公开(公告)号：US6122686A

公开(公告)日：2000-09-19

申请号：US320091

申请日：1994-10-07

Applicant: Herbert Barthel ,  Horst Daar ,  Hartmut Schuetz

Inventor： Herbert Barthel ,  Horst Daar ,  Hartmut Schuetz

IPC: G05B19/05 ,  G06F13/00

CPC classification number: G05B19/052 ,  G05B19/058 ,  G05B2219/1103 ,  G05B2219/1179 ,  G05B2219/1183 ,  G05B2219/13063 ,  G05B2219/13153 ,  G05B2219/13157 ,  G05B2219/13165 ,  G05B2219/14002 ,  G05B2219/14005 ,  G05B2219/14013 ,  G05B2219/14136 ,  G05B2219/15052 ,  G05B2219/15058 ,  G05B2219/15078 ,  G05B2219/15114

Abstract: The present invention relates to a processing module for a modular automation system, for instance a modular stored-programmable control, in which the automation system includes a central unit and peripheral units such as input/output modules, subordinate to the central unit. The peripheral units can be coupled to each other via a device bus. A processing module comprises a processor, a memory, a blockable bus coupling element which can be coupled to the device bus, and a blockable central unit coupling element which can be coupled to the central unit, all of which are connected to each other via a module bus that is internal in the processing module. The processing module has a communication interface which is connected with the processor. In this way the central unit can be relieved to a considerable extent of communication activity.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及用于模块化自动化系统的处理模块，例如模块化可存储可编程控制，其中自动化系统包括中央单元和从属于中央单元的中央单元和诸如输入/输出模块的外围单元。 外围单元可以经由设备总线相互耦合。 处理模块包括处理器，存储器，可耦合到设备总线的可阻塞总线耦合元件，以及可阻塞的中央单元耦合元件，其可耦合到中央单元，所有这些都通过一个 处理模块内部的模块总线。 处理模块具有与处理器连接的通信接口。 以这种方式，中央单位可以在相当程度上缓解通信活动。

公开(公告)号：US5592373A

公开(公告)日：1997-01-07

申请号：US327834

申请日：1994-10-24

Applicant: Herbert Barthel ,  Horst Daar ,  Hartmut Schuetz

Inventor： Herbert Barthel ,  Horst Daar ,  Hartmut Schuetz

IPC: G05B19/05 ,  G05B19/02

CPC classification number: G05B19/056 ,  G05B2219/13139

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for flexibly configuring an automation system for a technical process. The invention permits a user to determine a configuration for one or more peripheral channels of the automation system based on desired fault behaviors. In one embodiment of the invention, a user is prompted to specify a peripheral channel of the automation system to be configured, along with a required fault behavior for that peripheral channel. In other words, the user must specify how the peripheral channel is to handle the occurrence of a fault. Once the required fault behavior is identified, a programming unit accesses a knowledge base of stored configurations and associated fault behaviors to identify a configuration meeting the user-specified requirements. The programming unit then communicates instructions for configuring the peripheral channel to a user and/or actually configures a programmable controller of the automation system.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种用于灵活地配置技术过程的自动化系统的方法和装置。 本发明允许用户基于期望的故障行为来确定自动化系统的一个或多个外围信道的配置。 在本发明的一个实施例中，提示用户指定要配置的自动化系统的外围信道以及该外围信道所需的故障行为。 换句话说，用户必须指定外设通道如何处理故障的发生。 一旦识别了所需的故障行为，编程单元将访问存储的配置和相关故障行为的知识库，以识别符合用户指定要求的配置。 编程单元然后将用于配置外围通道的指令传送给用户和/或实际配置自动化系统的可编程控制器。

公开(公告)号：US5640514A

公开(公告)日：1997-06-17

申请号：US213653

申请日：1994-03-16

Applicant: Herbert Barthel ,  Horst Daar ,  Hartmut Schuetz

Inventor： Herbert Barthel ,  Horst Daar ,  Hartmut Schuetz

IPC: G05B9/03 ,  G05B19/05 ,  G06F11/16 ,  G06F11/30

CPC classification number: G06F11/1683 ,  G05B19/058 ,  G05B9/03 ,  G06F11/1691

Abstract: The present invention relates to synchronization methods for a redundantly structured automation system including at least two subsystems. According to the present invention, the sequences of machine instructions for the subsystems contain run-time queries. When the run-time queries are reached, the actual run time since the last synchronization of the subsystems is determined. However, a synchronization is only carried out when the actual run time exceeds a preselectable synchronization reference pattern. The run-time queries are always inserted then into the sequence of machine instructions when a summed run-time expected value of the machine instructions exceeds a preselectable critical time.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及包括至少两个子系统的冗余结构化自动化系统的同步方法。 根据本发明，子系统的机器指令序列包含运行时查询。 当达到运行时查询时，确定子系统上次同步后的实际运行时间。 但是，仅当实际运行时间超过预选的同步参考模式时才进行同步。 当机器指令的总计运行时间期望值超过预选临界时间时，运行时查询总是插入到机器指令序列中。

