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ULTRA LOW POWER COMPUTERS //HERMES

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Hermes UltraLite was designed to allow the linking of multiple boards together to act as a single computer. Like people, our Hermes UltraLite modules all have a particular skillset.

So for example you could easily combine a Hermes Audio Module on one board with a Hermes Solar Module on another board to create a single computer. A computer which, with the right attached hardware, would be able to provide audio in a remote location without the need for mains power. But what if you want to add another skill to your system? Just like in real life, you simply add another person to the team.

Using this modular approach, multiple Hermes UltraLite computers linked together create a truly flexible system with almost unlimited capacity and capability.

Imagine a computer efficient enough to be powered by the sun yet smart enough to monitor sea levels, air pollution and traffic flow whilst transmitting its data back to a remote base. A computer that can turn text to speech; run multi-touch panels or drive a bank of real-time displays.

Now imagine that computer could run for 5 weeks whilst using the same amount of energy it takes to make a single coffee.

Hermes UltraLite is our next-generation range of modular, permanently connected computers that open up almost infinite possibilities as to how, when and where your smart systems can be deployed.

The only question is, what do you want to do with yours?

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How does Hermes work?Hermes UltraLite was developed to follow 3 simple principles - Economy. Efficiency. Flexibility.

Instead of having one huge computer board like you’d find in your home PC, we’ve broken it down into individual modules – with each modules designed to meet a specific need. Nothing more. Nothing less. Therefore requiring minimum power for maximum capability.

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Watt did you say?If you don't know your milliwatts from your megawatts it can be quite tricky to get your head around quite how little power our Hermes UltraLite computer uses. So we thought we'd compare the power required to some everyday things and then show how long one of our Hermes computers could run for using the same amount of power.

For the same amount of power it takes to...

Run an Air Conditioner for 8 Hours

Light a 100W bulb for 24 Hours

Heat a Gallon of Water

Charge your Smartphone

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Hermes UltraLite

Audio ModuleThe Hermes UltraLite Audio module provides up to 40W of audio on demand and can be activated in multiple ways. It monitors ambient sound, automatically adjusting its volume levels depending on the environment.

• 2 x 20W Amplified Power (Mono or Stereo)• Audio on Demand with Instant Playback• Activation by proximity sensor, Bluetooth or touch button• Miniscule Power Demand whilst Not In Use• Ambient Noise Level Sensor• Remote Volume Output Management

Sense ModuleThe Hermes UltraLite Sense module can be configured to support a whole range of sensor devices. Including, but not limited to:

• Gas (NOx, SOx, Ozone etc.)• Air Particulates (PM2.5 up to PM10)• Infra Red (e.g. Road Temperature)• Radar

Fuctionality Overview• Extraordinary Power Efficiency• Fully Operational All Year-Round, even when Solar Powered• Never Has to be Turned Off• Immediate Response to Activity• Instantly Available Information• Always Up to Date Data• Works in a wide range of Temperatures & Climates• Modular Architecture• Multiple Power Options• Flexible Installation options including Custom Casework

Solar ModuleThe Hermes UltraLite Solar module is designed to act not only as the controller board for the solar panels powering your systems, but a battery management system as well - and is designed to make optimum use of emerging battery technologies.

UltraLite Solar is designed to manage two battery packs with different chemistries and charge routines so as to continue operating in challenging environments.

• Solar Power in (60V max) • Support for dual charging of two different battery types & charge routines

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Vision ModuleThe Hermes UltraLite Vision module manages the connection and communications to your host server allowing it to push data directly to the attached low-powered display device. It will also report diagnostic data back to the server from the board, as well as from any other attached devices. The board supports the following display technologies (which NA USA is able to supply)

• LTN-LCD - with LED backlighting• LED• e-Ink Interface - with Illumination• Flip-Dot

Also provides support for

• Proximity Sensor Modules• Communications Modules (for cellular, satellite and wifi)

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SMART CITY DATA CAPTURE

By utilising the tiny amount of power it requires to run, Hermes UltraLite systems can be configured to run on solar power, which when fed into a suitable battery pack, allows it to be deployed into remote or difficult areas where there isn’t access to grid power.

