WO1998036336A1 - System for assisting configuring a process control environment - Google Patents
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- This invention relates to process monitoring and control systems. More specifically, the present invention relates to a system for assisting configuring a process monitoring and control system.
- Present-day process control systems use instruments, control devices and communication systems to monitor and manipulate control elements, such as valves and switches, to maintain at selected target values one or more process variables, including temperature, pressure, flow and the like.
- the process variables are selected and controlled to achieve a desired process objective, such as attaining the safe and efficient operation of machines and equipment utilized in the process.
- Process control systems have widespread application in the automation of industrial processes such as the processes used in chemical, petroleum, and manufacturing industries, for example.
- Control of the process is often implemented using microprocessor-based controllers, computers or workstations which monitor the process by sending and receiving commands and data to hardware devices to control either a particular aspect of the process or the entire process as a whole.
- the specific process control functions that are implemented by software programs in these microprocessors, computers or workstations may be individually designed, modified or changed through programming while requiring no modifications to the hardware. For example, an engineer might cause a program to be written to have the controller read a fluid level from a level sensor in a tank, compare the tank level with a predetermined desired level, and then open or close a feed valve based on whether the read level was lower or higher than the predetermined, desired level.
- the parameters are easily changed by displaying a selected view of the process and then by modifying the program using the selected view.
- the engineer typically would change parameters by displaying and modifying an engineer's view of the process.
- software programs also monitor and display a view of the processes, providing feedback in the form of an operator's display or view regarding the status of particular processes.
- the monitoring software programs also signal an alarm when a problem occurs.
- Some programs display instructions or suggestions to an operator when a problem occurs.
- the operator who is responsible for the control process needs to view the process from his point of view.
- a display or console is typically provided as the interface between the microprocessor based controller or computer performing the process control function and the operator and also between the programmer or engineer and the microprocessor based controller or computer performing the process control function.
- Systems that perform, monitor, control, and feed back functions in process control environments are typically implemented by software written in high-level computer programming languages such as Basic, Fortran or C and executed on a computer or controller.
- high-level languages although effective for process control programming, are not usually used or understood by process engineers, maintenance engineers, control engineers, operators and supervisors.
- Higher level graphical display languages have been developed for such personnel, such as continuous function block and ladder logic.
- each of the engineers, maintenance personnel, operators, lab personnel and the like require a graphical view of the elements of the process control system that enables them to view the system in terms relevant to their responsibilities.
- a process control program might be written in Fortran and require two inputs, calculate the average of the inputs and produce an output value equal to the average of the two inputs.
- This program could be termed the AVERAGE function and may be invoked and referenced through a graphical display for the control engineers.
- a typical graphical display may consist of a rectangular block having two inputs, one output, and a label designating the block as AVERAGE.
- a different program may be used to create a graphical representation of this same function for an operator to view the average value.
- these software programs are placed into a library of predefined user selectable features. The programs are identified by function blocks.
- a user may then invoke a function and select the predefined graphical representations to create different views for the operator, engineer, etc. by selecting one of a plurality of function blocks from the library for use in defining a process control solution rather than having to develop a completely new program in Fortran, for example.
- a group of standardized functions, each designated by an associated function block may be stored in a control library.
- a designer equipped with such a library can design process control solutions by interconnecting, on a computer display screen, various functions or elements selected with the function blocks to perform particular tasks.
- the microprocessor or computer associates each of the functions or elements defined by the function blocks with predefined templates stored in the library and relates each of the program functions or elements to each other according to the interconnections desired by the designer.
- a designer could design an entire process control program using graphical views of predefined functions without ever writing one line of code in Fortran or other high-level programming language.
- New process control functions are designed primarily by companies who sell design systems and not by the end users who may have a particular need for a function that is not a part of the standard set of functions supplied by the company.
- the standardized functions are contained within a control library furnished with the system to the end user.
- the end user must either utilize existing functions supplied with the design environment or rely on the company supplying the design environment to develop any desired particular customized function for them. If the designer is asked to modify the parameters of the engineer's view, then all other views using those parameters have to be rewritten and modified accordingly because the function program and view programs are often developed independently and are not part of an integrated development environment. Clearly, such procedure is very cumbersome, expensive, and time-consuming.
- a configuration assistant system which guides a user through configuring a process control environment via a sequence of screen presentations advantageously enables a process control designer or user to quickly and easily configure a process control environment.
- the screen presentations may be contained within a plurality of instructional sections to further assist the process control designer in configuring the process control environment.
- the present invention relates to a method for configuring a process control environment.
- the process control environment includes a computer system having a processor coupled to a display device.
- the method includes the steps of providing a plurality of instructional sections, the instructional sections setting forth information relating to configuring a process control environment; presenting, on the display device, a sequence of configuration screen presentations relating to the instruction sections; and, guiding a user through the configuration of the process control environment via the sequence of configuration screen presentations.
- the present invention relates to a system for configuring a process control environment.
- the system includes a computer system, which includes a processor coupled to a memory and a display device coupled to the processor, and a plurality of instructional sections coupled to the processor, the instructional sections setting forth information relating to configuring the process control environment.
