Mild Steel Intelligent Field Device, Power : 6-9kw for Industrial Use

Intelligent Field Device (IFD) is a smart, sensor-equipped device designed to monitor, control, and communicate critical data in real time. These devices are widely used in industries such as railways, manufacturing, and power systems to enhance automation, efficiency, and safety. Unlike conventional field devices, IFDs can process information locally, detect faults, and transmit data to centralized control systems for proactive decision-making. In railway applications, for example, intelligent axle counters, track condition monitors, and signaling controllers help optimize train operations, prevent failures, and improve overall network reliability. By leveraging advanced technologies like IoT, AI, and cloud computing, IFDs play a crucial role in predictive maintenance, reducing operational risks, and ensuring smooth, data-driven management of complex infrastructure systems.

Feature of Intelligent Field Devices

• Enhances Operational Efficiency – Automates decision-making for better performance.
• Reduces Downtime & Maintenance Costs – Predictive analytics prevent failures.
• Improves Safety & Security – Ensures system reliability in critical applications.
• Supports Industry 4.0 & IoT – Seamless integration with modern digital infrastructure.

Applications of IFDs

• Railway Systems – Track condition monitoring, signaling systems, and predictive maintenance.
• Industrial Automation – Smart sensors in manufacturing, SCADA systems, and process control.
• Smart Grid & Energy – Intelligent power meters, fault detection, and energy optimization.
• Healthcare & Wearables – Biomedical sensors for remote patient monitoring.
• Smart Agriculture – Precision farming, automated irrigation, and soil monitoring.
• Building Management – HVAC control, smart lighting, and security systems.

1)AC/DC Power Supply for IFD

• 180 ~ 550VAC Single Phase to Neutral and Phase to Phase Configuration
• It also Supports 254 ~ 780VDC
• Built-in active PFC circuit compliance to BS EN/EN61000-3-2
• Protections: Short circuit / Overload / Over voltage / Over temperature
• Protection circuit to protect the system against Surges up to 6 kV
• Cooling by free air convection
• UL 508(industrial control equipment)approved
• BS EN/EN61000-6-2(BS EN/EN50082-2) industrial immunity level
• Multiple DC Output Ranges
• DC 5V
• DC 12V
• DC 24V

IFD (Intelligent Field Devices) should have battery back- up of minimum 4 hours in order for IFD to store data as well as maintain connection with server in case of power failure.

2)Processor Specification for Master Device

• ✅ Processor
• Quad-core Cortex-A72, Clocked at 1.5 GHz
• ✅ Memory & Storage Options
• RAM: 2GB, LPDDR4 variant
• Storage: 32 GB industrial-grade memory, Can store operational data locally
• It have on-chip Real Time clock (RTC)
• ✅ Connectivity Options
• Gigabit Ethernet
• Wi-Fi 802.11ac & Bluetooth 5.0
• 2x MIPI CSI & 2x MIPI DSI for camera and display connectivity.
• RS 485 Port (isolated), Configurable RS 232 or TTL (isolated) port
• ✅ I/O & Expansion
• USB Interface
• UART, SPI, I2C, PWM, and SDIO interfaces.
• 16 Bit ADC support.
• & Security: AES, TRNG, HASH, CRC, Secure Boot.

3)Controller Specification for Slave Device

• ✅ Controller
• Dual-Core Architecture:
• ARM Cortex-M7 (480 MHz) – High-performance core for intensive computations.
• ARM Cortex-M4 (240 MHz) – Power-efficient core for real-time control.
• ✅ Memory:
• 2 MB Flash memory (with dual-bank support for firmware updates).
• 1 MB RAM (including tightly coupled memory for fast execution).
• ✅ Connectivity:
• USB OTG (Full-Speed & High-Speed).
• SPI, I2C, USART, UART, CAN FD, SAI, SDMMC for flexible communication.
• ✅ Advanced Peripherals:
• 16-bit ADC (up to 3.6 MSPS), DAC, comparators, and OPAMPs.
• Timers: 16-bit and 32-bit general-purpose timers, PWM support.
• & Security: AES, TRNG, HASH, CRC, Secure Boot.
• ✅ Low-Power Features:
• Multiple power modes for energy-efficient applications.
• Dynamic voltage scaling for performance and power optimization.