公开(公告)号：US5590278A

公开(公告)日：1996-12-31

申请号：US240345

申请日：1994-05-10

Applicant: Herbert Barthel ,  Horst Daar ,  Hartmut Schuetz

Inventor： Herbert Barthel ,  Horst Daar ,  Hartmut Schuetz

IPC: G06F11/00 ,  G06F11/267 ,  G06F13/10

CPC classification number: G06F11/221 ,  G06F11/0751

Abstract: A method for detecting addressing errors in an electrical unit. The electrical unit may, e.g., include a central processing unit and modules that respond to the central processing unit via a communication system by means of addresses specific to the modules. Addressing errors caused by faulty modules can be detected. For at least a portion of the accesses made by the central processing unit on one of the modules, an identifier is transmitted from the addressed module to the central processing unit. The identifier transmitted to the central processing unit is compared to a reference identifier. Addressing errors are recognized when the transmitted identifier deviates from the reference identifier.

Abstract translation: 一种用于检测电气单元中寻址错误的方法。 电单元可以例如包括中央处理单元和通过通信系统通过特定于模块的地址响应于中央处理单元的模块。 可以检测到错误模块引起的错误解决。 对于由中央处理单元在其中一个模块上进行的访问的至少一部分，标识符从寻址的模块发送到中央处理单元。 将发送到中央处理单元的标识符与参考标识符进行比较。 当发送的标识符偏离参考标识符时，识别寻址错误。

公开(公告)号：US5579220A

公开(公告)日：1996-11-26

申请号：US281373

申请日：1994-07-27

Applicant: Herbert Barthel ,  Horst Daar ,  Hartmut Schuetz

Inventor： Herbert Barthel ,  Horst Daar ,  Hartmut Schuetz

IPC: G05B19/042 ,  G06F9/445 ,  G06F11/16 ,  G06F11/20 ,  G05B9/02

CPC classification number: G06F11/2082 ,  G05B19/0428 ,  G06F11/1658 ,  G06F8/67 ,  G05B2219/24185 ,  G06F11/1633 ,  G06F11/2038

Abstract: An update method is described for a supplementary automation system, which is to be coupled to a starting automation system, where the starting automation system controls a technical system. In the present invention, updating takes place free of update-interruption as opposed to interrupting program execution by the starting automation system, performing the updating and resuming program execution by both automation systems. In one embodiment, a non-time-critical system state is awaited and then updating is performed. In a second embodiment, the updating is interspersed in small time slices into the program execution.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种补充自动化系统的更新方法，该辅助自动化系统将耦合到启动自动化系统，起动自动化系统控制技术系统。 在本发明中，与中断启动自动化系统的程序执行，执行两个自动化系统的更新和恢复程序执行相反，更新没有更新中断。 在一个实施例中，等待非时间关键系统状态，然后执行更新。 在第二实施例中，将更新分散在程序执行中的小时间片中。

公开(公告)号：US06877101B2

公开(公告)日：2005-04-05

申请号：US09821159

申请日：2001-03-30

Applicant: Herbert Barthel ,  Georg Haller ,  Andreas Schenk ,  Hartmut Schuetz

Inventor： Herbert Barthel ,  Georg Haller ,  Andreas Schenk ,  Hartmut Schuetz

IPC: G05B9/02 ,  G05B11/01 ,  G05B19/418 ,  G06F1/14

CPC classification number: G05B19/0425 ,  G05B2219/2236

Abstract: Device (1) for controlling and/or monitoring external technical processes, in particular a device for use in connection with safety-related controls. The device includes an input functionality, an output functionality and a processing functionality that can be connected with at least one higher-level unit (5) for transfer of process-influencing and/or process-monitoring signals by way of a bus system (4) to and/or from actuators (3) and/or sensors (2) connected to the device. A guaranteed response time over the bus system (4) is determined on one hand by the cycle time of the higher-level unit (5) and on the other by the signal cycle time over the bus system (4) itself. In order to provide a shorter response time than this in appropriate circumstances, the device (1) uses the processing functionality thereof to execute logical links internally. The results are available for process control and/or process monitoring after a time interval that is shorter than the guaranteed response time of the higher-level unit (5) over bus (4).

