EP2353051A1 - Verfahren und vorrichtung zum erstellen eines anwenderprogramms für eine sicherheitssteuerung - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a method and apparatus for creating a user program for a safety controller that is configured to control a system with a plurality of hardware components, the plurality of hardware components each including at least one sensor and at least one actuator ,
- a safety controller in the sense of the present invention is a device which receives input signals supplied by sensors and generates output signals therefrom by logic operations and possibly further signal or data processing steps. The output signals can be supplied to actuators, which cause actions or reactions in a controlled system depending on the input signals.
- a safety controller must comply with prescribed safety standards, which are laid down, for example, in the European standard EN 954-1 or a comparable standard, for example the IEC 61508 standard or the EN ISO 13849-1 standard. In contrast to a controller for so-called standard applications, a safety controller thereby ensures at least one single-fault safety within the meaning of categories 3 or 4 of the European standard EN 954-1 or its Safety Integrity Level (SIL) reaches at least stage 2 according to the cited standard IEC 61508.
- SIL Safety Integrity Level
- a preferred field of application for such safety controls is the monitoring of emergency stop buttons, two-hand controls, safety gates or light curtains in the field of machine safety.
- sensors are used to protect a machine or equipment that poses danger to people or material goods during operation.
- a signal is generated which receives the safety control as an input signal.
- the safety controller shuts down the dangerous part of the machine or system with the help of an actuator.
- a programmable safety controller offers the user the option of individually defining the logic operations and, if necessary, further signal or data processing steps with the aid of a software called the user program. This results in a great deal of flexibility compared to previous solutions, in which the logic operations were generated by a defined wiring between different safety relays.
- An example of a method for programming a safety control is described in DE 101 08 962 A1.
- a problem with the programming of a safety controller is that the user program can become very complex and unclear when monitoring a large machine system with many safety devices. For example, large plants, such as a cement plant, can contain several thousand sensors.
- the user program to be created is itself a safety-critical element, since an error in the user program can cause an uncontrolled situation and thus a dangerous state in the monitored machine or system.
- the method according to DE 101 08 962 A1 places some restrictions on the user. In particular, he can only access ready-made, certified program modules and combine them only individually. However, according to the method of DE 101 08 962 A1, the user can not change the individual program modules and can not create independent program modules. As a result, the method of DE 101 08 962 A1 is limited to safety controllers for smaller and medium-sized applications. For very large systems, the method according to DE 101 08 962 A1 does not offer sufficient flexibility.
- the international standard IEC / EN 61131 defines various methods for programming industrial controls, partly using graphics editors.
- graphic elements are provided according to the functionality of the machine or system to be controlled in the form of so-called function blocks.
- Each hardware component contained in the machine or system can correspond to a graphical element which represents the functionality of the associated hardware component.
- the graphical elements can be interconnected by logical links.
- hierarchy can be used, i. the graphical elements can be assigned to the structure of the machine or plant to be controlled according to different hierarchy levels. When creating the user program, you can then proceed on a level-by-level basis.
- the known methods and devices can help to increase the clarity in creating a user program for a safety controller. However, they are not yet optimal in terms of very complex applications with a large number of safety-related and non-safety-relevant sensors and actuators.
- This object is achieved by a method for creating a user program for a safety controller, which is designed to control a system with a plurality of hardware components, the plurality of hardware components each including at least one sensor and at least one actuator following steps:
- each of these aspect blocks being associated with one of a plurality of mutually different control aspects; each of these control aspects representing an independent sub-aspect of the safety control, each of these aspect blocks having a number of signal inputs and a number of signal outputs, wherein a number of input signals can be supplied to the respective aspect block via its number of signal inputs, and that aspect block is input via its number of signal outputs can output a number of output signals, and wherein the output signals are determined at least in dependence on the input signals,
- an aspect subprogram for at least one control aspect wherein for at least one aspect block included in the plurality of software components, at least a portion of the signal inputs are assigned sensors whose sensor signals are processed in the respective aspect block, and wherein at least a portion of the signal outputs Actuators are assigned, which are controlled by the output signals determined in the respective aspect block, Assembling the component subprogram and the aspect subprogram to the user program.
- a device of the type mentioned above comprising the following units: first units for providing a plurality of software components for the plurality of hardware components, the plurality of software components each having at least one logic input and at least one Logic output and at least one aspect block, each of these aspect blocks being associated with one of a plurality of mutually different control aspects, each of these control aspects representing a self-contained safety control subaspect, and wherein each of these aspect blocks has a number of signal inputs and a number of signal outputs; each aspect block can be supplied via its number of signal inputs, a number of input signals and this aspect block can output a number of output signals via its number of signal outputs, wherein the Output signals are determined at least in response to the input signals, second units for creating a component subprogram by logically combining the plurality of software components, wherein at least a part of the logic inputs and at least a part of the logic outputs of the software components are interconnected, third units for creating an aspect subprogram for at least one
- Each aspect block represents one of several mutually different control aspects, each of these control aspects representing an independent subfunction of a safety controller.
- this approach provides an additional classification tool that reduces the complexity of creating a safety control application program.
- user program When the term user program is used below or when the term user program is used, it is intended to be a control program for a specific control application, such as the concrete control program for a production line for defined workpieces.
- the creation of a user program thus corresponds to the realization of a total functionality for the plant to be controlled.
- various aspects such as the definition of the actual manufacturing process, the safety-related protection of the system, the generation and provision of diagnostic information u.a. summarized.
- the new aspect blocks now make it possible to subdivide the creation of the complex user program into the individual sub-aspects.
- the new method and apparatus include a matrix-like organization of the programming tasks involved, namely, on the one hand subdivided into software components, each associated with specific hardware components, and, on the other hand, broken down into aspect blocks, which allow a programming grouped by functional aspects aspects.
- the latter is preferably independent of the individual hardware components, as will be explained below with reference to some embodiments.
- one of several different views of the overall functionality and the user program to be created can be taken.
- the user can create subprograms directed at individual aspects, which are later merged into the user program.
- the aspect subprograms are used in addition to a component subprogram, which has a Linking software components that contain aspect blocks.
- the aspect subprograms can be created independently.
- the user program can be created separately according to independent sub-aspects by creating a large number of independent aspect programs.
- the new approach corresponds to a vertical subdivision of the overall functionality that is to be realized for the plant to be controlled.
- the independent sub-aspects preferably occur in all hierarchical levels into which a plant to be controlled can be structured.
- the overall functionality to be realized can be subdivided vertically.
- the plurality of software components correspond to the plurality of hardware components.
- a software component is provided that also represents the functionality that the respective hardware component has. This measure contributes to the clarity in the creation of the user program and thus improves the error safety.
- at least one software component is selected from a set of predefined software components.
- This embodiment of the invention has the advantage that uniform software components are used within a user program. This ensures that identical software components are provided to each other for identical hardware components contained in the system to be controlled, with the appropriate selection.
- predefined, i. prefabricated software components is thus excluded that identical hardware components are represented by software components that have a different program behavior with each other. This applies not only to a single user program but also to a large number of user programs, if they were created with the aid of a computer program using the same database containing the predefined software components. Overall, the clarity is increased by this measure and improves the error safety.
- predefined software components offer another advantage. As mentioned earlier, safety controllers require special approval from the relevant regulatory authorities prior to their use. This also includes the user program. If predefined software components are used, it is sufficient to have them approved by a regulatory authority. This is usually done together with the removal of the computer program that can be used to create user programs. If software components are then provided by selecting from a set of predefined software components when creating a user program by means of correspondingly secure measures, no further acceptance is required for that part of a user program which contains exclusively such provided software components. This increases the efficiency of creating a user program.
- the predefined software components each represent one of a plurality of mutually different hardware component types, each of these hardware component types having a functionality that is characteristic of this hardware component type as such, and each of the Hardware component associated with this type of hardware component, wherein the predefined software components each contain those aspect blocks that are associated with the control aspects relevant to the hardware component type that represents the predefined software component.
- This measure has the advantage that in a predefined software component all relevant aspects are summarized which are of importance for the hardware component type which represents the predefined software component.
- the hardware component type is fully described in terms of the aspects of safety control by the software component representing it. It is therefore perfectly sufficient for the programmer of a user program to provide a software component for a hardware component located in the plant to be controlled, by selecting that predefined software component that represents the hardware component type to which the hardware component Component belongs. The programmer thus needs to provide only a single software component for the particular hardware component, rather than providing multiple software components or additional aspect blocks.
- the functionality exhibited by the hardware component type may be mechanical, electrical or electromechanical functionality. These functionalities justify a multiplicity of distinguishing features, so that the hardware component types can be, for example, motors or adjusting cylinders, which are designed, for example, pneumatically.
- a hardware component type can also be used for a complex assembly, such as process stations, test stations, or module stand. The enumeration of elementary components and complex assemblies is not exhaustive.
- a predefined software component corresponds to a placeholder that represents a hardware component type. If the attachment contains a hardware component belonging to a particular hardware component type, then when the user program is created, a software component is provided by selecting the appropriate predefined software component, with the provided software component of the existing physical component Hardware component corresponds.
- This approach can be compared with the approach underlying object-oriented programming. Transferring the laws of object-oriented programming to the new method, the predefined software component corresponds to a class, i. the entirety of all objects of the same kind.
- the provided software component corresponds to an instance, i. an object of a certain class.
- a copy is created by the selected predefined software component, which is then provided as a software component.
- This measure has the advantage that a predefined software component can be used at different locations in a user program to be created. It is thus reusable, it is reusable. In this case, all copies of the predefined software component, ie all provided software components that go back to the same predefined software component, have the same properties that are predefined by the predefined software component.
- the provided software components are only parameterizable. That is, their functionality is basically determined by the predefined software components, but can be easily modified within certain limits. This ensures that existing in a system to be controlled identical hardware components through Software components are presented, which basically have an identical functionality. Overall, an efficient creation of a user program is made possible.
- the fact that the provided software components each correspond to a copy of a predefined software component ensures that identical hardware components present in the system to be controlled are represented by identical software components. This improves the error safety.
- the creation of a copy of a predefined software component corresponds to instancing.
- At least one new software component is created when providing the plurality of software components.
- This measure has the advantage, if necessary, i. according to the conditions of the system to be controlled to generate new required software components. This ensures a high degree of variability, for example in the event that the predefined software components present in the computer program with which the user program is created are insufficient to represent the overall functionality of the system to be controlled.
- the predefined software components and / or the newly created software components are each formed either as a group component or as an elementary component, wherein a group component contains at least one aspect block and at least one software component, wherein the software component contained itself in turn may be formed as an elemental component or as a group component, and wherein an elementary component only contains at least one aspect block.
- a corresponding software component can be created, regardless of the complexity of the hardware component.
- a software component designed as an elementary component and, for a complex hardware component, a software component designed as a group component can be created.
