General Micro Systems Ruggedization Levels

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In an effort to optimize customer satisfaction and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) availability of our products, General Micro Systems has defined five levels of ruggedization (R1-R5). These ruggedization levels are based on four characteristics: Shock rating, vibration rating, temperature range, and ingress protection (IP). These ruggedization levels are distinct from our packaging options. In other words, these R1-R5 levels can be used in conjunction with various levels of packaging that range from fully sealed for submersion to commercial interconnects for less expensive solutions.

Rugged Level I (R1) represents the commercial level of ruggedization. R1 systems are designed for applications that require a rugged computer, but cannot do with just any off-the-shelf ruggedized PC. This rugged level offers the lowest levels of shock, vibration, temperature, IP and cost.

 
Rugged Level II (R2) represents the next level up from the commercial level of ruggedization. R2 systems are designed for applications that require a little more shock, vibe, and IP, and also an extension of the low temperature specification. The deployment of these systems is often implemented such that they are located inside another more rugged enclosure.
Rugged Level III (R3) represents the “middle-of-the-road” option for ruggedness. R3 systems are designed for applications that require a rugged computer, but the full ruggedization is either unnecessary or cost prohibitive. R3 offers an optimized price-point for system ruggedization.
Rugged Level IV (R4) represents one level down from a fully ruggedized system. R4 systems are designed for applications that essentially need maximum ruggedization, but for which the cost of full ruggedization is prohibitive. The only differences between R4 and R5 are vibration and IP levels.
Rugged Level V (R5) represents the highest level of ruggedization that GMS has to offer. R5 provides the highest levels of shock, vibration, and temperature range, in a fully sealed submersible package.

VIDEO WALL PROCESSOR COMPARISON

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MediaWall OmniWall Galileo MediaWall V
1900 2900 4200 4500 OW 16 OW 32 GO 16 GO 40 GO 56 500 550
System
Architecture Embedded Embedded PC-Based Hybrid
Chassis Size 2RU 2RU 3RU 7RU 4RU 7RU 4RU 4RU 4RU 3RU 6RU
Inputs & Outputs
4K UHD Capability – Input No No Yes Yes
4K UHD Capability – Output No No No Yes
Inputs – Digital 24 24 24 30 16 32 16 40 56 18 36
Inputs – Analog 24 24 24 30 16 32 64 160 272 – –
Outputs 2 4 8 12 16 32 16 40 56 12xHD / 6x4K 24xHD / 12x4K
Features
IP Stream Decode & Display No No Yes Optional
Multiple wall support No Yes Yes Optional
Runs Windows applications No No Yes Optional
Output rotation No No Yes No
Windows any size, anywhere Yes No Yes Yes
Window labels Yes No Yes Yes
Matrix switching capability No Yes No Yes