefits of HD PLC Standard】 ■ Stable communication with wired connections ■ No need for new communication wiring work ■ High communication speed ■ Easy installation with one-touch settings, even for light users ■ Capable of supplying higher current and voltage than Ethernet PoE *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce examples of utilizing PLC communication in network systems for buildings and facilities that we propose. By combining power lines/dedicated lines and wireless communication within existing buildings, we can achieve a wide area network. This significantly reduces the installation costs for communication wiring for lighting and air conditioning control systems, various sensor monitoring, and surveillance cameras, thereby promoting the introduction of systems into existing buildings. Additionally, the PLC communication standards include "low-speed PLC," which superimposes low-frequency signals (up to 450KHz), and "high-speed PLC," which superimposes high-frequency signals (2 to 28MHz). The "HD-PLC," classified as a high-speed PLC, contributes to our customers' IoT, EMS, and Automation services due to its characteristics. *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce an example of utilizing PLC communication in centralized meter reading proposed by our company. Even in environments with long wiring lengths, it is possible to expand the communication area to the end of the facility through hopping technology. Additionally, due to the ample communication speed, it can be utilized not only for remote meter reading functions but also for more detailed applications such as HEMS. The PLC communication standards include "low-speed PLC," which superimposes low-frequency signals (up to 450 KHz), and "high-speed PLC," which superimposes high-frequency signals (2 to 28 MHz). "HD-PLC," classified as high-speed PLC, contributes to our customers' IoT, EMS, and Automation services due to its features. *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce an example of utilizing PLC communication in the security camera system we propose. When switching from analog cameras to IP cameras, existing coaxial cables can be reused. This eliminates the need for new Ethernet cable installation, allowing for a reduction in total costs. Additionally, the PLC communication standards include "low-speed PLC," which superimposes low-frequency signals (up to 450 KHz), and "high-speed PLC," which superimposes high-frequency signals (2 to 28 MHz). "HD-PLC," classified as high-speed PLC, contributes to our customers' IoT, EMS, and Automation services due to its features. *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce an example of utilizing PLC communication in network systems for schools that we propose. By utilizing existing wiring (TV antenna cables and power lines), it is possible to establish a WiFi environment within the facility without the need for new wiring. This is expected to reduce the costs associated with improving the network environment. Additionally, in the event of a disaster, using satellite internet can serve as a communication infrastructure for evacuees, even when ground communication networks are destroyed. The PLC communication standards include "low-speed PLC," which superimposes low-frequency signals (up to 450 KHz), and "high-speed PLC," which superimposes high-frequency signals (2 to 28 MHz). "HD-PLC," classified as high-speed PLC, contributes to our customers' IoT, EMS, and Automation services due to its features. *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce an example of utilizing PLC communication in coin parking proposed by our company. Since both "power supply" and "communication" are possible, the construction can be completed with just one power line installation. As communication wiring is not required, it enables a reduction in construction time and costs. By utilizing high-speed power line communication in temporary parking lots, we can build solutions at a low cost. Additionally, the PLC communication standards include "low-speed PLC," which superimposes low-frequency signals (up to 450 KHz), and "high-speed PLC," which superimposes high-frequency signals (2 to 28 MHz). "HD-PLC," classified as high-speed PLC, contributes to our customers' IoT, EMS, and Automation services due to its features. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce an example of utilizing PLC communication at security gates proposed by our company. By leveraging power lines, it is possible to build solutions that simplify wiring. Since it can be used for high-speed communication and with a DC power supply, it allows for the construction of more secure solutions. Additionally, the PLC communication standards include "low-speed PLC," which superimposes low-frequency signals (up to 450 KHz), and "high-speed PLC," which superimposes high-frequency signals (2 to 28 MHz). "HD-PLC," classified as high-speed PLC, contributes to our customers' IoT, EMS, and Automation services due to its characteristics. *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce an example of utilizing PLC communication in smart homes as proposed by our company. By incorporating "PLC" into infrared learning remote controls in home automation, it becomes possible to install them simply by plugging them into an outlet, without the need for complex settings. The PLC communication standards include "low-speed PLC," which superimposes low-frequency signals (up to 450 KHz), and "high-speed PLC," which superimposes high-frequency signals (2 to 28 MHz). "HD-PLC," classified as high-speed PLC, contributes to our customers' IoT, EMS, and automation services due to its unique features. *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce an example of utilizing PLC communication in water heaters as proposed by our company. In addition to data and voice communication, it supports large-capacity content such as videos. Due to its high-speed communication, it is easy to interrupt various control communications. Furthermore, with IP-based communication, it is possible to collect maintenance information through integration with cloud services. The PLC communication standards include "low-speed PLC," which superimposes low-frequency signals (up to 450 KHz), and "high-speed PLC," which superimposes high-frequency signals (2 to 28 MHz). "HD-PLC," classified as high-speed PLC, contributes to our customers' IoT, EMS, and Automation services due to its features. *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

The "Software Contract Development Service" offers a one-stop service from specification formulation to prototype development. By conducting hearings on the required specifications, we can also create the specification documents in-house. Additionally, we can simultaneously handle hardware development that operates the software, allowing customers to consolidate their development contact points. This frees you from the burdensome project management, and by entrusting us with both hardware and software without boundaries, we can provide high-quality development deliverables. 【Features】 ■ One-stop service from specification formulation to prototype development ■ Ability to create specification documents in-house ■ Simultaneous support for hardware development that operates the software ■ Customers can consolidate their development contact points ■ Freedom from burdensome project management *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.