EP1501062A1 - Method and HMI system for operating and observing a technical installation - Google Patents

Abstract

Method for operating and monitoring method a technical installation that has at least one regional operating region (OA1, OA2) assigned to an operating area (OA) using a portable operating and monitoring unit (MU) whereby: the current position of the operating unit is determined; the operating unit is assigned to a technical installation (M1, M2), based on its position and; human machine interface (HMI) data are loaded into the technical installation from the assigned technical installation. The invention also relates to a corresponding HMI system for implementation of the inventive method.

Description

The invention relates to a method and an HMI system for Operation and monitoring of a technical system.

Technical installations are all types of technical equipment and systems both in single and in data engineering Networking e.g. over a fieldbus. In industrial Applications include individual resources, e.g. drives, Processing machines. A technical facility can but also be a production plant, with distributed locally Operating equipment operated an entire technical process is, e.g. a chemical plant or production line. Technical facilities are equipped with special digital data processing systems, also called automation system, controlled and operated. In such a system, on the one hand for direct control of the technical system Devices present, i. Programmable logic controllers PLC, also known as "PLC - Programmable Logic Controller". To relieve these controls have automation systems other special devices on which a Form an interface for operating personnel. These are called devices for "operator control and monitoring", abbreviated "B + B", or as HMI devices, i. Human Machine Interface, called.

The term HMI device is a generic term and includes all to components belonging to this group of devices. For example "Operator Panels", also called "control panels" or briefly referred to as "OP" called. These can be stationary or be carried out mobile. HMI devices serve in one networked automation system as a tool for operating personnel, to process data of the technical plant to be controlled display and operate. This feature comes with "Supervisor Control and Data Acquisition" (SCADA). For this purpose, the HMI device is usually hardware-specific constructed, i. it has e.g. via a touch screen and is particularly shielded against environmental influences. Farther it runs a special software. This poses Functions with which comfort, quality and safety of one Operation by an operator improved. So can via HMI devices e.g. interactive process images of the users to be served technical system visualized and operated, but can also be configured and generated. Hereby, on the one hand a selective display of reactions of the technical plant possible, usually in the form of measured values and messages. on the other hand is it by purposeful prescription of operator actions and Data entry allows to change the technical system into desired To convict states.

So far, the devices of an automation system of each permanently assigned to the technical system to be controlled. From that are in addition to the naturally tightly coupled control devices As a rule, the HMI devices are also affected. These are e.g. in the form of a terminal or operator panels as one integral part of the respective automation system of associated technical equipment clearly assigned. In the individual operator panels of an automation system all machine and operation specific data, e.g. Machine data, Process images, configuration files and much more more, each of the associated technical equipment loaded. The runtime software of such an HMI device thus contains all data and parameters for operator control and monitoring exactly this technical system or part of it necessary for plant operators.

Such a data-technically fixed assignment of an HMI device to an automation system and the connected However, technical system also has disadvantages. Since all machine and service specific data of the facility in it are fixed, is the flexibility of such HMI devices mostly restricted. These are therefore often stationary usually in the immediate spatial environment of the assigned technical stationary mounted. An operator must thus go to the location of the respective HMI device, and is thus limited in his freedom of movement. Farther is the HMI device and an operator at the mounting location permanently exposed to ambient conditions.

If such an HMI device needs to be replaced, then all machine and operation specific data reloaded will return to the original operability to be able to produce completely. Even with mobile versions of HMI devices, e.g. in the form of wired or via a radio link coupled hand-held it is common this a technical system or a resource of the same logically unique. Again, this usually has As a result, all configuration, display and machine data regardless of the frequency of their use in the hand-held hero are charged, i. for all kinds of observation and observation Operating situations must be kept in stock. The for such HMI devices used hardware and software must thus be correspondingly efficient. In case of default Replacement of such devices can thus considerable Expenses arise.

The invention is based on the object, a method for Operation and observation of a technical facility and a specify the appropriate HMI system for carrying out the method, which is a much better spatial and data technology Flexibility than previous HMI systems have. The problem underlying the invention is with the Characteristics of the method specified in claim 1, and with those contained in the independent claims 9 and 16 HMI systems solved.

The inventive method for operation and observation a technical facility that has at least one regional operating area is assigned in an operating area, by means of a universal, mobile operator control and monitoring module three steps. In a first step, the current Position of the universal, mobile operator control and monitoring module determined by means of locating signals, in one The second step will be the universal, mobile HMI module assigned to a technical facility when the current position of the universal, mobile operating and Observation module in the regional operating area of the technical Plant is located, and in a third step will be in the associated universal, mobile operator control and monitoring module HMI data of the technical system loaded.

The process of the invention offers a wealth of advantages. The invention is based on the principle that no fixed, but only a temporary assignment of a universal, mobile operating and monitoring module to a technical Plant is made. It must therefore be selective only those HMI data are loaded into the HMI module, to carry out the respective desired Bedienungsund Observation tasks on the assigned technical system or a specific part of the installation. Becomes the operating and monitoring module carried by an operator, so this can fully the regional operating area leave a technical facility, and the regional Enter operating area of another technical system. After passing through the three steps of the method according to the invention, i.e. So first, position determination of Bedienund Observation module, secondly assignment to the associated technical equipment, and third, download the HMI data the technical system in the operator control and monitoring module, may also be the other technical facility of the operator be operated and observed without restriction.

As a control and observation modules can thus universal Devices without any pre-programming and preconfigurations be used. These can also be called "client HMI ", so it is easily possible that e.g. in a waiting for a large-scale plant like e.g. a power plant, a variety of such universal, mobile operating and monitoring module ready and if necessary by the operator for inspection aisles only be used temporarily. Such "client HMI's" can without mechanical connection completely free and without regard to Connection points are moved in the system. Furthermore you can these also in locations where only difficult stationary B + B devices can be used over a long period of time can, e.g. for reasons of space or because of the prevailing Ambient conditions can, with the inventive method mobile "client HMI's" are used temporarily.

As with the inventive method a "client HMI" only after assignment to a technical system within their regional operating area to be acted upon this can, i. in many cases in the immediate vicinity of the technical Attachment, can hereby fulfill the security requirement that machines can only be operated if the operator is in their immediate vicinity.