- the creation of a new elementary component comprises the following steps, the new elementary component having a number of logic inputs and a number of logic outputs:
- the number of aspect blocks each having as inputs in addition to the number of signal inputs additionally a number of logic inputs and / or a number of parameter inputs and outputs in addition to the number of signal outputs in addition a number of logic outputs and / or a number of parameterization outputs, wherein the number of aspect blocks in each case on the number of logic inputs, a number of logic variables or a number of intermediate sizes are each determined in a different aspect block, and a number of parameters can be supplied via the number of parameter inputs, and wherein the number of aspect blocks in each case via the number of logic outputs, a number of logic variables or a number of Zwis size, which are each required by another aspect block, and can output a number of parameters via the number of parameter outputs,
- the respective function program Creating a respective function program for at least a part of the number of aspect blocks, the respective function program determining aspect properties of the hardware component for the control aspect to which the respective aspect block is assigned.
- the creation of a new elementary component according to the individual steps described above has the advantage that the new elementary component contains all the information in the program in order to fully describe the functionality of the hardware component corresponding to the newly created elementary component.
- the newly created elementary component is transformed into an encapsulated accessory. was transferred, in which state no changes can be made to the newly created elementary component.
- the encapsulation of the newly created elementary component causes its component properties to be hidden. This means that direct access to the inner data structure of the newly created elementary component is prevented. Access to the newly created elementary component is only possible via defined interfaces, namely their inputs and / or outputs.
- the component properties are determined by the aspect blocks provided, which are stored in these stored function programs, the logical connection of the aspect blocks, and the fixed quantities and / or signals to be supplied to and output from the newly created elementary component.
- the encapsulation of the newly created elementary component improves the error safety because the newly created elementary component can only be changed unchanged, i. while retaining their properties, they can be used as often as required in a user program. It is usually envisaged that the person who has created the encapsulated new elementary component may make changes to it at a later time. Whereas the user, who only provides an encapsulated new elementary component when creating a user program, can not make any changes to it.
- the creation of a new group component comprises the following steps, the new group component having a number of logic inputs and a number of logic outputs:
- the creation of a new group component has the advantage that the new group component contains all information technically in order to fully describe or map the functionality of the hardware component corresponding to the newly created group component.
- one of several stored functionalities can be activated or selected in a group component via a functionality parameter.
- these functionalities are stored in a software component contained in the group component and define the functionality of this software component.
- Each of these functionalities is assigned a defined functionality parameter value.
- one of the stored functionalities can preferably be activated or selected.
- a software component is given that represents an emergency stop button. Emergency stop buttons are available in a wide variety of configurations and thus functionalities, for example with or without an acknowledge input.
- the functionality parameter value is in an aspect block associated with the standard control aspect or the safety control aspect.
- the stored functionalities relate solely to the software component
- the stored functionalities relate to the entire group component and thus influence the respective functionalities of a plurality of software components contained in the group component.
- an elementary component is provided with a functionality parameter, for example a software component that represents an independent emergency stop button.
- the newly created group component is converted into an encapsulated state in a further step, wherein in this state no changes can be made to the newly created group component.
- the component properties of the newly created group component are to be fed to the newly created group component by the aspect blocks provided, the function programs stored in them, the logical connection of the aspect blocks, the provided elementary components and / or group components and their logical binding and the specified sizes and / or signals are or are issued by this, set.
- the component properties of the newly created group component thus also include the component properties of the elementary components and / or group components contained in it.
- a copy of the newly created software component is created, which is then provided as a software component.
- the predefined software components and / or the newly created software component are in each case encapsulated software components to which no changes can be made.
- the encapsulated software components can be transferred into a processing mode, wherein in this processing mode Changes to the encapsulated software components can be made.
- an encapsulated software component can be edited and thus fundamental changes can be made to it. These changes are taken into account for all copies created by this predefined software component and provided in a user program as a software component. These changes go beyond the modifications that can be made to a software component by setting parameter values. With these changes, for example, the functionality of a software component should be able to be adapted to the control task.
- the described measure has the following advantage: For example, during the creation of a user program, it is determined that a predefined software component does not completely cover the functionality of that hardware component that corresponds to the predefined software component, for example due to changes in the manufacturing process by the manufacturer the hardware component, the predefined software component can be edited to fully encompass the functionality. Also, this measure can be used to create a new software component using a predefined software component. For this purpose, the predefined software component is transferred into the processing state and at least partially changed. This makes it possible to modify a predefined software component that does not comprehensively describe the properties of a hardware component such that the new software component generated therefrom comprehensively describes these properties. As this relies on an already existing predefined software component, this saves time when creating the new software component. Overall, the embodiment described above achieves the greatest possible flexibility when creating an application program. In a further embodiment of the aforementioned measure, the function programs stored in the assigned aspect blocks can be changed in the processing mode for at least some of the control aspects.
- control aspect that represents the sub-aspect of safety control can not be changed for the control function stored in the assigned aspect blocks.
- This measure ensures that the functionality for the safety control, once defined and accepted by a supervisory authority, is retained. This contributes to improving the error safety.
- the relevant functionality for the safety control can not be fundamentally changed. It can only be modified by parameters within certain limits, for example by specifying appropriate intervals.
- a function program is stored which defines aspects of the hardware component for that control aspect to which the respective aspect block is assigned be processed, wherein parameter values can be specified for the parameters, wherein a change in the parameter values causes a modification of the aspect properties.
- a change in the parameter values leads to a modification of the aspect properties.
- the aspect properties can thus be easily adapted to the properties of the plant to be controlled within the limits specified by the parameter values.
- the functionality of the software remains with a modification of the aspect properties Component basically received.
- the parameter values are specified in the creation of an aspect subprogram for the aspect blocks considered in this case.
- a function program is respectively stored in the aspect blocks, which defines aspect properties of a hardware component for the control aspect to which the respective aspect block is assigned, which is the hardware component corresponding to the software component. which contains the respective aspect block, wherein at least one of the several mutually different control aspects and thus the aspect properties defined for them concern the hardware component as such.
- This measure has the advantage that the functionalities and thus properties can be specified in a specific manner for the respective software component in terms of aspect, ie with respect to the individual sub-aspect of a safety control.
- the user program can be created precisely and the overall functionality of the system to be controlled can be precisely determined.
- it is ensured that all data or information required for the description of the functionality of a hardware component is contained in a single software component. Overall, the error safety is improved by this measure.
- At least part of the provided plurality of software components additionally contains, in addition to a number of aspect blocks, a number of elementary components and / or a number of group components, wherein a group component contains at least one aspect block and at least one software component the contained software component itself may in turn be embodied as an elemental component or as a group component, and wherein an elementary component only contains at least one aspect block, wherein in the number of aspect blocks a respective function program is stored which defines aspect properties for the control aspect to which the respective aspect block is assigned is, wherein at least one of the plurality of mutually different control aspects and thus the aspect properties determined for this the interaction of at least a part of the number of elementary components and / or at least part of the number of group components.
- a control aspect relates to the interaction of several hardware components, which in turn are arranged in a hardware component, has the following advantage: If an installation to be controlled contains a hardware component that includes several hardware components, then the Providing the software component that corresponds to this hardware component at the same time provided the functionality that specifies the interaction of the included hardware components. This reduces the complexity of creating reduces the number of user programs and thus improves the error safety.
- a partial aspect of a safety controller, which concerns the interaction of several hardware components, is, for example, the partial aspect of the interlock.
- control aspects may be any number of the following control aspects: a standard control aspect having the sub-aspect standard control, i. represents the operation of the plant required for a particular application; a safety control aspect that represents all accident prevention measures; a diagnostic aspect representing the collection and processing of diagnostic information; a visualization aspect that includes all the program steps required to visualize system states; a drive control aspect representing the details of one or more drive controls within the plant; a cooling aspect, representing all measures necessary for cooling; an access entitlement aspect that includes all actions involving an access privilege; a maintenance aspect representing all program steps required for regular maintenance; a lock aspect representing the sub-aspect lock; a manual operation aspect representing the manual operation sub-aspect; a data management aspect that represents the subaspect data management.
- control aspects listed above can be subdivided into technology-related and application-related control aspects.
- the technology-related aspects include, for example, the safety control aspect, the standard control aspect, the diagnostic aspect, and the visualization aspect.
- the application-related control aspects include, for example, the locking aspect and the manual operating aspect.
- the standard control sub-aspect relates to the scope of a safety controller in which standard variables are processed, and thus need not be designed to be safe.
- the sub-aspect safety control concerns the extent of a safety control in which safe variables are processed, and thus must be designed securely.
- the sub-aspect diagnosis relates to the extent of a safety control, which are designed to detect errors or causes of errors.
- the sub-aspect visualization refers to those peripheries of a safety controller that are designed for the representation of data or states of hardware components. Also included are the ranges that allow interaction of the operator of the system with the safety control.
- the partial aspect of drive control relates to those peripheries of a safety control which are designed to control a drive in the sense of setting, for example, a rotational speed or a speed or a force.
- the partial aspect of cooling relates to those peripheries of a safety control which are designed for the cooling of hardware components contained in the system to be controlled.
- the sub-aspect access authorization relates to those peripheries of a safety controller which are designed to switch the system to be controlled, for example, from an automatic mode in which the user program is executed to a mode set-up mode in which adjustments can be made to the system to be controlled.
- the sub-aspect maintenance relates to the extent of a safety control, which are directed to measures to maintain the functionality of the system to be controlled.
- the sub-aspect locking concerns those peripheries of a safety control, which are designed so that a system to be controlled can not be started until certain conditions have been met, For example, a protective door is locked. Additionally or alternatively, the sub-aspect locking also relates to those peripheries that are designed so that a hardware component contained in the system can only assume a certain state when another hardware component with which it interacts assumes a predefined state.
- the partial aspect manual operation relates to those peripheries of a safety controller, which are designed to switch the system to be controlled from an automatic mode to a manual mode in which the individual steps of the user program can be progressively executed.
- the sub-aspect data management concerns the scope of a security control, which are designed to collect and store data (in the sense of SCADA, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition).
- a control aspect simulation can be provided.
- the software component in which this aspect block is contained can be checked.
- the behavior or function of the software component can be tested.
- An aspect block associated with this control aspect serves to assist the one who is creating a user program.
- information about the software component is stored, in which the respective aspect block is included. This can be the following information: description of the software component, description of the interfaces of the software component, description of the parameters used in the software component, description of the functionality and the possible use of the software component.
- an aspect block for the operator of the system controlled by the safety control system. This may be, for example, the following information: Operating instructions for the hardware component that corresponds to the software component in which the aspect block is contained, the area of application of the hardware component.
- an aspect block is provided by selecting a particular aspect block contained in a set of selectable and thus predefined aspect blocks.
- the one who creates a user program can create additional aspect blocks application-specific, which can then be added advantageously to the already existing selectable aspect blocks.
- the creation of further aspect blocks makes it possible, for example, for a machine tool manufacturer to define and thus use company-specific uniform aspect blocks with regard to their profile and / or their structure.
- aspect blocks can provide aspect blocks by selecting or creating according to the software component approach.
- Creating a new aspect block essentially requires the following steps: defining a block; Giving a name to the new aspect block; Defining the content of the aspect block and thus defining a new sub-aspect.
- the partial aspect of drive control not only includes control tasks usually associated with non-secure standard control, i. can be executed using non-secure standard variables and are therefore to be assigned to the standard control aspect. Rather, the sub-aspect of drive control should also include control tasks that are safety-relevant and therefore attributable to the safety control aspect and thus have to be performed using secure variables.
