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Safety automation builder

An automation system and safety function technology, applied in the direction of instruments, program control, electrical program control, etc., can solve problems such as operator injury

Active Publication Date: 2014-08-27
ROCKWELL AUTOMATION TECH
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[0002] Modern industrial automation lines often include a large number of dangerous machine access points that can cause injury to operators if these access points are improperly breached

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[0038] The subject disclosure is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the subject disclosure may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to facilitate descriptions thereof.

[0039]As used in this application, the terms "component", "system", "platform", "layer", "controller", "terminal", "station", "node", "interface" are intended to refer to computer Related entities or entities related to or part of operating equipment with one or more specific functionalities, wherein such entities may be hardware, a combination of hardware and software, software or software executed. For example, a component may be, bu...

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A safety automation builder that assists in development of compliant safety functions for industrial safety systems is provided. The safety automation builder imports a system drawing or image of a user's manufacturing line, machine, or production area, and guides the user through a workflow that facilitates configuration of safety functions for each hazardous access point. The safety automation builder leverages a library of safety devices and encoded knowledge of industrial safety standards to guide the user toward selection of suitable safety devices for mitigating risks associated with the access points. Once configured, the safety automation builder can export the safety function data to an external verification system for confirmation that the configured safety functions comply with the prescribed industrial safety standards.

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technical field [0001] The subject application relates generally to industrial automation, and more particularly to systems and methods for guiding safety system design and documentation according to industry standards. Background technique [0002] Modern industrial automation lines often include a large number of dangerous machine access points that can cause injury to operators if these access points are improperly breached. These access points can expose operators to risks associated with hazardous machine parts, including but not limited to crushing by moving parts, electrocution through contact with exposed high voltage lines or components, chemical burns, scratches by moving blades rupture or dismemberment, radiation exposure, or other such hazards. [0003] To mitigate the risks associated with these access points, plant engineers typically implement security solutions designed to protect operators interacting with the access points. For example, proximity switches...

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IPC IPC(8): G05B19/02
CPCG06F2217/04G06F2217/02G06F17/50G06F2111/20G06F2111/02G06F30/00G05B19/4063G05B19/4068G05B2219/50193
Inventor 马克·艾兹曼克里斯托弗·布罗利德里克·W·琼斯乔纳森·B·约翰逊兰·詹姆斯·穆加特罗伊德大卫·曼-里德布赖恩·J·马厄布赖恩·阿莱·施里韦尔
Owner ROCKWELL AUTOMATION TECH