This can on the one hand prevents intruders in a technical facility, but not directly on site can manipulate them. Furthermore, it can be prevented be that plant operations out of locations be executed, which can conjure up a danger.

Advantageous with the HMI data of the technical system HMI initialization data in the associated universal, mobile Control and monitoring module are loaded. This effect Advantageously, a parameterization of the display of HMI Data of the technical facility on the associated universal, mobile operating and monitoring module.

It is hereby advantageously possible that the type of display HMI data varies from plant to plant, and advantageous to the needs of the respective plant operation can be optimally matched. This may be the type of Display, such as Colors and font sizes, but also the display contents, such as. Table forms and process images, be initialized.

In a further embodiment, it is advantageous if with the HMI data of the technical system HMI display data in the associated universal, mobile operating and monitoring module getting charged. These contain at least process values of technical system, in particular actual values and alarm messages of technical equipment of the technical system.

Hereby it is advantageously possible, e.g. Preferences current actual values, i. variable process variables, directly to download in universal, mobile control and observation module, without this being an action of the operating personnel requirement. It is with this embodiment e.g. readily possible, that e.g. just a particularly critical process value of a Plant after completion of the three sections of the invention Procedure loaded in the control and monitoring module and is displayed when an operator enters the regional operating area this plant has entered. On the other hand also recurring pre-assembled, dynamic process diagrams and automatically displayed.

Advantageously, the HMI data in the associated universal, mobile control and monitoring module after an update in a fourth step to the technical facility are loaded back, in particular in the form of HMI input data. Advantageously, the returned HMI data Default values for the technical system, in particular Nominal and default values for technical equipment of the technical facility.

After an "observation" of the current state of a technical Plant by an operator may be necessary be to make changes to a parameterization, e.g. Setpoints for a running technical process slightly adapt. These values can be read by an operator in the mobile control and monitoring module entered and updated be reloaded into the technical system.

The inventive method thus enables a "Client HMI" does not have configuration information about any of them Target environments must be "summoned". All necessary Information is made available to the "Client HMI" at runtime made if this in the regional operating area the respective technical system or system component. Corresponding "empty" Client HMIs can thus be without Preparation time directly e.g. taken from a warehouse and put into operation. There are no configuration and reloading times and no possibly attributable to it Error on. The amount of on a "client HMI" temporarily load down and between data to be stored can thus be reduced, which also means the use of cheaper Hardware makes possible.

It is particularly advantageous if HMI data depends on Location of the associated universal, mobile operating and Observation module in the regional operating area of the assigned technical system, in particular depending on the distance to the technical system, loaded or reloaded.

This has the particular advantage of being selective only to those HMI data must be transmitted for the implementation of Operating and observing tasks at a locally determined In particular, in a technical facility or a certain part of the system are needed or by a Operator can also be safely processed. Will the Transmission of HMI data e.g. depending on the distance controlled to the technical system, such as certain Operations e.g. blocked for reasons of plant safety If an operator is too far away from the technical system is located, ie outside the field of view. On the other hand, certain operations can also be off For reasons of personal safety be blocked if an operator too close to the technical system.

An especially for carrying out the method according to the invention suitable HMI system has at least one universal, mobile operating and monitoring module and at least an HMI data module assigned to the technical system. The HMI data module has first means for preferably cyclic Management of HMI data of the technical system. Second On the one hand, funds are used to administer the regional operating area the technical system and on the other hand for assignment a universal mobile operator control and monitoring module, its current position in the regional operating area the technical system is located. Finally, third effect Means in the HMI data module at least the loading of HMI data the technical facility in the associated universal, mobile Operating and monitoring module.

This embodiment has the particular advantage that for carrying out the steps of the method according to the invention A compact HMI data module exists that is beneficial integrated directly into the technical system and over a data bus can be coupled with it. This execution allows existing technical equipment without excessive Retrofit effort with an HMI data module or this e.g. to replace in a service case.

Advantageously, the third means are designed so that the HMI data contactless in the associated universal, mobile Control and monitoring module to be transmitted. there All known standards for wireless data transmission can be used, e.g. Infrared data transmission IrDa and radio transmissions e.g. via Bluetooth, WLAN, GMS or GPRS. Of course, then have the respectively used universal, mobile operating and monitoring modules via corresponding communication interfaces. It is even so possible that in itself intended primarily for other purposes mobile devices, e.g. Mobile phones or PDA, i. staff Digital Assistants with radio interface, also as universal, mobile operating and monitoring modules in accordance with The system constructed according to the invention can be used.

Advantageously, the HMI data module again has fourth means for receiving at least transmission telegrams, at least HMI input data for updating the HMI data of the technical data Plant from the assigned universal, mobile operator Observation module included. An HMI data module of this Art thus handles the entire range of tasks with the exception of the immediate display and specification of HMI data. This includes the preferred cyclical acquisition of HMI data within the technical system, the update the HMI data by receiving and feeding of HMI input data uploaded by a "Client HMI" were. Furthermore, the HMI data module handles all data communication from and to "Client HMI's".

According to another embodiment, the universal, mobile operating and monitoring module of the invention HMI Systems Positioning means for which locating signals evaluate that provided by a satellite system especially a GPS satellite system and the current position to the second means of the HMI data module transfer. In another embodiment of the means as locating signals and the field strengths of im regional operating range of receivable local radiation signals be evaluated. In both cases it is advantageous that for positioning already existing navigation and radiation systems are used.

Another, for carrying out the method according to the invention suitable HMI system also has at least a universal, mobile operating and monitoring module. Farther are a central server and an HMI communication module available. The central server points to first means for preferably cyclic management of HMI data of the technical Facility, and second funds, both to manage of the regional operating area of the technical system, as also for the assignment of a universal, mobile operating and Observation module, whose current position in the regional Operating area of the technical system, serve. Farther HMI communication modules are assigned to technical systems. These indicate network means for connection to the central Server and loading device at least for HMI data of the technical Installation in an associated universal, mobile operating and observation module.

