WO2017021044A1 - Initialisation uniforme d'applications pour des installations industrielles - Google Patents

Initialisation uniforme d'applications pour des installations industrielles Download PDF

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WO2017021044A1
WO2017021044A1 PCT/EP2016/063733 EP2016063733W WO2017021044A1 WO 2017021044 A1 WO2017021044 A1 WO 2017021044A1 EP 2016063733 W EP2016063733 W EP 2016063733W WO 2017021044 A1 WO2017021044 A1 WO 2017021044A1
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Andreas Scholz
Andreas Schönberger
Sebastian Lange
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  • the invention is in the field of automation technology in the field of industrial plants and relates in particular to a system for initialization of applications for devices or components of the respective industrial plant.
  • the industrial anläge basically includes a variety of differing ⁇ chen technical devices such as actuators, sensors, PLC blocks (programmable logic control construction ⁇ stones, English also PLC: Programmable Logic Controller) or mechatronic units themselves as an electronic module or as mechanical component (eg valve, Ven ⁇ til penetrateung, clamping jaw of a pressing tool, component of a CNC milling machine, etc.) are madebil ⁇ det with a data interface.
  • the units have an installed on them ⁇ Ap plication or associated with an application in data exchange.
  • the devices usually have several applications installed. In addition, some applications are installed (and distributed) on several devices of the industrial plant.
  • the application To install or deploy the respective application on one or more device (s) from a set of devices (with matching device type or of different device type), certain preparation measures are necessary on the application. Thus, the application must be initialized for the intended purpose on a device of a specific device type.
  • the devices of the industrial plant consist of different electronic, mechatronic or physical components (sensors, actuators, control modules, etc.). These components to ⁇ th (also called units) are each a specific device If the application has
  • the task solution relates to a system for initializing applications for industrial plants with a plurality of devices of a different type of device, the different types of devices each requiring different initializations of an application.
  • the initialization system includes:
  • An instruction module configured to generate, based on the extracted initialization requirements, uniform initialization instructions for all applications for devices of a matching device type
  • An initialization module which is designed to apply the generated initialization commands to the respective application before it is deployed or loaded on the device or devices.
  • the term "initialization” refers to a preparatory action for applying the application, which is usually executed on the device before the application is deployed or the application is loaded. In terms of function, the application has to do with the operation of industrial plants or automation systems. The preparatory action is used to define criteria that must be taken into account when the application is executed on the device.
  • the initialization includes the assignment of defined parameters of the respective application with values.
  • the application is designed so that it can be put into operation for more on ⁇ application purposes.
  • the applica ⁇ tion is therefore designed generic.
  • the initialization now aims to make the application fit for a specific application. This includes, for example, the setting of links and links to specific addresses (eg setting the URI to a plant engineering system such as COMOS).
  • the initialization is designed such that one and the same application should also run on different types of devices.
  • the initialization access to the Zielge ⁇ advises has (the application on the to be loaded), it may be comprised in an advantageous embodiment of the invention that values are set in a program memory such that the application even advises on the Zielge ⁇ or . System can be executed. As part of the initialization, configured settings are read into the device memory.
  • this initialization must be not device ⁇ specific. It includes the setting of values such that the application serves a specific application context .
  • the applications are intended for devices in an automation ⁇ system and thus part of an industrial plant or a plant engineering system, such as COMOS.
  • the applications are designed to be installed on the device or the machine or component.
  • the application determines how the outputs are to be switched depending on the inputs.
  • the operating system ensures that the application always has the current status of the input sensors or signal generators at its disposal. Based on this information, the application can switch the outputs so that the machine or plant functions as intended.
  • the devices are electronic or
  • mechatronic equipment of different types which are operated in an industrial plant or a machine or eg a robotics system.
  • These may be, for example, programmable logic controllers (PLC or PLC), sensors or actuators that perform a technical task (acquisition of compressed air data or other sensor data, actuators for driving machinery or other components, etc.).
