DE102018127696A1 - Motor with a marking device and method for marking a motor - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a motor (1000), in particular for a mobile system (2000), such as a vehicle (2001) or a stationary drive or energy system (2002), with an identification device (100) of the motor (1000) comprising a Storage unit (160) for an identification feature (KM) for the motor, the identification feature (KM) being stored in the storage unit (160). According to the invention, the identification device (100) further comprises: an identification control unit (140) which is designed to transmit the identification feature (KM) from the memory unit (160) to an internal test interface (120), in particular an on Motor (1000) attached or separate from the motor (1000) test interface (120), and the identifier (KM) is designed to authenticate the motor (1000) in the test interface (120), the identifier (KM) by means of access to the Storage unit (160) can be changed via a license plate communication unit (150), in particular a system interface (156), and the test interface (120) internally at the location of the motor (1000) to the license plate control unit (140) for transmitting the identification feature (KM ) can be connected.

Description

The invention relates to a motor with a marking device according to the preamble of claim 1. The invention further relates to a method for marking a motor according to the preamble of claim 11.

Motors with means for their identification are generally known. Marking for machines and especially for motors can be done using a nameplate. Such labeling serves in particular to clearly identify the engine. The European Machinery Directive 2006/42 / EC regulates, for example, the content of type plates for machines within the European Union. Nameplates are usually printed or embossed. Other system-specific and in particular engine-specific data can also be the subject of labeling. This means that performance values can be clearly recorded on the machine, especially in internal combustion engines. But also with other motor types, such as electric motors, further system-specific identification data beyond the type plate can be the subject of identification.

Labeling means such as emission labels have also become important labels for an engine; For example, the regulations for an emissions label according to the VECC (Vehicle Emission Standard Compliance and Enforcement Program) in China or the EPA (US Environmental Protection Agency) in the USA are known.

Such a motor with a marking device can be used in vehicles, especially land and water vehicles. It is also possible to operate such a motor with a marking device in a stationary manner, in particular for energy generation.

It is generally problematic that such markings are relatively complex to change in a motor with a marking device. In the event of changes to the engine - in particular when the machine or engine status changes, for example through repairs, the installation of new components or the updating of software in the machine or engine control - this means that the labeling means, in particular the type plate or an emission label, which is relatively complex and has to be carried out on site by an employee. Especially for this reason, such labeling options are still in need of improvement. It is therefore desirable to improve the labeling of machines and in particular motors with regard to the problems described above.

This is where the invention comes in, the task of which is to provide an improved motor with a marking device. In particular, the labeling of the engine should be improved. In particular, a reliable change of identification features should be made possible with relatively little effort.

• - mit einer Kennzeichnungs-Einrichtung des Motors umfassend eine Speichereinheit für ein Kennzeichnungsmerkmal für den Motor, wobei das Kennzeichnungsmerkmal in der Speichereinheit abgelegt ist.

According to a first aspect, the present invention relates to a motor, in particular for a mobile system, such as a vehicle or a stationary drive or energy system,

• - With an identification device of the engine comprising a storage unit for an identification feature for the engine, wherein the identification feature is stored in the storage unit.

• - eine Kennzeichen-Steuereinheit, die ausgebildet ist zum Übermitteln des Kennzeichnungsmerkmals aus der Speichereinheit an eine einrichtungsinterne Prüfschnittstelle, insbesondere eine am Motor angebrachte oder vom Motor separate Prüfschnittstelle, und
• - das Kennzeichnungsmerkmal ausgebildet ist, den Motor in der Prüfschnittstelle zu authentifizieren,
• - das Kennzeichnungsmerkmal mittels Zugriff auf die Speichereinheit über eine Kennzeichen-Kommunikationseinheit, insbesondere eine Systemschnittstelle, veränderbar ist und
• - die Prüfschnittstelle einrichtungsintern am Ort des Motors an die Kennzeichen-Steuereinheit zur Übermittlung des Kennzeichnungsmerkmals anbindbar ist.