The tasks of an HMI data module in the above-mentioned first embodiment is in this second embodiment to a split central server and an HMI communication module. Here are the first and second means of the server the same tasks as the corresponding means of the above HMI data module. In contrast, the task of the third Medium taken over by separate HMI communication modules.

While in the first embodiment described above Distributed HMI data in the individual HMI data modules managed, and thus spatially the respective assigned to technical systems, the HMI data is added the second embodiment centrally managed in a server. Distributed locally and the respective technical equipment only the HMI communication modules are assigned, which have the functions of data interfaces. The Central HMI data management has the advantage that the HMI Data from various technical systems or system components can be managed together. This also allows comparative analyzes and e.g. Long-term archiving of HMI records. It can also do more functions from the server be taken over centrally, e.g. a user administration with operating rights for all mobile operating systems that can be used in the system Monitoring modules.

In contrast, the technical requirements for the distributed HMI communication modules comparatively low. In order to are cost advantages in the event of failure due to failure connected. Advantageously, an HMI communication module furthermore receiving means at least for transmission telegrams with HMI input data for the technical system of the assigned universal, mobile operating and monitoring module and for a forwarding of the transmission telegrams to the first means of the central server.

In this second, on the principle of centralized management HMI data from several technical systems with the help of a Servers based execution are basically two Possibilities available to the position of an operator and Observation module to determine.

In a first possibility, a universal, mobile indicates Control and monitoring module itself means for position determination on. These evaluate locating signals, e.g. from be provided to a satellite system, in particular a GPS satellite system, and transmit the current position to receiving means of a preferably adjacent HMI communication module for forwarding to the second means of central server. Furthermore, also proximity fields from the universal, mobile operator control and monitoring module to Location will be evaluated. This can be about Actuating fields of action based on a communication standard such as. Bluetooth or Fast Infrared.

In a second possibility has an HMI communication module Receiving means, which for determining position emissions of the universal, mobile operator control and monitoring module received as locating signals. These can either be evaluated by the HMI communication module itself, or be sent to the central server to determine the position of the mobile operator control and monitoring module.

In one embodiment, one of several HMI communication modules received and transmitted to the server broadcasts there the current position value of the radiating mobile operating and monitoring module are determined. there can be used as receivers for broadcasts of the universal, mobile operating and monitoring module GSM transmitting and monitoring Receiving equipment, GRPS transmitting and receiving equipment or WLAN transmitters and receivers in the HMI communication modules be integrated.

Fig. 1

eine erste Ausführungsform für ein gemäß der Erfindung gestaltetes HMI System, wobei beispielhaft jeweils ein HMI Datenmodul in eine technische Anlage integriert ist, und in einem ersten Schritt von einem mobilen Bedien- und Beobachtungsmodul Ortungssignale zur Positionsbestimmung empfangen werden,

Fig. 2

die Ausführungsform von Fig. 1, wobei von dem mobilen Bedien- und Beobachtungsmodul Sendetelegramme insbesondere mit Positionsdaten an die im Bedienareal befindlichen HMI Datenmodule abgeschickt werden, um in einem zweiten Schritt eine Datenverbindung mit einem, dem jeweiligen regionalen Bedienbereich zugeordneten HMI Datenmodul und so eine Zuordnung zu einer technischen Anlage aufzubauen,

Fig. 3

die Ausführungsform von Fig. 1, wobei in einem dritten Schritt dasjenige HMI Datenmodul, in dessen regionalen Bedienbereich sich das mobile Bedien- und Beobachtungsmodul befindet, HMI Daten insbesondere mit HMI Initialisierungsdaten und HMI Anzeigedaten an das mobile Bedien- und Beobachtungsmodul sendet,

Fig. 4

das Blockschaltbild eines beispielhaften inneren Aufbaus einer technischen Anlage, in die ein gemäß der Erfindung gestaltetes HMI Datenmodul integriert ist, und einen beispielhaften inneren Aufbau eines mobilen Bedien- und Beobachtungsmoduls, das Sende- und Datentelegramme mit dem HMI Datenmodul austauscht,

Fig. 5

eine zweite Ausführungsform für ein gemäß der Erfindung gestaltetes HMI System, wobei HMI Kommunikationsmodule beispielhaft über ein Datennetzwerk mit einem zentralen Server verbunden sind, und vergleichbar zu Fig. 1 in einem ersten Schritt von einem mobilen Bedien- und Beobachtungsmodul Ortungssignale zur Positionsbestimmung empfangen werden,

Fig. 6

die zweite beispielhafte Ausführungsform von Fig. 5, wobei vergleichbar zu Fig. 2 in einem zweiten Schritt von dem mobilen Bedien- und Beobachtungsmodul Sendetelegramme insbesondere mit Positionsdaten abgeschickt werden, um eine Datenverbindung mit einem HMI Kommunikationsmodule aufzubauen, in dessen Sende- und Empfangsbereich sich das mobile Bedien- und Beobachtungsmodul befindet,

Fig. 7

die zweite beispielhafte Ausführungsform von Fig. 5, wobei vergleichbar zur Fig. 3 in einem dritten Schritt dasjenige HMI Kommunikationsmodule, in dessen Sende- und Empfangsbereich sich das mobile Bedienund Beobachtungsmodul befindet, vom zentralen Server ausgewählte Datentelegramme insbesondere mit HMI Initialisierungsdaten und HMI Anzeigedaten an das mobile Bedien- und Beobachtungsmodul sendet,

Fig. 8

eine dritte beispielhafte Ausführungsform für ein erfindungsgemäß gestaltetes HMI System, wobei HMI Kommunikationsmodule wie bei Fig. 5 mit einem zentralen Server verbunden sind, und in einem ersten Schritt von einem mobilen Bedien- und Beobachtungsmodul zur Positionsbestimmung Nahwirkungsfelder empfangen und ausgewertet werden, insbesondere Abstrahlungssignale von benachbarten HMI Kommunikationsmodulen,

Fig. 9

die dritte beispielhafte Ausführungsform von Fig. 8, wobei in einem zweiten Schritt von dem mobilen Bedien- und Beobachtungsmodul Sendetelegramme insbesondere mit Positionsdaten an das nächstliegende, z.B. am Ende des Datenbusses angekoppelte, HMI Kommunikationsmodul abgeschickt werden, um mit diesem HMI Kommunikationsmodul im dazugehörigen regionalen Bedienbereich eine Datenverbindung aufzubauen,

