公开(公告)号：US5903455A

公开(公告)日：1999-05-11

申请号：US764057

申请日：1996-12-12

Applicant: Richard R. Sharpe, Jr. ,  Robert Bruck ,  Richard Wagenknecht ,  Jon D. Westbrock ,  Craig R. Tielens ,  James W. Kieley

Inventor： Richard R. Sharpe, Jr. ,  Robert Bruck ,  Richard Wagenknecht ,  Jon D. Westbrock ,  Craig R. Tielens ,  James W. Kieley

IPC: G05B19/02 ,  G05B19/042 ,  G05B19/408 ,  G05B19/414 ,  G05B19/418 ,  G05B9/02

CPC classification number: G05B19/4185 ,  G05B19/0423 ,  G05B2219/25428 ,  G05B2219/31098 ,  G05B2219/31103 ,  G05B2219/31326 ,  Y02P90/18

Abstract: An interface control for use in a field device management system coupled to a set of smart field devices automatically performs functions related to communication between a device, a database and a user of the management system and functions related to interfacing with a user in a manner which is transparent to the software application running on the management system. The control monitors a device, or a block or a parameter of a device, displays information pertaining to the device, block or parameter to a user, receives information pertaining to such device, block, or parameter from a user and the device, automatically updates the displayed information, and implements changes to the device block or parameter specified by the user. A timeline control specifies a time at which past, present or future configurations of devices, blocks, parameters, or other data associated with one or more devices is to be displayed.

Abstract translation: 用于耦合到一组智能现场设备的现场设备管理系统中的接口控制自动执行与设备，数据库和管理系统的用户之间的通信相关的功能以及与用户以与用户接口的方式相关的功能 对管理系统上运行的软件应用程序是透明的。 控制器监视设备或设备的块或参数，向用户显示与设备，块或参数有关的信息，从用户和设备接收与这样的设备，块或参数有关的信息，自动更新 显示信息，并对用户指定的设备块或参数进行更改。 时间轴控制指定要显示与一个或多个设备相关联的设备，块，参数或其他数据的过去，当前或将来配置的时间。

公开(公告)号：US6094600A

公开(公告)日：2000-07-25

申请号：US599371

申请日：1996-02-06

Applicant: Richard R. Sharpe, Jr. ,  Craig R. Tielens ,  Jon Westbrock ,  Gene H. Olson ,  Robert Bruck

Inventor： Richard R. Sharpe, Jr. ,  Craig R. Tielens ,  Jon Westbrock ,  Gene H. Olson ,  Robert Bruck

IPC: G05B19/02 ,  G05B19/042 ,  G05B19/408 ,  G05B19/414 ,  G05B19/418 ,  G05B11/01

CPC classification number: G05B19/4185 ,  G05B19/0423 ,  G05B2219/25428 ,  G05B2219/31098 ,  G05B2219/31103 ,  G05B2219/31326 ,  Y02P90/18

Abstract: A computer-based database management method permits management of a configuration database associated with one of a plurality of devices. Each device has a variable configuration which includes at least one adjustable parameter. The method includes the steps of selecting a particular device, selecting a particular parameter of the particular device, assigning a particular value for the particular parameter at a particular time, communicating the particular value for the particular parameter to the particular device at the particular time, creating a transaction record, and storing the transaction record in a configuration database. The transaction record includes an identifier uniquely identifying the particular device and further specifies the particular parameter of the particular device, the particular value for the particular parameter, and the particular time at which the particular value is to be applied to the particular parameter.