According to the invention it is provided in the engine that

• a license plate control unit, which is designed to transmit the identification feature from the memory unit to an internal test interface, in particular a test interface attached to the motor or separate from the motor, and
• the identification feature is designed to authenticate the engine in the test interface,
• the identification feature can be changed by means of access to the storage unit via an identification communication unit, in particular a system interface, and
• - The test interface can be connected internally at the location of the engine to the license plate control unit for transmitting the identification feature.

The invention is based on the consideration that a marking which depicts in particular the state of a machine or an engine must be able to be changed reliably and safely with relatively little effort. For example, it is the case that a machine or a motor can assume various construction and configuration states during its entire life cycle, but also within a life cycle phase, and a change in the labeling may therefore be necessary, e.g. B. by changing the engine power or reselling the engine to another country with different regulations that affect data record and labeling. When it comes to the manufacture of engines or machines, the country of final operator is often not yet known; different countries have it but different labeling requirements.

The invention is based on the consideration that this can be achieved with an identification device of the engine comprising a storage unit for an identification feature for the engine in an improved manner compared to a conventional type plate, the identification feature being stored in the storage unit.

The invention then recognized that in order to make the marking, nevertheless reliable and safe, the marking device further comprises: a marking control unit which is designed to transmit the marking feature from the storage unit to an internal test interface and a marking communication unit.

According to the invention, on the one hand, the identification feature is designed to authenticate the motor in the test interface. On the other hand, according to the invention, the identification feature can be changed by accessing the memory unit via the identification communication unit. According to the invention, the test interface can be connected internally at the location of the engine to the license plate control unit for the transmission of the identification feature.

The test interface is advantageously a test interface attached to the motor or separate from the motor. The license plate communication unit advantageously has a system interface.

In other words, a motor with a marking device according to the concept of the invention advantageously enables digital marking of the motor by means of a marking device with a test interface.

The invention has the advantage that an identification feature, in particular an engine identification, can on the one hand perform a demonstrating function, in particular with respect to the legislature, and on the other hand can also provide an informational function for both the manufacturer and the user of the machine or the motor. For example, the invention enables the labeling to be briefly adapted to country-specific regulations at manufacturers or dealers directly before new products are dispatched.

On the other hand, the detection function enables the motor or machine to be clearly identified. In particular for the information function, it should also be ensured that the marking always corresponds to the current state, in particular the construction, use and / or configuration state of the motor.

Another advantage is to optimize the space available on the engine. If an engine fulfills several country-specific legal requirements, each of which requires its own identification, the space for applying several labels and type plates must be taken into account in the design. A digital marking would only be a place for e.g. B. Require display in which any number of valid type plates and labels are stored, which can be displayed with a "page function"

The invention thus simplifies, in general and in particular for the cases mentioned above, a change in a marking feature in an engine with a marking device.

In particular, the dependency on a manual change is advantageously reduced, in particular the dependency on manual stamping or replacement of type plates, including attaching, in particular riveting or sticking, a new or modified type plate on site to the engine. In such a case, with a motor according to the concept of the invention with a marking device and a test interface, only the marking feature needs to be updated in the marking device. The change is therefore digital, and in particular no longer mechanical, in nature.

• - einrichtungsinternes Anbinden der Prüfschnittstelle an die Kennzeichen-Steuereinheit am Ort des Motors zur Übermittlung des Kennzeichnungsmerkmals;
• - Übermitteln eines Kennzeichnungsmerkmals durch eine Kennzeichen-Steuereinheit aus einer Speichereinheit an eine einrichtungsinterne und am Motor angebrachte oder vom Motor separate Prüfschnittstelle; und
• - Authentifizieren des Motors in der Prüfschnittstelle durch das Kennzeichnungsmerkmal.

A second aspect of the invention relates to a method for marking an engine according to the first aspect of the invention or one of its embodiments with a marking device, comprising the step of: storing a marking feature in a storage unit. According to the invention, the method further comprises the steps:

• - Internal connection of the test interface to the license plate control unit at the location of the engine for transmission of the identification feature;
• - Transmission of an identification feature by an identification control unit from a storage unit to a test interface internal to the device and attached to the motor or separate from the motor; and
• - Authentication of the motor in the test interface using the identification feature.

The method shares the benefits discussed above with the engine.