  • PLC programmable logic controller
  • the devices can basically be realized differently, z. B. as a single device ("module") / plug-in module, as software emulation, etc.
  • Modular solutions are also within the scope of the invention, in which the devices from individual plug-in modules (also called “assembly" be ⁇ draws) are composed.
  • Single devices offer ADVANTAGES ⁇ le in miniaturization and are cheaper for smaller automation ⁇ séessauf network.
  • a modular design offers the typical advantages of a modular system: High flexibility, expandability, cost savings in larger systems through the use of many identical modules that can be produced in large quantities.
  • the units can take over for the industrial plant or machine, depending on the type of control and closed loop control ⁇ ben.
  • the devices can also serve, for example, as a human-machine interface, for alerting or for data logging. In the industrial installation, it may for example also be a pro ⁇ dutechnischs- or manufacturing facility or a logistics system.
  • these can be process automation systems or systems for generating energy.
  • the classification of devices in different Actty ⁇ pen may, for example, by the functionality of the device. Furthermore, the device type can be determined by means of input and output interfaces and / or by its spatial location within the factory (Hall A or Hall B). Finally, the device type can be delineated based on the logical production process it supports, eg production for customer A or for customer B or production of product 1 or production of product 2.
  • the acquisition module, the instruction module and / or the initialization module are electronic components which are each provided as a single device or integrated in an assembly.
  • the acquisition module, the instruction module and / or the initialization module have inputs, outputs, an operating system (for example firmware) and at least one interface via which the application or other user programs can be loaded.
  • an operating system for example firmware
  • the acquisition block reads data, in particular sensor data, from the engineering system in order to initialize the application accordingly.
  • the acquisition module then does not necessarily have to fulfill a further functionality and preferably remains passive.
  • the acquisition block can be powered by sensors or in data exchange with them.
  • the sensors may be part of the engineering system and connected to the inputs of the detection module and capture ent ⁇ speaking sensor data of the device or industrial plant. Examples of sensors are, for example, light barriers, incremental encoders, limit switches or even temperature sensors, Level sensors, etc.
  • the actuators can be connected to the outputs of the acquisition block and offer the possibility to control the machine or the industrial plant or parts thereof. Examples of actuators are contactors for switching on electric motors, electric valves for hydraulics or compressed air.
  • the initialization module is designed to apply the generated initialization commands to the respective application.
  • the initialization commands are unitary for one application each, which, however, is distributed or deployed to a plurality of devices of one type (device type).
  • the initialization commands are usually also different.
  • the initialization can not be type-specific and thus the same for a group of devices, but also be device-specific to enable a device-specific and even finer initialization ⁇ tion.
  • the data exchange of the modules and components of the system he ⁇ preferably follows via a fieldbus or via a network system. This reduces the wiring effort.
  • the system is advantageously operated in combination with a plant engineering system.
  • the acquisition block could also allow the manual setting of parameters without a system engineering system.
  • the system communicates with the industrial plant and includes devices of the electrical, measuring, control ⁇ and control technology and devices for automation. Alternatively, hydraulic or pneumatic devices can be integrated into the system.
  • the initialization module is provided centrally for all devices of the industrial plant.
  • the initialization commands are stored in an initialization file which is deployed with the application and instal ⁇ lated.
  • an interface accessing a remote initialization ⁇ approximately application of the respective device from over.
  • the remote initialization ⁇ application is adapted to perform initialization on the device after the deployment of the Ap ⁇ plication.
  • a initiali ⁇ catalyzed version of the application is generated with initialization commands already executed. Then this initialized version of the application is deployed on the device instead of the application.
  • the initialization device is provided remotely on all or selected devices of the industrial plant (or machine).
  • the Instrukti ⁇ onsmodul riestrom centrally for all or selected devices indus- is provided.
  • the object is further achieved with a method for initializing applications for devices of an industrial plant with a multiplicity of devices of different device type, wherein the different device types each require different initializations of an application, comprising the following method steps:
  • the generated initialization commands are applied to the respective application before it is deployed on the device or devices.
