Modular FCT/EOL Controller for Confidential Line Integration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing automated production line controllers require manufacturers to disclose confidential information, leading to increased communication and equipment costs, and hinder late-stage optimization and upgrading.
Innovation Solution
An FCT/EOL controller with modules like a main control chip, CAN/LIN/serial communication, and power management, allowing customization without disclosing internal protocols, enabling efficient internal communication and reducing costs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional automated production line controllers are used, then the controller can perform basic control functions, but confidential information must be disclosed and communication costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The controller is divided into multiple independent modules including main control module, CAN communication module, LIN communication module, serial communication module, relay control module, and power management module. Each module operates independently with defined interfaces, allowing the system to maintain control reliability while protecting confidential information through modular architecture that prevents information leakage between modules.
Solution Approach 2:
Standardized communication protocols act as intermediaries between different modules and external devices. The controller uses CAN, LIN, and serial communication protocols with defined message formats and communication rules, allowing modules to interact without exposing internal implementation details, thus maintaining reliability while preventing confidential information disclosure.
2Reliability
If traditional automated production line controllers are used, then the controller can perform basic control functions, but equipment costs and communication costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The controller integrates multiple communication protocols (CAN, LIN, serial) and control functions (main control, relay control, power management) into a single device. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate controllers for different functions, reducing overall equipment cost while maintaining reliable control through integrated architecture.
Solution Approach 2:
The controller combines communication functions, control functions, and power management functions into one unified device. By merging these previously separate functions into a single controller with standardized interfaces, the system reduces the number of components needed, lowering equipment costs while maintaining control reliability through coordinated module operation.
3Reliability
If traditional automated production line controllers are used, then the controller can perform basic control functions, but late-stage optimization and upgrading become difficult and costly
Solution Approach 1:
The modular architecture allows individual modules to be independently optimized or upgraded without affecting other parts of the system. Each module has well-defined interfaces, enabling selective replacement or enhancement of specific functions (e.g., upgrading communication protocols or adding new control capabilities) while maintaining overall system reliability through unchanged module interfaces.
Solution Approach 2:
The controller employs standardized communication protocols and configurable module interfaces that can be dynamically adjusted to meet changing production requirements. This dynamic configurability allows the system to adapt to new technologies and optimization needs without complete system replacement, enhancing versatility while maintaining control reliability through consistent protocol interfaces.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to the technical field of controllers for automatic production lines, in particular to an FCT/EOL controller adapted to an automated production line and a system thereof. The controller includes a main control chip module, a power management module, a CAN communication module, a LIN communication module and a serial communication module; the system includes a digital multimeter current reading module, a program-controlled power control module, a host computer command module, a test function module and a host computer feedback module; the controller can be customized with a controller function, an internal communication protocol and a control logic according to the requirements of production lines, and core data not to be disclosed.