Advantageous developments of the invention can be found in the subclaims individually advantageous ways to implement the concept explained above in the context of the task and in terms of other advantages.

A further development of the method further comprises the step: changing the identification feature ( KM ) by accessing the storage unit via a license plate communication unit, in particular a system interface. It also advantageously makes it possible that in the event of changes in the engine condition that do not require any on-site use on the engine at all, such as updating the control software of the engine via remote maintenance, no on-site use is also necessary to change the identification feature. The reason for this is that the identification feature can be changed via an identification communication unit, in particular a system interface, which is connected to the Internet, for example, via suitable telecommunication means. This saves waiting time and costs, especially labor and travel costs. Furthermore, it may be necessary, for example due to regional legislation, that an identification feature is updated to the current construction and / or configuration status of the engine before the engine is put into operation. In such cases, a motor according to the concept of the invention can therefore shorten the waiting time until start-up.

The identification feature, ie the authentication of the motor in the test interface, can be checked in particular via a display unit or an external test component on the motor. In addition, the digitized labeling simplifies the system documentation of the actual labeling at the manufacturer. A manually applied label or type label would have to be photographed with complete documentation and then in the production program (e.g. SAP ) are documented. This step can take place automatically due to digitization.

Corrections to a marking feature, for example on the basis of information incorrectly made at the factory, can also be carried out with relatively little effort using a motor with a marking device according to the invention.

The test interface can be connected internally to the number plate control unit at the location of the engine, which enables the identification feature, in particular from the memory unit, to be transmitted to the test interface. In this way, it is advantageously possible to provide identification features provided in particular in the identification control unit and / or the storage unit.

In the motor with the marking device according to the invention, it can be provided that the test interface is part of the marking device on the motor, in particular has a display unit. By arranging the test interface as part of the identification device on the engine, the identification feature can be checked directly on the engine. For this purpose, the identification feature can be read out via the test interface or, in a development in which the test interface is designed as a display unit, can be read directly from the display unit. In the case of further developments with a display unit, the marking device corresponds in particular to a digital nameplate on which one or more marking features can advantageously be changed and displayed. In further developments with a display unit, no additional reading device or the like is furthermore required to check the identification feature.

In the motor with the marking device according to the invention it can be provided that the display unit has an electronic paper display. This can include that the display unit has a display, in particular based on the principle of electrophoresis. An electronic paper display only requires energy if the display content changes, but not if the display shows a constant, that is to say a time-independent, content. An electronic paper display is therefore advantageously suitable for long-term display of identification features - in particular over weeks, days or years - with little or even no energy consumption.

In the motor with the identification device according to the invention, it can be provided that the test interface has an external test component, in particular a radio module and / or a test plug. This can include that the test interface has a radio module in such a way that the identification feature can be checked by means of a reading device compatible with this radio module. Thus, a user or a test representative on site at the engine can read out the identification features relating to the engine and provided on the external test component on the engine and have them displayed on the reader or a starter reader for the purpose of testing. In such a further development, no visual contact to the test interface is advantageously required, which can be advantageous in particular in the case of large or inaccessible motors, or rough environmental influences, such as dirt or weather. Alternatively or additionally, the Test interface as an external test component also have a test plug or the like wired test interface. In a further development with a wired test interface, the marking device can be supplied with energy and / or charged during the testing of the marking feature.

In the engine, it can be provided that the storage unit is designed to hold a number of identification features and to make them available to the identification control unit, the identification control unit being designed to select an identification characteristic from the number according to a received selection command and to transmit it to the test interface. This can include that, in particular during the manufacture of the engine, a number of identification features are provided and stored in the storage unit, which are theoretically required over the entire life cycle of the engine, or at least over a life cycle section of the engine. In this way, by means of a selection command in the event of a change in the state of the engine caused, for example, by maintenance or a software update, the identification feature corresponding to this change in status can be selected from the number of identification features. Such a selection can in particular be made automatically via the control unit, for example in the course of the corresponding software update of the control unit. In this way, the effort involved in changing the identification feature can advantageously be reduced further.