- control tasks to be assigned to the safety control aspect are the control tasks to be executed in the course of a "safe brake curve monitoring” or the control tasks to be executed within the scope of a “safe reduced speed”.
- the "safe brake curve monitoring” refers to the controlled deceleration of a motor.According to a parameterized braking curve, the motor should come to a standstill the parameterization can be specified, how steep the brake curve should fall off.
- the parameterized braking curve predetermines the rotational speed of the motor for different times, which are within a predetermined time interval, which it is allowed to take up to a maximum.
- actuators designed as contactors for example, with which the motor is connected to the power supply, are driven to the motor disconnect from the power supply.
- the "safe reduced speed” preferably refers to the operation of a robot in maintenance mode, while maintenance may allow the robot to perform movements, but to minimize the risk of injury to maintenance personnel During the maintenance work, the current achieved movement speed of the robot is detected and compared with the specified value. If the specified value is exceeded, the contactors with which the robot becomes active will be detected is connected to the power supply, controlled to disconnect the robot from the power supply.
- a number of aspect blocks are provided in addition to the plurality of software components, wherein these number of aspect blocks are taken into account when creating an aspect subprogram.
- the user program is hierarchically structured, wherein the hierarchy level defined by the provided plurality of software components is that which is the highest hierarchical level and by at least one software component which is included in one of those software components. Components belonging to the provided plurality of software components, another, below the top hierarchical level hierarchical level is determined.
- This embodiment of the invention represents a measure with which the complexity in creating a user program can be reduced.
- a second measure to reduce complexity is available.
- the measure which is justified by the new approach, achieves a vertical subdivision of the overall functionality of the plant to be controlled.
- the measure of hierarchization effects a subdivision of the overall functionality in the horizontal direction.
- the two measures thus have different order or arrangement directions, which is why they do not adversely affect each other when used simultaneously.
- these two measures or structuring approaches can be easily combined, which is why their combination is particularly consistent.
- the complexity can be greatly reduced and thus greatly improve the clarity, which ultimately leads to a very strong improvement of the error safety.
- a number of aspect blocks are provided in addition to the plurality of software components, wherein at least a portion of the plurality of software components and at least a portion of the number of aspect blocks can be combined to form a new software component , whereby a new uppermost hierarchical level is determined, below which the previous highest hierarchical level as second-highest hierarchical level.
- This measure has the advantage that, at any stage in the creation of an application program within the top hierarchical level, a part of the plurality of software components can be combined into a new software component, taking into account the required aspect blocks, thereby ensuring that in the highest hierarchical level to reduce complexity.
- this measure can also be applied in a corresponding manner to an already existing further hierarchical level lying below the uppermost hierarchical level.
- a measure is available with which the complexity achieved in this hierarchical level can be reduced for any hierarchical level.
- the user program is structured into a plurality of hierarchy levels, one of which can be selected, wherein, when creating an aspect subprogram, only those aspect blocks that are contained in the selected hierarchy level are considered further.
- This measure has the advantage that the number of aspect blocks to be considered when creating an aspect subprogram can be reduced. This further reduces the complexity of creating a user program and further improves error security.
- one of the hierarchy levels can be defined as a reference hierarchy level, with an independent aspect subprogram being created both for the reference hierarchy level and for those hierarchy levels that are above the reference hierarchy level in the hierarchy, wherein when creating the respective independent aspect subprogram only those aspect blocks that are contained in the respective hierarchy level are taken into account, and an aspect subprogram is created for the hierarchy levels that lie below the reference hierarchy level, whereby all aspect blocks contained in these hierarchy levels are taken into account when the aspect subprogram is created.
- the reference hierarchy level can be set so that only those hierarchy levels are subjected to a single consideration, for which this leads to a noticeable reduction in complexity. In contrast, those hierarchy levels are considered together for which the number of aspect blocks to be taken into account is manageable.
- the reference hierarchy level can be determined by the programmer of the user program and thus adapted to his needs.
- At least part of the aspect blocks have at least the following units, each of the aspect blocks having a number of inputs through which input signals can be supplied to the respective aspect block, and having a number of outputs over which the respective aspect block can output output signals:
- an identification unit in which an identifier is deposited, which determines the control aspect to which the aspect block is assigned, a functional unit, in which a function program is stored, with which an aspect property of the hardware component is defined, which corresponds to the software component in which the aspect block is contained,
- an interface unit that combines the number of inputs and the number of outputs of the aspect block.
- this structured structure of the aspect blocks enables an efficient creation of a user program.
- the division into the functional unit, the parameter unit and the interface unit ensures an optimized user program with regard to speed and storage space requirements.
- the structure of the aspect blocks it is conceivable that these in any case have an identification unit, a functional unit and an interface unit.
- the parameter unit can only be used on demand, i. if parameters are provided in the function program, be present. This procedure is advantageous in terms of the storage space required for the created user program.
- At least part of the software components have at least the following units, each of the software components having a number of inputs via which input signals can be supplied to the respective software component, and a number of outputs has, via which the respective software component output signals can output:
- a group component includes at least one aspect block and at least one software component, wherein the contained software component itself may be formed as elemental component or as a group component, and wherein an elementary component only contains at least one aspect block .
- an interface unit that combines the number of inputs and the number of outputs of the software component.
- the uniform structure of the software components ensures compatibility between the software components. This enables a particularly efficient creation of a user program. At the same time, error sources are eliminated with regard to the logical linking of the software components, which contributes to improving the error safety. Preferably, all software components have this structure.
- the inputs are a number of signal inputs and / or a number of logic inputs and / or a number of parameter inputs, and at the outputs by a number of signal outputs and / or by a number of Logic outputs and / or by a number of Parameterierausêtn, wherein on the number of signal inputs, a number of input signals and the number of logic inputs, a number of logic variables and the number of parameter inputs a number of parameters can be supplied, and wherein the number of Signal outputs a number of output signals and on the number of logic outputs a number of logic variables and the number of parameterizing outputs a number of parameters can be output.
- the interface units respectively contained in the aspect blocks and the interface units respectively contained in the software components are functionally identical.
- a function program is respectively stored in the aspect blocks, which defines aspect properties of a hardware component for the control aspect to which the respective aspect block is assigned, which is the hardware component corresponding to the software component. which contains the respective aspect block, wherein the individual function programs are created using a programming language, which is selected from a variety of different programming languages.
- This measure ensures that the most suitable programming language is used to create the individual function programs. It can be provided that by the computer program, with which the new method can be carried out, which is determined according to objective criteria, the most appropriate language is selected or specified. This can be for single aspects, such as the sub-aspect of the visualization or the sub-aspect of the diagnosis of advantage. Alternatively or additionally, it is provided that the programmer who creates a user program can select the most suitable programming language according to subjective criteria. For example, the languages Instruction List, Ladder Diagram, Function Block Diagram, Sequential Function Chart and Structured Text listed in the European Standard IEC / EN 61131 under Part 3 can be used as a large number of different programming languages from which to select. Another language that can be used is the continious function chart language.
- any programming language that complies with the IEC / EN 61499 standard is also possible, for example the programming language Java.
- the programming language OBST can be used for the sub-aspect visualization.
- the diagnostic conditions can be programmed using any of the programming languages mentioned in the IEC / EN 61131 standard.
- the scopes required to display the diagnostic messages can be programmed in a different programming language. Choosing the most appropriate programming language also ensures that the most suitable editor is used.
- the software components and / or the aspect blocks are displayed on a user interface by means of graphic symbols.
- a drag-and-drop function is already known per se from graphical user interfaces of commercially available PCs.
- an element is marked with an input device, for example by means of a so-called mouse, and then moved or copied with the aid of the input device to a desired location.
- Such a way of choosing is very easy and comfortable for the programmer. As a result, operating errors and resulting errors in programming are further significantly reduced.
- connection of inputs and outputs of the software components and / or the connection of inputs and outputs of the aspect blocks is done by dragging graphical lines.
- This measure represents a simple and thus less error-prone handle. This improves the error safety.
- one aspect subprogram is created for a plurality of mutually different control aspects, wherein the individual aspect subprograms are created separately.
- the creation of the individual aspect subprograms can advantageously take place separately in time, so that the individual aspect subprograms are created one after the other in chronological order.
- a spatial separation may be provided.
- the individual aspect subprograms are each created using a separate graphical user interface. This makes it possible, among other things, to create several aspect subprograms in parallel at one time, if the individual ones graphical user interfaces are displayed on a monitor. This enables a particularly efficient creation of a user program.
- This measure ensures a uniform handling within a control aspect and thus contributes to improving the error safety.
- the new method and the new device have the following additional advantages: Previously, the use of various computer programs or tools for creating a user program required - usually had to be used for each sub-aspect of another - so you get out now with a single. This avoids compatibility issues that can occur when creating the application program using multiple computer programs or tools. It is not several computer programs or tools to master, it is enough to work in one. When creating a user program, all sub-aspects can be taken into account holistically.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic representation of an embodiment of the new
- FIG. 2 is a simplified representation of a first graphical user interface for
- Fig. 3 is a simplified representation of a second graphical interface
- FIG. 4 shows a schematic representation of a system to be controlled by the user program to be created
- 5a shows a schematic representation of the software components and aspect blocks provided for the plant to be controlled in a top hierarchical level of the user program, according to a cascaded linkage approach and a first scope of control
- FIG. 5b shows a schematic representation of the software components and aspect blocks provided for the plant to be controlled in a top hierarchical level of the user program, according to a cascaded linkage approach and a second control scope, FIG.
- 5 c shows a schematic representation of the software components and aspect blocks provided for the system to be controlled in an uppermost hierarchical level of the user program, according to a non-cascaded linkage approach
- Fig. 6 is a schematic representation of a sub-component to be controlled
- Investment, 7 a shows a schematic representation of the software components and aspect blocks provided for the subcomponent, according to a cascaded linkage approach and a first scope of control
- FIG. 7b shows a schematic representation of the software components and aspect blocks provided for the subcomponent, according to a cascaded linkage approach and a second control scope
- FIG. 7c shows a schematic representation of the software components and aspect blocks provided for the subcomponent, according to a non-cascaded linkage approach
- FIG. 8 shows a schematic representation of a subcomponent contained in the subcomponent and its individual components
- 9a shows a schematic representation of the software components and aspect blocks provided for the subcomponent, according to a cascaded linkage approach and a first scope of control
- FIG. 9b shows a schematic representation of the software components and aspect blocks provided for the subcomponent, according to a cascaded linkage approach and a second control scope
- FIG. 9c is a schematic representation of the software components and aspect blocks provided for the subcomponent, according to a non-cascaded linkage approach.
- 10 is a schematic representation of the aspect blocks provided for a single component included in the subcomponent
- 11 is a schematic representation of the aspect blocks provided for an emergency stop button
- FIG. 13 is a schematic representation of the basic structure of a
- Fig. 1 an embodiment of the new device is designated in its entirety by the reference numeral 10.
- the device 10 includes a conventional PC 12 with a monitor 14 on which a computer program 16 is executed.
- the computer program 16 allows the creation of a user program 38 for a safety control. It is therefore often referred to in technical terminology as a programming tool.
