Automation control system point configuration from controller program files
US10175682B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 10, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 8, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/32404
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of configuring an automation control system using point configuration software. At least an extract from a control program file having program elements and program element attributes for executing in an automatic controller of the automation control system is translated into a common representation including common program element types and common attributes. Mapping template files are applied including mapping rules and mapping parameters defining how the program elements and program element attributes are mapped into at least one automation system point with point attributes, and values for each point attribute. Common program element types and/or common attributes are matched with the mapping template files according to the mapping rules to generate at least one matching program element. The matching program element is converted into an automation system point configuration (system point configuration) which is stored in persistent storage of or accessible by the automation control system.
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