In the motor with the marking device according to the invention it can be provided that the marking device has an operating unit with at least one operating element for selecting the display mode of the marking feature. Such an operating unit can be used to switch between different display modes of an identification feature or between different identification features. This is advantageous, for example, if the size of the display unit is not sufficient to display all the data of an identification feature or all identification features. In general, in a test interface, the display mode currently available or the identification feature currently available can be changed by actuating the operating unit.

In the engine with the identification device according to the invention it can be provided that the identification communication unit has a system interface which is designed to establish a signal-conducting and / or energy-transmitting connection with a control unit of the engine. Specifically, this can include that the identification device can be connected to the control unit of the engine in an energy and / or signal-transmitting manner. Via this connection, the identification device can use a communication infrastructure of the control device, whereby the identification device can advantageously be simple, in particular it does not have to have any means for remote communication. Thus, the transmission of identification features and / or selection commands and, in particular, the modification of the identification feature provided at the test interface can be carried out by the control device or by means of remote communication made possible by the control device. An energy-transmitted connection from the control device to the identification device also has the advantage that the identification device can function independently of other devices for energy supply, for example a supply unit.

In the motor with the identification device according to the invention it can be provided that the identification communication unit has a radio interface and / or a wired interface. Communication with the marking device can take place via a radio interface or a cable-bound interface, in particular on site at the engine, in particular for transmitting identification features and / or selection commands, in particular for changing the identification feature provided at the test interface. A cable-bound interface has the advantage that energy can be transferred to the marking device at the same time while connecting a corresponding communication device for transmitting marking features, selection commands or the like parameters. A radio interface has the advantage that no physical contact with the labeling device is required for communication.

In the engine with the identification device according to the invention, it can be provided that the identification feature has a type feature, an emission feature, a configuration feature or a usage feature. Type features can include, for example, the type number or the series of the motor. A type characteristic can, however, also be a characteristic characterizing the individual motor, for example the individual motor number. With a feature that characterizes the individual motor, it is possible in particular to uniquely identify the motor. The type characteristics therefore correspond to the characteristics recorded on a classic type plate.

An emission characteristic, in particular for an emission label mentioned at the outset, describes a characteristic of the engine that is characteristic of its emission behavior. Such emission characteristics, in particular for an emission label mentioned at the beginning, can be relevant for the emission approval, which can vary from country to country. Since the emission behavior can change after a change in the configuration of the engine, in particular the control software, a change in an emission characteristic, in particular for an emission label mentioned at the outset, may be required after such changes.

A configuration feature describes a feature of the motor that is characteristic of its configuration. This includes in particular the condition of the engine, i.e. information about the components currently installed. The configuration also includes the current software status, that is to say in particular the version number of the control software of the engine or the like programs relevant to the engine.

A usage feature describes a feature characteristic of the use of the engine, for example its operating hours, maintenance cycles and the like usage-relevant features.

In the engine with the marking device according to the invention it can be provided that the marking device is partially or completely integrated into a control unit of the engine. In further developments of this type, the outlay on equipment is advantageously reduced. In particular, the license plate control unit - including the license plate communication unit - and / or the memory unit can be integrated in the control unit of the engine in further developments, and thus only the test interface outside the control unit, for example in the outer area of the engine, in particular on the outside of the housing of the engine , be arranged.

A sufficient degree of manipulation security is advantageous in a motor with the marking device according to the invention, in particular so that marking characteristics cannot be changed in an uncontrolled manner. This is important because otherwise the verification function of the labeling cannot be fulfilled or can only be performed inadequately. For this purpose, for example, the marking device, and in particular the interfaces for changing the marking feature, can be mechanically shielded against external intrusion. For this purpose, the interfaces for changing the identification feature, in particular the system interface and / or generally the identification communication unit, can also be appropriately secured by software, for example by means of suitable encryption and / or authentication.

