Abstract:
An injection molding machine includes a numerical control system in communication with a host computer, the numerical control system having incorporated therein a computer, wherein the injection molding machine can itself start and stop in operation on the basis of stored data indicating that the injection molding machine is in a state capable of being operated or in a state incapable of being operated. Pre-processing is executed in response to a start-up signal from the host computer (steps S4 through S9). If a malfunction or abnormality happens during the pre-processing, the location and thus the existence of the abnormality is stored in memory of the numerical control system. After completion of the pre-processing, if the stored abnormalities are judged to be restorable on the basis of the storage contents in the memory, an abnormality restoration processing is executed (S17) and, subsequently, automatic operation is carried out (S11). A terminating process is then executed in response to a stop command from the host computer (S14), and the operation is halted.
Abstract:
A method and system configures a Device Description Language (DDL) interface on a DDL-based host system in a process plant. Using a device description identification, the system and method updates the host system with the device description for a selected process control device. The device description includes menus for the selected process control device. The method and system expose the DDL menu constructs from the device description to the host system, such that the host system is able to present the DDL constructs as user-selectable elements in a configuration interface, where DDL constructs may be added, deleted and/or modified to create a DDL interface independent of the menu for the process control device as provided in the device description.
Abstract:
A system including a field device, a power interface, a short-range wireless transceiver, and at least one processor. The field device is configured to obtain measurements of one or more process variables in an industrial process control and automation system. The power interface is configured to provide 4-20 ma current to the apparatus and the field device. The short-range wireless transceiver is configured to transmit and receive the measurements. The at least one processor is configured to receive, from one or more other devices, a request for access to the measurements and transmit, to the one or more other devices, the measurements.
Abstract:
A remote operator interface (ROI) module is disclosed that provides remote access and control of a piece of industrial equipment. The ROI module includes a communications port for receiving wireless control commands from a computing device. A microprocessor or microcontroller process the control commands for communication to the piece of industrial equipment. In some embodiments, a computer program product is provided that provides an interface displayed on the computing device. Aspects of the computer program product may also be resident on the microprocessor or microcontroller for processing commands for compatibility with different types of industrial equipment.
Abstract:
An apparatus (1) for the handling of containers (10), with at least one handling device (2) which handles the containers (10) in a pre-set manner, a conveying device (4) which conveys the containers (10) along a pre-set conveying path, with a control device (12) for controlling the apparatus, with an input unit (14), by way of which information is capable of being entered in the apparatus by a user. According to the invention the apparatus (1) has an information output unit (20) for delivering information to the user, wherein this information unit (20) is made portable and is capable of being brought into at least indirect communication connection with the input unit (14).
Abstract:
A system to control a piece of construction equipment or other piece of heavy equipment at a remote location via a data network in which a user provides movement instructions via a graphical user interface at a user PC to a programmable controller interfaced to the data network and the hydraulic movement systems of the heavy equipment. The graphical user interface includes a visual representation portion and a user control portion. A visual representation of the moveable elements of the heavy equipment is provided to the user via the graphical user interface, and the user inputs movement instructions via the user control portion of the graphical user interface.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method of connecting a mobile, electronic control and/or monitoring unit (9) to at least one machine or at least one machine component in a group or a plurality of machines (2) or machine components to be controlled and/or monitored. During a connection or log-on procedure between the control and/or monitoring unit (9) and a co-operating distant point on the respective machine (2), a clear link or log-on connection is set up either by means of interfaces (14, 15) to the selected, wireless direction-finder of the co-operating distant point or alternatively by means of transmitters and/or receivers (16, 17) tuned to a restricted, localized functional or operating range (21). Once the connection has been acknowledged and established, the programmed control and/or monitoring of the machine (2) or the machine component is managed via another, standard data transmission means (22), for example a hard-wired network and/or via a wireless link between the control and/or monitoring unit (9) and the selected machine (2). Also proposed is a control and/or monitoring unit (9) for implementing this method.
Abstract:
A system for numerically controlling a machine tool comprising a plurality of machine tools, a plurality of numerical control circuits and a computer as an entirely automatic operation commander device, for carrying out the control of the entire processes of said plurality of machine tools with a central control station.
Abstract:
An operation panel for operating a machine tool includes a first display unit for displaying information related to the machine tool, a keyboard, and a plurality of buttons. The button includes a second display unit and a transparent cover. The second display unit displays a first key image indicating a first function and is able to be switched to display a second key image indicating a second function depending on an application screen displayed on the first display unit.
Abstract:
The inventive aspect described in the specification can be embodied in a method for remotely monitoring and controlling the movements of a baby walker. The further inventive aspects can be embodied in a method wherein controlling movement of the baby walker includes restricting the movement of the baby walker within an area. The other inventive aspects can be embodied in a method for remotely controlling movements of a baby walker wherein controlling includes remotely controlling the baby walker via a smart device. Yet other inventive aspects may include sensing an elevation of the baby walker relative to a surrounding area.