Abstract translation: 基于计算机的数据库管理方法允许管理与多个设备之一相关联的配置数据库。 每个设备具有可变配置，其包括至少一个可调参数。 该方法包括以下步骤：选择特定设备，选择特定设备的特定参数，在特定时间为特定参数分配特定值，在特定时间将特定参数的特定值传送到特定设备， 创建事务记录，并将事务记录存储在配置数据库中。 事务记录包括唯一地标识特定设备的标识符，并进一步指定特定设备的特定参数，特定参数的特定值以及将特定值应用于特定参数的特定时间。

公开(公告)号：US5485400A

公开(公告)日：1996-01-16

申请号：US420434

申请日：1995-04-10

Applicant: Jogesh Warrior ,  Vincent C. Jacobson ,  Kelly M. Orth ,  Craig R. Tielens

Inventor： Jogesh Warrior ,  Vincent C. Jacobson ,  Kelly M. Orth ,  Craig R. Tielens

IPC: G08C19/02 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B19/418 ,  H04B3/50 ,  H04Q9/02 ,  G05B19/00

CPC classification number: G05B19/4185 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B19/418 ,  G05B2219/31119 ,  G05B2219/31154 ,  Y02P90/04 ,  Y02P90/18

Abstract: A smart field-mounted control unit, for controlling a process, receives signals and sends a command output over a two-wire circuit which powers the control unit. An input section receives the signals, which can be instructions representative of commands or instruction sets, process variables sensed by external control units or setpoints representative of a desired process state. The instructions are representative of a control requirement of the process and adjust a controlling section in the control unit to generate the command output in conformance with the control requirement. The command output can be a function of the difference between the process setpoint and a process variable, or a function of a linear combination of a process variable and its calculated time integral and time derivative functions. A sensing section in the control unit can sense and scale a process variable for generating the command output as well. The control unit can include a regulator section, controlled by the command output, which regulates application of a mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic or electromagnetic force applied to the process.

Abstract translation: 用于控制处理的智能现场安装控制单元接收信号并通过对控制单元供电的双线电路发送命令输出。 输入部分接收可以是表示命令或指令集的指令，由外部控制单元感测的过程变量或代表期望过程状态的设定点。 该指令代表该过程的控制要求，并调整控制单元中的控制部分，以根据控制要求生成命令输出。 命令输出可以是过程设定值与过程变量之间的差异的函数，也可以是过程变量与其计算的时间积分和时间导数函数的线性组合的函数。 控制单元中的感测部分也可以感测和缩放用于产生命令输出的过程变量。 控制单元可以包括由命令输出控制的调节器部分，其调节施加到过程的机械，液压，气动或电磁力的应用。

公开(公告)号：US5333114A

公开(公告)日：1994-07-26

申请号：US86167

申请日：1993-07-01

Applicant: Jogesh Warrior ,  Vincent C. Jacobson ,  Kelly M. Orth ,  Craig R. Tielens ,  Jane B. Lanctot

Inventor： Jogesh Warrior ,  Vincent C. Jacobson ,  Kelly M. Orth ,  Craig R. Tielens ,  Jane B. Lanctot

IPC: G08C19/02 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B19/418 ,  H04B3/50 ,  H04Q9/02 ,  G05B19/00

CPC classification number: G05B19/4185 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B19/418 ,  G05B2219/31119 ,  G05B2219/31154 ,  Y02P90/04 ,  Y02P90/18

Abstract: A smart field-mounted control unit, for controlling a process, receives signals and sends a command output over a two-wire circuit which powers the control unit. An input section receives the signal, which can be instructions representative of commands or instructions sets, process variables sensed by external control units or setpoints representative of a desired process state. The instructions are representative of a control requirement of the process and adjust a controlling section in the control unit to generate the command output in conformance with the control requirement. The command output can be a function of the difference between the process setpoint and a process variable, or a function of a linear combination of a process variable and its calculated time integral and time derivative functions. A sensing section in the control unit can sense and scale a process variable for generating the command output as well, The control unit can include a regulator section, controlled by the command output, which regulates application of a mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic or electromagnetic force applied to the process.