Embodiments of the invention will now be described below with reference to the drawing. This is not necessarily to show the embodiments to scale, rather the drawing, where useful for explanation, is carried out in a schematic and / or slightly distorted form. With regard to additions to the teachings which can be seen directly from the drawing, reference is made to the relevant prior art. It should be taken into account here that various modifications and changes regarding the form and the detail of an embodiment can be made without departing from the general idea of the invention. The features of the invention disclosed in the description, in the drawing and in the claims can be essential for the development of the invention both individually and in any combination. In addition, all combinations of at least two of the features disclosed in the description, the drawing and / or the claims fall within the scope of the invention. The general idea of the invention is not limited to the exact form or detail of the preferred embodiments shown and described below, or is limited to an object that would be limited compared to the object claimed in the claims. For the specified design ranges, values within the stated limits should also be disclosed as limit values and can be used and claimed as required. For the sake of simplicity, the same reference numerals are used below for identical or similar parts or parts with identical or similar functions.

• 1 einen Motor mit einer Kennzeichnungs-Einrichtung gemäß dem Konzept der Erfindung,
• 2 verschiedene Zeitpunkte während verschiedener Lebenszyklusphasen eines Motors gemäß dem Konzept der Erfindung.

Further advantages, features and details of the invention result from the following description of the preferred embodiments and from the drawing; this shows in:

• 1 an engine with a marking device according to the concept of the invention,
• 2nd different times during different life cycle phases of an engine according to the concept of the invention.

1 shows a section of an engine 1000 with a labeling device 100 according to the concept of the invention. The labeling facility 100 is designed to display an identification feature KM of the motor 1000 . The engine can, for example - not shown here - in a mobile system 2000 like a vehicle 2001 or a stationary drive or energy system 2002 , be installed.

The labeling facility 100 is in the outer area of the engine 1000 , which is shown here only in part. The labeling facility 100 has a test interface 120 on. The test interface 120 is present as a display unit 122 , namely as an electronic paper display 124 educated. This technology, also known as e-paper, is known from electronic books, so-called e-books, and advantageously includes that electronic paper display 124 has a relatively low energy requirement and in particular only consumes energy when the display content, that is to say the display on the electronic paper display 124 , changes. This technology is therefore particularly suitable for the permanent and long-term display of identification features KM .

Alternatively or additionally, the test interface can also be an external test component in all embodiments 126 , for example in the form of a radio module 128 and / or a test plug 129 , exhibit.

In all embodiments, the labeling device 100 be trained, different display modes AT THE of the label KM to generate and at the test interface 120 to provide. This may include an identifier KM has a data record consisting of several data, of which only one date at a time or a limited number of data on the display unit 122 is pictured. This means, for example, that data that is not relevant or is not on the display unit for reasons of space 122 can be displayed in a display mode AT THE can be hidden and displayed in a different display mode.

The labeling facility 100 also has a license plate control unit 140 on that with the test interface 120 is connected to transmit signals and energy. A task of the license plate control unit 140 is the control of the test interface 120 . This is done in particular in the license plate control unit 140 based on the labeling feature KM one or more display modes AT THE generated and sent to the test interface 120 transmitted.

Another task of the license plate control unit 140 is receiving a label KM or selecting an identifier KM from a number KMA of characteristics KM according to a received selection command BA . For this purpose, the license plate control unit 140 a license plate communication unit 150 on. The license plate communication unit 150 has a system interface 156 on. The system interface 156 is via an interface line 1040 Signal and energy transfer with a display interface 1102 a control unit 1100 of the motor 1000 connected. Via the system interface 156 can consequently the labeling device 100 be supplied with energy. You can also do further training with a system interface 156 the communication infrastructure 1104 of the control unit 1100 used to be with the labeling facility 100 to communicate, especially about selection commands BA to control the test interface 120 or labeling features KM to transmit.

Communication via the system interface 156 through the control unit 1100 has the advantage that the labeling facility 100 just a license plate communication unit 150 must have that for local communication with the control unit 1100 is formed, and hardware in the labeling device 100 for telecommunications, for example, can be reduced or completely saved via short-range radio or mobile radio. An energy supply via the system interface 156 through the control unit 1100 can also have the advantage that hardware for energy supply can be saved and the dependency, for example, on batteries for energy supply can be reduced.

