Embedded Programmable Instrumentation Controller

The EPIC has a comprehensive fully open multi-purpose architecture that
does much more than data logging. The EPIC performs reasoning, baselining, diagnostics, prognostics,
messaging and timely intelligent control actions. The EPIC is designed for embedded data collection and
analysis of health states to determine the current maintenance condition of equipment. The electronics
may be embedded in a small chassis or mounted in the backshell of MIL-SPEC connectors used in
electronic systems and wiring harnesses. The EPIC can be used in multiple instances in connectors or
wiring. Two or more EPIC can operate separately or in a cooperative network to more completely assess
the health status of a total system.
APPLICATIONS
The EPIC can be used for vehicle health management, test instrumentation, computation of stored
complex algorithms, analog processing, electronic waveform signal processing, control, and inspection of
the health of wiring harnesses.
EPIC CIRCUIT MODULE
The EPIC is a single board self contained circuit module. The circuit architecture includes a powerful 32-
bit microprocessor, self protection, 3 channel sensor data and signature acquisition, inputoutput ports,
and ports for USB, Ethernet, CAN, and EIA-485.
EXECUTION ENGINE
The EPIC’s real time operating system provides externally programmable processes for user-defined rules.
These rules control data collection, fusion, analyses, actions and communication. An optional user
programmable Bayesian Cognitive Inference Calculus engine performs dynamic probabilistic Bayesian
model construction for diagnostics, prognostics and control.
PROGRAMMING
The EPIC can be programmed with-user defined compiled C++ applications or logic switched Bayesian
Inference Calculus algorithms. A TCPIP interface command language is provided for remote
programming with a network computer or portable device. FUNCTIONS
• Selectable 32 channel multiplex digitizing
• Live electrical signal analysis
• Diagnosis of faults in wiring and components
• Analog processing and Digital Processing
• Detection of signal and sensor anomalies
• Bayesian Baseline Correlation to recorded data
• Operates from 28VDC or battery power (Qualified to MIL-STD-704A-F) Wireless or wired CAN, J1039, Ethernet, and USB communications
• Messaging on event or in response to remote query
FEATURES INCLUDE:
• Self tests
• Continuous monitoring and analysis
• Inventory, performance and activity monitoring
• Troubleshooting modes for locating intermittent and other troublesome faults
• Communication with publishsubscribe for remote query response
USAGE:
EPICs are installed as stand-alone chassis or by plug-in at an existing D38999 wiring connector.
Operating instructions are either pre-installed, or installed, reconfigured, or updated after
installation by using Ethernet, wireless link, or replacement of the programming chip. Remote
query, message passing interface, and offload of data and results is by using TCPIP command
structures via USB, wireless or Ethernet connection to Personal Computers or other computer
interface. Harness adapters can be configured to interface the Sentient Guardian™ with any
electrical system or harness.
PENDING TRANSITIONS
• Flying on EA-6B Prowler for CBM
• Developing application for C-130J and Global Hawk
• Transition pending for Engine Monitoring for PredatorReaper
• Transition pending for CBM on Fire Scout and Apache
APPLICATIONS INCLUDE
• Networked Cloud Processing
• Demonstrated CBM+ on Marine Corps ground vehicle
• Embedded Prognostic Health Management for most ground and airborne vehicles
• Embedded data acquisition for operational tests and continuous operational evaluation
• Automated training support (embedded training)
• Automated maintenance troubleshooting, support and verification of return to service.