Fig. 10

die dritte beispielhafte Ausführungsform von Fig. 8, wobei in einem dritten Schritt das am nächsten liegende HMI Kommunikationsmodule vom zentralen Server bereitgestellte Datentelegramme insbesondere mit HMI Initialisierungsdaten und HMI Anzeigedaten an das mobile Bedien- und Beobachtungsmodul sendet,

Fig. 11

eine vierte beispielhafte Ausführungsform für ein gemäß der Erfindung gestaltetes HMI System, wobei HMI Kommunikationsmodule wie bei Fig. 5 mit einem zentralen Server verbunden sind, und in einem ersten Schritt benachbarte HMI Kommunikationsmodule Funkabstrahlungen des mobilen Bedien- und Beobachtungsmoduls zur Bestimmung von dessen Position empfangen,

Fig. 12

die vierte beispielhafte Ausführungsform von Fig. 11, wobei vergleichbar zu Fig. 10 in einem dritten Schritt das am nächsten liegende HMI Kommunikationsmodule vom zentralen Server bereitgestellte Datentelegramme insbesondere mit HMI Initialisierungsdaten und HMI Anzeigedaten an das mobile Bedien- und Beobachtungsmodul sendet,

Fig. 13

eine fünfte beispielhafte Ausführungsform für ein gemäß der Erfindung gestaltetes HMI System, wobei jeweils ein HMI Datenmodul beispielhaft in eine technische Anlage integriert ist, und in einem ersten Schritt die Positionsbestimmung des mobilen Bedienund Beobachtungsmoduls durch Platzierung im Datenerfassungsbereich eines HMI Datenmoduls erfolgt, und

Fig. 14

die fünfte beispielhafte Ausführungsform von Fig. 13, wobei das HMI Datenmodul, in dessen Datenerfassungsbereich sich das mobile Bedien- und Beobachtungsmodul befindet, Datentelegramme insbesondere mit HMI Initialisierungsdaten und HMI Anzeigedaten an das mobile Bedien- und Beobachtungsmodul sendet.

The invention will be further explained with reference to the embodiments illustrated in the figures. Show

Fig. 1

a first embodiment of an HMI system designed according to the invention, wherein, by way of example, an HMI data module is integrated into a technical system, and in a first step, positioning signals for position determination are received by a mobile operator control and monitoring module,

Fig. 2

the embodiment of Fig. 1, wherein sent from the mobile control and monitoring module transmission messages, in particular with position data to the HMI data modules located in the operating area, in a second step, a data connection with the respective regional operating area associated HMI data module and so an assignment to build a technical facility,

Fig. 3

the embodiment of FIG. 1, wherein in a third step that HMI data module in whose regional operating area the mobile operating and monitoring module is located sends HMI data, in particular with HMI initialization data and HMI display data, to the mobile operating and monitoring module,

Fig. 4

3 is a block diagram of an exemplary internal structure of a technical installation in which an HMI data module designed according to the invention is integrated, and an exemplary internal structure of a mobile operator control and monitoring module which exchanges transmission and data messages with the HMI data module.

Fig. 5

a second embodiment of an HMI system designed according to the invention, wherein HMI communication modules are connected by way of example via a data network to a central server, and are received in a first step by a mobile operating and monitoring module locating signals for positioning in a first step,

Fig. 6

the second exemplary embodiment of FIG. 5, comparable to Fig. 2 in a second step by the mobile control and monitoring module transmission telegrams are sent in particular with position data to establish a data connection with an HMI communication modules, in its transmission and reception area is the mobile operating and monitoring module is located,

Fig. 7

3, in a third step, the HMI communication modules in whose transmitting and receiving area the mobile operating and monitoring module is located, data telegrams selected by the central server, in particular with HMI initialization data and HMI display data, to the second exemplary embodiment of FIG sends mobile operating and monitoring module,

Fig. 8

a third exemplary embodiment of an inventively designed HMI system, HMI communication modules are connected as in Fig. 5 with a central server, and are received and evaluated in a first step by a mobile operator control and observation module for positioning Nahwirkungsfelder, in particular radiation signals from neighboring HMI communication modules,

Fig. 9

the third exemplary embodiment of Fig. 8, wherein in a second step by the mobile control and monitoring module transmission messages, in particular with position data to the nearest, eg at the end of the data bus coupled HMI communication module are sent to this HMI communication module in the corresponding regional operating area to build a data connection

Fig. 10

the third exemplary embodiment of FIG. 8, wherein in a third step, the closest HMI communication modules sends data telegrams provided by the central server, in particular with HMI initialization data and HMI display data, to the mobile operator control and monitoring module,

Fig. 11

a fourth exemplary embodiment for an HMI system designed according to the invention, wherein HMI communication modules are connected to a central server as in FIG. 5, and in a first step adjacent HMI communication modules receive radio transmissions of the mobile HMI module for determining its position,

Fig. 12

11, comparable to FIG. 10, in a third step, the closest HMI communication modules send data telegrams provided by the central server, in particular with HMI initialization data and HMI display data, to the mobile operator control and monitoring module, FIG.

Fig. 13

a fifth exemplary embodiment of an HMI system designed according to the invention, wherein in each case an HMI data module is integrated into a technical system by way of example, and in a first step the position determination of the mobile operating and monitoring module takes place by placement in the data acquisition area of an HMI data module, and

Fig. 14

the fifth exemplary embodiment of FIG. 13, wherein the HMI data module, in the data collection area of which the mobile operating and monitoring module is located, transmits data telegrams, in particular with HMI initialization data and HMI display data, to the mobile operating and monitoring module.

With reference to FIGS. 1 to 3, a first embodiment for an HMI system designed according to the invention. In this case, an operating area OA is shown by way of example, in which a first and a second technical system M1, M2 arranged are. The two technical systems M1, M2 can e.g. Veroder Be processing machines, and a part in particular of an entire manufacturing area e.g. a large-scale Represent system. According to the invention, in each case an HMI Data module AP1, AP2 assigned to a technical system M1, M2. In Figs. 1 to 3, these are in the respective technical Plant integrated, but also in one possible be placed in immediate spatial environment thereof.

