公开(公告)号：US20240047151A1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-08

申请号：US17879608

申请日：2022-08-02

Applicant: ROCKWELL AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Aiman Kerim ,  David Elmiger ,  Randall S. Langer ,  Kyle B. Adkins

IPC: H01H9/54 ,  H01H71/12 ,  H03K17/082

CPC classification number: H01H9/54 ,  H01H71/123 ,  H03K17/0822 ,  H01H33/596

Abstract: This disclosure describes a hybrid circuit breaker for an industrial automation system. The hybrid circuit breaker may include a breaker switch and a solid-state switching circuit coupled in parallel. Moreover, the hybrid circuit breaker may include a disconnector switch coupled in series with the breaker switch. For example, the solid-state switching circuit may include a number of solid-state devices. A control system may provide control signals to the disconnector switch, the breaker switch, and the solid-state switching circuit to switch on and switch off the hybrid circuit breaker. The hybrid circuit breaker may enable or reduce (e.g., halt) electrical current flow based on receiving the control signals. Operation of the breaker circuit and the solid-state switching circuit that are coupled in parallel may provide reduced heat generation while providing safe switching of the hybrid circuit breaker. Moreover, operation of the disconnector switch may provide galvanic isolation.

公开(公告)号：US20240036708A1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-01

申请号：US18377593

申请日：2023-10-06

Applicant: ROCKWELL AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Matthew R. Ericsson ,  Andrew R. Stump ,  Anthony Carrara ,  Eashwer Srinivasan ,  Christopher W. Como ,  Sharon M. Billi-Duran

IPC: G06F3/0483 ,  G06F3/04817 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F8/20

CPC classification number: G06F3/0483 ,  G06F3/04817 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F8/20

Abstract: An industrial integrated development environment (IDE) comprises a development interface that affords a user a great deal of control over the editing tools, workspace canvases, and project information rendered at a given time. The industrial IDE system automatically filters the tools, panels, and information available for selection based on a current project development task, such that a focused subset of editing tools relevant to a current development task or context are made available for selection while other tools are hidden. The development interface also allows the user to selectively render or hide selected tools or information from among the relevant, filtered set of tools. This can reduce or eliminate unnecessary clutter and aid in quickly and easily locating and selecting a desired editing function. The IDE's development interface can also conform to a structured organization of workspace canvases and panels that facilitates intuitive workflow.

公开(公告)号：US11889002B2

公开(公告)日：2024-01-30

申请号：US17482952

申请日：2021-09-23

Applicant: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Eric A. Norrod ,  Jack Michael Visoky ,  MaryamSadat Hashemian

IPC: H04L9/32 ,  G05B19/418 ,  H04L9/08

CPC classification number: H04L9/3278 ,  G05B19/4185 ,  H04L9/0825 ,  H04L9/3263 ,  G05B2219/24167

Abstract: Techniques for authenticating industrial devices in an industrial automation environment are disclosed herein. In at least one implementation, a physical unclonable function response of an industrial device is extracted. The industrial device transmits a security certificate signed by a certificate authority that includes a device public key to a system, wherein the system validates the security certificate, encrypts an authentication challenge using the device public key, and transmits the authentication challenge to the industrial device. The industrial device generates a device private key using the physical unclonable function response and decrypts the authentication challenge using the device private key. The industrial device generates an authentication response based on the authentication challenge, encrypts the authentication response using the device private key, and transmits the authentication response to the system, wherein the system decrypts the authentication response using the device public key and authenticates the industrial device based on the authentication response.

公开(公告)号：US11886152B2

公开(公告)日：2024-01-30

申请号：US17374644

申请日：2021-07-13

Applicant: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Bijan SayyarRodsari ,  Jakob Methfessel ,  Kadir Liano

IPC: G05B13/02 ,  G05B13/04 ,  G06N5/01

CPC classification number: G05B13/042 ,  G05B13/028 ,  G05B13/048 ,  G06N5/01

Abstract: A non-transitory computer-readable medium comprising computer-executable instructions that, when executed, are configured to cause a processor to perform operations that include receiving operational parameters for one or more automation devices, wherein the one or more automation devices are configured to implement control logic generated based on a decision tree. The operations also include receiving an output by the decision tree based on the operational parameters. Further, the operations include determining the output is an anomalous output based on a constraint associated with the decision tree. Further still, the operations include generating an updated decision tree based on the anomalous output. Even further, the operations include generating updated control logic for the one or more automation devices based on the updated decision tree. Even further, the operations include sending the updated control logic to the one or more automation devices.

公开(公告)号：US11880179B2

公开(公告)日：2024-01-23

申请号：US17648098

申请日：2022-01-14

Applicant: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： John Strohmenger ,  Jessica L. Korpela ,  Matthew W. Fordenwalt ,  Jan Pingel ,  Stephen L Hickox ,  Douglas B Weber

IPC: G05B19/042 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G05B23/02

CPC classification number: G05B19/0428 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B23/0237 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G05B2219/23026 ,  G05B2219/23068 ,  G05B2219/24015 ,  G05B2219/32187 ,  Y02P90/02 ,  Y02P90/80

Abstract: A cloud-based analytics engine that analyzes data relating to an industrial automation system(s) to facilitate enhancing operation of the industrial automation system(s) is presented. The analytics engine can interface with the industrial automation system(s) via a cloud gateway(s) and can analyze industrial-related data obtained from the industrial automation system(s). The analytics engine can determine correlations between respective portions or aspects of the system(s), between a portion(s) or aspect(s) of the system(s) and extrinsic events or conditions, or between an employee(s) and the system(s). The analytics engine can determine and provide recommendations or instructions in connection with the industrial automation system(s) to enhance system performance based on the determined correlations. The analytics engine also can determine when there is a deviation or potential of deviation from desired system performance by an industrial asset or employee, and provide a notification, a recommendation, or an instruction to rectify or avoid the deviation.

