Digital Twin Parameter Loading for Automation Component Reconfiguration
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Solution Overview
Problem
The parameterization of digital twins and automation systems, such as CNC-controlled machine tools, is a time-consuming process, particularly for end customers when components need re-parameterization, maintenance, or replacement, as opposed to the original equipment manufacturers who have easy access to the necessary parameters.
Innovation Solution
An automatic generation of parameter data for the simulation of automation systems is enabled through a user-friendly interface, allowing users to record and load parameter data from automation components into the digital twin with a single button action, facilitating efficient parameterization and data backup.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual parameterization is performed by end customers for digital twin configuration or automation system re-parameterization, then the digital twin can be configured to match the automation system, but the process becomes extremely time-consuming and complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the copying principle by automatically generating a digital copy (fingerprint data) of the automation system's parameterization data. This fingerprint data is created by the control device and can be transferred to the digital twin, eliminating the need for manual parameterization while ensuring accurate replication of the automation system's configuration in the digital twin environment.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary mechanism (the fingerprint data generation and transfer system) that mediates between the automation system and the digital twin. This intermediary automatically extracts, packages, and transfers parameterization data, serving as a bridge that resolves the complexity of direct manual parameterization while maintaining data accuracy.
2Measurement precision
If comprehensive parameter data is collected from automation components for accurate digital twin simulation, then the simulation accuracy improves, but the complexity of data collection and management increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the collection of parameter data from multiple automation components into a single unified fingerprint data structure. Instead of collecting and managing separate parameter sets from each component, the system combines all necessary parameterization data into one integrated data package that can be easily transferred and applied to the digital twin, reducing management complexity while maintaining complete simulation accuracy.
3Adaptability or versatility
If manual parameterization procedures are followed for maintenance or replacement of automation components, then the system can be re-configured, but productivity is reduced due to machine downtime
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables preliminary action by allowing the fingerprint data to be generated and stored before maintenance or replacement activities are performed. This pre-prepared parameter data can be quickly transferred to the digital twin or used for re-parameterization after component replacement, significantly reducing the time the machine needs to be down and maintaining high productivity while preserving full re-configurability capabilities.
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AI summary
A method of providing output data for parameterizing a digital twin of an automation system is provided. The automation system includes a plurality of automation components. The digital twin is a digital representation of the automation system. The method includes determining, by an automation component from the plurality of automation components, parameter data from the plurality of automation components. The parameter data serves for parameterizing the digital twin of the automation system. The method includes creating, by the automation component, output data based on the parameter data. The output data is loadable by the digital twin of the automation system.