WO2017001088A1

WO2017001088A1 - Production support module

Info

Publication number: WO2017001088A1
Application number: PCT/EP2016/060198
Authority: WO
Inventors: Jürgen GRUBER
Original assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
Priority date: 2015-06-30
Filing date: 2016-05-06
Publication date: 2017-01-05
Also published as: DE102015212167A1

Abstract

A production support module (1) is equipped with plug-in-connection components for compressed air (31), Ethernet (32) and control signals (33), as a result of which the production support module (1) can be changed over at any time with a production support module with identical or differing functionality. This aspect of flexible reuse and continued use capability is enhanced yet further in that each individual production support module has a dedicated programmable controller (3), as a result of which flexible and quickly adaptable production and installation sequences are made possible. The production support module (1) is for example a trapezoidal workbench and can be set up flexibly in linear form or in honeycomb form with modules of the same type. This results in a modular-configuration production system which has a significantly lower investment risk as far as possible changes and adaptations relating to the technical processes involved and the products and numbers which are to be produced are concerned. In a development, the modules are equipped with production units (2) such as welding heads, brazing-tape-advancement means or drilling units and are arranged in honeycomb form. A centrally arranged turntable then allows an operator access to all the production units (2).

Description

description

Production carrier module The invention relates to a production carrier module in the field of assembly technology, for example for special purpose machinery. As a production carrier module is a table, a Handar ^¬ beitsplatz, a workbench or any other element understood, which is set up individually or in conjunction with other manufacturing carrier modules and allows one or more steps in a simple or complex assembly process. The corresponding steps are fully ^¬ automated, semi-automated or manually performed. Such production support module, for example, from the document "Quadro - the workstation for the highest Ansprü ^¬ che" known, available on the Internet on 13/05/2011 at http: // www. karlnet. de / site / main-navigation / workstations / quadro. html. The workstation system shown in the document essentially consists of two right-angled desks, which are connected to one another via a connecting element. The right-hand desk has a superstructure with electronic elements. Such a workplace can be used for work steps in assembly technology. In this case everyone is

Desk can be made to a production board module on which work ^¬ steps for manufacturing.

Another manufacturing system is shown in the document "beitsplatz Handarbeitsar-" available on the Internet on 13/05/2011 un ^¬ ter http://www.ems-automation.de/montagel.htm. There, a rectangular work table is shown, on which a plurality of production facilities is mounted with the associated control units.

Another manufacturing system is shown in the document "Modular Fer ^¬ actuation cell", available on the Internet on 13/05/2011 under com_content & view = article & id = 33 & itemid =. 8 Shown is a flexible module plate system in combination with an industrial robot for the fully automatic execution of work steps. Depending on the ^intended use, said manufacturing systems are assembled from various, differently shaped production ^carrier modules, such as differently shaped tabletops. The manufacturing systems are optimized for high productivity, a specific product range and a consistently high number of units.

FR 1465694 A discloses a trapezoidal work table. From DE 9113067 Ul a team workstation is known, which is composed of trapezoidal work tables.

From EP 0192816 A2, a production carrier module is known, in which the outer edges of the production carrier module form a sym ^¬ metric trapezoid, and which is equipped with a work machine, which is mounted on the manufacturing carrier module tiert. The production ^{carrier modules} can be arranged in honeycomb form ^¬ . At each manufacturing carrier module a job for an operator is provided, to which are supplied via conveyor hoses workpieces which are manually entnom ^¬ men and inserted into the machine. As conveying means a material transfer opening and a conveyor chute are provided, via which workpieces can be passed on to the next workstation.

WO 01/22848 A2 discloses a computer workstation system in which a plurality of trapezoidal workstation units are interconnected with a centrally located server.

From EP 2439025 AI a trapezoidal Fertigungssträ ^¬ germodul is known with a control unit, which provides a control tion of the manufacturing unit. The control unit has a common interface, so that the same Ferti ^¬ supply carrier module by manufacturing a carrier module having or deviating functionality is directly interchangeable.