The labeling facility can be used in all further training 100 , as shown here, have further interfaces, such as a radio interface 152 and / or a wired interface 154 . Using the radio interface 152 a signal-conducting radio connection can be established, for example with a suitable transmitter / receiver module - for example as part of a service device of a service technician (not shown here). A selection command can in particular be made by a radio connection BA or system-specific information SI to the control unit 140 be transmitted. Such a transmission is also via the wired interface 154 possible, via which - for example by means of a suitable plug - a service device of the service technician can be connected for the purpose of parameterization. The wired interface 154 has the further advantage that an energy-transmitted connection can also be established. For example, when a service device, for example a mobile computer, is connected, it can be used to change the identification feature KM to update the display unit 122 required energy can be obtained from the service device. Especially with electronic paper advertisements 122 - apart from updating the display unit 122 - No energy for displaying the display content, that is, for displaying a display mode AT THE , required, which means that with a Further training with a cable-bound interface advantageously on a power supply, in particular a supply unit 180 , can be dispensed with.

The labeling facility 100 in the present case further has an operating unit 200 with two controls 202 on. The controls 202 are designed as arrow keys. Via the control unit 200 a user can by pressing the controls 202 between different display modes AT THE the labeling facility 100 switch. This is the control unit 200 with the license plate control unit 140 connected.

The labeling facility 100 also has a storage unit 160 on. On the storage unit 160 can be a number KMA of characteristics KM be saved permanently. In particular, after delivery and commissioning of the engine 1000 and even while the engine is running 1000 a distinguishing feature KM from the number KMA from the license plate control unit 140 according to a received selection command BA selected and the test interface 120 are displayed. Such a change in the label to be displayed KM can in particular through a repair, a firmware or controller software update, especially in the control unit 1100 , or a component replacement in the engine 1000 be prompted. By changing the label to be displayed KM can the labeling device 100 , and figuratively, in particular, a nameplate of the engine 1000 , with the actual condition of the engine 1000 be reconciled.

The labeling facility 100 can optionally continue to be a supply unit 180 exhibit. A task for the supply unit 180 is the supply of the labeling device 100 and in particular the license plate control unit 140 with electrical energy. This is the supply unit 180 energy transfer with the control unit 140 connected. In further training in which the license plate control unit 140 via a system interface 156 with the control unit 1100 is connected, a power supply to the labeling device 100 via the control unit 1100 respectively. Nevertheless, it can be useful to have a supply unit 180 which, for example, has a rechargeable battery as an energy store, in order to function the identification device in the event of an interruption in the energy supply 100 ensure. Nonetheless, especially in the case of further training with an electronic paper display 122 on a supply unit 180 be dispensed with, since the energy supply is only available during the updating of the identification feature KM is required and the power supply in this case via a wired interface 154 or a system interface 156 can be done.

2nd shows different times in a very simplified way T1 , T2 , T3 , T4 , T5 , T6 during different life cycle phases P1 , P2 , P3 , P4 of an engine 1000 according to the concept of the invention. During an initial life cycle phase P1 , the design and development of the engine 1000 , is at a first time T1 using a CAD system 1510 a digital model 1006 of the motor 1000 generated. This digital model 1006 is in a system that provides product-specific data 1500 , in particular a product lifecycle management (PLM) system 1502 , saved. Alternatively or additionally, the digital model 1006 in an enterprise resource management (ERP) system, not shown here 1504 get saved. Such systems 1500 , 1502 , 1504 are able for an individual engine 1000 save relevant data and across different life cycle phases P1 to P4 of the motor 1000 to provide, especially for the manufacturer or the user of the engine 1000 .

In addition to mechanical design data, the digital model 1006 others, for the mechatronic system of the engine 1000 have relevant data. This includes in particular a parameterization data record IPD for a control unit of the engine 1000 . The parameterization data record IPD can have different parameterization data IP , in particular controller settings, maps and the like the operating behavior of the engine 1000 have characterizing attitudes. In particular, different parameterization data IP for various in the future operation of the engine 1000 expected operating and configuration states in the parameterization data record IPD be deposited.

In an engine according to the concept of the invention, a number can now advantageously be used KMA of characteristics KM in the digital model 1006 be stored, with each parameterization date IP a corresponding identification feature KM can be deposited.