- the system also includes means for presenting, on the display device, a sequence of configuration screen presentations relating to the instruction sections, and means for guiding a user through the configuration of the process control environment via the sequence of configuration screen presentations.
- the invention in another aspect, relates to an article of manufacture which includes a non-volatile memory and a plurality of instructional sections stored in the non-volatile memory, the instructional sections setting forth information relating to configuring a process control environment.
- the article of manufacture also includes means for presenting, on the display device, a sequence of configuration screen presentations relating to the instruction sections, the means for presenting being stored in the non-volatile memory and means for guiding a user through the configuration of the process control environment via the sequence of configuration screen presentations, the means for guiding being stored in the non-volatile memory.
- Figure 1 is a schematic block diagram showing a workstation in accordance with a generalized embodiment of the present invention.
- Figure 2 is a schematic block diagram showing a hierarchical relationship among system objects of a configuration model in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
- Figure 3A is a block diagram of the screen presentation of the configuration assistant system in accordance with the present invention.
- Figure 3B is an example of a screen presentation of the configuration assistant system.
- Figure 4A is a block diagram of a screen presentation of the Information screen presentation of the configuration assistant system in accordance with the present invention.
- Figure 4B is an example of an Information screen presentation.
- Figure 5 A is a block diagram of a screen presentation of a choice screen presentation of the configuration assistant system in accordance with the present invention.
- Figure 5B is an example of a choice screen presentation.
- Figure 6A is a block diagram of a screen presentation of a Selection screen presentation of the configuration assistant system in accordance with the present invention.
- Figure 6B is an example of a Selection screen presentation.
- Figure 7A is a block diagram of a screen presentation of a Data Entry screen presentation of the configuration assistant system in accordance with the present invention.
- Figure 7B is an example of a Data Entry screen presentation.
- Figure 8 is a block diagram showing the class hierarchy of the configuration assistant system classes that descend from class CObject.
- Figures 9A - 9D are block diagrams showing the class hierarchy of the configuration assistant classes that descend from class CDialog.
- Figure 10 is a flow chart showing the operation of the introduction section of the configuration assistant system.
- Figures 1 1 A - 1 IC are flow charts showing the operation of the controller section of the configuration assistant system.
- Figures 12A - 12D are flow charts showing the operation of the controller hierarchy section of the configuration assistant system.
- Figures 13A - 13C are flow charts showing the operation of the workstation section of the configuration assistant system.
- Figure 14 is a flow chart showing the operations of the install section of the configuration assistance system.
- a process control environment 100 is shown in Figure 1 and illustrates a control environment for implementing a digital control system, process controller or the like.
- the process control environment 100 includes an operator workstation 102 and an engineering workstation 106 electrically interconnected by a local area network (“LAN") 108, or other known communication link, for transferring and receiving data and control signals among the various workstations and a plurality of controller/multiplexers 1 10.
- Workstations 102 and 106 are, for example, computers which conform to the IBM compatible architecture.
- the workstations 102 and 106 are shown connected by the LAN 108 to a plurality of the controller/multiplexers 1 10 that electrically interface between the workstations and a plurality of processes 1 12.
- the LAN 108 includes a single workstation connected directly to a controller/multiplexer 1 10 or alternatively includes a plurality of workstations, for example two workstations 102 and 106, and many controller/multiplexers 1 10 depending upon the purposes and requirements of the process control environment 100.
- a single process controller/multiplexer 110 controls several different processes 1 12 or alternatively controls a portion of a single process.
- a process control strategy is developed by creating a software control solution on the engineering workstation 106, for example, and transferring the solution via the LAN 108 to the operator workstation 102, lab workstation 104, and to controller/multiplexer 1 10 for execution.
- the operator workstation 102 supplies interface displays to the control/monitor strategy implemented in the controller/multiplexer 1 10 and communicates to one or more of the controller/multiplexers 1 10 to view the processes 1 12 and change control attribute values according to the requirements of the designed solution.
- the processes 1 12 are formed from one or more field devices, which may be smart field devices or conventional (non-smart) field devices.
- the operator workstation 102 communicates visual and audio feedback to the operator regarding the status and conditions of the controlled processes 1 12.
- the engineering workstation 106 includes a processor 1 16, and a display 1 15 and one or more input/output or user-interface device 1 18 such as a keyboard, light pen and the like.
- the workstation 106 also includes a memory 1 17, which includes both volatile and non-volatile memory.
- the operator workstation 102 and other workstations (not shown) within the process control environment 100 include at least one central processing unit (not shown) which is electrically connected to a display (not shown) and a user-interface device (not shown) to allow interaction between a user and the processor.
- the memory 1 17 includes a control program that executes on the processor 1 16 to implement control operations and functions of the process control environment 100.
- the memory 1 17 also includes a configuration assistant system 130 which is stored within the nonvolatile memory when the configuration assistant system 130 is not in operation.