A connector establishes a connection for electrical power or optical radiation by connecting a male or female

Plug connection component is plugged into a female plug ^¬ tion component. The male component is called a plug. In the female component, a distinction is made between sockets, sockets and couplings. Frequently, plug-in pins (electrical conductors) protrude from the plug as plug-in contacts, which engage in corresponding recesses in the opposite plug connection component. Likewise, it is also possible that the pins protrude from the opposite ^¬ over-mounted connector component, in which the plug is inserted. Therefore, each movable and insertable Termina ^¬ manure component is referred to as a connector hereinafter.

The invention has for its object to provide a Fertigungssträ- module, which provides an alternative to the prior art.

This object is achieved by a production carrier module, having a mounting platform adapted to receive a production unit, said mounting platform having a me chanical ^¬ interface, which is adapted for an exact alignment of the mounting platform on adjacent production modules carrier,

with a first connector component having a pneumatic interface with ports for supply and

Provides discharge of compressed air,

with a second connector component, which provides a data interface for packet-based data transmission,

- with a third connector component which ^¬ be riding provides a control interface with a plurality of contacts, which are suitable for transmission of control signals, and with a programmable logic controller which is mounted above or below the mounting platform and electrically connected to the second connector component and the third connector component.

The advantages mentioned below need not necessarily be achieved by the subject-matter of the independent patent claim. Rather, these may also be advantages that are achieved only by individual embodiments, variants or developments.

Due to the connector components and the own programmable logic controller, the manufacturing carrier module can be replaced at any time by a manufacturing carrier module with the same or different functionality.

The production carrier module thus enables a "plug and produce", which is essentially characterized by the modular design of machines and systems in conjunction with standardized, effort-minimized detachable interfaces. This aspect of a flexible reusability and reusability is further enhanced by the fact that each individual manufacturing ^{carrier module} has its own programmable logic controller, which enables flexible and quickly customizable production and assembly sequences. In addition, this simplifies the replacement of individual production ^carrier modules, for example, to replace a welding through a drilling ^¬ unit. Such a manufacturing system configured from standardized manufacturing carrier modules has a significantly lower investment risk with regard to possible changes in the products, technological processes and quantities. The diverse and relatively easy combinability of the production carrier modules minimizes space ^¬ needs, saves costs and increases the utilization of the existing production units.

According to one embodiment, a manufacturing carrier module is created, where the second connector component is an RJ45 connector or an RJ45 connector, and

in which all three connector components are arranged as modules in a common housing.

The common housing makes it possible to produce the three connectors with a single mating process. The housing may additionally comprise a cooling circulation, for example a water cooling. The second plug connection component can be used, for example, for data transmission in accordance with the Ethernet and / or Profinet protocol.

In a development, a production ^carrier module is created,

- In which the mounting platform is a trapezoidal plate

is.

In the manufacturing carrier module is in this Wei ^¬ terbildung a member having viewed from above the shape of a symmetric trapezoid. A trapezoid is a square with two parallel bases and two other sides, which are called legs. In a sym metrical ^¬ trapezoidal the base sides are of different length, and the legs of equal length.

This characteristic shape allows the assembly of several manufacturing carrier modules into a production system both in line form and as a round table with honeycomb shape. So can together provide having a much lower investment risk ^¬ ko in terms of possible changes and adjustments with regard to the products to be manufactured, quantities and technological processes a modularly configurable manufacturing system. In contrast to the prior art, the production carrier modules with their characteristic trapezoidal shape are much more flexible with regard to the reorganization of production processes and environments. According to one embodiment, a manufacturing carrier module is created,

with a production unit which is mounted on the mounting platform ^¬ form and adapted for the automated execution of at least one manufacturing step.

In the production unit is, for example, a welding unit, a Lotbandvorschub or Bohrein ^¬ ness.

In a development, a production ^carrier module is created,

with a valve block, which is mounted on the mounting platform and includes pneumatic valves which are connected by means of hoses to the first connector component and with actuators of the manufacturing unit.

According to one embodiment, a manufacturing carrier module is created,

- In which the programmable logic controller (3) with Sen ^¬ sensors of the manufacturing unit (2) is electrically connected, and

in which the programmable logic controller (3) for controlling the valves of the valve block (20) is set up by means of electrical control lines.

