Integrated testing system and method for validation of a manufacturing automation system
US7974725B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 6, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 5, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 3, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B17/02
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of testing a physical manufacturing automation system for manufactured work pieces is provided via a testing system and includes connecting a computer-simulated manufacturing automation system to a controller of the physical manufacturing automation system, wherein the computer-simulated manufacturing automation system is configured to represent a portion of the physical manufacturing automation system, including a simulated work piece. The method then includes concurrently running the physical manufacturing automation system and the computer-simulated manufacturing automation system via the controller, with the physical automation system running in the absence of the physical work pieces.
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