Name-Based Device Setup for Decentralized Industrial Plants
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Solution Overview
Problem
The installation of industrial plants with decentralized topologies is complex, especially when multiple devices are involved, and programming controllers is time-consuming due to numerous I/O addresses, leading to inefficiencies and potential errors.
Innovation Solution
A method for computer-aided setup of master elements and devices using device-specific names that semantically indicate their function, allowing for automated configuration and programming, reducing the need for manual assignment and I/O address usage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If decentralized topology is used with multiple devices, then system flexibility and ease of installation are improved, but installation complexity and programming time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables automatic self-identification and self-configuration of devices through device-specific names. When devices are connected, they automatically transmit their names to master elements and control devices, eliminating the need for manual configuration and reducing installation complexity while maintaining system flexibility
Solution Approach 2:
Device-specific names are assigned to devices before installation based on their functions and properties. This preliminary assignment of meaningful names allows the system to automatically configure communication and control without requiring manual programming during installation, reducing both installation complexity and programming time
2Loss of time
If device-specific names are used instead of I/O addresses, then programming time and manual effort are reduced, but system configuration complexity may increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the traditional mechanical/address-based configuration system with a name-based system. Instead of manually assigning and managing numerical I/O addresses, the system uses intuitive device-specific names that automatically transmit through the network, significantly reducing programming time and manual configuration effort without increasing complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the fundamental parameter used for device identification from numerical I/O addresses to semantic device-specific names. This parameter change transforms the configuration process from manual address assignment to automatic name-based identification, reducing programming time while the standardized implementation keeps configuration complexity manageable
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AI summary
The invention relates to a method (100) for computer-aided master element and/or device setup for an installation of an industrial plant (1), in particular an electrical machine and/or an industrial automation plant.