- the safety control to be programmed for which a user program is to be created is designated by the reference numeral 18 in FIG. It has a dual-channel redundancy structure to achieve the required fault tolerance for controlling safety-critical processes.
- two separate processors 20, 22 are shown in FIG. 1, which are connected to one another via a bidirectional communication interface 24 in order to be able to control each other and exchange data.
- the two channels of the safety controller 18 and the two processors 20, 22 are diverse, ie constructed differently from each other to largely rule out systematic errors.
- Reference numeral 26 denotes an input / output unit which is in communication with each of the two processors 20, 22.
- the input / output unit receives input signals 28 from external sensors 30 and forwards them in an adapted data format to each of the two processors 20, 22. Furthermore, the input / input unit generates output signals 32 in response to the processors 20, 22, with which actuators 34 are actuated.
- the sensors 30 are, for example, emergency stop buttons, two-hand buttons, safety door switches, speed monitoring devices, light barriers, safety switches, limit switches or other sensors for recording safety-relevant variables.
- the sensors 30 may also include sensors that are commonly used in standard controls and with which then a variable to be controlled can be detected within the drive control. For example, they may be sensors for receiving forces or speeds or angles of rotation. The above lists are not intended to be exhaustive.
- the actuators 34 are, for example, contactors with which the power supply of a drive or a complete machine can be switched off.
- the actuators 34 may also be actuators for realizing a movement, for example motors or cylinders, in particular pneumatically formed cylinders, as used, for example, for a linear movement.
- the reference numeral 36 denotes a chip card on which a user program 38 is stored here.
- the user program 38 is created with the aid of the device 10 and determines the control tasks to be performed by the safety controller 18. These control tasks in turn determine the overall functionality of the plant to be controlled by the safety controller.
- the use of a chip card 36 as a storage medium allows a simple exchange of the user program 38 even without direct connection to the Vorrich- tion 10.
- the user program 38 can be loaded via a data interface in a memory of the safety controller 18.
- the computer program 16 provides user interfaces explained in greater detail below on the monitor 14.
- the user interfaces provide software components and aspect blocks to a programmer, and enable him to create a component subprogram and aspect subprograms, assembling the component subprogram and the aspect subprograms into the user program 38.
- a function block 40 The provision of the software components and the aspect blocks and the creation of the component subprogram and the aspect subprograms are symbolized in FIG. 1 by a function block 40.
- a memory 42 of the PC Preferably, it is additionally secured there with at least one CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check) checksum.
- CRC Cyclic Redundancy Check
- the user program 38 contains here both control tasks, which are usually carried out according to the prior art with a non-secure standard control and insofar are assigned to a standard control aspect, as well as control tasks that are safety-relevant and are therefore assigned to the safety control aspect.
- the safety controller 18 has a bus system, via which the entire data exchange between individual components of the safety controller 18 runs, which occurs during the processing of the user program 38. This means that data is exchanged via this bus system both in the event that control tasks are assigned to the standard control aspect are as well as control tasks that are assigned to the safety control aspect, processed.
- a first graphical user interface that provides the computer program 16 to the programmer on the monitor 14 is designated in its entirety by the reference numeral 50.
- the first graphical user interface 50 includes a software component panel 52 that contains a set 54 of pre-defined software components in the form of graphical symbols, wherein the individual predefined software components are designated by the reference numerals 56, 58, 60, 62.
- the predefined software components 56 to 62 were created by the provider of the computer program 16, with which the new method for creating a user program 38 can be performed, and are stored in a database or library contained in this computer program 16.
- SK 1, SK 2, SK 3 and SK n given in FIG. 2 for the predefined software components 56 to 62, it is indicated that the set 54 of predefined software components is more than the predefined software components shown in FIG. Components 52 to 62 may include.
- the software component field 52 contains a set 64 of newly created software components in the form of graphical symbols, wherein the individual newly created software components are designated by the reference numerals 66, 68, 70.
- the newly created software components 66 through 70 are those software components that are provided by the programmer when creating the user program 38 for hardware components contained in the asset to be controlled, for which there is no corresponding predefined software component in the database or Library of the computer program 16 are included, were created and then encapsulated.
- the predefined software components 56 to 62 are also encapsulated. The encapsulation ensures that the properties or the functionality of the predefined software components 56 to 62 and the newly created software components 66 to 70 can not be changed once they have been created.
- the labels SK n + 1, SK n + 2 and SK n + 3 used for the newly created software components 66 to 70 indicate that the database or library contained in the computer program 16 is extended by these software components. Thus, these software components can be used at a later time, for example when a further user program is to be created, in addition to the software components 56 to 62 predefined by the manufacturer.
- the predefined software components 56 to 62 are shown in solid lines and the newly created software components 66 to 70 are shown in dashed lines. Further, in the software component field 52, software components executed as so-called elementary components are represented with a small block, while software components executed as group components are represented with a large block. These forms of representation are valid for the entire FIG. 2. It should also be noted that both the predefined software components 56 to 62 and the newly created software components 66 to 70 can each be selected.
- the first graphical user interface 50 includes an aspect block field 72 containing a set 74 of selectable aspect blocks in the form of graphical symbols, the individual aspect blocks being designated herein by the reference numerals 76, 78, 80, 82, 84, 86.
- Each of the aspect blocks 76-86 is associated with one of a plurality of mutually different control aspects, each of these control aspects representing an independent sub-aspect of the safety control.
- the designations Ab 1, Ab 2, Ab 3, Ab 4, Ab 5, and Ab n used for the aspect blocks 76 to 86 are intended to indicate that in the computer program 16 more than the indications shown in FIG. presented aspect blocks can be available.
- the aspect blocks 76 to 86 are stored in a database or library contained in the computer program 16.
- the first graphical user interface 50 further includes a workspace 88. With the aid of this workfield 88, new software components can be created by the programmer when creating an application program 38.
- Numeral 90 designates a first new software component to be created, which is executed as an elementary component.
- a number 92 of aspect blocks are provided for the first new software component 90 to be created.
- the provision of an aspect block is accomplished by adding the appropriate aspect block 76-86 included in the aspect block field 72 to the new software component to be created using a drag-and-drop function, as exemplified by arrow 94.
- a copy 96 of the selected aspect block 80 is created.
- a memory area is provided in this process, in which the functionality or the properties are set, which specifies the selected aspect block 80. It should be noted at this point that this program-technical relationship also applies in a corresponding manner to subsequent statements with regard to the creation of a copy of an aspect block and / or the creation of a copy of a software component.
- those logic quantities and / or intermediate values and / or those parameters and / or those signals are to be supplied to the respective aspect block for processing via associated inputs or those determined by the respective aspect block and from there via corresponding ones Outputs are output.
- This setting can be done, for example, by assignments entered in an input field 98 using a textual programming language.
- the sizes and / or parameters and / or signals are merely grounded.
- the definition of the specific sensors and / or Actuators that are to be connected to the respective aspect block takes place in a later, to be described step.
- Each aspect block contains logic inputs and logic outputs. At least a portion of these logic inputs and at least a portion of these logic outputs are interconnected and / or with logic inputs and / or logic outputs having the first new software component 90. This is indicated by way of example with a connection 100. For example, these links can be created graphically by dragging lines. That no connections between an aspect block and the first new software component 90 is shown is not intended to be limiting. For reasons of clarity, the representation of the logic inputs is dispensed with.
- a function program is to be created in each case. Using any of the languages described in the European standard IEC / EN 61131, this can be done by entering appropriate instructions in programming field 98.
- this software component is encapsulated and a newly created software component 66 is created in the software component field 52, indicated by an arrow 102. This can then be provided in a provision field 104 to be described, which is indicated by an arrow 106. In the deployment field 104, a copy 108 of the newly created software component 66 is created. Programmatically, this means that a memory area is reserved, in which the functionality or the properties are stored, which are predetermined by the newly created software component 66.
- the created first new software component 90 directly in the deployment field 104 is provided and not first in the software component field 52 is transmitted or created in this.
- a newly created software component 66 can then be created in the software component field 52 if the programmer of the user program so desires.
- the reference numeral 110 designates a second new software component to be created, which is executed as a group component.
- a number 112 of aspect blocks are provided for the second new software component 110 to be created. This is exemplified by an arrow 114.
- the procedure corresponds to that which has already been described in connection with the first new software component 90. In this case, a copy 116 of the aspect block 86 is created.
- a number 118 of elementary components are provided for the second new software component 110. This is indicated by an arrow 120.
- a copy 122 of the predefined software component 60 is created. In terms of program technology, this means that a memory area is provided in which the functionality or the properties predefined by the predefined software component 60 are stored. Additionally or alternatively, a number 124 of group components are provided for the second new software component 110.
- connections for the second new software component 110 are subsequently created.
- At least a portion of the logic inputs and at least a portion of the logic outputs of the number 118 of elementary components and / or the number 124 of group components are inter-related and / or with at least a portion of the logic inputs and / or at least a portion of the logic outputs of the second new software component.
- Component 110 connected.
- Correspondingly created connections are designated by the reference numeral 126.
- these links can be created graphically by dragging lines. That no connections between an aspect block or a software component and the second new software component 110 and no connections between an elementary component and a group component is shown is not intended to be limiting.
- a function program is created in each case. This is done in a corresponding manner, as described in connection with the first new software component 90.
- a newly created software component 70 is created in the software component field 52, as indicated by an arrow 128.
- the newly created software component 70 may then be provided, as indicated by an arrow 130, in the creation of a user program in the deployment panel 104. In this case, a copy 132 of the newly created software component 70 is created.
- the alternative procedure set forth in connection with the first new software component 90 can also be used.
- the workspace 88 includes a third new software component 134.
- This is formed as an elemental component containing a number 136 of aspect blocks.
- the predefined software component 62 is assumed.
- the predefined software component 62 is an encapsulated software component. This is transferred to a processing mode and in the working field 88, the third new software component 134 is created.
- the individual aspect blocks contained in the number 136 of aspect blocks, the connections between these feature blocks with each other, and / or the third new software component 134 are the same as those in the predefined software component 62.
- the transfer of the predefined software component 62 into a processing mode and the application of the third new software component 134 are indicated by an arrow 138.
- a newly created software component 68 is created in the software component field 52, as indicated by an arrow 140.
- the newly created software component 68 may then be provided when creating a user program, wherein a copy 142 of the newly created software component 68 is placed in the deployment field 104, as indicated by an arrow 144.
- the alternative sequence described in connection with the first new software component 90 may also be considered.
- the representation chosen in FIG. 2, according to which the third new software component 134 is designed as an elementary component, is not intended to have any restrictive effect.
- a new software component can be created based on an already existing predefined software component that is executed as a group component.
- a plurality 146 of software components are provided. As already described and indicated by the arrows 106, 130, 144, in this case newly created software components 66 to 70 can be provided. Additionally or alternatively, predefined software components 56 to 62 can also be provided, as indicated by an arrow 148. In this case, a copy 150 of the predefined software component 56 is created in the deployment field 104. In addition, a number 152 of aspect blocks are provided, exemplified by an arrow 154. In the deployment field 104, a copy 156 of the aspect block 76 is created.
- the user program 38 is hierarchically structured.