4)4G or 5G / GPRS Modem

• In-built 4G or 5G /GPRS modem.
• Plug-in modules for direct interfacing with Master Processor.
• It Supports LTE FDD bands – 1/3/5/8 and LTE TDD bands 38/40/41 and Dual Band GSM 900 MHz and 1800 MHz.
• It Supports of FDD-LTE Cat 4, HSDPA Cat 10 and HSUPA Cat 6 and GPRS Class 12 Communication data rates.
• Extended operation temperature - 40 Degree Celsius to + 85 Degree Celsius.
• It capturing location details of Installed IFD on connection.
• It have connectors for external antennas.
• RoHS Compliant.
• It can replace with Wi-fi Module as per site requirements.

5)LCD Display

• 5-row Backlit LCD
• To provide high visibility in all lighting conditions, including low-light environments.Real-Time Data
• Visualization:
• It displays essential system information such as:
• Electrical Parameters: Voltage, current, power factor, and energy metrics.
• Communication Status: Status of GPRS, RS485, and other communication interfaces.
• System Alerts: Notifications for abnormal conditions, such as overvoltage, overcurrent, or communication failures.

6)Energy Monitoring Meter

• Supports configurations for 1-phase 2-wire, 3-phase 3-wire, and 3-phase 4-wire systems.
• Measures voltage ranges from 100V to 520kV AC (primary) and 100V to 520V AC (secondary).
• Current measurement capabilities from 30mA to 5A AC.
• Calculates Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) up to the 32nd order for both voltage and current.
• Instantaneous and Average line and phase wise parameters
• Voltage - Vr,Vy,Vb
• Average Voltage - Vry,Vyb,Vbr
• Current - Ir,Iy,Ib,In
• Power Factor – PFr,PFy,PFb,PF total
• Frequency –FHz
• Power - Phase wise and Total Active Power, Reactive Power and Apparent power
• Active Power (KW) - KWr, KWy, KWb,KW total
• Reactive Power (KVAR) - KVARr, KVARy, KVARb, KVAR total
• Apparent Power (KVA) - KVAr, KVAy, KVAb, KVA total
• Energy - Active, Reactive and Apparent Energy
• Import KWh and Export KWh
• Import KVArh (Lag) and Import KVArh (Lead)
• Import KVAh and Export KVAh
• Display and Interface:
• Features a clear 4-line display, allowing simultaneous viewing of multiple parameters.
• Accuracy and Standards:
• Conforms to accuracy class 0.5, ensuring reliable and precise measurements.
• Environmental Conditions:
• Designed to operate within a temperature range of 0°C to 55°C.
• Can function effectively in environments with up to 95% relative humidity.

7)Digital Input Section

• 6-DI channels for monitoring fault signals, switch statuses, and triggering events.
• Compatible with low-voltage logic levels, capable of handling 0-30V DC inputs.
• Protection: Each DI channel is should equip with
• Independent Overvoltage Protection (OV)
• Independent Overcurrent Protection (OC):
• Optocoupler-Based Optical Isolation:
• IFD should ensures galvanic isolation between external input signals and the internal processing circuit.

 8)Digital Output Section

• 6 DO channels has to control external devices like relays, actuators, and alarms. o Each channel should
• support solid-state switching for robust and reliable operation.
• Switching and Isolation Features:
• Optocoupler-Based Optical Isolation
• It should provide complete isolation between the internal control circuit and the external load. And to
• prevents electrical noise from propagating into the internal circuitry.
• Relay Switching:
• Each channel should employ a relay, to ensure fast, durable, and energy-efficient switching.
• It has to capable of handling high-frequency operations

9)Analog Input Section

• 4 AI channels should comply with the flexibility to handle industry-standard input signals:
• Voltage Mode: 0–10V DC.
• Current Mode: 4–20mA.

10)Analog Output Section

• 1 AO channel to be capable of precise control for external systems, supporting 4–20mA current output.