The Industrial Project cycle is Design,
Development,
Testing,
and Commissioning.
Traditional requirements meant that ...
... every project was different,
and development steps required ...
... custom programing from a zero base.
But emerging trends allow for:
modular, reusable code that is developed based on objects,
build that happens from the base library objects,
eliminating the need for re-engineering,
and seamless integration with 3D process simulation.
Today, we'll deep dive into these new trends ...
... with Schneider Electric’s Shanghai Distribution System,
which features today's most updated industrial system technology, including:
EcoStruxure Automation Expert,
a new, integrated development environment platform ...
... with object-oriented development ...
... to simplify processes and reduce expensive PLC/CPU requirements,
and vision technology with backstage algorithm ...
... for full EcoStruxure Automation Expert integration in the future.
EcoStruxure Machine Expert Twin,
used for emulation and 3D SCADA,
allows us to quickly create test environments.
This technology empowers our Shanghai DC ...
... to process 900 boxes per hour,
process box type using vision recognition ...
... to send to the appropriate packaging line,
package boxes,
and perform a DWS inspection of boxes and sortation.
Let's look at an object-oriented ...
... EcoStruxure Automation Expert application overview.
First, we created objects ...
... representing the different system zones.
For example,
we can go inside the Import Line object ...
... and see that the same conveyor object is used several times ...
... to compose the line object.
Comparably, we can use the Import Line object three times.
We define the different objects to then build the entire application,
reducing engineering time by 30%.
EcoStruxure Automation Expert for IT Services ...
... allows for easy project integration ...
... with partner analytics services.
The same IPC houses the OtoSense API ...
... to perform complex calculations,
and the EcoStruxure Automation Expert analytics library.
The EcoStruxure Automation Expert SoftdPAC ...
... collects and sends data via HTTP ...
... to determine the quality score.
Using single-line engineering,
we then drag and drop the object from the analytics library ...
... to connect to other objects.
By using the analytics object,
we benefit from the HMI associated with the operator ...
... and displays real-time information about the box being sorted.
Using Artificial Intelligence to integrate a visual recognition system ...
... creates an accurate identification model ...
... to determine box types and possible defects.
By combining EcoStruxure Automation Expert ...
... with EcoStruxure Machine Expert Twin,
we can drag and drop objects directly into simulation scenes,
quickly connect devices to EcoStruxure Automation Expert ...
... via Modbus or OPC UA,
build and test operation stations,
annunciation beacons, and indication lights,
and test logic with live simulation.
This eliminates issues like spending a week checking HMI lamps,
UI interfaces, forcing PLC IO on and off,
and cross-referencing test plans,
experiencing problems in the commissioning phase,
and exceeding budget from commissioning delays.
Coupling EcoStruxure Automation Expert ...
... and EcoStruxure Machine Expert Twin ...
... empowers our Shanghai DC to monitor and test their system ...
... before going to commissioning to avoid the significant logistics ...
... and testing times of standard commissioning.
Instead of finding problems during the commissioning phase,
with EcoStruxure Automation Expert and EcoStruxure Machine Expert Twin,
we can simulate our system,
find problems,
address them,
and use EcoStruxure Machine Expert Twin tools to slow simulations ...
... and watch the response.
In this example,
we can see that there appears to be an issue with the merge logic.
Because the programmer discovered this problem early,
they can correct it before commissioning.
Programmers can then take their time to assess,
replay, and retest ...
... to create the best possible solution.
So, with EcoStruxure Automation Expert ...
... and EcoStruxure Machine Expert Twin,
you can develop modular, reusable code quickly,
integrate with complex, third-party systems,
design and develop fluid simulations,
and save valuable engineering hours to drive the most efficient results.