- the provided plurality 146 of software components define an uppermost hierarchical level. If the provided plurality 146 of software components include a software component which is designed as a group component, the number of software components contained in this software component will result in a further hierarchical level below the upper hierarchical level established. This is the case for copy 132, for example.
- a part of the plurality 146 of software components and a part of the number 152 of aspect blocks can be combined to form a new software component 158.
- This is a measure to reduce the complexity achieved in the considered hierarchical level. If such a summarized software component 158 is created in the uppermost hierarchical level, this establishes a new uppermost hierarchical level, below which the previous hierarchy level lies as the second highest hierarchical level. That the creation of a summarized software component is described in connection with the highest hierarchical level is not intended to have any restrictive effect. For example, a summarized software component can also be created in a hierarchical level below the highest hierarchical level.
- the deployment field 104 does not contain the software components and aspect blocks of the top hierarchy level, but those of the considered hierarchical level.
- a user program 38 can be created both according to the "top-down” concept and according to the "bot-up” concept. Due to the design of the new method and the new device, when creating a user program these two concepts can also be mixed.
- an aspect block can be added on any hierarchical level. For example, this is required when creating a pooled software component. This may be, for example, an aspect block that is assigned to the control aspect that represents the sub-aspect locking. Not only an aspect block, but also a software component can be inserted at any hierarchical level of the user program to achieve a reduction in complexity.
- each of these fields can also be arranged individually in a separate graphical user interface in a separate graphical user interface or any subcombination.
- the newly created software components 66 to 70 are contained in a separate software component field.
- the representation chosen for the working field 88, according to which three new software components 90, 110, 134 are processed in parallel, is not intended to have any restrictive effect.
- these three new software components can also be created one after the other and thus individually by means of the working field 88.
- a second graphical user interface is designated in its entirety by the reference numeral 170.
- the second graphical user interface 170 includes a component panel 172 in which a provided plurality 174 of software components are arranged. These are the software components of the highest hierarchical level.
- a component subprogram is created. For this purpose, at least a part of the logic inputs and at least part of the logic outputs of the software components are interconnected, which is represented by a plurality 176 of connections. Due to the internal logical links contained in each of the software components, the elementary components and / or group components arranged in these software components are automatically linked with each other. Consequently, when creating the component subprogram, it is sufficient to logically link the software components contained in the highest hierarchical level.
- the logical links for the aspect blocks contained in the topmost hierarchical level can be made in the deployment field 104, for example. Alternatively, this can also be done in a separate, independent field, wherein the representation of such a field has been omitted for reasons of clarity.
- the creation of the component subprogram also includes the above-described logical linking of the aspect blocks.
- logical connections between logic inputs and logic outputs of software components are also realized, in particular by linking logic inputs and / or logic outputs of aspect blocks on the one hand with logic inputs and / or logic outputs of software components, and consequently Logic inputs and logic outputs of software components interconnected.
- a plurality of software components for the plurality of hardware components does not mean that only software components are provided that correspond to hardware components that each include at least one sensor and at least one actuator. It is also possible to provide software components which do not simultaneously contain at least one sensor and at least one actuator. For example, software components are provided which correspond to a safety-relevant sensor, in particular an emergency stop button.
- the second graphical user interface 170 further includes a first aspect panel 178.
- a plurality 180 of aspect blocks are arranged. Each of these aspect blocks is associated with the same control aspect. In the exemplary embodiment, it should be the standard control aspect that represents the sub-aspect standard control.
- the plurality 180 of aspect blocks include the aspect blocks included in all hierarchical levels of the user program 38 that are associated with the standard control aspect, regardless of whether they are contained in one of the hierarchy levels, on their own or as part of a software component.
- the second graphical user interface 170 further includes a sensor array 182. Arranged in this sensor array 182 is a plurality 184 of graphical sensor symbols. For each sensor included in the equipment to be controlled, the sensor array 182 includes an associated graphical sensor symbol. The plurality 184 of graphical sensor symbols represent both the sensors included with respect to the safety control aspect and the standard control aspect in the equipment to be controlled. As another field, the second graphical user interface 170 contains an actuator field 186. In this actuator field 186, a plurality 188 of graphic actuator symbols are arranged. For each actor contained in the plant to be controlled, the actuator field 186 contains an associated graphical nice actuator symbol. The plurality 188 of graphical actor symbols include both the actuators with respect to the safety control aspect as well as those regarding the standard control aspect in the equipment to be controlled.
- an aspect subprogram is created.
- a so-called I / O mapping is performed both for their inputs and for their outputs.
- at least a part of the signal outputs are assigned actuators which are controlled by the output signals determined in the respective aspect block. This is exemplified by an arrow 192.
- the I / O mapping can also be made by textual entries in an input field 194.
- it is conceivable to realize the I / O mapping also by drawing lines between individual aspect blocks and individual graphical sensor symbols or graphic actuator symbols.
- the parameterization of the aspect blocks can also be performed at the same time.
- parameter values for those parameters which are used in the respective function programs that are contained in the respective aspect blocks can be specified for individual aspect blocks.
- the parameter values can be specified by textual entries in the input field 194.
- the second graphical user interface 170 further includes a second aspect panel 196.
- a plurality 198 of aspect blocks are arranged.
- these aspect blocks are assigned to a safety control aspect, which represents the sub-aspect safety control.
- An aspect subprogram is also created for these aspect blocks. That is, I / O mapping is performed for these aspect blocks, as exemplified by arrows 200, 202.
- the comments on the first Aspect field 178 are taken. With regard to the parameterization of the aspect blocks, which may be necessary, reference is made to the comments on the first aspect field 178.
- FIG. 4 an example of a plant to be controlled is designated in its entirety by the reference numeral 210.
- the plant 210 to be controlled consists of three subareas, namely a handling station 212, a process station 214 and a test station 216.
- the handling station 212 is used to fill the process station 214 with workpieces. These workpieces are processed in the process station 214. Subsequently, the processed workpieces are forwarded by the handling station 212 to the test station 216, in which it is checked whether the machined workpiece fulfills corresponding test criteria. If these tests are passed, the process station 214 can be filled again with a new workpiece to be machined.
- the system 210 to be controlled has an emergency stop button 218, with which the device 210 can be switched off and transferred to a safe state.
- FIG. 4 shows a display unit 220 with which, for example, diagnostic data or information about the state of the system 210 to be controlled can be displayed.
- the system 210 is controlled by the safety controller 18.
- FIG. 5 a shows those software components and aspect blocks for the plant 210 to be controlled, which are contained in the uppermost hierarchical level.
- a plurality 230 of software components for the plant 210 to be controlled are provided, which are in detail the following software components: a first software component 232, which corresponds to the emergency stop button 218 and is designed as a single component , A second software component 234 corresponding to the handling station 212. A third software component 236 corresponding to the process station 214. A fourth software component 238 corresponding to the test station 316. Wherein the software components 234, 236, 238 are each formed as a group component. As well as a fifth software component 240, which is associated with the display unit 220 and which is formed as an elementary component. Each of the provided software components 234, 236, 238 represents a real mechatronic component present in the plant to be controlled.
- the first software component 232 is connected via a first logic connection 242 to the second software component 234, to the third software component 236 and to the fourth software component 238. As long as the emergency stop button 218 is not actuated, the first software component 232 outputs an enable signal, which is supplied via the first logic connection 242 to the connected software components 234, 236, 238. By means of this enable signal, these software components are enabled and operation of the system 210 to be controlled is possible.
- the software components 234, 236, 238 are interconnected by second logic connections 244. Via the second logic connections 244, signals controlling the sequence are exchanged between the software components 234, 236, 238.
- the second software component 234 generates a signal which is supplied to the third software component 236. With this signal, the process station 214 is displayed that the operations of the handling station 212 are completed and thus started with the processing of the steps of the process station 214 can be.
- the third software component 236 generates a signal which is supplied to the fourth software component 238. With this signal, the test station 216 is indicated that the work steps of the process station 214 are completed and thus can be started with the processing of the steps of the test station 216.
- the fourth software component 238 generates a signal which is supplied to the third software component 236.
- the result of the process station 214 determined in the test station 216 during a test procedure of the machined workpiece is communicated.
- the third software component 236 generates a signal which is supplied to the second software component 234. With this signal, the handling station 212 is informed whether there is an error in the process station 214.
- a number 246 of aspect blocks are also shown. Specifically, this is a first aspect block 248 associated with a standard control aspect, a second aspect block 250 associated with a safety control aspect, a third aspect block 252 associated with a diagnostic aspect, a fourth aspect block 254, the one Associated with a visualization aspect, a fifth aspect block 256 associated with a drive control aspect and a sixth aspect block 258 associated with a locking aspect.
- the fourth aspect block 254 is connected to the fifth software component 240.
- at least a portion of the diagnostic messages generated by the third aspect block 252 may be displayed with the fifth software component 240.
- the sub-component process station is designated in its entirety by the reference numeral 214.
- the following explanations also apply correspondingly to the handling station 212 and the test station 216.
- the process station 214 comprises a rotary table 270, a test module 272, a drilling module 274 and an ejection module 276.
- the rotary table 270 all workpieces between the individual modules 272, 274, 276 can be transported in the process station 214.
- the test module 272 to be machined workpieces are checked for the presence of predetermined properties.
- the drilling module 274 processes the workpieces located in the process station 214.
- the ejection module 276 the machined workpieces are removed and forwarded to the test station 216. Alternatively, the machined workpieces can also be transferred to the handling station 212.
- the process station 214 is associated with an emergency stop button 278.
- FIG. 7 a shows the software components and aspect blocks contained in the third software component 236.
- the reference numeral 280 denotes a sixth software component which corresponds to the emergency stop button 278 and which is designed as an elementary component.
- Reference numeral 282 designates a seventh software component which corresponds to the corresponds to table 270.
- Reference numeral 284 denotes an eighth software component corresponding to the test module 272.
- Reference numeral 286 denotes a ninth software component corresponding to the drilling module 274.
- Reference numeral 288 denotes a tenth software component corresponding to the ejection module 276.
- the software components 282, 284, 286, 288 are designed as group components.
- the software components 282, 284, 286, 288 are supplied with an enable signal generated in the sixth software component 280. Details of the enable signal can be correspondingly extracted from the description of FIG. 5a.
- the software components 282, 284, 286, 288 are interconnected via fourth logic connections 292. Through appropriate signals, which are exchanged via the fourth logic connections 292 between the software components 282, 284, 286, 288, a sequence control is realized.
- three signals are generated, of which in each case one of the eighth software component 284, the ninth software component 286 and the tenth software component 288 is supplied. These signals indicate to the respective hardware component corresponding to the respective software component that the rotary table 270 occupies a defined position in each case.
- a further signal is generated, which is also supplied to the seventh software component 282. This signal represents the result of the test performed in the test module 272. Depending on this result, the operation of the rotary table 270 can be influenced.
- the third software component 236 has several aspect blocks.
- a seventh aspect block 294 associated with the standard control aspect an eighth aspect block 296 associated with the safety control aspect, a new aspect block 298 associated with the diagnostic aspect, a tenth Aspect block 300 associated with the visualization aspect, an eleventh aspect block 302 associated with the drive control aspect, and a twelfth aspect block 304 associated with the locking aspect.