公开(公告)号：US11874655B1

公开(公告)日：2024-01-16

申请号：US17945722

申请日：2022-09-15

Applicant: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： David C. Mazur ,  Rob A. Entzminger ,  Jonathan A. Mills ,  Todd A. Wiese ,  Bruce T. McCleave, Jr.

IPC: G05B23/02 ,  G05B19/418

CPC classification number: G05B23/0283 ,  G05B19/41885 ,  G05B23/0272

Abstract: A cloud computing system receives data associated with a component of an industrial automation system, wherein the data identifies a supplier of the component, and a location of the component within the industrial automation system, updates a registry for the industrial automation system based on the received data, generates a mapping between the industrial automation system and the component of the industrial automation system, wherein the mapping is indicative of the supplier, the location, or both, models the component performing one or more operations in the industrial automation system based on the received data, the registry, and the mapping, determines a recommended action for the industrial automation system based on the model, the received data, the registry, and the mapping, and transmits the recommended action to a computing device.

公开(公告)号：US20240006953A1

公开(公告)日：2024-01-04

申请号：US17872991

申请日：2022-07-25

Applicant: ROCKWELL AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Joseph D. Riley ,  Brian P. Brown ,  Bruce W. Weiss ,  Scott D. Braun

IPC: H02K5/22 ,  H02K11/33 ,  G06F13/42

CPC classification number: H02K5/225 ,  H02K11/33 ,  G06F13/4282 ,  G06F2213/0042

Abstract: A motor drive configured to be connected to an external device is provided. The motor drive includes an outer housing, a power module housed within the outer housing, and a control module housed within the outer housing and in communication with the power module. The motor drive also includes a communications port disposed on the outer housing and in communication with the control module. The communications port supports dual-role power in which the motor drive powers the external device when the external device is of a first type and the motor drive receives power from the external device when the external device is of a second type.

公开(公告)号：US20240004372A1

公开(公告)日：2024-01-04

申请号：US17855461

申请日：2022-06-30

Applicant: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Chirag L. Malkan ,  Yutao Wang ,  Lee A. Lane ,  Eric A. Norrod ,  Jack M. Visoky

IPC: G05B19/418

CPC classification number: G05B19/4183 ,  G05B19/4185

Abstract: Embodiments of this present disclosure include an industrial automation system, including an operational technology (OT) industrial automation device. The OT industrial automation device may perform an operation for the industrial automation system. Further, the OT industrial automation device may receive data comprising instructions related to the operation. Embodiments also include a monitoring device to receive the data; identify the OT industrial automation device based on the data; retrieve one or more rules for providing communications to the OT industrial automation device in response to identifying the OT industrial automation device; and selectively forward the data to the OT industrial automation device based on the one or more rules.

公开(公告)号：US11863560B2

公开(公告)日：2024-01-02

申请号：US17376909

申请日：2021-07-15

Applicant: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Stephen C. Briant ,  Nathaniel S Sandler ,  Scott A. Miller ,  Ryan P Dunn ,  Bruce T. McCleave, Jr. ,  Nabin Acharya ,  Julie Nguyen

IPC: H04L29/06 ,  H04L9/40 ,  H04L12/46

CPC classification number: H04L63/102 ,  H04L12/4641 ,  H04L63/0272

Abstract: An industrial information hub (IIH) and an industrial development hub (IDH) serve as an industrial ecosystem platform where multiple participants can deliver repeatable and standardized services relevant to their core competencies. The IIH system is centered around the development of an ecosystem that creates and delivers value to users—including industrial enterprises, OEMs, system integrators, vendors, etc.—through the aggregation of digital content and domain expertise. The IIH system serves as a trusted information broker between the ecosystem and the OT environments of plant facilities, and provides a platform for connecting assets, contextualizing asset data and providing secure access to the ecosystem. As part of this ecosystem, the IIH system uses a secure remote access architecture to allow users to remotely access data on their plant floor assets via a virtual private network connection.

公开(公告)号：US11860609B2

公开(公告)日：2024-01-02

申请号：US17483363

申请日：2021-09-23

Applicant: ROCKWELL AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Corey A. Peterson ,  Roberto S. Marques ,  Yutao Wang

IPC: G06F15/16 ,  G05B19/418 ,  G05B19/414 ,  G05B19/042 ,  H04L12/28

CPC classification number: G05B19/4185 ,  G05B19/0423 ,  G05B19/4147 ,  H04L12/283

Abstract: An operator control station of an industrial automation system includes at least one input interface to receive a user input and a communication interface to communicate with one or more devices of the industrial automation system, including a first device via an Ethernet communication protocol. The operator control station also includes a controller communicatively coupled to the communication interface. The controller performs operations including generating a signal based on the user input and the signal instructs the first device to control at least one component of the industrial automation system. The controller also performs operations including providing the signal to the communication interface for transmission to the first device via the Ethernet communication protocol.