Joining a computer to a process control system

    公开(公告)号:US09819539B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-11-14

    申请号:US14061517

    申请日:2013-10-23

    Applicant: ABB Schweiz AG

    Abstract: A setup control unit is configured to get activated via a first computer that is to become a node in the process control system and which activation is initiated by a setup tool being brought to the first computer. The setup control unit contacts a configuration control computer, supplies a setup tool identifier to the configuration control computer, accesses system information elements in the configuration control computer, presents system nodes to an operator using the system information elements, receives an operator selection of a system node, sends the node selection to the configuration control computer for registering, based on a setup tool identifier investigation, receives node parameter data associated with the selected system node from the configuration control computer and supplies the first computer with the node parameter data for making it into the selected system node.

    Physical presence verification by an industrial control system controller

    公开(公告)号:US09645566B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-05-09

    申请号:US14086685

    申请日:2013-11-21

    CPC classification number: G05B19/048 G05B2219/24168

    Abstract: Physical presence verification by an industrial control system controller is described herein. One industrial control system controller includes a mechanism configured to verify that a user of the industrial control system controller is physically present at a location of the controller, a memory, and a processor configured to execute executable instructions stored in the memory to permit the user to perform industrial control operations using the controller only if the user is physically present at the location of the controller.

    System And A Method For Providing Safe Remote Access To A Robot Controller
    13.
    发明申请
    System And A Method For Providing Safe Remote Access To A Robot Controller 失效
    系统和一种为机器人控制器提供安全远程访问的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20130158708A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-06-20

    申请号:US13770812

    申请日:2013-02-19

    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and a method for providing safe remote access to a plurality of robot controllers positioned at a local site for a person positioned on a remote site. The system includes a plurality of robot controllers, each capable of receiving credentials and including an authentication component for authentication of the credentials, and an authorization component for handling authorization for access to the robot controller based on the result of the authentication, a remote computer located at a remote site and capable of communicating with the robot controllers and having an interface capable of receiving credentials and configured to send the credentials to the robot controllers, a server component capable of communicating with the robot controllers, and an identifying component positioned at the local site configured to receive proof of local access.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种系统和方法,用于为位于远程站点上的人的位于本地位置的多个机器人控制器提供安全的远程访问。 该系统包括多个机器人控制器,每个机器人控制器能够接收证书并且包括用于认证证书的认证组件,以及用于根据认证结果处理对机器人控制器的访问权限的授权组件,位于 并且能够与机器人控制器进行通信,并具有能够接收凭证并被配置为向机器人控制器发送凭证的接口,能够与机器人控制器通信的服务器组件和位于本地的识别组件 站点配置为接收本地访问的证明。

    VERIFICATION METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR USE IN COMPUTER DIRECTED ASSEMBLY AND MANUFACTURE
    14.
    发明申请
    VERIFICATION METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR USE IN COMPUTER DIRECTED ASSEMBLY AND MANUFACTURE 有权
    用于计算机方向组装和制造的验证方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20130144416A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-06-06

    申请号:US13490393

    申请日:2012-06-06

    Inventor: BALBIR S. RATAUL

    Abstract: Verification methods, systems, and computer program products verify the completion of assembly instructions used in light-manufacturing. Using position guides in a user interface, an in-use component is aligned and ready for verification through a first set of images of the in-use component. A visual highlight area on the user interface overlaying the in-use component indicates where to perform the assembly instructions. To create a traceable record, a second set of images are stored in an assembly record database when the assembler points a wand where the in-use component has been assembled. Another verification approach includes pointing an image capture device over the in-use component and receiving a first voice command authorizing image acquisition. A second voice command confirms accuracy of the image and proper assembly. Storing first and second voice commands and images of the in-use component being assembled in an assembly record database creates another traceable record useful for verification.

    Abstract translation: 验证方法,系统和计算机程序产品验证光制造中使用的装配说明的完成。 使用用户界面中的位置指南,使用中的组件对齐并准备好通过使用中组件的第一组图像进行验证。 覆盖使用中组件的用户界面上的视觉高亮区域指示执行装配指令的位置。 要创建可跟踪记录,当汇编器指向已组装使用中组件的条纹时,第二组映像将存储在装配记录数据库中。 另一种验证方法包括将图像捕获设备指向在使用中的组件上并且接收授权图像采集的第一语音命令。 第二个语音命令确认图像的准确性和正确的装配。 存储组装记录数据库中正在组装的正在使用的组件的第一个和第二个语音命令和映像创建了另一个可用于验证的可追溯记录。

    REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR MACHINE TOOL
    15.
    发明申请
    REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR MACHINE TOOL 审中-公开
    机械工具远程控制系统

    公开(公告)号:US20120116547A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-05-10

    申请号:US13386293

    申请日:2009-07-22

    Inventor: Mikio Shigehara

    Abstract: A remote control system comprises a machine tool controller and an operation terminal apparatus remotely located from the machine tool and connected via a network to the machine tool controller. The operation terminal apparatus comprises a registered name input section and an authorization level database that matches a registered name to an authorization level, and the operation terminal transmits the authorization level corresponding to the registered name to the machine tool controller. The machine tool controller comprises a restricted function database that matches an authorization level to operation-allowed or operation-forbidden function, and the machine tool controller specifies the operation-allowed or operation-forbidden function corresponding to the authorization level, and restricts function of the machine tool controller.

