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Method and system for capturing automation data

US10481593B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 29, 2017
Grant dateNov 19, 2019
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Expiry dateJan 12, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05B23/0264
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system and method for capturing automation data from an automated system uses a multi-array populated by an automation controller with automation data including timing data defined by a controller clock. The multi-array includes at least one member corresponding to a sensor sensing a state of the member and a plurality of member-defined data elements, which may correspond to a start time and end time of the member state. Automation data is captured from the controller multi-array by a computing device in communication with the controller including a first data table corresponding with the controller multi-array for efficient collection of the automation data from the controller memory, and a second data table for associating each data element with its defining member and storing the associated data in a historical database which may be used for analysis of cycle time data of a member, device or operation of the automated system.

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