During a second phase of the life cycle P2 , the production of the engine 1000 , takes place during the manufacture of the engine 1000 at a second time T2 initial parameterization of a control unit 1100 of the motor 1000 with the parameterization data record IPD and the number KMA of configuration features KM . The parameterization data record IPD and the number KMA of configuration features KM can do this from the product-specific data-providing system 1500 Loading.

During a third phase of the life cycle P3 , starting up the engine 1000 , Takes place at a third time T3 parameterizing the control unit 1100 , for example for setting a configuration of the motor desired by the customer 1000 . This can be done, for example, by a production employee PM the parameterization date corresponding to the desired configuration IP in the control unit 1100 to be chosen. The control unit 1100 can be formed in all further developments when receiving a parameterization date IP one for this parameterization date IP corresponding selection command BA to the license plate control unit (not shown here) 140 the labeling facility 100 to be transmitted so that on the parameterization date IP suitable labeling feature KM from the number KMA of characteristics KM selected and at the test interface 120 provided. There is a first parameterization date IP1 in the control unit 1100 selected, whereupon the control unit 1100 a selection command matching the first parameterization data IP1 BA1 to the license plate control unit, not shown here 140 transmitted and this to provide a first identification feature KM1 at the test interface 120 prompted. Commissioning the engine 1000 can be done at the manufacturer or at the customer's site. By the production employee PM The setting made can also be made in the product-specific data-providing system 1500 be documented.

During a fourth phase of the life cycle P4 , the operating phase of the engine 1000 , takes place at a fourth point in time T4 one, for example caused by the customer, to change the configuration of the engine 1000 . Since the change is solely a software change, for example the selection of a different controller setting or a different map, the configuration change can be made via an Internet connection IV via remote maintenance by a service employee SM be made. A second parameterization date becomes the change IP2 via remote access in the control unit 1100 selected, whereupon the control unit 1100 via a second selection command BA2 the license plate control unit, not shown here 140 prompted a second identifier MK2 at the test interface 120 to provide. By the service employee SM Changes made can also be made in the product-specific data-providing system 1500 be documented.

In addition to the possibility, only in advance in the control unit 1100 or in the storage unit 160 the labeling facility 100 stored parameterization data IP or labeling features KM remotely via a selection command BA to select, all embodiments can also be designed such that new parameterization data IP or new labeling features KM by remote access, especially via an internet connection IV , on the control unit 1100 or on the labeling device 100 can be transferred.

At a fifth point in time T5 during the operating phase of the engine 1000 an on-site assignment is carried out by the service employee SM . This is the state of the engine 1000 , for example by installing a new component. For this purpose, the service technician connects to the control unit, for example using a mobile computer 1100 and selects a third parameterization date IP3 in the control unit 1100 , whereupon a third selection command BA3 to the labeling facility 100 is transmitted. Accordingly, a third identifier KM3 at the test interface 120 provided. Alternatively, the selection command can be transmitted directly BA3 to the labeling facility 100 done, for example, by the service employee SM via an interface not shown here 152 , 154 directly with the labeling facility 100 connects. By the service employee SM Changes can also be made, especially via an Internet connection IV , to the system providing product-specific data 1500 transmitted and documented there.

At a sixth time T6 during the operating phase of the engine 1000 the current identification feature is checked KM3 , that is, authenticating the engine 1000 in the test interface 120 . This can be done routinely by operator staff BM - or according to legal requirements by an external test representative. The operator reads to check BM the identifier KM3 from the present a display unit 122 having test interface 120 from. Alternatively or additionally, the marking device 100 an external test component 126 which can be used for authentication.

At a further point in time not explicitly shown here T7 can e.g. B. for troubleshooting or z. B. after legal innovations and / or changes a change of a stored or the addition of a further characteristic feature may be necessary. According to a preferred embodiment, this could now be done remotely. In the context of the concept of the invention, in particular “tamper-proof” remote access is possible. Such remote access, in particular “tamper-proof” remote access, enables, for example, an adaptation of stored data by the manufacturer. This can be done in the context of or in the run-up to remote access, in particular “manipulation-proof” remote access, in coordination with or taking into account the requirements of one or more legislators.