By way of example, in the operating area OA, a first and a second Regional operating area OA1, OA2 available. It is the first regional operating area OA1 by way of example the next associated technical facility M1 and is managed by the connected first HMI data module AP1, while the second regional operating area OA2 the assigned to it by way of example technical installation M2 located therein and the second HMI data module connected to it AP2 is managed. With the regional operating areas is ensured according to the invention that an operation the first or second technical system M1 or M2 is only possible if an operator in each case assigned regional operating area OA1 or OA2 stops. The first regional operating area OA1 may e.g. because of that of the first technical plant M1, because another Approaching these for reasons of personal safety is not is permissible. On the other hand, the second technical facility M2 may therefore be from their regional operating area OA2 quasi completely surrounded, since with an operation this An observation by a person from all directions necessary or at least advantageous.

According to the invention, universal, mobile operating and observation modules MU provided. These are it is preferably mobile industrial hand-held terminals. These usually have a large-scale display unit, e.g. an LCD display, and a variety of input keys and keyboards. In many cases, in mobile Bedienund Observation modules also touch-sensitive display units, especially touch screens used. As a mobile operating and observation modules may u.U. but also already available non-industrial wireless Devices, such as Mobile phones or personal digital assistants PDA to be used. In Figs. 1 to 3 is a Operating and monitoring module MU shown as a circle and is located, for example, inside the second regional Operating area OA2. An operator is shown in Figs. 1 to 3 for reasons of clarity not shown.

Fig. 1 shows how the mobile control and monitoring module MU in a first step his current position with the help of Location signals determined. Here are in the illustrated Example locating signals evaluated by a satellite system originate, in particular from a GPS satellite system. Thus, in Fig. 1, three transmitting and receiving stations GPS1, GPS2, GPS3 of the satellite system shown. The outgoing ones Locating signals are from the operating and monitoring module MU received and evaluated for position determination.

After the mobile control and monitoring module MU its current Position, it emits transmission telegrams, which contain at least the currently determined position data. 2 symbolically shows two transmission telegrams PM1, PM2. These are provided by the HMI located in the operating area OA Data modules AP1 and AP2 received. Have according to the invention these have means of managing the regional operating area the associated technical system. Each HMI data module can thus detect whether the mobile operating and monitoring module MU in the associated regional operating area or not. In the example of Figs. 1 to 3 is the operating and monitoring module MU in the regional operating area OA2 of the second technical plant M2 placed. The HMI data module AP2 thus assigns in a second step of Method according to the invention the mobile operating and monitoring module MU of the second technical plant M2 and builds a data connection to the operator control and monitoring module MU on. In contrast, the HMI data module AP1 stops responding, because its HMI data module AP1 based on the evaluation the transmitted position data has detected that the Operating and monitoring module MU at least currently outside of the regional operating area OA1 to be managed.

In Fig. 3 is shown as in a third step of method according to the invention the associated HMI data module AP2, i. in its regional operating area, the mobile Operating and monitoring module MU currently located, HMI data into the mobile operator control and monitoring module MU loads. This can now be temporarily used by an operator to execute Operating and / or observation actions are used, which refer to the second technical plant AP2.

The goal of these operations and / or observations acts therein, HMI data of the second technical plant AP2 the mobile operator control and monitoring module MU for plant personnel to bring to the display. In an additional fourth Step may also be performed by plant personnel e.g. manually in the Operating and monitoring module entered default values than HMI input values for updating the HMI data in the HMI Data module AP2 be transferred back to thereby the operating state technical system AP2. For this purpose, as shown in Fig. 2, at least data telegrams DM2 in the sense of a "download" from the HMI data module AP2 to the operating and observation module MU transferred. In an advantageous Continuation of the invention, the data telegrams also allow the bidirectional connection, so also one "Upload" of HMI input data from the HMI module into the HMI data module AP2.

HMI data in the present invention are all data to understand that in a necessary context for one integrated production management, and their display and Influencing significantly the production result of the technical Influencing investment in terms of quantity and quality. This includes on the one hand raw data, directly from the in the technical system running technical process come from such. the actual values of temperatures, quantities etc., and the associated setpoints. As HMI data become but further processed in the present invention Data understood. These can be from the HMI data module Raw data derived. These include, for example statistical trend analyzes, OEE measures, i. so-called Overall Equipment Efficiency Data, KPI Numbers, i. Key Performance Indicator data, but also warehouse management and Workpiece tracking information, scheduled maintenance orders and much more. In many cases, these derived data out as MES data, i. Management Execution System data, designated. Also in the present invention This data is considered as part of the HMI data.

Depending on the data content, HMI data can be sent directly in the form of HMI display data on the operator control and monitoring module MU be issued. These may preferably be process values of the technical installation M2, e.g. around actual values and Alarm messages from technical equipment, warnings and much more. In addition, it is in process automation often desired that e.g. Raw data in one clear shape, e.g. in a dynamic process diagram, be displayed. It is also off For safety reasons, it is often desirable to use operating masks for Specification of HMI input data are available. To this, too enable, with the HMI data of the technical facility M2 also HMI initialization data in the associated universal, mobile operating and monitoring module MU are loaded. These cause at least one parameterization of the display of HMI data of the technical facility assigned to the universal, mobile operating and monitoring module.

According to an advantageous embodiment of the method can HMI data depends on the location of the assigned universal, mobile control and monitoring module MU inside the regional operating area OA2 of the assigned technical Annex M2 are transmitted, in particular depending on the Distance to the technical installation M2. This is a special fine graduation of each in down or upload direction transferable HMI data possible. If an operator, the a mobile operating and monitoring module MU Is available, e.g. just on the edge of the regional operating area OA2 is located, so it is conceivable only such HMI To provide data for transmission that is not immediate Require visual contact with the technical system. on the other hand The contents of HMI data may also depend on the Direction of space to be controlled. So it can be beneficial or be necessary if an operator, e.g. directly in front the technical system stands, with other HMI data contents or other HMI input data for a manipulation be released as if the operator behind or next to the technical facility stands.

