Industrial Automation Data Collection with Temporary Test Parameters
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Solution Overview
Problem
Industrial automation devices face challenges in adapting data collection to meet the diverse requirements of different services, such as remote monitoring and performance optimization, without compromising operational stability.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of a test concept that allows industrial automation devices to temporarily use alternative parameter settings during a test run, enabling adaptive data collection that can be tailored to specific service needs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If different parameter settings are used for different services, then data collection adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-configures multiple parameter sets for different services (remote monitoring, performance optimization, commissioning) and stores them in advance. When a service is selected, the corresponding parameter set is automatically loaded and applied, eliminating the need for manual configuration and reducing operational complexity despite having multiple parameter sets available.
Solution Approach 2:
The device dynamically switches between different parameter sets based on the selected service mode. The parameter configuration is not static but adapts automatically according to operational requirements, allowing the same hardware to optimize data collection for different purposes without manual intervention or complex switching mechanisms.
2Measurement precision
If temporary parameter settings are used during test runs, then measurement precision is improved, but operational stability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The parameter configuration is segmented into different sets for different operational phases (normal operation vs. test runs). Each segment is optimized for its specific purpose: standard parameter sets ensure operational stability during normal use, while specialized test parameter sets provide high measurement precision during diagnostic operations. The system automatically selects the appropriate segment based on operational mode.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes parameter values based on operational mode without altering the underlying hardware or permanent configurations. During test runs, parameters such as sampling rates, data collection intervals, and measurement thresholds are temporarily adjusted to optimize precision. These parameter changes are automatic and reversible, returning to original values after test completion, thus maintaining operational stability while enabling precise measurements when needed.
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AI summary
To provide adaptiveness to data collected on an industrial automation device, a test is used for a specific need. A set of parameter values to be used during the test are temporary and send to the industrial automation device with an indication of a test. Before the test is run, existing parameter values are backed up, and they are restored after the test.