In a development, a production ^carrier module is created,

with a sensor which is set up to detect a supply of a workpiece or workpiece carrier into a working area of the production unit, and

in which the programmable logic controller is programmed for an autonomous operation of the production unit and a fully automatic implementation of the at least one manufacturing step with the production unit, as soon as the

Sensor detects the supply of the workpiece or workpiece carrier. According to one embodiment, a manufacturing carrier module is created,

wherein the programmable logic controller has a first software interface, which in an ongoing operation allows an exchange of status messages between the programmable logic controller and other programmable logic controllers, and

in which the programmable logic controller has a second software interface via which the programmable logic controller can be configured.

In a development, a production ^carrier module is created,

with a fourth connector component, which provides an electrical interface for connection to a Lastver ^¬ supply, which in particular provides a voltage of 400V.

The load supply is provided, for example, to the production unit. For this purpose, the fourth connector component can also be arranged in the common housing. However, it is not absolutely necessary, since a 50 V load supply can already be provided via the contacts of the third connector component, which is sufficient for many applications, especially since actuators of the manufacturing unit can also be driven pneumatically.

According to one embodiment, a manufacturing carrier module is created,

- Set up for participation in a first protection circuit by two contacts of the third connector ^¬ component are assigned to the first protective circuit, set up for interrupting the first protection circuit when opening a protective device of the manufacturing carrier module, and

set up for an emergency stop or an emergency stop at Un ^¬ interruption of the first protection circuit. In this case, in addition to the first protection circuit, a second protection circuit may be provided, to which two further contacts of the third connector component are permanently assigned. In a development, a production ^carrier module is created,

with a protective housing, which is mounted on the Montageplatt ^¬ form and includes a protective door, and

set up to interrupt the first protection circuit when opening the protective door.

According to one embodiment, a manufacturing carrier module is created,

in which the protective housing contains a protective rear wall, which is mounted on the trapezoidal mounting platform at its longest side.

The trapezoidal mounting platform is in this case at its longest side with a standardized mechanical

Interface for mounting a protective rear wall in Fertigbau ^¬ prepared, for example by holes are provided at predefined ^¬ positions along the longest side of the mounting platform. In a development, a production ^carrier module is created,

where the protective housing additionally a front

Protective wall includes, which is mounted on the trapezoidal Mon ^¬ daily platform at the shortest side.

The trapezoidal mounting platform can therefore be prepared on its shortest side for mounting a protective wall in Fertigbauwei ^¬ se with a standardized mechanical interface, for example by holes are provided at predefined positions along the shortest side of the mounting platform.

According to one embodiment, an arrangement is created, with at least one production carrier module, and with a portable operating device, via which the spei ^¬ cherprogrammierbare control is configurable. In a further development, an arrangement is created,

with a master computer, set up

for maintaining a wireless communication connection with the portable HMI device,

for the maintenance of a wired communication link with the data interface of the Fertigungsträ ^¬ germoduls,

for providing a graphical user interface for display on the portable HMI device, and

for accessing the second software interface of the programmable logic controller for configuring the programmable logic controller based on inputs on the portable operator unit.

According to one embodiment, an arrangement is provided, with a plurality of production carrier modules linked to a honeycomb form,

with a centrally arranged transport,

with a cell control,

wherein the programmable logic controllers of the FER are actuating support modules each programmed to signal the cells ^¬ control as soon as the at least one production step by the respective Fertigungsträgermo ^¬ dul is finished, and

wherein the cell controller is programmed, a transport by the transport means to cause or freizu ^¬ give once signals have been received from all manufacturing carrier modules.

The transport is here, for example, a turntable or robot, and the transport rotation of the turntable.

In a further development, an arrangement is created, with several concatenated to a honeycomb form manufacturing carrier modules, which together form the first protective circuit.

In the following, embodiments of the invention will be explained in more detail with reference to figures. Show it:

1 shows a manufacturing system consisting of Fertigungsträ ^¬ germodulen which are linearly arranged,

FIG. 2 shows a production system, consisting of production carrier modules, which are arranged in the shape of a honeycomb,

Figure 3 shows a manufacturing system with flexibly arranged

Production carrier modules,

4 shows a complex manufacturing system with eight rotary plates around which are respectively arranged six trapezoidal Fer ^¬ actuating module carrier,

FIG. 5 shows a plan view of the complex manufacturing system from FIG. 4,

Figure 6 is a schematic side view of a manufacturing ^¬ carrier module, and

Figure 7 is a schematic representation of an arrangement for

Configuration of a production carrier module.

