Decentralized Electrical Installation Simulation for Complete Documentation
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Solution Overview
Problem
The complexity of automation systems leads to inefficient and incomplete documentation during installation, maintenance, and repair, resulting in gaps in system documentation that hinder reliable maintenance or repair.
Innovation Solution
A computer-aided method and system for simulating and documenting the installation of spatially decentralized electrical components, allowing for identification and correction of deviations from installation specifications, and providing a digital twin for enhanced documentation and error-free installation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If traditional manual installation and documentation methods are used, then installation flexibility is maintained, but documentation completeness and accuracy deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a digital twin (virtual copy) of the physical installation that automatically mirrors and documents all installation activities. This digital replica captures complete system documentation including component locations, connections, and installation parameters, eliminating information loss while maintaining installation flexibility through the virtual model.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements continuous feedback loops where sensors and detection devices monitor installation activities in real-time and automatically update the digital twin. This feedback mechanism ensures documentation accuracy by comparing actual installation state with the virtual model, automatically correcting deviations and maintaining complete records without increasing manual effort.
2Loss of information
If comprehensive documentation is implemented manually, then information completeness improves, but installation time and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The installation system performs self-documentation through automated detection devices and sensors that continuously monitor and record installation activities. The digital twin automatically updates itself without human intervention, capturing component placements, connections, and system configurations. This self-service approach achieves comprehensive documentation while reducing installation time by eliminating manual documentation tasks.
Solution Approach 2:
The system pre-configures the digital twin with all planned installation parameters and component specifications before physical installation begins. This preliminary setup allows the virtual model to automatically track and document deviations from the plan in real-time, ensuring complete documentation without adding time to the actual installation process.
3Adaptability or versatility
If decentralized installation components are used, then installation flexibility and modularity improve, but system complexity and documentation difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the decentralized installation system into modular components, each with its own detection devices and digital representation in the twin. This segmentation allows flexible modular installation while the central digital twin integrates all segment information, managing complexity through hierarchical organization of decentralized elements.
Solution Approach 2:
The digital twin serves multiple functions simultaneously: it acts as a design template, real-time monitoring system, documentation repository, and validation tool for decentralized installations. This multi-functionality manages system complexity by providing a unified interface that handles all documentation needs for modular components without requiring separate systems for each function.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a method (100) for a computer-aided installation of spatially decentralized electrical components (4) of a machine (1), in particular a system (1), comprising: providing (101) an installation specification (200), in particular a system specification of the machine (1), which specifies an assignment of an installation element (10), preferably a cable and/or a component, as well as an electrical component (4), preferably in the form of a connection module (4) for connection with the installation element (10) and further installation elements (10), for the installation and its functionality; identifying (102) an installation variant of the installation based on the provided installation specification (200);and simulating (103) the identified installation variant with regard to an influence on the specified functionality, thereby providing a result of the simulation regarding the functionality of the identified installation variant.;