Cogito-NG : The ultimate real-time testing platform for critical systems

Reliable. Scalable. Built for safety.

What is COGITO-NG?

Imagine testing a rocket engine, a rocket full stage, or a power plant control unit.

With COGITO-NG, engineers can simulate, monitor, and control every parameter in real time, ensuring maximum safety and performance before real-world deployment.

COGITO-NG is an advanced real-time measure, control command and testing platform developed by CEGELEC IMCS, designed for environments where performance, reliability, and safety are critical.

From early validation to final analysis, COGITO-NG supports the entire test lifecycle : delivering unmatched performance, flexibility, and control.

Why Choose COGITO-NG ?

In critical industries such as aerospace, energy or transport, failure is not an option.

COGITO-NG is engineered to guarantee:

  • Ultra-fast response times (< 1 ms)
  • Deterministic real-time performance
  • Microsecond synchronization, even across long distances (several km)
  • High data throughput, handling thousands of I/Os simultaneously

Whether your test bench is nearby or kilometers away, COGITO-NG ensures accurate, reliable, and synchronized operations at all times.

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One Platform. Full Test Lifecycle.

Prepare with confidence

Configure channels and calibrate with precision
Validate systems using digital twins and hardware in the loop
Cutting edge programming interface

Execute with performance

Sub-ms real-time performance & us-synchronization
Compatible with most acquisition modules
Compatible with a huge amount of protocols

Analyze with insight

Supervision dashboards included
Tunable graphics for post-processing of archived data
Various data export possibilities

Designed for Performance and Flexibility

COGITO-NG’s modular architecture adapts to your needs:

  • Scalable computing power and channel count
  • Compatible with standard Windows platforms (x86-64)
  • Works with leading hardware providers (Dewetron, Dewesoft, Beckhoff, Siemens, Weidmuller, Gantner, and more)
  • Open communication with major protocols (EtherCAT, Modbus, OPC-UA, SNMP, etc.)

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It can be adapted depending on the application: you can choose the number of channels and processors (CPU) you need. The system can be scaled depending on the complexity of the project.

  • Customizable safety systems (like watchdogs to detect failures)
  • Adaptative majority logic
  • Could be partly certified SIL2/SIL3 according to IEC 61511
  • Automatic self-tests and real-time monitoring

  • Possibility to import Simulink sub-systems
  • Handle both metrology (fast and precise) and industrial data acquisitions
  • Advanced regulation of equipments
  • Full control over test sequences
  • Count-down time (CDT) & Universal Time (UTC)

  • Works with most communication protocols (EtherCAT, Modbus, OPC-UA, Profinet, etc.)
  • Compatible with most hardware brands (Siemens, Beckhoff, Dewetron, Dewesoft, Gantner, etc.)
  • Import and export features (Excel, DIAdem, Dynawork, etc.)
  • Can connect to most supervision software (WinCC OA, PCVue, Ignition, etc.)
  • Runs on standard computers (Windows x86-64)

  • Scalable system that can fit your needs
  • Versatile programming interface (ST scripts, FBD diagrams, FlowCharts)
  • Tunable graphics for real-time data visualization
  • Ease of hardware configuration

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Use Cases

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Space

COGITO‑NG is used as a central test platform for validating rocket engines and stages.
It enables the acquisition and control of thousands of signals in real time.
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Energy

COGITO‑NG is used for multiple critical applications in nuclear power plants, including System Instrumentation Process (SIP) testing, continuous system monitoring, and simulation of the Ray‑in‑Core process.
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Infrastructure

COGITO‑NG provides control and interfacing for both standard and safety PLCs. It supports switch control, implementation of majority‑voting logic, and advanced data fusion.