Reference list

100

Labeling device

120

Test interface

122

Display unit

124

Electronic paper display

126

External test component

128

Radio module

129

Test plug

130

Electronics module

140

License plate control unit

150

License plate communication unit

152

Radio interface

154

Wired interface

156

System interface

160

Storage unit

180

Supply unit

200

Control unit

202

Control element

1000

engine

1001

Internal combustion engine

1006

Digital model of the engine

1040

Interface cable

1100

Control unit of the technical system

1102

Display interface

1104

Communication infrastructure of the control unit

1500

System providing product-specific data,

1502

Product lifecycle management system, PLM system

1504

Enterprise resource management system, ERP system

1510

Construction software (CAD software)

2000

Mobile system

2001

vehicle

2002

Stationary drive or energy system

AT THE

display mode

BA

Selection command

BM

Operator staff

IP

Parameterization date, parameterization data

IPD

Parameterization data record

IV

Internet connection

KM

Identification feature

KMA

Number of characteristics

KMB

Usage feature

KME

Emission characteristic

KMK

Configuration feature

KMT

Type characteristic

P1

phase of development

P2

Production phase

P3

Commissioning phase

P4

Operating phase

PM

Production staff

SM

Service staff

T1-6

Points in time in the life cycle

Claims (12)

Motor (1000), in particular for a mobile system (2000), such as a vehicle (2001) or a stationary drive or energy system (2002), with a marking device (100) of the motor (1000) comprising a storage unit (160 ) for an identification feature (KM) for the engine, the identification feature (KM) being stored in the storage unit (160), characterized in that the identification device (100) further comprises: - an identification control unit (140) which Is designed to transmit the identification feature (KM) from the storage unit (160) to an internal test interface (120), in particular a test interface (120) attached to the engine (1000) or separate from the engine (1000), and - the identification feature (KM) is configured to authenticate the motor (1000) in the test interface (120), - the identification feature (KM) by means of access to the memory unit (160) via an identification communication unit t (150), in particular a system interface (156), can be changed and - the test interface (120) can be connected internally at the location of the engine (1000) to the license plate control unit (140) for transmitting the identification feature (KM). Motor (1000) after Claim 1 , characterized in that the test interface (120) is part of the identification device (100) on the motor (1000), in particular has a display unit (122). Motor (1000) after Claim 2 , characterized in that the display unit (122) has an electronic paper display (124). Motor (1000) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the test interface (120) has an external test component (126), in particular a radio module (128) and / or a test plug (129). Motor (1000) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the storage unit (160) is designed to hold a number (KMA) of identification features (KM) and to provide the number plate control unit (140), wherein - the number plate control unit (140) is designed to select a marking feature (KM) according to a received selection command (BA) from the number (KMA) and to transmit it to the test interface (120). Motor (1000) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the marking device (100) has an operating unit (200) with at least one operating element (202) for selecting the display mode (AM) of the marking feature (KM). Motor (1000) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the identification communication unit (150) has a system interface (156) which is designed to establish a signal-conducting and / or energy-transmitting connection to a control unit (1100) of the motor ( 1000). Motor (1000) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the identification communication unit (150) has a radio interface (152) and / or a wired interface (154). Motor (1000) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the identification feature (KM) has a type feature (KMT), an emission feature (KME), a configuration feature (KMK) or a usage feature (KMB). Motor (1000) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the marking device (100) is partially or completely integrated into a control unit (1100) of the motor (1000). Method for identifying, in particular authenticating, a motor (1000) according to at least one of the Claims 1 to 10th with an identification device (100), comprising the step of: - storing an identification feature (KM) in a storage unit (160); characterized in that the method further comprises the steps of: - connecting a test interface (120) within the device to a number plate control unit (140) at the location of the motor (1000) for transmitting the marking feature (KM); - Transmission of an identification feature (KM) by the identification control unit (140) from a storage unit (160) to the internal test interface (120), in particular a test interface (120) attached to the motor (1000) or separate from the motor (1000); and - authentication of the motor (1000) in the test interface (120) by means of the identification feature (KM). Procedure according to Claim 11 , further comprising the step: - changing the identification feature (KM) by accessing the memory unit (160) via an identification communication unit (150), in particular a system interface (156).

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