FIG. 1 shows a production system 10 which is composed of linearly arranged production carrier modules 1. For this purpose, has each production module carrier 1 via a mechanical ^¬ African interfaces 4, which is adapted for an exact alignment of manufacturing carrier module 1 on adjacent Fertigungsträ ^¬ germodulen. In Figure 1, only a part of the mechanical interfaces 4 is shown by way of example. For example, the mechanical interface 4 consists of drilling ments in a horizontal plate of the Fertigungsträger ^¬ module 1, which serves as a mounting platform. By arranging the holes in predefined positions adjacent production board modules 1 can-making elements securely and accurately aligned with each other by inserting the appropriate ^¬ connects.

Furthermore, a production unit 2, which is operated by an operator 6, is shown on every second production carrier module 1.

FIG. 2 shows a further production system 10, which is composed of honeycomb-arranged production carrier modules 1. These production carrier modules 1 also have a trapezoidal shape and are screwed or connected to one another by means of mechanical interfaces 4, of which only two are shown by way of example. In the middle of the honeycomb arrangement is a turntable 5, on which workpieces can be used in guides. The turntable 5 is then by an operator 6 in the direction of arrow in

Turned clockwise, whereby the inserted workpiece successively different production units 2, which are mounted on the operator 6 opposite the production carrier modules 1, is supplied. For example, soldering is carried out a two workpieces by the embodiment shown on the top left Fer ^¬ actuating unit 2, for which purpose the Ferti ^¬ supply unit 2 shown in the top center of automatically supplying a solder strip. Furthermore, FIG. 2 shows arrows on the left and right side of the operator 6. These indicate that the operator 6 receives workpieces from the left for processing and forwards them to the right.

Instead of the turntable 5, any other means of transport such as a robot can be used.

FIG. 3 shows a further production system 10, in which the trapezoidal production carrier modules 1 are arranged even more flexibly. An advantageous depth for the production Carrier module 1 is 60 cm, but of course, any other dimensions, for example between 30 and 120 cm can be selected. Figure 4 shows a relatively complex manufacturing system 10, which is composed of eight turntable systems, each ^¬ weils consist of a turntable 5, around which six trapezoidal manufacturing carrier modules are arranged. 1 Each turntable 5 is operated by an operator 6, who is standing on a special production carrier module 1, which allows easier access to the turntable 5 through a recess in a table top. In Figure 4 and in Figure 5 only selected Components ^¬ th are provided with reference numerals for clarity. Thus, for the front turntable system, six production carrier modules 1 are designated by reference numerals, while a turntable 5, production units 2 and a protective housing 8 are provided by reference only on selected adjacent turntable systems by way of example. The elements mentioned are located on each of the eight turntable systems, even if they are not separately designated.

Figure 4 also shows under each production module carrier 1 a supporting structure 7, such as table legs, to which a programmable controller is attached for 3 mounted on the jeweili ^¬ gen production module carrier 1 production units. 2 The production units 2 are, for example, welding units, drilling units or strip feeders.

As can be seen from FIG. 4, the operator 6 in each case accesses production units 2 via the turntable 5, which are not located on the production carrier ^module 1, at which wel ^¬ chem the operator 6 is. Rather, the operator 6 can also operate the production units 2 on the production ^{carrier modules} 1 opposite him by means of the respective turntable 5. The working radius of the operator 6 is thereby significantly increased. FIG. 4 also shows how flexibly the production carrier modules 1 can also be assembled into complex and large production systems 10. The turntable 5 forms here in conjunction with the surrounding six production carrier modules 1 each a turntable system. The turntable systems shown in Figure 4 eight which are ge ^¬ divided into three functional areas, are operated through the eight operator 6 in a three-layer system, and thereby achieve a high process efficiency. The solution shown in Figure 4 for the manufacturing system 10 makes it possible to minimize a fixed cost per produ ^¬ ed piece. Due to the universality and modularity of the manufacturing carrier modules 1, the configuration shown can continue to be assembled and disassembled in a stepped manner. If the actual capacity requirements exceed the Leis ^¬ processing capability of the manufacturing system shown in Figure 4, in the same way a further manufacturing ^¬ system 10 is established. The production system 10 does not have to be changed, but merely duplicated. Regardless of this, the present Fertigungssys ^¬ tem 10 can be adapted or reconfigured of course, if this is required.