    Abstract translation: 远程控制系统包括机床控制器和远离机床的操作终端设备,并通过网络连接到机床控制器。 操作终端装置包括登记名输入部和与注册名称相匹配的授权级别数据库至授权级别,并且操作终端向机床控制器发送与注册名称相对应的授权级别。 机床控制器包括将授权级别与操作允许或禁止操作功能匹配的受限功能数据库,机床控制器指定与授权级别对应的操作允许或禁止操作功能,并且限制 机床控制器。

    METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROL CONFIGURATION WITH ENHANCED CHANGE-TRACKING
    16.
    发明申请
    METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROL CONFIGURATION WITH ENHANCED CHANGE-TRACKING 有权
    用于具有增强的变更跟踪的控制配置的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20110093098A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-04-21

    申请号:US12904608

    申请日:2010-10-14

    Abstract: The invention provides, in some aspects, a process, environmental, manufacturing, industrial or other such control system (hereinafter, “control system”) with enhanced, real-time change tracking. The system includes one or more configurable elements (e.g., field devices), a change tracking system that records of changes to those configurable elements (e.g., for compliance reporting, etc.) and a change detection system that responds to detected changes in configuration of those element(s) by inferring an identity of a person and/or device responsible for a change, the time of the change, and/or the reason for the change. This is unlike prior art systems, in which that such information must be specified, e.g., in a data entry form filled-in by the field engineer, operator or other who is making the change.

    Abstract translation: 本发明在一些方面提供具有增强的实时变化跟踪的过程,环境,制造,工业或其它这样的控制系统(以下称为“控制系统”)。 该系统包括一个或多个可配置元件(例如,现场设备),记录对那些可配置元件的变化的改变跟踪系统(例如,用于合规性报告等)以及响应检测到的配置变化的变化检测系统 这些元素通过推断负责变更的人和/或设备的身份,变更的时间和/或改变的原因。 这不同于现有技术的系统,其中这种信息必须被指定,例如在由现场工程师,操作者或正在进行改变的其他人填写的数据输入表格中。

    Personal identification number recovery method
    17.
    发明授权
    Personal identification number recovery method 失效
    个人识别号码恢复方法

    公开(公告)号:US07707428B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-04-27

    申请号:US11981900

    申请日:2007-10-29

    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for recovering a personal identification number. A method, includes: comprising recovering from a lost personal identification number situation and restoring programmability to a device, including: generating a SEED PIN using the device calculating a KEY PIN using an algorithm within a code of the device and storing the KEY PIN in the device, without displaying the KEY PIN, wherein the KEY PIN is a function at-least-in-part of both the SEED PIN and an identifier associated with the device; sending the SEED PIN and the identifier associated with the device to an authenticating source; recalculating the KEY PIN at the authenticating source using the algorithm within the code and the SEED PIN and the other identifying information; receiving the KEY PIN from the authenticating source; and entering the KEY PIN into the device to temporarily assign hierarchical access to a user.

    Abstract translation: 描述了恢复个人识别号码的系统和方法。 一种方法,包括:从丢失的个人识别号码情况中恢复并恢复对设备的可编程性,包括:使用设备使用设备的代码内的算法计算密钥PIN的设备生成SEED PIN,并将密钥PIN存储在 设备,而不显示所述KEY PIN,其中所述KEY PIN是所述SEED PIN和与所述设备相关联的标识符的至少部分功能; 将所述SEED PIN和与所述设备相关联的标识符发送到认证来源; 使用代码内的算法和SEED PIN和其他识别信息重新计算认证来源的KEY PIN; 从认证来源接收KEY PIN; 并将KEY PIN输入到设备中以临时分配对用户的分层访问。

    REAL-TIME EQUIPMENT BEHAVIOR SELECTION
    18.
    发明申请
    REAL-TIME EQUIPMENT BEHAVIOR SELECTION 有权
    实时设备行为选择

    公开(公告)号:US20100071057A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-03-18

    申请号:US12212848

    申请日:2008-09-18

    Abstract: At creation, a state machine of an industrial control configuration can be hard-coded with a number of states in a hierarchical manner. Once implemented into the configuration, it can be desirable for the states, interpretations of the states, and the like to be modified in accordance with particular desires and processes. Therefore, a user can select a change to a hierarchical rule set of the state machine while the state machine is part of the configuration and the change can be implemented.

    Abstract translation: 在创建时,工业控制配置的状态机可以以分层方式用多个状态进行硬编码。 一旦实施到配置中,可以根据特定的期望和过程来修改状态,状态的解释等等。 因此,当状态机是配置的一部分并且可以实现改变时,用户可以选择对状态机的分层规则集的改变。

    METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING OPERATING AUTHORITY OF WORKERS
    19.
    发明申请
    METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING OPERATING AUTHORITY OF WORKERS 审中-公开
    识别工人经营权的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20090224871A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-09-10

    申请号:US12116211

    申请日:2008-05-07

    Abstract: A method for identifying operating authority of a worker comprising: electronically connecting an interrogator to a controller; providing a transponder in the possession of worker with data of operating authority stored in the transponder; the interrogator reading the data in the transponder and delivering the data to the controller. The controller determines a level of operating authority of the worker according to the data. The controller allowing access only to operating functions associated with the determined level of operating authority.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于识别工作人员的操作权限的方法,包括:将询问器电连接到控制器; 向所述工作人员拥有存储在所述应答器中的操作权限的数据的转发器; 询问器读取应答器中的数据并将数据传送到控制器。 控制器根据数据确定工作人员的操作权限级别。 控制器允许仅访问与确定的操作权限级别相关联的操作功能。

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