Satellite communications and your choice of monitoring sensors combine to make an incredibly robust system that can not only capture data, but can also report back to base without the need for further site visits - making it the perfect solution for hard to access and hostile environments.

Perfect for applications such as remote monitoring of weather data, oil pipelines, river levels,  mining communities and anywhere else where it's not feasible to send individuals on a regular basis.

Hermes UltraLite isn’t just for use in remote locations, it’s also perfect for use in towns and cities acting as a network of connected, street side computers.

With in-built monitoring systems, Hermes UltraLite can be used to monitor air particulates in city centres, ambient noise, traffic data or be embedded into bus stop systems to provide audio announcements to passengers.

Changes in climate are creating more extreme weather all around the world, and whilst we can’t do much to stop these happening, by alerting those potentially in danger to what’s coming, we may be able to save lives - especially in more remote areas that are prone to flooding or drastic changes in the weather.

By monitoring water levels, weather data or air pressure, Hermes UltraLite systems can provide instant feedback to monitoring stations.

The addition of our audio module now allows you to create a standalone alerting beacon for local communities.

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Technical Information

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With a little power comes

HERMES ULTRALITE GENERIC FEATURES

ARM Processor An ultra low power ARM processor running custom, optimised ‘bare metal’ code: robust operation with near instant switch on

LINx/CAN (x2) Data interfaces to link boards with external devices including legacy Nexus Alpha hardware (LINx) and CAN based client systems

NGES bus (x2) Fast standardised link to enable all HUL series boards to connect and co-operate, each benefitting from the functions of the others

HERMES AUDIO MODULE FEATURES

Memory eMMC for storage of audio files for local speech

Mic Microphone for monitoring local sound levels to support automatic volume controls

Comms USB feed for modem control with managed power line to support software controlled modem power saving and reset

Button (x2) Interfaces for piezo ant-vandal buttons and for non touch proximity switched

Speaker Out (x2) 15 W/channel speaker outputs

HERMES SENSE MODULE FEATURES

Memory eMMC for storage of data (used to collate data for periodic upload, hence saving power)

Gas Sensort Ports (x6) Ports dedicated to any of the SPEC sensors range of gas sensor modules (NOx, SOx, CO, Ozone etc)

Radar* RS 232 serial port optimised for ultra low power radar

Infra Red RS 232 serial port optimised to support Infra Red surface temperature measurement module (to provide road surface condition data)

Particulates* SPI connection optimised to support a particulate monitor (PM2.5 to PM10)

*All ports feature power control to support power saving routines. *All ports may be used for other purposes if preferred

HERMES SOLAR MODULE FEATURES

Power IN Solar power, safe to 60V (OEM panels or NA USA custom rigid and flexible panels)

Battery 1 NA USA's custom LiFEPO4 or LTO battery pack

Battery 2 NA USA's custom LiFEPO4 or LTO battery pack

RS485 (x2) Connections to BMS

Power OUT Power to Load

HERMES VISION MODULE FEATURES

Display Ports (x3)

Generic display ports capable of supporting multiple display options via small adapter cards:

• LTN-LCD (of di erent sizes and pixel pitch)

• e-ink (31.2" monochrome as well as other sizes)

• Flip Dot (large format, extremely low power displays)

• LED (48 x 32 x 4mm supported as standard, other formats on request)

Control Ports (x5)

Versatile control ports for managing multiple additional functions such as:

• LED lighting drivers - 3 per port (eg for LTN-LCD backlights, e-ink front lighting, shelter lighting etc)

• Proximity (non-tough) buttons - 3 per port

• Custom client control hardware

GPS TTL and RS485 serial normally used for GPS modules

Comms USB feed for modem control with managed power line to support software controlled modem power saving and reset

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