FIG. 5 shows the manufacturing system 10 shown in FIG. 4 in a plan view. The comments on Figure 4 apply analogously. Instead of the turntable 5, any other means of transport such as robots can be used.

Figure 6 shows a schematic side view of a manufacturing unit 1. A mounting platform 9 has a mechanical ^¬ specific interface 4, which is adapted for an exact orientation of the mounting platform 9 on adjacent production modules carrier. The mechanical interface 4 is, for example, holes at predefined positions. The mechanical interface 4 is at both

Legs of the trapezoidal mounting platform 9 arranged. On the mounting platform 9 is a manufacturing unit 2 mon ^¬ advantage, which is adapted for automated execution of at least one manufacturing step. A first connector component 31 provides a pneuma ^¬ diagram interface with ports for the supply and removal of compressed air for a valve block 20th This is mounted on the mounting platform 9 and contains electrical

Pneumatic valves connected by hoses to the first

Connector component 31 and are connected to pneumatic actuators of the manufacturing unit 2.

A second connector component 32, provides a data ^¬ interface for packet-based data transmission readiness is, for example, according to the Ethernet and / or Profinet protocol. The second connector component 32 is ^¬ example, an RJ45 connector or an RJ45 socket. A third connector component 33 provides a control ^¬ interface with a plurality of contacts, which are suitable for the transmission of control signals. A fourth connector component 34 provides an electrical

Interface for connection to a load supply ready, which in particular has a voltage of 400V. The connector components are arranged in a common housing 35.

The third connector component 33 includes example ^¬, 25 contacts with 50V / 5A and 24V / 5A, which are suitable for overall Übertra ^¬ supply of control signals, test signals and protection signals. Individual of the contacts can also serve as Lastver ^¬ supply; In this case, the fourth connector component 34 can be omitted.

Below the mounting platform 9 a memory programmable controller 3 is mounted, which is electrically connected to the second plug connection ^¬ component 32 and the third connector component 33. The programmable logic controller 3 is provided with sensors of the manufacturing unit 2 electrically connected and for controlling the electrical valves of the valve block 20 by means of control lines ^¬ set. For example, the programmable logic controller 3 controls pneumatic cylinders of the production unit by means of the valves.

The programmable logic controller 3 is arranged for example in a control box, on the outside of the

Connector components in the form of sockets are accessible. In addition to the programmable logic controller 3 with its slots and peripheral modules of the switch box includes terminal strips, which are connected to the contacts of the third connector component 33. The programmable logic controller 3 is programmed for an autonomous operation of the production unit 2 and a fully automatic implementation of at least one manufacturing ^¬ tion step with the production unit 2, as soon as a sensor of the manufacturing unit 2 detects a supply of a workpiece or workpiece carrier in a working area of the manufacturing unit 2.

Furthermore, the programmable logic controller 3 has a first software interface, which allows an exchange of status messages between the programmable logic controller 3 and other programmable logic controllers in a running operation. The programmable controller ^¬ 3 further includes a second software interface, via which the programmable logic controller 3 is configurable.

Due to the mechanical interface 4, the plug connectors 31, 32, 33, 34 as well as the first and the second software interface, the production carrier module 1 has uniform interfaces, so that a production carrier module, which is equipped, for example, with a welding unit, directly by a similar Production ^carrier module can be exchanged. The uniform interface len also have the advantage that can be replaced by manufacturing carrier modules with other functionality, ie other manufacturing units, without much effort Ferti ^¬ or support modules.

The manufacturing ^{carrier module} 1 is set up to participate in a first closed protective circuit by hard-wiring two contacts of the third plug-in component 33 as part of the first protective circuit. A first contact acts as input and a second contact as output for the first protection circuit.