Fig. 4 shows in the form of a block diagram an exemplary internal structure of the second technical system M2 with an advantageously directly integrated and according to the invention designed HMI data module AP2. Furthermore, an exemplary internal structure of a mobile operator control and monitoring module MU presented, which according to the already explained Example of Fig. 1 to 3 temporarily of the second technical Attachment M2 is assigned. It can thus transmit and data telegrams Exchange DM2 with its HMI data module AP2.

According to Fig. 4, the second technical system M2, for example three internal technical resources BM21, BM22, BM23 on. These are associated with HMI data, i. generate these e.g. HMI display data or require e.g. HMI input data. The HMI data is by means of one according to the invention designed mobile control and monitoring module MU displayable and optionally additionally operable. The administration the HMI data, i. in particular their selection, registration, Updating, storage, packaging, e.g. to display or archival purposes, takes place in the second HMI data module AP2 both to the operating resources BM21, BM22, BM23 as well as the mobile operator control and monitoring module MU. This is via an internal data bus M2DB and a first data interface AS1 with the resources BM21, BM22, BM23 coupled, and via a second data interface ASK with the mobile operating and monitoring module MU coupled. This updates through these interfaces HMI data module cyclically prefers the HMI data in both Directions, i. in the sense of a down- and upload.

This arrangement has the advantage that all HMI data and the associated actions are initiated by the HMI data module and settled. This will both the technical equipment as well as the usable universal mobile Operating and monitoring modules significantly relieved. It So there are no hardware or software precautions special way to access HMI data manage.

The HMI data of the internal resources BM21, BM22, BM23 be in the HMI data module AP2 using a processing unit AVE first means OFF for preferably cyclical management, i.e. in particular for collection, storage and updating, fed. Both HMI display data, to issue the to a mobile operator control and observation module are, as well as HMI input data from a mobile Operating and monitoring module to be received, processed. Furthermore, second means AMU for the management of second regional operating area OA2 of the technical system M2 and the assignment of a universal therein mobile, operating and monitoring module MU available. The Management of the second regional operating area OA2 can e.g. with the help of stored surface coordinates. Is the current position of the mobile control and Observation module within the limits of the legal Area coordinates, the second means effect the desired Assignment of a control and monitoring module for technical plant AMU. The second data interface ASK of Finally, HMI data module AP2 allows one to be preferred contactless exchange of HMI data with that in the regional Operating area of the technical facility located mobile, universal control and monitoring module.

This data is provided by the mobile operating and monitoring module MU via a first external data interface MSK on non-contact Received manner and preferably via an internal Data bus MUDB and switching of a processing unit MVE further funds MBO to issue in particular of HMI display data supplied, e.g. an LCD display. Farther means MBU are provided for inputting HMI input data, e.g. a keyboard or a touch-sensitive display, e.g. a touch screen. About this given by a person Input values are again preferred by mediating the Processing unit MVE in a non-contact manner over the Data interface MSK reloaded into the HMI data module.

The embodiment shown in the example of FIG. 4 for a in the inventive system usable mobile Bedienund Observation module MU advantageously has a second external Data interface MSP for the contactless exchange of Positioning signals for position determination, e.g. with the Sending and receiving stations GPS1, GPS2, GPS3 of a satellite system for locating signals. After all, funds are MUS for caching i.e.. Buffering of data available, in particular position data and HMI data, i. HMI input data, HMI initialization data and HMI display data.

The invention offers the particular advantage that contrary conventional HMI devices a division of the one hand Function of managing HMI data on an HMI data module and on the other hand, the function of display and operation of HMI data on a universal mobile operator control and monitoring module he follows. The functions of "Administration" and "Display" and Operation "are thus assigned to each where their implementation is most effective. This is how it works a technical system naturally source and sink for HMI Data, but is not always the appropriate device, in order to simultaneously direct operations and observations make. On the other hand, is a universal, mobile Operating and monitoring module ideally suited for deployment of display and control functions, but not in In any case, the appropriate device to the administration of u.U. coping with extensive HMI data.

A second embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS. 5 to 7 for a designed according to the invention HMI System explained. In doing so, the tasks of the HMI data module become from the example of Figures 1 to 3 in the example of Figures 5 to 7, and also explained in more detail below and further illustrated in FIGS. 8-10 Embodiment of a central server and HMI communication modules executed.

To clamp a first and second HMI communication module AP3 and AP4, which each have one in FIGS. 5 to 7 dashed and oval illustrated transmission and reception area AP3R or AP4R have, for example, a third regional Operating area OA3 on. Their transmission and reception areas thus cover it completely. The first and second HMI Communication module AP3 and AP4, and thus the third regional Operating area OA3 are in the example of FIGS. 5 to 7 assigned to a technical system M3.

Correspondingly, a third and fourth HMI communication module are connected AP5 and AP6, which each have one in the figures 5 to 7 dashed and oval transmitting and Reception areas AP5R and AP6R have, for example, a fourth regional operating area OA4. Their transmitting and Reception areas thus completely cover this. The third and fourth HMI communication module AP5 and AP6, and thus the fourth regional operating area OA4 are in the example of Figures 5 to 7 assigned to a technical system M3.

The HMI communication modules AP3, AP4, AP5, AP6 are via a Data network CN with a central server CS for HMI data connected. This central server CS is in turn with the technical equipment M3, M4 and has first funds for preferably cyclic management of HMI data of the technical Appendices M3, M4. Furthermore, there are second remedies which for managing the regional operating areas OA3 and OA4 of the technical systems M3, M4 and for assignment a universal, mobile operator control and monitoring module MU serve, if its current position in one of the regional Operating range OA3 or OA4 is located. Furthermore, the HMI Communication modules AP3, AP4 and AP5, AP6 available, which as described above, the technical system M3 or M4 assigned are. The HMI communication modules have network resources CN for connection to the central server CS and loading means at least for HMI data of the technical system M3 or M4 in an associated universal, mobile operating and Observation module MU.

