ARMxy Embedded Computer BL410 with Todesk Remote Management software of Wind Power Plants
Case Details
Solution Overview
Wind power engineers frequently travel to project sites and local design institutes, conducting on-site surveys, wind farm simulations, power generation calculations, and safety assessments to provide owners with construction plans that maximize wind energy utilization. Due to safety and compliance requirements, these operations must be performed on dedicated servers within an intranet environment, making remote software an essential tool for engineers on business trips.
Solution Advantages
Features of ARMxy Embedded Computers:
Low Power Consumption and High Performance: ARM architecture is renowned for its low power consumption, ideal for long-term operation in on-site servers or edge computing devices at wind farms. Processors like the Rockchip RK3568J support Linux or Ubuntu systems, fulfilling the computational requirements for wind farm simulations and data processing.
Edge Computing Capabilities: ARMxy Embedded computers (e.g., BLIIoT BL410) feature built-in edge computing and AI algorithms, enabling real-time collection and analysis of wind speed and power generation data, reducing reliance on cloud servers and improving response times.
Environmental Adaptability: Industrial-grade ARM computers wide-temperature operation, suitable for the harsh conditions of wind farms (e.g., high/low temperatures, dust).
Compact and Easy to Deploy: ARMxy based single-board computers (SBCs) are small in size, facilitating integration into on-site equipment and reducing deployment costs.
Advantages of Todesk Remote Management Software:
Efficient Remote Access: Todesk provides low-latency, stable remote desktop control, allowing engineers to access intranet servers via laptops or mobile devices, operate wind farm simulation software, view data, or adjust parameters in real time.
Security: Todesk supports end-to-end encryption and multi-factor authentication, ensuring remote operations comply with wind power industry standards for data security and compliance (e.g., intranet isolation).
Cross-Platform Support: Todesk is compatible with Windows, Linux, macOS, and mobile devices, seamlessly integrating with the Linux environment of ARM computers, eliminating compatibility concerns for engineers.
File Transfer and Collaboration: Todesk enables fast file transfers, facilitating the sharing of wind farm calculation data or design documents with local institutes, and supports multi-party collaboration, enhancing efficiency during business trips.
Meeting Wind Power Industry Needs:
Intranet Environment Support: Through VPN or dedicated networks, Todesk securely connects to wind farm intranet servers, ensuring compliance for operations like on-site surveys, wind farm simulations, and power generation calculations.
Real-Time Monitoring and Maintenance: ARMxy Embedded computers BL410 can integrate with wind farm SCADA systems to collect operational data, and with Todesk’s remote access, engineers can diagnose faults or optimize parameters remotely.
Application Scenarios
On-Site Surveys and Data Collection:
Engineers deployARMxy Embedded computers BL410 at wind farm sites, connecting to anemometers and weather stations to collect real-time wind speed and direction data.
Using Todesk to access intranet servers, engineers run wind farm simulation software (e.g., WAsP, WindPRO) to generate wind energy distribution maps and power generation forecasts.
Wind Farm Design and Optimization:
At local design institutes, engineers use Todesk to connect to headquarters’ intranet servers, running safety assessment tools and CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) software to optimize turbine layouts for maximum wind energy utilization.
ARMxy Embedded computers BL410 serve as edge nodes, processing local data and uploading it to servers, reducing network load.
Remote Maintenance and Fault Diagnosis:
After wind farm commissioning, ARMxy Embedded computers BL410 act as monitoring nodes, integrating CAN bus or industrial Ethernet to collect turbine vibration and temperature data.
Engineers access the system remotely via Todesk, analyze data, diagnose issues (e.g., blade imbalance, gearbox anomalies), and issue adjustment commands, reducing the need for on-site visits.
Implementation Recommendations
Hardware Selection:
Choose Rockchip RK3568J processors ARMxy Embedded computers BL410.
Ensure devices support industrial protocols (e.g., Modbus, OPC UA) and edge computing frameworks (e.g., Node-RED, TensorFlow Lite).
Network Configuration:
Deploy VPN or SD-WAN to ensure secure Todesk operation within the intranet.
ARMxy Embedded computers BL410 support 4G/WiFi in remote wind farm environments.
Software Optimization:
Pre-install wind power-specific software (e.g., SCADA clients, embedded MATLAB versions) on ARMxy Embedded computers BL410 and optimize the Linux kernel for improved computational efficiency.
Configure Todesk’s low-bandwidth mode to adapt to potentially weak network conditions at wind farms.
Security and Compliance:
Implement the PSA Certified security framework to ensure ARM devices meet IoT security standards.
Regularly update Todesk clients and ARM system patches to prevent vulnerability exploits.
Conclusion
The integration of ARMxy Embedded computers BL410 with Todesk remote management software offers a lightweight, flexible, and secure solution for wind power engineers. The low power consumption and edge computing capabilities of ARM computers meet on-site data processing needs, while Todesk’s remote access functionality overcomes geographical limitations, enabling efficient wind farm design and maintenance during business trips. This solution not only boosts productivity but also ensures data security through intranet compliance, helping wind power projects maximize energy utilization.