- the cooperation of the rotary table 270 and the drilling module 274 can be coordinated in a simple manner.
- a signal that is generated in the ninth software component 286 is evaluated. It is the signal indicating that the drilling module 274 is in a home position in which the motor 310 is at such a height that the rotary table 270 can rotate freely.
- the aspect block 304 only generates an enable signal specific to the rotary table 270 when this home position signal is present. This ensures that during a rotary movement of the rotary table 270, the drilling module 274 can not be damaged.
- the drilling module is designated in its entirety by the reference numeral 274.
- the drilling module 274 has as individual components with a mechanical or electrical or electromechanical function a motor 310, a transfer cylinder 312 and a drill cylinder 314. With the two cylinders 312, 314, the motor 310 can be moved along a guide unit relative to the workpiece to be machined, with the drill cylinder 314 in the vertical direction and with the transfer cylinder 312 in the horizontal direction.
- the drilling module 274 is associated with an emergency stop button 316.
- FIG. 9 a shows the software components and aspect blocks contained in the new software component 286.
- This is an eleventh software component 320 that corresponds to the emergency stop button 316.
- a twelfth software component 322 corresponding to the drill cylinder 314, a thirteenth software component 324 corresponding to the transfer cylinder 312, and a fourteenth software component 326 corresponding to the motor 310.
- the software components 320, 322, 324, 326 are designed as elementary components.
- the Software components 322, 324, 326 are supplied via a fifth logic connection 328 to an enable signal generated in the eleventh software component 320. Details of the enable signal can be correspondingly extracted from the description of FIG. 5a.
- the ninth software component 286 includes a thirteenth aspect block 330 associated with the standard control aspect, a fourteenth aspect block 332 associated with the safety control aspect, a fifteenth aspect block 334 associated with the diagnostic aspect, a sixteenth aspect block 336 associated with the visualization aspect , a seventeenth aspect block 338 associated with the drive control aspect and an eighteenth aspect block 340 associated with the lock aspect.
- the fourteenth aspect block 332 is supplied with the enable signal via the fifth logic connection 328.
- the aspect blocks 330, 332 and the software components 322, 324, 326 are interconnected via sixth logic connections 342.
- a signal representing the state of the drill cylinder 314 is generated.
- This signal is applied to both the thirteenth aspect block 330 and the fourteenth aspect block 332.
- the fourteenth aspect block 332 In response to the signals applied to it, the fourteenth aspect block 332 generates a signal which is supplied to the fourteenth software component 326. With this signal, the motor 310 can be switched on and off.
- the thirteenth software component 324 generates a signal representing the state of the transfer cylinder 312. This signal is fed to the thirteenth aspect block 330.
- the fourteenth software component 326 generates a signal representing a state of the motor 310. This signal is fed to the thirteenth aspect block 330.
- the thirteenth aspect block 330 depending on the signals supplied to it, these are the three signals described above and a signal indicating that in the recording of the rotary table 270 located below the drilling module 274, a work piece is to be machined. piece and a parameter representing the maximum bore diameter generates three signals, from each of which one of the twelfth software component 322, the thirteenth software component 324 and the fourteenth software component 326 is supplied.
- the drill cylinder 214 With the signal supplied to the twelfth software component 322, the drill cylinder 214 is activated.
- the transfer cylinder 312 With the signal supplied to the fourteenth software component 326, the motor 310 is activated.
- FIG. 10 shows those aspect blocks which are contained in a software component which corresponds to a cylinder contained in the plant 210 to be controlled.
- this is, for example, the twelfth software component 322.
- this should not have any restrictive effect; the following explanations also apply to the thirteenth software component 324.
- the twelfth software component 322 includes a nineteenth aspect block 350 associated with the standard control aspect, a twentieth aspect block 352 associated with the safety control aspect, a twenty-first aspect block 354 associated with the diagnostic aspect, and a twenty-second aspect block 356 associated with the visualization aspect ,
- the twelfth software component may also include a twenty-third aspect block 358 associated with the drive control aspect, as long as a corresponding actuation of the drill cylinder 314 is to occur. This option is indicated by the dashed lines.
- no aspect block is provided which is assigned to the drive control aspect.
- the control tasks that provide the drive control aspect are usually taken over by the aspect block contained in the next higher hierarchical level, which is assigned to the drive control aspect.
- the aspect blocks 350, 352, 354, 356 are seventeenths one below the other and with an input and an output having the twelfth software component 322 Logic connections 360 connected.
- the nineteenth aspect block 350 is activated via a signal which is supplied to it from the input of the twelfth software component 322.
- the twentieth aspect block 352 is supplied with a release signal via an unillustrated connection.
- the nineteenth aspect block 350 is associated with two end position sensors, which are preferably designed as limit switches. With a first end position sensor that position of the piston is detected, in which the piston rod is maximally extended from the cylinder housing. With a second end position sensor that end position of the piston is detected, in which the piston rod is minimally extended from the cylinder housing.
- a quantity representing the state of the drill cylinder 314 is generated therein. This variable is supplied to the output of the twelfth software component 322. On the other hand, this size is fed to the twenty-second aspect block 356. Depending on this size, a size is generated in the twenty-second aspect block 356 representing the stroke set by the drill cylinder. This size can be supplied, for example, to the display unit 220, with which the operator of the system 210 to be controlled can be displayed with corresponding information.
- a size is generated with which the drill cylinder 314 is driven such that its piston moves to the end position in which the piston rod minimally protrudes from the cylinder housing.
- a second quantity is generated, with which the drilling cylinder 314 is controlled in such a way that the piston moves into the end position in which the piston rod looks out of the cylinder housing to the maximum.
- the twentieth aspect block 352 two quantities are generated. A first magnitude indicating that the inward movement of the piston into the cylinder housing is enabled for the drill cylinder 314. A second size that indicates that the drill hole cylinder 314 the outward movement of the piston is released from the cylinder housing out. These two quantities are each provided at an output of the twentieth aspect block 352.
- the sizes provided by the nineteenth aspect block and the twentieth aspect block, respectively, are linked in pairs according to a logical AND function. These linked quantities are available at respective outputs of the twelfth software component 322 and are supplied to the drill cylinder 314 for driving it.
- the dashed connection between the two aspect blocks 350 and 354 represents a data exchange occurring between these two aspect blocks. It can be output data or internal data. Also between individual aspect blocks, which are contained in figures already described above or to be described below, such a data exchange can take place. However, a corresponding representation in these figures has been omitted for reasons of clarity.
- FIG. 11 shows those aspect blocks that are contained in a software component that corresponds to an emergency stop button.
- a software component that corresponds to an emergency stop button.
- the eleventh software component 320 has a twenty-fourth aspect block 370 associated with the safety control aspect. Further, this software component has a twenty-fifth aspect block 372 associated with the diagnostic aspect. In the twenty-fourth aspect block 370, a release signal which is supplied to an output of the eleventh software component 320 is determined as a function of the quantities supplied to it.
- a signal representing the state of the emergency stop button 316 is generated.
- This signal is fed to the twenty-fifth aspect block 372 and is thus available for diagnostic purposes.
- the twenty-fifth aspect block 372 may also be supplied with the enable signal generated by the twenty-fourth aspect block 370.
- the following system states of the emergency stop button 316 may be recognized: the emergency stop button is depressed; the contacts of the emergency stop button are glued; the two input signals of the emergency stop button are synchronized.
- the software component 320 is provided with a functionality parameter deposited in the twenty-fourth aspect block 370.
- this functionality parameter one of several stored functionalities can now be activated. If the emergency stop button 316 has an acknowledge input, a functionality can be activated by defining a corresponding functionality parameter value, which maps an acknowledge input. In this case, an acknowledge input is evaluated and thus an acknowledge signal applied to it is recorded for further evaluation. On the other hand, if the emergency stop button 316 does not have an acknowledge input, then by setting a corresponding functionality parameter value, a functionality can be activated in which no acknowledge input is mapped. In this case, the evaluation of an acknowledge input is omitted.
- FIGS. 10 and 11 At least part of the software components and / or aspect blocks contained in a software component embodied as a group component are provided with inputs and / or Outputs of this software component connected.
- FIGS. 7a, 7bj-7c, 9a, 9b and 9c have omitted the description of corresponding compounds, which, however, should have no restrictive effect.
- FIG. 12 there is shown the schematic structure of an aspect block, designated in its entirety by the reference numeral 380.
- the aspect block 380 has an identification unit 382 in which an identifier is stored, which defines the control aspect to which the aspect block is assigned.
- the aspect block 380 further includes an interface unit 384 that combines a number 386 of inputs and a number 388 of outputs.
- the number 386 of inputs includes three different types of inputs.
- a first type of inputs through which aspect sizes 380 and / or intermediate sizes may be applied to aspect block 380.
- the number 388 of outputs includes three types of outputs.
- a first type of outputs over which aspect sizes 380 and / or intermediate sizes may be output from the aspect block 380.
- the aspect block 380 includes a functional unit 390, in which a function program is stored, with which an aspect property of that hardware component is defined, which corresponds to the software component in which the aspect block is contained.
- the aspect block 380 includes a parameter unit 392 in which parameter values are stored for parameters that are processed in the function program.
- the linking of the blocks contained in the aspect block 380 has been omitted for the sake of clarity.
- the function program, which is stored in an aspect block, which is assigned to the diagnostic aspect contains the diagnostic conditions to be evaluated.
- this function program contains those texts that are to be displayed as messages and remedies depending on the result that is obtained when evaluating the diagnostic conditions.
- the function program stored in an aspect block associated with the visualization aspect contains those peripheries of the user program that determine the control of a graphical user interface.
- a graphical user interface for example, data determined during the execution of the user program or arising states of hardware components are displayed using a monitor or display.
- the function program deposited in an aspect block associated with the standard control aspect determines those control tasks to be executed under standard control for the hardware component corresponding to the software component in which the aspect block is contained. Accordingly, in the function program which is stored in an aspect block which is assigned to the safety control aspect, the control tasks which are to be executed in the context of the safety control are defined.
- the output signals determined as a function of the input signals are not necessarily output signals in the control-technical sense, output signals being understood to mean output signals in a control-engineering sense, with which an actuator, for example an engine, a cylinder or a contactor is activated.
- the output signals of an aspect block assigned to the visualization aspect are not output signals in the context of control technology.
- these output signals determine what an image displayed on a graphical user interface looks like or how information is displayed.
- the output signals of an aspect block assigned to the diagnostic aspect are not output signals in the context of control technology.
- the output signals of an aspect block assigned to the standard control aspect or the output signals of a Control aspect associated aspect block to output signals in the control sense.
- parameter values 392 are stored in the parameterization unit 392.
- the parameterization to be carried out for this purpose usually takes place at the time of configuration, ie when the user program is created.
- the input can be fed via the aspect block a parameter and thus the parameter basically determined.
- the value of the parameter is also set.
- the parameter value remains unchanged during execution of the user program.
- no output must be provided in the interface unit via which the parameter can be output.
- the following approach is also conceivable, in which an interface unit is used which has outputs via which parameters can be output: In a user program, several recipes are stored, which are usually created at the time of configuration.