Thus, as shown in FIG. 5, it is shown in FIG a first step from a mobile operator control and monitoring module MU, receive positioning signals for position determination become. These in turn, for example, from a Satellite system GPS1, GPS2, GPS3 provided, in particular a GPS satellite system.

Fig. 6 shows, comparable to Fig. 2, as in a second Step from the mobile control and monitoring module MU transmission telegrams PAP 5 in particular sent with position data become. In the example of FIG. 6, this takes the closest HMI communication module AP5 opposes the position data and transmits them to the central server CS. The Transmission telegrams PAP5 of the mobile operator control and monitoring module MU are thus getting to the HMI communication module AP5, in whose transmission and reception area AP5R the mobile Operating and monitoring module MU is located, in particular for the transmission of position data or HMI input data. Basically, however, any of the HMI communication modules AP3 to AP6 take the position data independently, if the HMI module is watching located in the associated regional operating area. It must just be sure to connect via the Transmit and receive range of at least one HMI communication module is possible. Now the universal, mobile operating and observation module MU using the central server CS at least temporarily the regional operating area OA4 and thus assigned to the technical system M4.

Fig. 7 shows, finally, as comparable to FIG. 3 in a third step is the HMI communication module AP5, in which Transmitting and receiving area AP5R the mobile operating and Observation module MU is located, from the central server CS selected data telegrams DAP5, in particular with HMI display data and / or HMI initialization data to the mobile operating and observation module sends.

With reference to FIGS. 8 to 10 and FIGS. 11, 12 will be below a third and a fourth embodiment of a according to of the invention designed HMI system explained. There are also a central server CS available to the example Four HMI communication modules AP3 to AP6 with send and receive Reception areas AP3R to AP6R are connected. This one Arrangements largely that shown in FIGS. 5 to 7 Corresponding arrangement is used to avoid repetition refer to the related, above statements. The essential Differences of the embodiments of FIGS. 8 to 10 and Fig. 11, 12 relative to the embodiment of Fig. 5 to 7 in a different type of position determination for a mobile operating and monitoring module MU.

Thus, in the example of FIG. 8 in a first step of Mobile operating and monitoring module MU for position determination Proximity fields received and evaluated, in particular Broadcasting signals from adjacent HMI communication modules. In Fig. 8, these are, for example, radiation signals AP5S, AP6S from the third or fourth HMI communication module AP5, AP6, in particular outgoing field strengths. In one, shown in Fig. 9, the second step are of the mobile operator control and monitoring module MU turn transmission telegrams PAP6 in particular with position data to the nearest, in this case e.g. coupled to the end of the data bus CN HMI communication module AP6 sent. Because the mobile Operating and monitoring module MU now the regional operating area OA4 and thus assigned to the technical system M4 are in a third shown in Fig. 10 Step e.g. via the nearest HMI communication module AP6 provided by the central server CS data telegrams DAP6 especially with associated HMI display data and / or HMI initialization data to the mobile operating and Observation module sent.

In contrast, in the example of FIG. 11 in a first Step Radios MUS of the mobile control and observation module MU from neighboring HMI communication modules received, e.g. the modules AP5, AP6, and for position determination of the mobile operator control and monitoring module MU evaluated. The necessary receiving facilities in the HMI communication modules can e.g. as GSM, GPRS or WLAN Transmitting and receiving devices to be executed. The position determination then takes place under evaluation of these emissions either in an HMI communication module or in the central server. As the mobile control and observation module MU now the regional operating area OA4 and thus the technical Appendix M4 is assigned, in a in Fig. 12 illustrated third step e.g. over the closest HMI communication module AP6 provided by the central server CS Data telegrams DAP6 especially with associated HMI display data and / or HMI initialization data sent the mobile HMI module.

Referring to Figs. 13 and 14, a fifth embodiment will be described below for a designed according to the invention HMI System explained. Since these arrangements with the in Figs. 1 to 3 illustrated arrangement is to avoid of repetitions on the corresponding, above remarks directed. The main differences of the execution of Fig. 13, 14 with respect to the embodiment of Fig. 1 to 3 is again in the way of determining the position for a mobile operating and monitoring module MU.

In the first step shown in FIG. 13, the Position determination by the mobile operating and monitoring module itself. For this purpose, proximity fields SAM2 are received and evaluated that of the located in close proximity HMI data module AP2, which in the second technical Plant M2 is integrated, to be radiated. These proximity fields can e.g. on a known transmission standard based, e.g. the so-called BLUETOOTH or infrared standard. The position determination of the mobile operating and monitoring module done by placement in the data collection area an HMI data module. After the mobile operating and observation module MU determines his position and the HMI data module AP2, it is the regional operating area OA2 and thus assigned to the technical system M2. Now, in a third shown in FIG Step by radiation in the data transmission area DAM2 of the HMI Data module AP2 associated HMI display data and / or HMI Initialization data to the mobile operator control and monitoring module be transmitted.

