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Elevating Safety for Hydrogen Fuel Cells Infrastructure

Hydrogen Fuel: Promising Green Energy with Safety and Infrastructure Challenges

Hydrogen fuel is considered a promising green energy source with the potential to support future clean energy infrastructure. A hydrogen fuel cell generates electricity by combining hydrogen and oxygen, with water and heat as byproducts, making it free from carbon emissions during operation. However, hydrogen is difficult to store and highly flammable, so safety is a top priority for practical implementation. In addition, infrastructure must be upgraded to support broader hydrogen energy adoption.

Securing Hydrogen Storage Facilities

Hydrogen storage is a critical technology that underpins the advancement of fuel cell technologies, as it directly impacts the feasibility and efficiency of hydrogen utilization. With improvements in hydrogen storage, systems can be used in stationary, portable, and transportation applications. Since hydrogen typically needs to be stored under high pressure and is highly flammable, safety monitoring is essential for storage facilities. To address this, Axiomtek offers an anti-explosion edge gateway with ATEX and CID2 certifications, helping enhance safety for hydrogen storage applications.

ICO300-83M: Rugged Edge Gateway with ATEX and CID2 Certifications

Compact and Power-Efficient

The ICO300-83M is powered by the power-efficient Intel® Atom® x5-E3930/E3940 processor with a TDP of no more than 10W. The fanless edge gateway is palm-sized, making it suitable for space-limited areas.

Reliable Monitoring and Security

The ICO300-83M has six isolated COM ports that can connect to a variety of sensors for safety monitoring and detection. The gateway can also trigger alarms via its isolated DIO. In addition, TPM 2.0 enhances hardware security, while the watchdog timer helps ensure gateway stability and reliability.

Rugged and Anti-Explosion Design

The ICO300-83M features an anti-explosion design with ATEX/CID2 certification. It can operate across a wide temperature range from -40°C to +75°C, supports a wide 9–36 VDC power input, and endures 3 Grms vibration, ensuring reliable operation in hydrogen facilities.

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HMI for Visualization, Real-Time Monitoring, and Management

The Human-Machine Interface (HMI) supports operational efficiency, system visibility, and user control. By visualizing complex data from various end devices, HMI enables operators to gain a comprehensive understanding of facility status and achieve real-time monitoring. In addition, HMI offers a user-friendly interface, giving operators easy access to device control and system management. Axiomtek provides a range of rugged, industrial-grade touch panel PCs designed to optimize HMI implementation.

GOT815A-TGL-WCD: Industrial-Grade Touch Panel PC with CID2 Certification

CID2 Certification and IP66/IP69K Rating

The GOT815A-TGL-WCD is Class I Division 2 (CID2) certified. Designed to thrive in challenging conditions, it is also outdoor-ready with IP66/IP69K and NEMA 4X ratings. Operating from -20°C to +50°C, it supports reliable performance in demanding environments. All I/O ports feature waterproof M12-type connectors for maximum protection in wet, powdery, and dusty environments.

Powerful and Durable

The fanless GOT815A-TGL-WCD is powered by the Intel® Core™ i5-1145G7E processor, delivering powerful and efficient performance. To support a variety of applications, it provides a wide 12–24 VDC power input and includes VESA mounting support for simple installation.

Better User Experience

The GOT815A-TGL-WCD has a 15.6-inch WXGA TFT display with projected capacitive multi-touch and 400 nits of brightness. It optionally supports proximity and ambient light sensors, enabling automatic screen adjustment and power-saving features for an enhanced user experience.

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Hydrogen Station Monitoring and Payment System

Safety is paramount in hydrogen fuel cell storage due to hydrogen’s highly flammable nature and the need for high-pressure storage environments. Effective monitoring systems are crucial for ensuring safety in hydrogen facilities. These systems track pressure, temperature, and environmental conditions, as well as detect fire, flames, and hydrogen leaks. In addition, by monitoring flow rates, these systems can accurately record hydrogen usage and support integrated payment systems. Axiomtek offers a series of edge gateways with high computing capabilities, making them ideal for sophisticated monitoring and payment systems.

ICO520: High-Computing Edge Gateway for Application Management

Compact Yet Powerful

As a high-performance edge gateway, the ICO520 is powered by 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 or Celeron® processors. Its compact palm-sized design allows easy installation in various environments.

Rich I/O Interface

To integrate with diverse OT devices, the ICO520 offers two models for customers to choose from. Both models feature four LAN ports, four USB ports, and two HDMI ports, while the advanced model additionally includes DIO and COM ports.

Reliable and Durable

The ICO520 operates across a wide temperature range from -40°C to +70°C and supports a wide 9–36 VDC power input, making it a reliable choice for challenging OT environments.