Presentation General presentation Unity Studio for the development of a distributed project 3 7 3 4 1 2 6 4 5 The is the key component required on design office workstations used for designing and structuring distributed industrial automation projects. This type of project consists of creating an automation application comprising various devices: 1 Enterprise information systems 2 Supervisory stations 3 Communication networks 4 Automation platforms and distributed inputs/outputs 5 Instrumentation (P&ID) 6 Speed drives, motion control systems and robots 7 Human/machine interfaces Distributed automation projects require the involvement of experts from many different domains (electrical, mechanical and hydraulic engineering, instrumentation, P&ID, communication, HVAC/climate control, etc.) in turn requiring various specialist software applications: b Production management (MES, ERP, etc.). b Supervision (Vijeo Look Monitor Pro, etc.). b Programming of PLCs and motion control. b Configuration and setup of drives. b Programming of robots. b Configuration of instrumentation. b Mechanical and electrical CAD. b Communication network administration tools. The offers designers of industrial distributed automation projects the possibility of using all these tools in conjunction. The objective of the is to: b Provide a unique structural representation of the project shared by experts in all specific domains. b Increase the productivity of each expert. "All-in-one" software suite Unity Studio is an all-in-one software suite based on Microsoft's graphic design tool Visio 2002 Professional. It is supplied with the following software as standard: b MS Visio 2002. b Unity Studio manager for the management of distributed applications. b Unity Pro XL for the programming of Atrium, Premium and Quantum platforms. b OPC Factory Server (OFS) for accessing and exchanging data in the architecture. b PowerSuite for the setup of Altivar speed drives. b XBT-L1000 for creating Magelis HMI applications. b Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) for the development of customized functions. Unity Studio Manager tools allow you to create direct links with other Schneider Electric applications, or with third-party software applications. In addition to this, the Unity Developer's Edition (UDE) software package provides an advanced open development solution for the programming of user functions and the development of interactive interfaces with other software applications (programming in C++, VBA, VBA macros, etc.), see page 43122/8. Functions: Pages 43122/3 to 43122/8 43122-EN_Ver1.0.fm/2
Functions Project views Graphical project views The, using the Visio 2002 Professional graphical engine, enables you to create project views in specific pages: b Process or machine view, a unique representation shared by all specialist experts/consultants working on the project (mechanical, hydraulic and electrical engineering, etc.). Graphical view of the process or machine b View of the distributed automation architecture, graphical representation of the project's automation devices and communication networks. These views are composed using components classified by specific application (construction, mechanical, hydraulic, electrical engineering, etc.). Visio libraries are enhanced with Schneider components. The creation of graphical views is achieved by dragging and dropping shapes from the libraries to the tabbed pages. Components, their links and related properties composing the project views are entered once into the graphical views and shared with: b other views, b other Unity Studio suite software, and external software applications. Graphical view of the distributed automation architecture The graphical views, based on the Visio 2002 Professional engine, are easy-to-use as they are based on standardized ergonomics (Microsoft Office tools). This enables you to integrate graphical elements from other market-standard CAD software (AutoCAD, Micro Station, etc.). Functional view The functional view is a structured tree diagram of the entire set of machine or process functions. It is taken from the graphical view of the process or machine. This hierarchical structure comprises functional entities in the form of folders that can be nested at different levels. The project designer associates functional entities with stations composing the project. After generation (see page 43122/6), the corresponding functional entities are made available in the structural view (configuration entity) of Unity Pro applications for Premium/Quantum PLCs. Functional view Topological view The topological view is composed using the control architecture graphical view. This topological view displays the communication networks and connected devices in a folder structure. Topological view In a similar fashion, after generation (see page 43122/6), elements of the topological view are made available in the structural view (communication element) of each Unity Pro application for the Atrium/Premium/Quantum PLCs of the distributed automation architecture. Network names and the names and types of stations defined in the graphical view of Unity Studio are sent to Unity Pro applications. 43122-EN_Ver1.0.fm/3
Object libraries The supplies open libraries of objects that can be re-used in graphical views: b Visio 2002 Professional libraries b automation product library Objects found in this library are of two types: b Process objects for creation of a graphical view of a process or machine (motors, valves, actuators, pumps, etc.). b Automation objects for the creation of a control architecture view (PLCs, networks, controllers, HMI terminals, Ethernet hubs and switches, etc.). Each object can be given its own parameters (type of valve, etc.) by using predefined properties, or be enhanced by applying customized properties. Process library automation product library Adding new objects The numerous libraries supplied can be expanded as needed by: b Downloading Visio objects available online, covering all industrial fields (Microsoft Visio site, product reseller sites or sites specialized in Visio objects). b Creation of objects by the user A customized object can be created by: b Integrating a graphical thumbnail of your choice (.bmp format, etc.) into the library. b Definition of customized object properties b Creation of XML-format rules for complex objects. The creation of a complex object (for automation devices) is achieved by writing rules of usage (for instance, the possibility of connecting a type of automation device to a type of communication network) in standard extensible Markup Language (XML) format. Thumbnails Parameters Rules PLCs Networks HMI Speed drives Motor starters Hubs Switches XML-format rules Process objects (sensors, actuators, etc.) Automation objects (components, etc.) Hyperlinks can be defined from the objects in order to launch a software application, or to open a document related to the object (see next page). 43122-EN_Ver1.0.fm/4
Direct-access hyperlinks From the Unity Studio project views, it is possible, at any time, to create hyperlinks to: b All document types in.xls,.doc,.pdf formats, etc. b Web pages via a URL. b Software tools for configuration, network diagnostics, production management, etc. Creation of a link from an object Direct access to the configuration software tool relative to the object Graphical view of the distributed automation architecture The application view of the is used for centralized management of information related to the distributed applications. 4 2 1 3 1 Assignment of an automation application to each station in the architecture. 2 Assignment of the settings or programming tool for each station. 3 Creation and location of files for each station. 4 Assignment of functional entities of the process or the machine to station applications. 43122-EN_Ver1.0.fm/5
