Industrial Operation Data Collection Using Device Configuration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing data collection systems for industrial devices often result in redundant and unnecessary data collection due to a lack of consideration for the configuration of connection destination devices, leading to inefficient data collection.
Innovation Solution
An operation data collection system that acquires configuration information from industrial devices, sets appropriate collection conditions based on this information, and collects data efficiently, preventing redundant collection by integrating multiple conditions and optimizing data storage and retrieval processes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of substance
If data collection is performed without considering connection destination device configuration, then data collection coverage is comprehensive, but redundant and unnecessary data is collected
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary acquisition of configuration information from the connection destination device before data collection begins. Based on this configuration information, the system pre-determines which data items are necessary to collect, thereby avoiding redundant data collection while ensuring all required data is captured.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection destination device automatically provides its own configuration information to the data collection system. This self-service mechanism enables the system to understand the device structure and data requirements without manual intervention, allowing for automated determination of necessary data items based on actual device configuration.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple collection conditions are specified for different applications, then data collection can be customized per application, but collection conditions become redundant and complex
Solution Approach 1:
The system merges multiple collection conditions from different applications into a single integrated collection condition. By combining redundant conditions and eliminating duplicates, the system maintains the ability to customize data collection for each application while simplifying the overall condition management structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated collection condition structure is designed to serve multiple applications simultaneously. A single unified condition set can be applied across different applications, allowing the system to maintain application-specific customization needs while using a universal management framework that reduces complexity.
3Loss of information
If all operation data is collected from industrial devices, then complete operational information is obtained, but network load and processing overhead increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system extracts only the necessary data items from the complete set of available operation data. By identifying and extracting specifically required data based on device configuration and application needs, the system obtains complete operational information for required parameters while minimizing unnecessary data transmission and reducing network load.
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AI summary
A configuration information acquisition module (101A) of an operation data collection system (1) is configured to acquire, from an industrial device (21), configuration information on a connection destination device (22 or 23) connected to the industrial device (21). A setter (102) is configured to execute a setting for collecting operation data on the connection destination device (22 or 23) based on the configuration information. A collector (103) is configured to collect the operation data from the industrial device (21) based on the setting.