FA Network Slave Role Setting for Automatic Data Mapping
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing factory automation (FA) systems require users to manually set data communication settings between network masters and slaves, which is cumbersome and time-consuming, especially for synchronization communication data.
Innovation Solution
A setting device that allows users to easily set data communication types between network slaves and masters by defining roles and synchronization relationships, with automatic data setting based on these configurations, reducing the need for manual input and enhancing user convenience.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If users manually set data communication settings between network masters and slaves, then data communication can be established, but the setting process becomes cumbersome and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service by allowing the network slave to automatically determine and set its own data communication settings based on its role and synchronization relationships, without requiring manual user input for each data item. The slave device autonomously configures input and output data settings according to its functional role (e.g., synchronization slave, position slave) and its relationships with master devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-defining data communication templates and settings associated with each network slave role. When a user configures a slave device, the system automatically applies pre-configured data settings based on the selected role, eliminating the need for users to manually configure each data parameter from scratch. This preliminary preparation of configuration templates significantly reduces setup time and complexity.
2Productivity
If automatic data setting is implemented based on network slave role, then data setting becomes easier and faster, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system achieves universality by creating a multi-functional network slave device that can operate in multiple roles (synchronization slave, position slave, general slave, etc.). Each role comes with pre-configured data communication settings, allowing a single device type to serve multiple functions. This eliminates the need for separate configuration procedures for different slave types, improving productivity while managing complexity through role-based standardization.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies parameter changes by dynamically adjusting data communication parameters based on the network slave's role and synchronization relationships. The system automatically modifies data settings (input data, output data, communication formats) according to the configured role, transforming a complex manual parameter-by-parameter configuration process into a simple role-selection operation. This parameter automation significantly boosts productivity.
3Reliability
If detailed manual configuration of synchronization communication data is required, then precise control is achieved, but user convenience deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service for synchronization configuration by allowing the network slave to automatically determine its synchronization data settings based on its role and relationship with master devices. The slave autonomously configures the necessary input and output data for synchronization without requiring users to manually specify each data parameter, thereby maintaining precision while improving ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-configuring synchronization data templates for different slave roles. When a user selects a role (e.g., synchronization slave), the system automatically applies pre-defined synchronization data settings, ensuring precise control is maintained through standardized configurations while eliminating the need for users to manually configure complex synchronization parameters.
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AI summary
To allow a user to easily set data to be communicated between a network master and a network slave. An information processing device (1) sets operation conditions for an FA system (100) that includes a network master and a network slave. The information processing device (1) includes a network slave assignment setting unit (13) that sets a role of the network slave based on a user's operation and a data setting unit (14) that sets a type of data to be transmitted between the network slave and the network master based on the role.