The Amplex Module System (AMS)

The Amplex Module System (AMS) components interface with end devices, provide communication abilities, and facilitate remote intelligence and storage. They work seamlessly with your existing equipment and with modular flexibility, you can add future functionalities and new geographic areas easily. Our product range includes modules with like AmsSwitch, AmsCPU, AmsCurrent, and AmsBattery.

When AMS modules are installed, they are automatically discovered, and communications is established. Upon installation they are updated remotely, eliminating the need for frequent field trips.

All modules in the Amplex Module System incorporate an A-Bus interface, based on the industrially proven RS-485 technology, for power supply and direct communication between the modules.

Our modules are tested to the latest international standards to ensure the ultimate performance for environmental conditions such as electromagnetic interference, temperature, humidity, etc. The Amplex Module System components are CE-approved, CB Scheme approved and they adhere to the European Union WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive.

Finding the components to match your requirements
Your local Amplex partner, will guide you in assembling the components that match your requirements and your existing equipment. Whether you are installing our intelligent streetlight solution, a Smart Grid solution for your LV network or monitoring and control facilities for your water system, our modules give you knowledge, control and the possibility to act.

AmsCPU
The core of the AMS components is the AmsCPU. It provides the power to record and locally analyze the data that is available. The AmsCPU is an ARM-based computer with an extensible Linux kernel. With remote logic built-in, the AmsCPU continues to execute its local control and data collection, even if communications to the host server is temporarily lost.

The resilient communications channels provide multiple paths to relay data back to the control center for evaluation. The data is stored inside the AmsCPU in a local database for a preset period of time. Local intelligence ensures that only relevant data (determined by algorithms) is sent to the control center, when certain thresholds are reached.

With triggers driving the actions taken by the AmsCPU, we combine scheduled delivery and local oversight. This allows the control center to keep tabs on the network – monitoring at a fine-grained level locally and relaying critical information when necessary. If further investigations from the control center are needed, detailed data can be requested from specific locations.

AmsSwitch
The AmsSwitch module consists of two individually controllable relays. These relays are galvanically isolated and are used for switching minor loads on and off directly, and three-phase or larger loads via an intermediate breaker.

The AmsSwitch module can be used for a wide range of purposes that require stable and reliable control. In AmpLightTM, the module is used for controlling the streetlights via a breaker.

AmsCurrent
The AmsCurrent module is a monitoring device designed for detecting asymmetrical earth leakage in electrical systems and for monitoring current changes in each phase of two three-phase circuits.

For this purpose, one leakage transformer and two three-phase current transformers are connected to the module. Leakage and current threshold values can easily be configured to fit specific needs in AmpWeb – the central server web application.

The AmsCurrent module can be used for a wide range of monitoring purposes. In AmpLightTM, the module is used for monitoring the individual control cabinets. Power failures, cable breakages, street lamp failures, leakages, stray or dirty voltage, etc. are immediately reported to the central server.

AmsBattery
The AmsBattery module is a backup/ UPS module that supplies other modules with emergency power in the event of power failure.

An AmsBattery module installed with e.g. an AmsCPU module, will recharge the AmsCPU as long as the battery is supplied with 12 V from the A-Bus interface.

If the main power fails, AmsBattery will instantly take over the power supply of the A-Bus. This enables the AmsCPU module to store data and send a main power failure alarm to the central server via GPRS/SMS before it shuts down safely.

 

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