For attaching a protective rear wall, for example, aluminum profile spars are mounted on the mounting platform 9 by means of angle elements. The first protection circuit extends by means of several cables from the third connector component 33 to a terminal block in a control box, from there through a hole in the mounting platform 9 and then through a groove in one of the aluminum profile spars to a protective switch, such as a circuit breaker of a guard or a Sliding protection, and then back to the terminal block or the connector component 33. The cables here ver ^¬ bind the first contact of the third connector component 33 with the second contact of the third plug connection component 33. By electrical interconnection of the second contact of the third connector component 33 with the first Contact the third connector component 33 of another manufacturing carrier module, the first

Be coupled protection circuit with the other manufacturing carrier module or connected in series via several manufacturing carrier modules. An interruption of the first protective circuit by opening the protective door on the production carrier module 1 thus causes an emergency stop or an emergency stop for all Fertigungstragägermo ^¬ modules. Furthermore, a second protection circuit can be provided for additional security.

The trapezoidal mounting platform 9 is in this case at its longest side with a standardized mechanical Interface for mounting a protective rear wall in Fertigbau ^¬ prepared, for example by holes are provided at predefined ^¬ positions along the longest side of the mounting platform 9. This allows a simple and standardized design of a protective housing. If, for example, the production carrier modules (as shown in FIG. 2) are arranged in honeycomb form and equipped on the outside of the assembly platform 9 with a protective ^rear wall, this results in a closed protective housing for the entire honeycomb structure which, as explained above, is electrically protected by a protective circuit.

The trapezoidal mounting platform 9 can continue to be prepared on its shortest side for mounting a protective wall in prefabricated construction with a standardized mechanical interface, for example by holes are provided at pre ^¬ defined positions along the shortest side of the mounting platform 9. If the manufacturing carrier modules now (as shown in Figure 1) arranged in line form, and equipped on the longest side of the mounting platform 9 each with a protective rear panel, can also each ^¬ weils the shortest side of the mounting platform 9 are equipped with a protective wall, in addition, resulting in a closed Protection housing along both sides of the production line results.

FIG. 7 shows a production carrier module 1, which can be configured via a portable operating device 40. For this purpose, a host computer 50, for example a programmable logic controller, a router or a computer, maintains a wireless communication link with the portable operator device 40 and a wired communication link with the programmable logic controller 3 of the manufacturing carrier module 1, which is produced via the second connector component 32. The master computer provides a graphical user interface Be ^¬, for example, based on HTML, for on ^¬ show on the portable operating unit 40 provided that their ^¬ hand access to the second software interface programmable controller 3 for configuring the programmable logic controller 3 based on inputs on the portable control unit 40 allows. As an extension of the previously described embodiments where multiple production carrier modules are concatenated into a honeycomb shape and a centrally disposed Transportmit ^¬ tel, such as a turntable or robots encloses ^¬ SEN, a cell controller is provided, which is for example a further programmable controller. The programmable logic controllers 3 of the manufacturing carrier modules 1 are each programmed to signal the cell controller as soon as the at least one production step has been completed by the respective manufacturing carrier module 1. The cell control is in turn programmed, a

To initiate or release rotation of the turntable, as soon as release signals were received from all manufacturing carrier modules 1. Of course, the previously discussed first protective circuit can extend over all of these production carrier modules 1.

The programmable logic controllers 3 of the production carrier modules 1 are each programmed to register themselves independently with the cell controller and / or the previously explained master computer 50. For this purpose, the programmable logic controllers 3 of the manufacturing ^carrier modules 1 can be suitably configured so that all data required for the modular registration is locally encapsulated or stored on the respective manufacturing ^carrier module 1. This enables a "Plug &Produce", in which a manufacturing carrier module can be put into operation autonomously immediately after its integration.

The described embodiments and further developments, variants and exemplary embodiments can be freely combined with one another.

Claims

claims

1. manufacturing carrier module (1),

with a mounting platform (9), adapted for receiving a production unit (2), wherein the mounting platform (9) has a mechanical interface (4), which is set up for exact alignment of the mounting platform (9) on adjacent manufacturing carrier modules, with a first connector component (31), which provides a pneumatic interface with connections for supply and discharge of compressed air,

with a second connector component (32), which provides a data interface to the packet-based Datenübertra ^¬ supply,

a third connector component (33) providing a control interface with a plurality of contacts suitable for transmitting control signals, and

with a programmable logic controller (3) mounted above or below the mounting platform (9) and electrically connected to the second connector component (32) and the third connector component (33).

