Customer solution: Use in air traffic control

19-inch systems with consistent component-level revisions

Customer

Airport equipment supplier

Locations

International

Employees

5 000 – 10 000

Challenges

Reliability is a top priority in air traffic control – any interruption could have serious consequences. The industrial PCs used in the air traffic controllers’ consoles must therefore ensure reliable 24/7 operability. In addition, the design of the workstations requires that all connections and control elements are arranged on one side to allow for ease of use.

Apart from these technical requirements, the large number of 800 systems with short delivery times posed a logistical challenge. A particular challenge was ensuring revision consistency at the component level across the entire series – a key requirement for the purchasing and quality departments to ensure smooth integration and long-term maintenance.

Solution

For this demanding application, a 19-inch, 2U industrial PC was developed that is specially adapted to the requirements of air traffic control. The mechanical design of the housing has been modified so that all connections and controls are on one side for easy installation and operation in air traffic controllers’ consoles.

Inside, a powerful AMD^® EPYC™ CPU delivers maximum computing power and stability for 24/7 operation. Known for their reliability and scalability, these server processors deliver the performance needed to keep systems running smoothly in safety-critical environments.

In addition, our procurement department ensured that all 800 systems were manufactured with identical components, providing revision consistency at the component level.

Customer benefits

The sophisticated design with all connections on one side makes system maintenance easy and efficient. Technicians can work faster without having to disassemble equipment.

Revision consistency at the component level provides several benefits: It increases operational reliability by ensuring that all 800 systems are equipped with identical components. This reduces the risk of unexpected failures and simplifies troubleshooting and parts replacement. At the same time, operators have more control over system behavior and can troubleshoot more efficiently.

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