GSL launch Platinum Firmware for CMG-EAMs, CMG-NAMs and CMG-DCMs

July 2009

Güralp Systems Limited have launched the much-anticipated Platinum firmware for CMG-EAMs, CMG-NAMs and CMG-DCMs.

Platinum firmware is the native operating system for the new CMG-EAM Enhanced Acquisition Modules and CMG-NAM Network Acquisition Modules and can be field-installed, as an upgrade, on older CMG-DCM Data Communication Modules.

Platinum firmware is the result of a complete re-write of the CMG-DCM firmware. It has a much simpler and yet more flexible core architecture, built around Güralp Data Interconnect (GDI). GDI provides a single, consistent representation of sample data, computed strong motion results, associated state-of-health information and internally generated meta-data. All incoming data-streams, in any supported format, are converted into GDI format, from which they can be combined, separated, stored and/or forwarded in a large variety of different formats.

The GDI architecture, combined with the embedded Linux operating system on which it runs, place Platinum in a unique position to support and grow with future developments in seismology. New techniques and protocols can be added seamlessly in the form of additional software modules.

Platinum has extensive support for networking including modems, VSAT, GPRS, Ethernet, PPP, WiFi and more. Fault-tolerant networking is configurable with multiple link monitoring, automatic fail-over and recovery support. Two modules running Platinum can exchange data at the GDI level using the new gdi-link protocol.

Platinum firmware has a clear, consistent configuration interface which can be accessed using its built-in web server, via serial lines or over a secure shell (SSH) link. Advanced configuration options are hidden unless required and embedded help text can be accessed with a single click.

Extensive field-testing over a six-month period has confirmed that Platinum firmware has the unrivalled stability and reliability required for for remote deployments, major infrastructure projects and extensive seismic array monitoring.

For more information, please contact Güralp Systems or browse the on-line Operator's Guide.



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