The Data Service Platform of Cnix provides an IEE for process engineers to write programs for an integrated system using text and function block diagrams. The IEE transforms large plants, composed of various and multiple unit processes, into an imaginary machine. This means that the total processes of the plant can be represented in software form because they will be described by a unique language. The concept is shown in the following picture, which adopts a ladder diagram.
The IEE in the Data Service Platform of Cnix allows the concept of "copy" and "paste" for plants to be applied when extending existing plants or building new plants overseas, provided that process engineers can clearly define the specifications for interface signals of sensors and actuators. This can significantly reduce commissioning costs. Additionally, it can create software packages for plant processes, enabling manufacturers to export plants in a software format.
The process program, which is written in the IEE, can be managed consistently regardless of the devices installed in the workshop, such as PLCs and other intelligent controllers. This feature makes it easy to modify and update processes. Additionally, it can be synchronized in the time domain with the scan time of each signal, enabling process engineers to easily control integrated processes with an integrated sequence and build a real smart factory.
The Data Service Platform can transform your long-accumulated know-how into intelligent properties. The best smart factory results from a perfect system integration.