Abstract translation: 用于控制处理的智能现场安装控制单元接收信号并通过对控制单元供电的双线电路发送命令输出。 输入部分接收可以是表示命令或指令集的指令的信号，由外部控制单元感测的过程变量或代表期望过程状态的设定点。 该指令代表该过程的控制要求，并调整控制单元中的控制部分，以根据控制要求生成命令输出。 命令输出可以是过程设定值与过程变量之间的差异的函数，也可以是过程变量与其计算的时间积分和时间导数函数的线性组合的函数。 控制单元中的感测部分也可以感测和缩放用于产生命令输出的过程变量。控制单元可以包括由命令输出控制的调节器部分，其调节机械，液压，气动或电磁力的应用 适用于该过程。

公开(公告)号：US5960214A

公开(公告)日：1999-09-28

申请号：US759387

申请日：1996-12-04

Applicant: Richard R. Sharpe, Jr. ,  Craig R. Tielens ,  Jon D. Westbrock

Inventor： Richard R. Sharpe, Jr. ,  Craig R. Tielens ,  Jon D. Westbrock

IPC: G05B19/02 ,  G05B19/042 ,  G05B19/408 ,  G05B19/414 ,  G05B19/418

CPC classification number: G05B19/4185 ,  G05B19/0423 ,  G05B2219/25428 ,  G05B2219/31098 ,  G05B2219/31103 ,  G05B2219/31326 ,  Y02P90/18

Abstract: A field device management system includes an interface which provides communication between a software application implemented on the system and a set of smart field devices coupled to the system. The interface accesses information from and/or writes information to the smart field devices, a database and device descriptions associated with the smart field devices to provide a consistent communication connection with such devices, database and device descriptions, irrespective of the types of smart field devices connected to the system. The interface is based on a predefined hierarchy of categories of information defining the device data associated with the smart field devices, and is implemented using an OLE object for each of the predefined categories of information. In particular, each OLE object stores device data associated with one of the predefined categories of information and includes instructions for communicating with one of the smart field devices, one of the device descriptions and/or the database to effect a command related to the stored device data.

Abstract translation: 现场设备管理系统包括提供在系统上实现的软件应用与耦合到系统的一组智能现场设备之间的通信的接口。 该接口从智能现场设备访问信息和/或写入信息，与智能现场设备相关联的数据库和设备描述，以提供与这种设备，数据库和设备描述的一致的通信连接，而不管智能现场设备的类型如何 连接到系统。 接口基于定义与智能现场设备相关联的设备数据的信息类别的预定义层级，并且使用用于每个预定类别的信息的OLE对象来实现。 特别地，每个OLE对象存储与预定义的信息类别之一相关联的设备数据，并且包括用于与智能现场设备中的一个进行通信的指令，设备描述和/或数据库之一，以实现与所存储的设备相关的命令 数据。

公开(公告)号：US5825664A

公开(公告)日：1998-10-20

申请号：US472994

申请日：1995-06-07

Applicant: Jogesh Warrior ,  Vincent C. Jacobson ,  Kelly M. Orth ,  Craig R. Tielens ,  Jane Barbara Lanctot

Inventor： Jogesh Warrior ,  Vincent C. Jacobson ,  Kelly M. Orth ,  Craig R. Tielens ,  Jane Barbara Lanctot

IPC: G08C19/02 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B19/418 ,  H04B3/50 ,  H04Q9/02 ,  G05B19/00

CPC classification number: G05B19/4185 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B19/418 ,  G05B2219/31119 ,  G05B2219/31154 ,  Y02P90/04 ,  Y02P90/18

Abstract: A smart field-mounted control unit, for controlling a process, receives signals and sends a command output over a two-wire circuit which powers the control unit. An input section receives the signals, which can be instructions representative of commands or instruction sets, process variables sensed by external control units or setpoints representative of a desired process state. The instructions are representative of a control requirement of the process and adjust a controlling section in the control unit to generate the command output in conformance with the control requirement. The command output can be a function of the difference between the process setpoint and a process variable, or a function of a linear combination of a process variable and its calculated time integral and time derivative functions. A sensing section in the control unit can sense and scale a process variable for generating the command output as well. The control unit can include a regulator section, controlled by the command output, which regulates application of a mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic or electromagnetic force applied to the process.