Abstract translation: 用于控制和/或监视外部技术过程的装置（1），特别是用于与安全相关的控制结合使用的装置。 该装置包括输入功能，输出功能和可与至少一个上级单元（5）连接的处理功能，用于通过总线系统（4）传送过程影响和/或过程监控信号 ）到和/或来自连接到设备的致动器（3）和/或传感器（2）。 总线系统（4）上的保证响应时间一方面由上级单元（5）的周期时间确定，另一方面由总线系统（4）本身的信号周期时间确定。 为了在适当的情况下提供比这更短的响应时间，设备（1）使用其处理功能来在内部执行逻辑链路。 结果可用于比通过总线（4）上级单元（5）的保证响应时间短的时间间隔之后的过程控制和/或过程监控。

公开(公告)号：US06826433B1

公开(公告)日：2004-11-30

申请号：US09600393

申请日：2000-11-07

Applicant: Herbert Barthel ,  Johannes Birzer ,  Heiner Fuchs ,  Hartmut von Krosigk ,  Hartmut Schuetz ,  Andreas Schenk ,  Armin Trauth ,  Karl Weber ,  Joerg-Peter Zaech

Inventor： Herbert Barthel ,  Johannes Birzer ,  Heiner Fuchs ,  Hartmut von Krosigk ,  Hartmut Schuetz ,  Andreas Schenk ,  Armin Trauth ,  Karl Weber ,  Joerg-Peter Zaech

IPC: G05B902

CPC classification number: G06F11/0796 ,  G05B19/0428 ,  G05B2219/25428

Abstract: An apparatus for and a method of operating an automation system. A processing unit subjects useful information which is received via a telegram to a user designated logic operation and drives an output channel in accordance with a result of the logic operation. The processing unit monitors a time sequence of process data transmitted with the useful information and drives the output channel only when the time sequence lies within predetermined tolerances. A monitoring unit monitors the processing unit and shifts the output channel to a safe condition as soon as a malfunction of the processing unit is detected. The output channel may include a readback channel which reads back a signal applied to the output channel whereby the monitoring unit compares the applied signal and the readback signal and shifts the output channel to a safe state if the applied signal and the readback signal differ.

Abstract translation: 一种操作自动化系统的装置和方法。 处理单元将通过电报接收到的有用信息对用户指定的逻辑操作进行操作，并根据逻辑操作的结果驱动输出通道。 处理单元监视利用有用信息发送的处理数据的时间序列，并且仅在时间序列处于预定公差内时驱动输出通道。 一旦检测到处理单元的故障，监控单元监视处理单元并将输出通道转移到安全状态。 输出通道可以包括回读通道，其读取施加到输出通道的信号，由此，如果所施加的信号和回读信号不同，则监视单元将所应用的信号和回读信号进行比较，并将输出通道移位到安全状态。

公开(公告)号：US06725419B1

公开(公告)日：2004-04-20

申请号：US09667306

申请日：2000-09-25

Applicant: Herbert Barthel ,  Andreas Schenk ,  Hartmut Schuetz

Inventor： Herbert Barthel ,  Andreas Schenk ,  Hartmut Schuetz

IPC: G06F1338

CPC classification number: G05B19/054 ,  G05B19/4185 ,  Y02P90/18

Abstract: A method for operating an automation system and an associated automation system in which all the error-free information is exchanged cyclically with a safety protocol, whereby information losses can thereby be recognized. Data that do not change even in the course of multiple transmissions are transmitted only once.

Abstract translation: 一种用于操作自动化系统和相关联的自动化系统的方法，其中所有无差错信息以安全协议循环地交换，从而可以识别信息损失。 甚至在多个传输过程中也不会改变的数据只传输一次。

公开(公告)号：US06650950B2

公开(公告)日：2003-11-18

申请号：US09851163

申请日：2001-05-09

Applicant: Hartmut Schuetz ,  Andrea Ringler ,  Manfred Mueller ,  Johann Schinnerl

Inventor： Hartmut Schuetz ,  Andrea Ringler ,  Manfred Mueller ,  Johann Schinnerl

IPC: G05B902

CPC classification number: G05B19/058

Abstract: A method for monitoring the output function of an output unit (9). In particular, the output unit is a binary output unit of a safety-oriented programmable logic controller, which controls actuators (11) of an external technical process. The output function of the output unit (9) is monitored within a predetermined time interval by using bit patterns, which are produced by the external technical process, and by using bit patterns, which have not been transmitted by the output unit (9) to the actuators (11) of the external technical process. Therein, the number of output test bit patterns is reduced to a necessary minimum.