EDESIGN: Innovation through revolutionary graphic programming

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1 EDESIGN: Innovation through revolutionary graphic programming Leif Jürgensen Upstream Marketing Manager Software SEPTEMBER 2011, MUNICH

2 Innovation is NOW! Your software is getting more complex - Your customers more features require more functions more Engineering flexible quality and and performance are vital efficient machines The How time to reduce is now to your innovate! time-to-market? 2

3 OEMs are under pressure Complexity is increasing Machine functions are demanding Regulations force more documentation Flexibility of machines is mandatory HMI integration effort is huge 3

4 Evolution of technology IT is innovating fast Mechanical engineering made big steps Motion functionality has seen quantum leaps Demand Automation is somewhat conservative and typical PLC programming is quite reluctant to big changes - Flexible solutions Electronics Software Mechanics Today Standardization and modularity seems to be an escape! 4

5 The answer of Schneider Electric: Innovation through revolutionary graphic programming EDESIGN Shaping modern engineering processes with new, innovative software approaches and new SoMachine motion control functionalities. In the next 30 minutes you will learn: Why you need to re-think your engineering Why standardization is hard and costly How we make time-to-market affordable to you How Schneider-Electric can help you to innovate 5

6 Perfect standardization and modularity 6

7 Justification depends on you Individual approach Small projects Rarely reused functions Simple requirements Single programmer Unique machines Modular approach Bigger projects Same functions often used Complex problems Teams to coordinate Standardized machines 7

8 Application Example Modularity as overall design method Modular Kinematics Dual Belt Modular Hardware Modular Software Machines are combined from Mechatronic Modules 8

9 Mapping of mechanics into software 9

10 Templates for PacDrive Very successful concept introduced with PacDrive M in the 90s Complete framework for structured and reusable IEC applications Fully generalized approach for fast-running, cyclic machines Event handling and complex motion inherent Mode management predefined Including visualizations for ease of use Jump start projects. Very good for bigger machines / projects 10

11 Modularity a double edged sword What you gain Reusability Flexibility Reduced time-to-market Ease of use Quality improvement Consistency Documentation Know-how transfer What it takes Upfront investment High learning curve Loss of individuality Apply rules / processes Skills to master technology Analysis of interfaces Clear strategy and vision Hard to change? How to make it affordable for everyone? 11

12 Innovation: EDESIGN Simplicity reinvented by the introduction of a Unique new principle for application programming beyond classical PLC methods

13 EDESIGN Innovation in Software PlugIn for SoMachine Motion Module based applications Editors structure operating modes state models logic error handling PLC-Configuration User levels Hide complexity Debugging Construction kit Simplify routine tasks Editing state model OMAC example 13

14 EDesign: The next level of modularity 14

15 Structure Editor 15

16 Operation Modes 16

17 StateCharts 17

18 Built-In exception handling 18

19 Easy device assignment 19

20 Dialog based module configurations 20

21 Added Value of EDESIGN Modular application approach Graphical editors Visible application structure Parameters instead of coding Reduced complexity Toolbox of predefined modules Less training effort No generated code to be touched Reduce time-to-market Usable in small projects Designed for beginners Focus to simplify motion Alternative to template 21

22 Schneider Electric Machine Solutions EDESIGN Gain the full power of modularity Leverage on simplicity even for complex motion functions Benefit from readability and maintainability of your applications You can focus on your core competencies: Innovate machines! 22

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