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Making Software Projects happen

We transfer your ambitious plans and concepts to successful projects. We are responsive and creative and are offering innovative approaches. However we don't forget that there is a bottom-line for every project and don't loose the commercial focus.

Consultancy

We assist customers with:
  • Conceptual Design
  • Software Specifications
  • Communication Network Layout and Protocol Design
  • Design and Code Reviews
  • Technical Support & Advice
  • Defect Tracking and Debugging
  • Maintenance of legacy Systems

Control and Embedded System Expertise

Modern control systems whether embedded or industry PC based need to be designed using a mixture of technology blocks to make them competitive. We have been directly involved in:
  • Chip-Level Programming
  • Data Acquisition and Digital Filtering
  • PID Control
  • SCADA Integration
  • HMI's and Graphical User Interfaces
  • Fieldbus Connectivity
  • Remote Control and Configuration

Coding on multiple Platforms

We specialise in cross-platform integration and have extensive coding experience with:
  • Windows 2000/XP
  • QNX 6 and 4
  • Linux
  • Java
  • 8051 family Microcontroller
  • PIC Microcontroller

Fieldbuses and Distributed Systems

We understand the most common Fieldbus technologies from the physical layer upwards. We analysed most protocols and dealt with them in mission critical applications. We have engineered software solutions using the following Fieldbuses and Industrial Networks:
  • CAN
  • DeviceNet
  • Modbus
  • TCP/IP
  • Industrial Ethernet

Special Areas

We successfully developed:
  • Linux kernel modules
  • QNX 6 resource managers
  • Windows XP device drivers
  • Device drivers and communication protocols for various platforms
  • DeviceNet slave nodes using IXXAT's DNS stack and provided electronic data sheets (EDS) to allow configuration with RSNetWorx

Recent Projects

  • Communication Stack for remote monitoring and web integration of a LUFKIN SAM Well Manager. Written in Java.
  • Integration of i82527 CAN controller support into the open source can4linux 3.1 Linux kernel module
  • Vehicle/Electronic Tag correlation processor used in multi lane free flow traffic to determine the paying vehicle in electronic toll collection systems
  • QNX resource manager to control and manage a laser based vehicle classification unit which enables a telematic control system to read and process vehicle data for electronic toll collection.
  • QNX resource manager incorporating an emebedded web server to control and manage an electronic tag reader which enables a telematic control system to read and process electronic fund transactions used in electronic toll collection.
  • QNX resource manager implementing the CEN DSRC layer 2 protcol to communicate with a microwave antenna unit which enables a telematic control system to read and process transactions used in electronic toll collection.
  • Porting of SBS' WANinc 520 WAN Adapter device driver to Windows XP
  • Porting a QNX 4 based power station control system to Linux
  • Porting of Condor Enginering's IP708 industry pack avionics data bus interface device driver to VxWorks
  • Development of a VxWorks device driver for MAX Technologies' 422/CSDB avionics data bus IndustryPack module
  • Development of a VxWorks device driver for MAX Technologies' ARINC429 avionics data bus IndustryPack module
  • Development of a VxWorks device driver for a TEWS Synchro/Resolver IndustryPack module
  • Development of a VxWorks device driver for SBS's CPCI-100A IndustryPack Carrier CompactPCI boards
  • Firmware for a Door Access Control Module with Wiegand proximity reader and DeviceNet interface. C505 microcontroller using C51.
  • Firmware for a Multifunctional Temperature Sensor Module with DeviceNet interface. C505 microcontroller using C51.
  • Communication Stack for remote monitoring and web integration of Daniel SolarFlow Plus flow meters. Written in Java.
For more information on past projects, please consult the Project Summary in our Business Profile.

The FOCUS Philosophy

  • We make Things happen. We track down problems, solve them, and deliver complete and finished solutions and don't leave open ends behind us.
  • In dealing with our clients, we commit ourselves and think long-term. We are working on the basis of a continuing business relationship.
  • We prefer open technologies and open standards. These tend to sustain longer on the market and will contribute to the long-term success of your project.
  • We stand behind the quality and robustness of our software solutions. Therefore, we can offer very cost-effective after sales support.

Your Advantage

  • Achieve your goals with a reliable partner
  • Flexible arrangements which suit your needs
  • Complement your development team with external resources as required.
  • In most cases, we can provide our own development tools.
  • On-site and/or off-site work
  • Jobs are charged on an hours spent basis and invoiced monthly or as fixed price depending on the scope of work.

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