  • the generated initialization commands are applied to the particular application after it is deployed on the device or devices.
  • gene does not necessarily brin- in the order described above for carrying out the above it ⁇ mentioned steps of the process.
  • process steps of extracting, generating, and / or application dens to be interleaved (interleaving).
  • the method can be used as distributed Sys ⁇ tem on different computer-based instances (eg, client-server instances) for execution.
  • the acquisition module, the initialization module or the initialization module can be embodied in separate electronic or computer-based instances or to be merged into an assembly.
  • WEI terhin the blocks and modules can include itself in turn un ⁇ teretzliche sub-modules which can be distributed lawge ⁇ represents.
  • Another solution to the above object relates to a computer program product according to the appended claim.
  • Another task solution is a computer program that includes computer instructions.
  • the computer instructions stored on a memory of a computer and to take ⁇ readable by the computer commands which are intended for performing the method described above, when the instructions are executed on the computer.
  • the computer program can also be stored on a storage medium or it can be downloaded from a server via a corresponding network.
  • Figure 1 is a schematic representation of an initialization sticianssystem according to an advantageous, exemplary embodiment of the invention
  • Figure 2 is a flow chart according to a preferred embodiment of the invention.
  • An industrial plant 20 comprises a multiplicity of different devices, such as components, modules and machines.
  • the devices include, among other things, sensors 11, actuators 12, PLC 13, electromechanical drives, valves 14 or other components that should be represented by the reference numeral 15.
  • Other examples of devices or com- ponents are cooker, mixer, heating and cooling systems, extruders, air separators, transport belts, cutting and separating equipment, welding machines, stamping or other equipment in which are installed actuators, PLCs and drives Sen ⁇ sors ,
  • the devices 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 must be operated in the industrial plant or engine 20, regulated and / or controlled ⁇ the. For this purpose, it is provided that an application A is read into the memory of the device 11-15 and installed there or deployed.
  • FIG. 1 thus shows by way of example a sensor module 11, an actuator 12, a mechatronic or electronic component 13, eg a PLC, a valve 14 and an electronic drive 15.
  • configuration means such as for the assignment of (pre-) defined parameters of the application A with values such that the konzi ⁇ p Of various applications
  • Application A fit for a specific purpose, such as setting of a reference or Links, eg a URI to a plant engineering system such as COMOS.
  • a detection module 30 serves to extract initialization requirements of the devices 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and to store them centrally for the industrial plant 20.
  • An instruction module 40 serves thereby to generate on the basis of ex ⁇ trah striv Initialmaschineser Schwarzisse uniform Initia ⁇ l Deutschensbetatione each for an application A which is to multiple devices 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 one and the same type of device deployed.
  • An initialization module 50 is designed to apply the generated initialization commands to the respective application A, preferably before it is deployed on the device 11, 12, 13, 14, 15. In a variant, however, this can also be done afterwards.
  • the devices of the Indust ⁇ riestrom or the machine, the application A exchange information via one or more data interfaces or protocols and are connected via a Bussys ⁇ system B, or a network with a control system 60 which serves to initialize.
  • the control system can the acquisition block 30 include the instruction module 40 and the Initia ⁇ ltechniksbaustein 50th
  • the components 30, 40, 50 are provided in separate components.
  • step 100 initialization requirements of the devices 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 of the industrial plant 20 are extracted and stored centrally for the industrial plant 20.
  • step 200 the extracted initialization ⁇ approximately uniform initialization requirements for a respective application A are generated on the basis of which is deployed to multiple devices 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 of the same device type.
  • step 300 the generated initialization commands are applied to the respective application A. This is preferably done before it is displayed on the device or devices 11, 12,
  • the initialization may result in a plant engineering system, such as COMOS, being initialized with a COMOS URI (Uniform Re-source Identifier). This can be used, for example, to retrieve device information from a central server (COMOS server).