- These recipes differ from one another in that at least some of the parameters used in the user program are assigned different values in the individual recipes. Consequently, different parameter values can be stored in a parameterization unit of an aspect block for one and the same parameter.
- the user program contains a number of test conditions that are used to determine which of the stored recipes should currently be processed. If it is determined during execution of the user program that such a test condition is fulfilled, then switching between individual recipes takes place. A currently processed recipe will be replaced by a recipe to be processed in the future. Accordingly, the parameter value currently assigned to a parameter is replaced by a future valid parameter value. The parameter value changed in this way can be output via a parameterization output and thus made available to other aspect blocks or software components.
- a parameter value may change during execution of the user program.
- a software component is designated in its entirety by the reference numeral 400.
- the software component 400 includes an interface unit 402 in which a number 404 of inputs and a number 406 of outputs are combined.
- the number 404 of inputs includes three types of inputs
- the number 406 of outputs includes three types of outputs.
- FIG. 408 of aspect blocks and a number 410 of elementary and / or group components are included in the software component 400 . The linking of the blocks contained in the software component 400 has been omitted for reasons of clarity.
- a software component comprises an aspect block associated with the standard control aspect, an aspect block associated with the safety control aspect, and an aspect block associated with the diagnostic aspect.
- an aspect block associated with the visualization aspect and an aspect block associated with the drive control aspect may be provided.
- the above enumeration of aspect blocks contained in a software component is exemplary and thus has no conclusive character.
- the representation chosen in FIG. 13, according to which the software component 400 contains a number 410 of elementary and / or group components is not intended to be limiting. Due to the representation selected in FIG. 13, the software component 400 corresponds to a group component.
- an elemental component merely contains at least one aspect block and no elementary and / or group components.
- both a software component and an aspect block correspond to an XML file.
- the XML file contains the following information: occupancy information representing which quantities and / or parameters and / or sensor signals are basically assigned to the inputs and / or outputs aggregated in the interface unit; Invocation information that represents calls to the function program used to invoke software building blocks in a database, which are software building blocks compliant with the IEC / EN 61131 international standard; the function program stored in the respective aspect block.
- occupancy information representing which quantities and / or parameters and / or sensor signals are basically assigned to the inputs and / or outputs aggregated in the interface unit
- Invocation information that represents calls to the function program used to invoke software building blocks in a database, which are software building blocks compliant with the IEC / EN 61131 international standard
- the function program stored in the respective aspect block In the case of a software component, this is the following information: similarly occupancy information; Information about the software components and / or aspect blocks contained in the software component.
- the hierarchical structure of the user program is also described as an XML file, which contains the following information: Information about the parameterization of individual aspect blocks; Information about the I / O mapping of individual aspect blocks; Text modules that are contained in individual aspect blocks that are assigned to the diagnostic aspect.
- Information about the parameterization of individual aspect blocks Information about the I / O mapping of individual aspect blocks
- Text modules that are contained in individual aspect blocks that are assigned to the diagnostic aspect.
- any other suitable descriptive language can be used, which is able to map a hierarchical structure.
- a hierarchical structure is designated in its entirety by the reference numeral 420.
- This hierarchical structure represents both the hierarchical structure on which the system 210 to be controlled is based, and also the hierarchical structure on which the user program 38 for the safety controller 18 is based.
- each block has two meanings.
- the reference number before the slash indicates which hardware component of the system 210 to be controlled represents the respective block.
- the reference number following the slash indicates which software component the respective block represents in the user program 38.
- the illustration in FIG. 14 is based on FIGS. 5a, 7a and 9a. This is not intended to be limiting.
- the structure shown in FIG. 14 can also be transferred to the illustration of FIGS. 5b, 7b and 9b or the illustration of FIGS. 5c, 7c and 9c.
- Reference numeral 422 denotes a block representing the plant 210 to be controlled in its entirety or the user program 38 in its entirety.
- the reference numeral 424 denotes a topmost hierarchical level. With regard to the plant 210 to be controlled, this hierarchical level comprises the handling station 212, the process station 214 and the test station 216. These hardware components are referred to as subcomponents.
- Reference numeral 426 denotes a first hierarchical level which lies directly below the highest hierarchical level.
- This hierarchical level includes the rotary table 270, the inspection module 272, the drilling module 274, and the ejection module 276. These hardware components are referred to as subcomponents.
- the reference numeral 428 denotes a second hierarchical level, which lies directly below the first hierarchical level.
- This hierarchical level includes the motor 310, the transfer cylinder 312 and the drill cylinder 314. These hardware components are referred to as individual components.
- the first hierarchical level has not been represented for each subcomponent shown and the second hierarchical level is not shown for each subcomponent shown. This is not intended to be limiting. For each of the subcomponents and subcomponents shown in FIG. 14, corresponding hierarchy levels exist. Furthermore, for the sake of clarity, the presentation of all emergency stop buttons was omitted.
- the system 210 to be controlled is transferred to an operating mode in which the movements of the system 210 to be controlled by the user program 38 take place at a reduced speed.
- a manufacturing process realized with the plant 210 to be controlled can continue at a reduced speed, while at the same time maintenance work on the plant 210 to be controlled can be carried out.
- the exemplary embodiment is based on the system 210 to be controlled.
- This system 210 is controlled by a security controller 18, in which a hierarchically structured user program 38 is executed.
- a security controller 18 in which a hierarchically structured user program 38 is executed.
- the provided software components can be embodied both as elemental components and as group components, wherein a hierarchical structure arises on the basis of the software components designed as group components.
- Logically linking the software components creates a component subprogram.
- the software components contained in it are also logically linked with each other.
- Existing aspect blocks may also be associated with the software components.
- Aspect subprograms related to the individual aspects of control are created for the existing aspect blocks.
- the component subprogram and the aspect subprograms then together form the user program, wherein the user program represents a sequential control or a sequential control is realized by it.
- the logical connections in particular those between the software components with each other but also those between the software components on the one hand and the aspect blocks on the other hand can be realized according to different linkage approaches.
- the complexity of the system to be controlled or the complexity of the sequence control which is to be realized for the system to be controlled or to take into account the processes to be realized.
- the same linkage approach does not have to be used for all hierarchy levels. It is conceivable to apply different linkage approaches to individual hierarchy levels or even to individual group components. The different applicable linkage approaches will be discussed below.
- FIGS. 5a, 5b, 5c, 7a, 7b, 7c, 9a, 9b and 9c the complete representation of the logical connections has been omitted for reasons of clarity. This applies in particular to individual aspect blocks contained in the aforementioned figures. This omission of logical connections should have no limiting effect.
- FIGS. 5a, 7a and 9a are based on the cascaded connection approach.
- the cascaded linkage approach is used, for example, when the plant to be controlled is a simple plant is and complementarily or alternatively, the process control to be implemented is not very complex.
- the hardware components contained in the plant to be controlled are each equipped with powerful data processing components. This is reflected in the software components that represent these hardware components.
- the cascaded linkage approach at least some of the software components are logically linked to one another in such a way that at least a subset of the process control to be implemented is implemented by the logical connections.
- the illustration in FIGS. 5a, 7a and 9a is based on a first scope of control in addition to the cascaded connection approach and represents a high scope of control. For this reason, numerous aspect blocks are shown in FIGS. 5a, 7a and 9a.
- an enable signal generated by the emergency stop button 218 may be supplied to the second aspect block 250.
- the second aspect block 250 may be supplied with signals generated by the sixth aspect block 258 regarding a lock function, such as a lock enable signal for the fourth software component 238, a lock enable signal for the third software component 236, or a lock enable signal for the second software component 234 may act.
- the signals applied to the second aspect block 250 are linked by means of a logical AND function.
- total enable signals for the software components 234, 236, 238 are thus generated. For reasons of clarity, the representation of corresponding logical connections between the named software components and the mentioned aspect blocks has been dispensed with.
- FIGS. 5b, 7b, 9b is also based on the cascaded logic operation, a second scope of control, which represents a lower control scope than the first control scope. For this reason, in FIGS. 5b, 7b and 9b, only the minimum required extent of aspect blocks is provided. 11
- FIG. 5b aspect blocks corresponding to the first aspect block 248, the second aspect block 250, the fifth aspect block 256, and the sixth aspect block 258 are not included in FIG. 5b.
- signals are supplied to the software components 234', 236 'and 238'.
- a start / stop signal possibly generated by the fourth aspect block 254 'is directly supplied to the software components 234', 236 ', and 238'.
- this start / stop signal is in each case linked to an enable signal provided by the first software component 232 'and to supplied status signals in the form of a logical AND operation.
- aspect blocks corresponding respectively to the seventh aspect block 294, the eighth aspect block 296, the eleventh aspect block 302, and the twelfth aspect block 304 are not included in FIG. 7b.
- the representation of logical connections between the ninth aspect block 298 'and the software components 282', 284 ', 286' and 288 ' has been dispensed with.
- the above explanations regarding the two aspect blocks 252 'and 254' are correspondingly applicable to the two aspect blocks 298 'and 300'.
- the seventh software component 282' is supplied with two position signals.
- the values obtained when checking the workpieces for an x-coordinate and for a y-coordinate are available. Any necessary correction can be made.
- aspect blocks corresponding respectively to the fourteenth aspect block 332 and the eighteenth aspect block 340 are not included in FIG. 9b.
- an aspect block 338 ' is provided, which is assigned to the drive control aspect.
- the use of an aspect block that is assigned to the safety control aspect is not mandatory.
- the enable signal generated by the emergency stop button can be processed by appropriate rounding in the individual software components.
- the aspect block 338 'associated with the drive control aspect allows the engine 310 represented by the software component 326' to be controlled.
- the engine speed, the rotational speed or the force generated by the engine can be set to a defined value.
- the representation of logical connections between the fifteenth aspect block 334 'and the software components 320', 322 ', 324' and 326 ' has been dispensed with.
- the above statements on the two aspect blocks 252 'and 254' are correspondingly applicable to the two aspect blocks 334 'and 336'. Also in this hierarchical level, it is not necessary or provided that a start / stop signal is generated by the sixteenth aspect block 336 '.
- FIGS. 5 c, 7 c, 9 c are based on the non-cascaded linkage approach.
- the non-cascaded linkage approach is used, for example, when the plant to be controlled is a complex plant and, additionally or alternatively, the flow control to be implemented is complex.
- the hardware components contained in the system to be controlled are each equipped with powerful data processing components. This is reflected in the software components that represent these hardware components.
- the non-cascaded linkage approach requires at least one aspect block, which is assigned to the standard control aspect, to provide and thus to provide an aspect block which is assigned to the interlocking aspect.
- an aspect block which is assigned to the drive control aspect, can be provided.
- an aspect block is to be provided which is assigned to the safety control aspect. This is not absolutely necessary insofar as, for example, with a small amount of safety-relevant sensors, the signals generated by these sensors can be processed directly into the software components by means of rounding.
- a first aspect block 248 "associated with the standard control aspect is displayed, each based on the second software component 234", the third software component 236 “, and the fourth software component 238" the first aspect block 248 "state signals, so-called” ready signals “supplied.
- These status signals represent the respective state of the hardware component corresponding to the respective software component.