Project analysis operations In order to detect any errors as early as possible, Unity Studio analyzes applications automatically. A report signals any possible errors in the form of alerts. Checks are performed on: b Addressing of stations and variables. b Defined station types and their variables. b Data exchanged in real time on the Ethernet communication network between Global Data PLC stations (group, published and subscribed variables). Generation for each individual station Following the analysis (and after any corrections are made to render the application compliant), performing generation using Unity Studio enables you to create settings specific to each station in each corresponding station file. Depending upon the type of station, the settings generated consistent with the overall project are listed in the table below. For PLC stations (Atrium, Premium and Quantum), this generation includes the creation of the functional view, the program structure and the settings for "Global Data." Generation using Unity Pro Creation of Unity Pro program structures Type of data generated Unity Pro XBT-L100 PowerSuite OFS Application Name Project file Device Name Type Network Routing path Link Name Type Address Functional entity Name Structure Group Name Multicast address Global Data Name Type Producer/consumer Data generated using Unity Studio Consistency check and update operation This check verifies the consistency of project settings with the files of each station. The update operation raises station file settings to the level of the Unity Studio project. Any modifications made on the stations are checked and reapplied at all other project levels. Existing settings of a station added to the project are updated in Unity Studio (in the event of re-use of an existing station). 43122-EN_Ver1.0.fm/6
Ethernet TCP/IP Variable A Variable B Variable C Global Data view The Global Data service of Ethernet TCP/IP communication networks ensures real-time data exchanges between connected stations. This service (1) enables you to synchronize and share a common database between 64 stations. Each of the 64 stations in a distribution group has the option of: Publication Subscription Publication Subscription b b Publishing a variable of 1024 octets on the network. Subscribing to 1 to 64 of the published variables. Application 1 Application 2 Application n The Unity Studio Global Data view enables the definition of Global Data distribution groups and the configuration of settings for published and subscribed station variables. During generation at each station level (see page 43122/6), this setting configuration is saved automatically to station files, thereby ensuring: b Guaranteed consistency of communication between the distributed applications in question. b Maximum productivity with respect to station configuration tasks. b Minimized risk of errors. (1) For further information on the Global Data service, refer to our "Premium or Quantum s" catalogs. Global Data editor Overall project documentation The is a single publishing resource for the creation of overall project documentation including information about the various following levels: b Project (topology, networks, global data, functional modules, Visio graphical views, VBA macros). b Stations (station applications), see Unity Pro documentation editor, page 43120/17. Selection of various documentation levels This documentation can be viewed on-screen or in printed form. 43122-EN_Ver1.0.fm/7
open development Integrated open development The offers a great degree of open development: b Use of diagrams or drawings from CAD tools. b Enhancement of the object catalog (integration of Visio objects, creation of objects using XML, etc.). b Establishment of hypertext links to documents and third-party software applications (MES, ERP, Web, configuration tools, maintenance guides, etc.). b Launching of VBA macros. b Import/export at all levels, in standard XML format. Graphical views library Advanced open development, reserved for experienced IT specialists Advanced open development, reserved for experienced IT specialists, enables you to develop interfaces between Unity and expert tools, as well as user-specific functions. Function blocks library This type of development requires IT knowledge in the following areas: b C++ or Visual Basic languages b Client/server architectures b XML and COM/DCOM technologies b Database synchronization issues In conjunction with the, Unity Developer's Edition (UDE) enables the development of these custom solutions. It includes, in addition to the development kit, Unity servers, training, documentation and technical support. This is supplied only after a special contract has been signed with. Consult your Regional Sales Office. Example of a custom solution that can be developed with the UDE software package Free design approach Unity software applications ensure an overall consistency throughout the project while at the same time providing complete freedom with respect to the method of project design and debugging. Several approaches are possible: Descending approach Free approach Ascending approach b The descending approach corresponds, in the, to the creation of graphical representations, the declaration of applications, the configuration of communications, the generation of station files (particularly in Unity Pro setup software) and the publishing of overall documentation. b The ascending approach, based on applications created at each station level, allows all settings to be raised to the overall Unity Studio project level. b The free approach offered by the leaves open the choice of method for designing a distributed automation project. Information entered at one level is automatically passed on and reapplied to other project levels. This design freedom facilitates, for instance: v Integration of existing applications into the project with upgrading in Unity Pro. v Acknowledgment of modifications made to each application following commissioning or maintenance operations. 43122-EN_Ver1.0.fm/8
References References The multilingual, compatible with Windows 2000 Professional and Windows XP operating systems, enables the design and structuring of distributed automation projects. The includes the following software applications: b Microsoft Visio 2002 Professional for graphic design. b Unity Studio manager for management of distributed applications. b Unity Pro XL for the programming and development of Atrium, Premium and Quantum s. b OPC Factory Server (OFS) for accessing and exchanging data in the architecture. b PowerSuite for the setup of Altivar speed drives. b XBT-L1000 for creating Magelis HMI applications. b Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) for the development of customized functions. Documentation is supplied in an electronic format. PC programming terminal/processor connection cables must be ordered separately. See page 43120/25. Description Type of license Language Reference number Weight kg Unity Studio Single station French UNY SEW XFU CD10F development software suite English UNY SEW XFU CD10E German UNY SEW XFU CD10D Spanish UNY SEW XFU CD10S Nota : An interactive demo of the is available on CD-ROM. Consult your Regional Sales Office. Functions: pages 43122/3 to 43122/8 43122-EN_Ver1.0.fm/9