  • COMOS server a central server
  • the link configured and initialized in accordance with the invention in application A for forwarding device-specific information to the central server or to another entity.
  • the URI can basically be displayed as a QR code, so that the user can access the COMOS server, for example by means of a smartphone and QR code scanner.
  • the application A can be configured with data that are relevant for upstream and / or downstream devices in the fabrication process. In the simplest case, this can be the communication address of the respective device in order to simplify the exchange of data between the devices. Likewise, the functionality of the upstream / downstream device can be transported. This information can also be used to customize the production process, taking into account the additional information from the upstream / downstream equipment.
  • the application A can also be provided with a link to a technical diagnosis or maintenance server and initialized to exchange maintenance-relevant information.
  • a technical diagnosis or maintenance server and initialized to exchange maintenance-relevant information.
  • it can be read locally on the respective machine or on the device 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, if and when the machine is to be maintained.
  • the application A can be configured with an error pattern, and accordingly advantageously directly on the device 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 even the device status to the error pattern checked ⁇ the one to decide how long the device is still available (also: lifetime measurement). Also, the application can be configured with a test to ensure after initialization that all devices of the same type in the industrial plant 20 are tested with the same test procedure to ensure consistent performance.
  • the application A can be configured and / or initialized for example with a valve pump 14 with profile data of the downstream devices.
  • the behavior of the valve pump 14 can be adapted to the downstream devices 11, 12, 13, 15.
  • Ge ⁇ advises can be communicated to the device, for example, that frame rate, the resolution and what video or audio codecs forward at the process or downstream video camera available.
  • other quality profiles can be transmitted to the ⁇ .
  • value ranges for sensor values in the normal range can be transmitted.
  • the respective gen device can be analyzed locally at the respective gen device, such as at a gas flow sensor whether the measured value for the flow rate in Plausib ⁇ len normal range, or if a repeated Sen ⁇ sorlocher initiated about because it is an incorrect measurement. It is also possible to provide data which makes it possible on the respective device to determine which operations can be carried out on, for example, an actuator (angle of rotation about which axes, to what degree, etc.). By initializing it is also possible to run a specific test that actual values for certain vo ⁇ -selectable parameters exist and whether and to what extent they deviate from desired values.
  • the parameters to be checked can be, for example, value range specifications, language selection, error patterns, set protocols for signal exchange, etc.
  • the invention serves to ensure that apps are not specifically adapted to the particular application and the user of the device, contrary to the trend in mobile technology (specifically configure an app for a mobile phone for their personal preferences), but apps should be uniform for a group be adapted to operate uniformly on all devices of the group.
  • the device groups are defined by the technical device type (sensors, actuators, valve components, electronic circuits, mechatronic and others with a digital device)
  • Data interface provided components and assemblies from ⁇ sen components).
  • the invention can be applied for PLCs, actuators and sensors as devices not only, but also for other equipment and components or assemblies to which a Ap ⁇ plication to be installed to control.
  • the components of the system with the acquisition module, the instruction module and the initialization module can be implemented distributed over several physical products.

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L'invention concerne un système et un procédé d'initialisation d'applications (A) pour des appareils (11, 12, 13, 14, 15) de différents types d'une installation industrielle (20), les différents types d'appareils nécessitant chacun des initialisations différentes d'une application (A). Le système comprend : un composant de détection (30) qui est réalisé pour extraire des exigences d'initialisation des appareils (11, 12, 13, 14, 15) et pour les enregistrer de manière centralisée pour l'installation industrielle (20) ; un module d'instructions (40) qui est réalisé pour générer, sur la base des exigences d'initialisation extraites, des commandes d'initialisation uniformes pour chaque application (A) qui est déployée sur plusieurs appareils (11, 12, 13, 14, 15) du même type ; un composant d'initialisation (50) qui est réalisé pour mettre en œuvre les commandes d'initialisation générées sur l'application concernée (A) avant que celle-ci ne soit déployée sur l'appareil (11, 12, 13, 14, 15).
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