Connection Module Installation Mode for Error-Free Machine Wiring
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Solution Overview
Problem
The complexity of automation systems leads to inadequate documentation during installation, maintenance, and repair, resulting in gaps in system documentation, making reliable maintenance or repair difficult or impossible.
Innovation Solution
A computer-aided method and connection module for decentralized and modular connection of machine components, which provides an installation function to support component connection, an operating function for machine operation, and a test function to detect and correct connection errors, using display elements for optical output and communication with a control device for error-free installation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If comprehensive documentation is provided for automation systems, then maintenance and repair reliability is improved, but documentation completeness and coordination are worsened due to complex work processes
Solution Approach 1:
The connection module automatically documents connection data without requiring manual recording by installers. The system self-services by capturing installation information directly at the source, eliminating the need for separate documentation processes and ensuring complete, coordinated documentation automatically.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides feedback mechanisms where connection data is automatically captured, stored, and made available for maintenance operations. This feedback loop ensures that documentation is continuously updated and maintained, providing reliable information for maintenance and repair activities.
2Ease of operation
If manual installation methods are used, then flexibility in installation process is improved, but installation time and error rate are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The connection module performs automatic documentation and connection verification without requiring manual intervention for recording or checking. This self-service capability maintains installation flexibility while dramatically improving installation speed by eliminating manual documentation steps.
3Adaptability or versatility
If decentralized connection modules are used, then system modularity is improved, but documentation coordination is worsened due to distributed installation points
Solution Approach 1:
Each decentralized connection module independently documents its own connection data locally. This self-service approach at each distributed point eliminates the coordination problem, as each module autonomously captures and stores its documentation without requiring centralized management or manual coordination between installation points.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables simpler, faster, and error-free installation of electrical components by providing comprehensive support for users during the installation process, ensuring accurate documentation and reducing the risk of errors, thus facilitating reliable maintenance and operation of automation systems.
Implementation Method 1
A display element can be assigned to each connection point
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AI summary
The invention relates to a method (100) for operating a connection module (4) during a computer-aided installation of a machine (1), in particular a system (1), wherein the connection module (4) is designed for a decentralized and modular connection of components of the machine (1), the method (100) comprising the following steps: providing an installation function of the connection module (4) for the installation of the machine (1), wherein the installation function initiates an output of installation information to support the establishment of the connection of the components; providing an operating function of the connection module (4) for the operation of the installed machine (1), wherein the operating function initiates an electrical output to the connected components; and initiating an installation mode at the connection module (4), wherein the operating function is deactivated and the installation function is activated.