- start signals are generated, one of which is supplied to one of the software components 234", 236 “, and 238", respectively.
- start signals indicate to the respective software component that it is possible to start processing the work steps stored for the associated hardware component.
- the first aspect block 248 "three self-contained, encapsulated control functions are stored.
- Fig. 5c The representation chosen in Fig. 5c, according to which the sequence control is based on the processing of transfer signals, more precisely the status signals and the start signals, is not intended to have any restrictive effect.
- end position sensors can be provided and evaluated.
- the first Aspect block 248 "instead of the state signals from the end position sensors generated sensor signals . These sensor signals indicate whether or which end position occupies the respective hardware component in response to these sensor signals then the start signals described above can be generated also be transferred to Figs. 7c and 9c.
- the top hierarchical level contains an aspect block associated with the safety control aspect.
- the safety logic can not be realized solely by a rounding of individual software components supplied signals, but a more complex safety logic is required. During the rounding, the supplied signals are linked by means of a logical AND function, they are rounded.
- a third aspect block 252 " signals from the aspect blocks arranged in the same hierarchical level are evaluated
- the signals of all the aspect blocks arranged in the same hierarchical level are evaluated
- the third aspect block 252" can also be supplied with signals from one, preferably all, of the Hierarchical level arranged software component can be generated.
- the signals may be, for example, output signals generated by the aspect blocks or the software components and / or may be signals representing internal quantities generated in the aspect blocks or software components.
- the diagnostic information corresponding to the detected states is supplied to a fourth aspect block 254 ".
- a plurality of signals are supplied to a fourth aspect block 254". These signals may be, for example, the status signals and / or the start signals or output signals generated by the third aspect block 252 "and internal signals of the software components and / or the aspect blocks act in the second software component 234 "run piece counter.
- the fourth aspect block 254 " which is associated with the visualization aspect, has the task of displaying the status of the plant 210 to be controlled and of the safety controller 18.
- the fourth aspect block 254" is comprised of all software components arranged on the top hierarchy level Aspect blocks fed signals.
- the fourth aspect block 254 outputs, for example, diagnostic information Additionally or alternatively, it generates data which serve to visualize the process executed with the plant 210 to be controlled and with which, for example, the current processing status of the process can be read.
- the fourth aspect block 254 may also include an operating functionality in addition to the display functionality, so that in the fourth aspect block 254" the functionality required for realizing an HMI interface is stored.
- the operating functionality the following embodiment is conceivable, for example:
- the operator of the system 210 to be controlled can be shown with a plurality of decision options for selection, from which he can select one by touching the display area. For example, the steps required for starting up the system 210 to be controlled can be displayed, whereby the operator must acknowledge their execution by touching the display area. If all these steps have been carried out successfully, a start signal is automatically generated, by means of which the system 210 is put into operation.
- a stop field by the touch of the operator, the system 210 out of service can take.
- the start signal and the stop signal are supplied to the first aspect block 248 "Alternatively, a non-interactive display unit may also be used in which the above-described manual start or manual stop can be triggered by means of two buttons.
- a sixth aspect block 258 is also supplied with the status signals which are also supplied to the first aspect block 248".
- the sixth aspect block 258 generates "a respective associated lock enable signal for each of the software components 234", 236 ", and 238".
- the respective lock enable signal With the respective lock enable signal, the respective software component is released and when a corresponding start signal is present, the execution of the respectively stored work steps can be started.
- the lock enable signals it is ensured that, for example, a hardware component only begins to operate according to the control instructions stored in the user program if other hardware components have assumed a defined basic position.
- the lock enable signal generated by the sixth aspect block 258 "for the respective software component 234", 236 “and 238” is rounded to a total enable signal applicable to the respective software component with an enable signal generated in the first software component 232 "
- the lock enable signal and the enable signal generated by the first software component 232" are linked by means of a logical AND function.
- the individual software components exchange no status signals with one another. Instead, a first aspect block 248 "associated with the standard control aspect and a sixth aspect block 258" associated with the locking aspect are provided.
- FIG. 5c shows a logical connection between two software components shown in dashed lines, specifically between the two software components 236 "and 238". Over such a logical connection data can be exchanged directly between individual software components.
- a signal "deviation from the desired value” can be supplied to the third software component 236 "which corresponds to the process station 214. This signal represents the test result achieved in the test station 216. If it is determined, for example, in the test station 216, Thus, due to a wear-related drill shortening, the drilled holes are no longer deep enough, thus, the process station 214 can be made to correspondingly extend the stroke of the drill cylinder.
- a seventh aspect block 294 "associated with the standard control aspect is shown in Figure 7c. State signals are supplied to each of the seventh aspect block 294" from the software components 282 ", 284", 286 “, and 288", respectively. In addition, the seventh aspect block 294 "from the eighth software component 284", which represents the test module 272, is supplied with a result signal which represents the test result determined in the test module 272.
- start signals are generated in the seventh aspect block 294, one of each of which is supplied to one of the software components 282 ", 284", 286 “, and 288.”
- the test result supplied with the result signal there is the possibility that, in the case of a poorly failed test result, the sequence control and thus the process which is executed with the system to be controlled can be interrupted at least to a certain extent be used.
- a ninth aspect block 298 is associated with the diagnostic aspect and the tenth aspect block 300" is associated with the visualization aspect As for the signals associated with these two aspect blocks Reference is made to the embodiments relating to the two aspect blocks 252 "and 254.” These embodiments are correspondingly applicable to the two aspect blocks 298 “and 300", optionally related to the process station 214.
- a twelfth aspect block 304 "associated with the latching aspect is supplied with the state signal generated in the ninth software component 286". By evaluating this status signal, a lock enable signal is generated in the twelfth aspect block 304 ", which is supplied to the seventh software component 282". Details of the lock relating to the rotary table 270 and the drilling module 274 can be found in the comments on the twelfth aspect block 304.
- a release signal is generated by a sixth software component 280 "which is supplied to the software components 282", 284 “, 286", and 288 “in the software components 284", 286 “, and 288” respectively supplied starting signal rounded.
- the lock release signal is also taken into account during the rounding.
- a thirteenth aspect block 330 associated with the standard control aspect and an eighteenth aspect block 340" associated with the locking aspect are provided.
- the thirteenth aspect block 330 is connected to both a twelfth software component 322" representing the drill cylinder and a thirteenth software component 324 "representing the transfer cylinder as part of a control loop. Both starting from the twelfth software component 322 "and on the basis of the thirteenth software component 324" position signals supplied.
- the position signal generated by the twelfth software component 322 "represents the position of the piston of the drill cylinder and the position signal generated by the thirteenth software component 324" represents the position of the piston of the transfer cylinder. It is sufficient, for example, to distinguish two piston positions. A basic position in which the piston is fully retracted into the cylinder and a working position in which the piston is extended out of the cylinder. These two piston positions can be detected, for example, by using two sensors arranged correspondingly in the respective cylinder. As an alternative to detecting only two piston positions, the exact piston stroke can also be determined, for example, using a mathematical model. For this purpose, preferably the travel command, with which the respective piston is adjusted, more precisely evaluated the adjustment signal and a temporal condition.
- the two sensors are the twelfth software component 322 "assigned.
- the software component and the two sensors thus form a programmatic unit.
- the I / O mapping to be performed for the two sensors must be carried out in the next lower hierarchical level.
- the two sensors are not dedicated to the twelfth software component 322 ", in which case the I / O mapping is performed at the hierarchical level shown in Figure 9c.
- an adjustment signal for the drill cylinder 314 is determined and supplied to the twelfth software component 322" in response to the position signal supplied from the twelfth software component 322 "
- the transfer cylinder 312 determines which of the thirteenth software component 324 "is fed in. With the two adjustment signals, the respective cylinder is driven in. For the extension and retraction, valves arranged in the cylinder are correspondingly actuated Aspect block 330 "generates a start / stop signal, which is fed to a seventeenth aspect block 338.” With this signal, the drive control of the motor 310 stored in the seventeenth aspect block 338 "is started or terminated.
- an operation status signal is generated and supplied to the eighteenth aspect block 340.
- the eighteenth aspect block 340 "for realizing a lock function is displayed as to whether the motor 310 is on or off, running or not, this information is important for realizing a lock function the drilling cylinder 314 nor the transfer cylinder 312 are moved as long as the motor 310 is driven and thus drilled with the drilling module 274. For this reason, in the eighteenth aspect block 340 "corresponding stop signals are generated, one of the twelfth software component 322" and one of the thirteenth software component 324 ".
- the two signals namely the start / stop signal and the operating state signal
- the use of these two signals advantageously allows a time differentiation.
- the operating state signal relative to the start / stop signal can be generated with a time delay.
- the thirteenth aspect block 330 "stores the scope of the user program 38 which determines how the transfer cylinder 312 and the drill cylinder 314 are to be moved and which, for determines when the motor 310 is to be controlled.
- the order is defined in which the two cylinders 312, 314 and the motor 310 are to be controlled
- the engine speed may be regulated and thus set to a defined value
- a corresponding actual value is supplied to the seventeenth aspect block 338 "starting from the software component 326.”
- a corresponding desired value is determined in dependence on this actual value
- the seventeenth aspect block 338 "and the fourteenth software component 326" are interconnected as part of a control loop.
- the extent of user program 38 is the control of motor 310 deposited. In this case, the setpoint is converted into a value for the current with which the motor 310 is to be controlled.
- the sensors required for detecting the actual values present at the motor 310 are assigned to the fourteenth software component 326 in a program-related manner.
- the I / O mapping for these sensors then takes place in the next lower hierarchical level.
- These sensors may, for example, be sensors for detecting the rotational speed or sensors for detecting the voltage applied to the motor windings.
- FIG. 9c no aspect block is provided which is assigned to the safety control aspect. If, for example, several safety-relevant sensors were present in this hierarchical level, an aspect block would also be used in this hierarchical level, which is assigned to the safety control aspect.
- Fig. 9c is a fifteenth aspect block 334 "and a sixteen aspect block 336".
- the fifteenth aspect block 334 " is the diagnostic aspect With regard to the signals supplied to and thus processed in these two aspect blocks, reference is made to the explanations concerning the two aspect blocks 252 "and 254" Mode applicable to the two aspect blocks 334 "and 336".
- An eleventh software component 320 "generates an enable signal, which is supplied to the software components 322", 324 "and 326" and rounded with any other signals present.
- FIGS. 5a, 5b, 5c, 7a, 7b, 7c, 9a, 9b and 9c, according to which a suitable aspect block is assigned in the individual hierarchical levels, which is assigned to the diagnostic aspect, should have no restrictive effect.
- At least one aspect component is provided for at least the following control aspects.
- Program created Standard control aspect for controlling the non-safety-relevant process flow of the plant taking into account a large part of the hardware components, safety control aspect for controlling all safety-relevant sub-processes and diagnostic aspect for creating and visualizing diagnostic messages.
- an aspect program can be created for each of the following aspects: drive control, cooling, access authorization, maintenance, locking, manual operation, data management. With such aspect subprograms, the control of a complex plant can be programmed across many different hardware components under a consistent, aspect-related view, with the other aspects being "hidden".
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