2. manufacturing carrier module according to claim 1,

wherein the second connector component (32) is an RJ45 connector or an RJ45 connector, and

in which all three connector components (31, 32, 33) are arranged as modules in a common housing (35).

3. manufacturing carrier module according to claim 1 or 2,

wherein the mounting platform (9) is a trapezoidal plate.

4. Production carrier module according to one of the preceding claims, with a production unit (2) which is mounted on the assembly ^¬ platform (9) and set up for the automated execution of at least one manufacturing step.

Production carrier module according to claim 4,

with a valve block (20) which is mounted on the mounting platform (9) and contains pneumatic valves, which are connected by means of hoses ver ^¬ with the first Steckverbindungskompo ^¬ component (31) and with actuators of the manufacturing unit (2).

Manufacturing carrier module according to claim 5,

wherein the programmable logic controller (3) with sensors Sen ^¬ manufacturing unit (2) is electrically connected, and

in which the programmable logic controller (3) for controlling the valves of the valve block (20) by means of elekt ^¬ cal control lines is set up.

Production carrier module according to claim 6,

with a sensor which is set up to detect a supply of a workpiece or workpiece carrier into a working area of the production unit (2), and

wherein the programmable logic controller (3) program ^¬ mized for autonomous operation of the manufacturing unit (2) and a fully automatic execution of the min ^¬ least one production step with the production unit (2) as soon as the sensor detects the feed of the workpiece or the workpiece carrier.

Production carrier module according to one of the preceding claims,

wherein the programmable logic controller (3) has a first software interface, which in an ongoing operation allows an exchange of status messages between the programmable logic controller (3) and other programmable logic controllers, and in which the programmable logic controller (3) has a second software interface via which the programmable logic controller (3) can be configured.

9. manufacturing carrier module according to one of the preceding claims,

with a fourth connector component (34), which provides an electrical interface for connection to a load ^¬ supply, which provides in particular a voltage of 400V.

10. Production carrier module according to one of the preceding claims,

adapted for participation in a first protection circuit by two contacts of the third plug connection ^¬ component are permanently assigned to the first protective circuit, arranged for interrupting the first protection circuit when opening a protective device of the manufacturing carrier module, and

set up for an emergency stop or an emergency stop at Un ^¬ interruption of the first protection circuit.

11. manufacturing carrier module according to claim 10,

with a protective housing (8) which is mounted on the mounting platform ^¬ (9) and a safety door comprises, and arranged to interrupt the first protection circuit when the opening of the protective door.

12. manufacturing carrier module according to claim 3 and 11,

in which the protective housing (8) contains a protective ^rear wall, which is mounted on the trapezoidal mounting platform (9) at its longest side.

13. manufacturing carrier module according to claim 12,

in which the protective housing (8) additionally includes a front protective wall, which is mounted on the trapezoidal Mon ^¬ daily platform (9) at the shortest side.

14. arrangement,

with at least one production ^carrier module (1) according to claim ^¬ 8, and

with a portable control unit (40), via which the programmable logic controller (3) is configurable.

15. Arrangement according to claim 14,

with a host computer (50), set up

for maintaining a wireless communication connection with the portable operating device (40),

for the maintenance of a wired communication link with the data interface of the Fertigungsträ ^¬ germoduls (1),

to provide a graphical user interface for display on the portable operator device (40), and to access the second software interface of the programmable logic controller (3) for configuring the programmable logic controller (3) based on inputs on the portable operator device (40).

16. arrangement,

with several production-carrier modules (1) linked to a honeycomb form according to claims 3 and 7,

with a centrally arranged turntable (5),

with a cell control,

wherein the programmable controllers (3) of the production board modules (1) are each programmed to signal to the cell controller as soon as the at least one production step by the respective Fertigungsträ ^¬ germodul (1) is finished, and

wherein the cell controller is programmed to initiate or release rotation of the turntable (5) as soon as signals have been received from all of the manufacturing carrier modules (1).

17. Arrangement, with several production carrier modules (1) linked to a honeycomb form according to one of claims 10 to 12, which together form the first protective circuit.