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Method for operating and monitoring a technical installation (M1, M2), to which at least one regional operating area (OA1, OA2) in an operating area (OA) is assigned, by means of a universal, mobile operating and monitoring module (MU), wherein a) in a first step, the current position of the universal mobile operating and monitoring module (MU) is determined by means of locating signals, b) in a second step, the universal, mobile operator control and monitoring module (MU) of a technical system (M1, M2) is assigned, if the current position of the universal, mobile operator control and monitoring module (MU) in the regional operating area (OA1; OA2) of the technical system (M1, M2), and c) in a third step in the associated universal, mobile operating and monitoring module (MU) HMI data (DM2) of the technical system (M1, M2) are loaded. Method according to claim 1, wherein with the HMI data (DM2) the technical system (M1; M2) HMI display data in the assigned universal, mobile operating and monitoring module (MU) are loaded. The method of claim 2, wherein the HMI display data at least Process values of the technical system (M1, M2) included, in particular actual values and alarm messages of technical Equipment (BM21, BM22, BM23) of the technical Annex (M1, M2). Method according to claim 1, wherein with the HMI data (DM2) the technical system (M1; M2) HMI initialization data in the assigned universal, mobile operator control and monitoring module (MU) are loaded. The method of claim 4, wherein HMI is initialization data at least one parameterization of the display of HMI data the technical equipment (M1, M2) on the associated universal, mobile operating and monitoring module (MU) effect. Method according to one of the preceding claims, wherein in a fourth step after updating the HMI Data in the assigned universal, mobile operating and Observation module (MU) this up to the technical system (M1, M2) are loaded back, in particular in the form of HMI input data (PM1, PM2). The method of claim 6, wherein the reloaded HMI Data contain default values for the technical system (M1, M2), Specifically, target and default values for technical Equipment (BM21, BM22, BM23) of the technical system (M1; M2). Method according to one of the preceding claims, wherein HMI data (DM2) depending on the location of the assigned universal, mobile operator control and monitoring module (MU) in the regional operating area (OA1; OA2) of the assigned technical equipment (M1, M2), in particular depending on the distance to the technical system (M1; M2). Method according to one of the preceding claims, wherein a mobile phone as a universal, mobile operating and Observation module (MU) is used. Method according to one of claims 1 to 8, wherein a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) as a universal, mobile operating and monitoring module (MU) used becomes. HMI system for carrying out the method according to one of the preceding claims, comprising at least one universal, mobile operating and monitoring module (MU) and having at least one HMI data module (AP1; AP2) assigned to the technical system (M1; M2) a) first means (AUS) for the preferably cyclical management of HMI data of the technical installation (M1, M2), b) second funding (AMU) for b1) management of the regional operating area (OA1; OA2) of the technical installation (M1; M2) and the b2) assignment of a universal, mobile operator control and monitoring module (MU) whose current position is in the regional operating area (OA1, OA2) of the technical system (M1, M2), and c) third means (ASK) at least for loading (DM2) of HMI data of the technical installation (M1, M2) into the assigned universal, mobile operating and monitoring module (MU) (FIGs.1-3, 13-14) , The HMI system of claim 11, wherein the HMI data module (AP1; AP2) integrated into the technical system (M1; M2) is. HMI system according to claim 11, with a data bus (M2DB) for coupling the HMI data module (AP1, AP2) to the technical Annex (M1, M2). The HMI system of claim 11, wherein the third means (ASK) the HMI data contactless in the associated universal, mobile operating and monitoring module (MU) transfer. The HMI system of claim 11, wherein the HMI data module (AP1, AP2) fourth means for receiving at least transmission telegrams (PM1, PM2), which has at least HMI input data for updating the HMI data of the technical Installation (M1, M2) of the assigned universal mobile operating and observation module (MU). The HMI system of claim 11, wherein the universal mobile operator control and monitoring (MU) module has position determining means (MSP) a) Evaluate locating signals provided by a satellite system (GPS1, GPS2, GPS3), in particular a GPS satellite system (Fig.1), and b) transmit the current position to the second means of the HMI data module (AP1, AP2). The HMI system of claim 11, wherein the universal mobile control and monitoring (MU) module has position determining means (MSP), which is referred to as a) locating signals in the regional operating area (OA1; OA2) to evaluate receivable (SAM2; DAM2) proximity fields, in particular on a Bluetooth or infrared standard based proximity fields (FIG. 13), and b) transmit the current position to the second means of the HMI data module (AP1, AP2). HMI system for carrying out the method according to one of claims 1 to 10, with at least one universal, mobile operating and monitoring module (MU) and with a) a central server (CS) having a1) first means (AUS) for the preferably cyclic management of HMI data of at least one technical installation (M3, M4), and a2) second means (AMU) a21) for the management of the regional operating area (OA3; OA4) of the technical facility (M3; M4) and a22) for assigning a universal, mobile operator control and monitoring module (MU) whose current position is in the regional operating area (OA3; OA4) of the technical system (M3; M4), and with b) at least one HMI communication module (AP3, AP4, AP5, AP6) which is assigned to a technical installation (M3, M4) and has b1) network means (CN) for connection to the central server (CS), and b2) loading means at least for HMI data of the technical system (M3, M4) in an associated universal, mobile operating and monitoring module (MU) (Fig.5 - 10). The HMI system of claim 18, wherein an HMI communication module (AP3, AP4; AP5, AP6) receiving means (AP3R, AP4R; AP5R, AP6R) has at least transmission telegrams (DAP5, DAP6) with HMI input data for the technical plant (M3, M4) from the associated universal, mobile operator Observation module (MU) and for forwarding the Send telegrams to the first means of the central server (CS). The HMI system of claim 18, wherein the universal mobile operator control and monitoring (MU) module has position determining means (MSP) a) Evaluate locating signals provided by a satellite system (GPS1, GPS2, GPS3), in particular a GPS satellite system (Fig.5), and b) transmit the current position to receiving means (AP5R) of an HMI communication module (AP5) for forwarding to the second means (AMU) of the central server (CS). An HMI system according to claim 18, wherein the universal mobile control and monitoring (MU) module has position determining means (MSP) which is referred to as a c) evaluate localization signals of proximity action fields (AP5S, AP6S) receivable in the regional operating area (OA3; OA4), in particular on a Bluetooth or infrared standard based proximity fields (FIG. 8), and d) transmit the current position to the second means of the central server (CS). The HMI system of claim 18, wherein an HMI communication module (AP5, AP6) receiving means (AP5R, AP6R), which are used to determine the position of radiations (MUS) of the universal, mobile operator control and monitoring module (MU) receive and evaluate as locating signals (Fig.11). The HMI system of claim 18, wherein an HMI communication module (AP5, AP6) receiving means (AP5R, AP6R), which broadcasts (MUS) of the universal, mobile operating and observation module (MU) received as locating signals and to the central server (CS) (Fig.11). HMI system according to claim 22 or 23, with GSM transmitting and Receiving devices as receiving means (AP5R, AP6R) for Radiation (MUS) of the universal, mobile operating and Observation module (MU) (Fig.11). HMI system according to claim 22 or 23, with GRPS transmitting and Receiving devices as receiving means (AP5R, AP6R) for Radiation (MUS) of the universal, mobile operating and Observation module (MU) (Fig.11). HMI system according to claim 22 or 23, with WLAN transmitting and Receiving devices as receiving means (AP5R, AP6R) for Radiation (MUS) of the universal, mobile operating and Observation module (MU) (Fig.11).

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