- the control program also includes an explorer portion which assists a user in navigating throughout the process control environment 100. The explorer portion of the control program is discussed in more detail in the application to Nixon et al. entitled "A Process Control System for Versatile Control of Multiple Process Devices of Various Device Types" having attorney docket number M-3923, which application is hereby incorporated by reference.
- Configuration assistant system 130 assists a user in the process of creating a process configuration for a process control environment.
- Configuration assistant system 130 is designed to be understandable by a user who has no previous experience in configuring a process control environment.
- configuration assistant system 130 gathers information via a question and answer session which is conducted via a sequence of screen presentations which are presented on display 1 15 of, e.g., engineering workstation 102 and continuously writes this information to a database (not shown). The information in the database may then be directly downloaded to a controller 1 10 to configure the controller 1 10.
- the configuration information obtained from the user during the operation of the configuration assistant system 130 is used to update the explorer portion of the control program.
- a schematic block diagram illustrates a hierarchical relationship among system objects of a configuration model 200.
- the configuration model 200 includes many configuration aspects including control, I/O, process graphics, process equipment, alarms, history and events.
- the configuration model 200 also includes a device description and network topology layout.
- the configuration model hierarchy 200 is defined for usage by a particular set of users for visualizing system object relationships and locations and for communicating or navigating maintenance information among various system objects.
- one configuration model hierarchy 200 specifically a physical plant hierarchy, is defined for usage by maintenance engineers and technicians for visualizing physical plant relationships and locations and for communicating or navigating maintenance information among various instruments and equipment in a physical plant.
- An embodiment of a configuration model hierarchy 200 that forms a physical plant hierarchy supports a subset of the SP88 physical equipment standard hierarchy and includes a configuration model site 210, one or more physical plant areas 220, equipment modules 230 and control modules 240.
- the configuration model hierarchy 200 is defined for a single process site 210 which is divided into one or more named physical plant areas 220 that are defined within the configuration model hierarchy 200.
- the physical plant areas 220 optionally contain tagged modules, each of which is uniquely instantiated within the configuration model hierarchy 200.
- a physical plant area 220 optionally contains one or more equipment modules 230.
- An equipment module 230 optionally and hierarchically contains other equipment modules 230, control modules 240 and function blocks.
- An equipment module 230 includes and is controlled by a control template that is created according to one of a number of different graphical process control programming languages including continuous function block, ladder logic, or sequential function charting ("SFC").
- the configuration model hierarchy 200 optionally contains one or more control modules 240.
- a control module 240 is contained in an object such as a physical plant area 220.
- a control module 240 optionally contains objects such as other control modules 240 or function blocks.
- each screen presentation generated by configuration assistant system 130 includes a navigation portion 302 as well as a screen specific portion 304.
- the navigation portion 302 includes navigation tabs 310 which allow a user to access particular sections of the configuration assistant system 300. For example, when configuration assistant 300 is first accessed, start navigation tab 312 is actuated. Additional navigation tab include controller navigation tab 314, controller hierarchy navigation tab 316, workstation navigation tab 318, install navigation tab 320 and end navigation tab 321 which provide access to the controller section, controller hierarchy section, workstation section, install and the end section of configuration assistant system 130, respectively.
- the navigation portion 302 also includes a variety of buttons which provide navigation functions. More specifically, navigation portion 302 includes Back button 330, Next button 332, Help button 334 and Navigate button 336.
- the Back button 332 takes the user to the previous screen presentation in strict historical order.
- the Next button 334 takes the user to the screen presentation appropriate for the selections that are made on the current screen presentation.
- the help button 334 accesses the help contents for the configuration assistant system.
- the navigate button 336 brings up a list of screen presentations already viewed.
- configuration assistant system 130 When configuration assistant system 130 is accessed, it first takes default values of the process control environment 100 where they are sufficient to get the system running. If the elements of the environment 100 are not in auto internet protocol (IP) address assignment mode, then the environment is set to the auto IP address assignment mode and the user is notified.
- IP internet protocol
- the layout of the screen specific portion 304 of each screen presentation conforms to one of four general layout categories: informational screen layout, Choice screen layout, Selection screen layout and Data Entry screen Layout.
- information screen layout 400 includes a picture portion 402 as well as a descriptive text portion 404.
- the picture portion 402 includes a bit mapped picture which is context specific. This picture orients a user to the context of the function that the user is performing and also improves the appearance of the screen presentation.
- the descriptive text portion 404 provides a textual explanation to step a user through the configuration assistant system 130.
- Figure 4B shows an example of an information screen presentation.
- choice screen layout 500 includes a picture portion 502, a descriptive text portion 504 and a radio button portion 506.
- the picture portion 502 and descriptive text portion 504 perform the same function as in the information screen layout.
- the radio button portion 506 set forth radio button that may be actuated to chose a particular selection.
- Figure 5B shows an example of a choice screen presentation.
- select screen presentation 600 includes picture portion 602, descriptive text portion 604 and list selection portion 606.
- the picture portion 602 and descriptive text portion 604 perform the same function as in the information screen layout and choice screen layout.
- the list selection portion 606 provides a list of choices from which a user may select one or more choices.
- Figure 6B shows an example of a select screen presentation.
- Data Entry screen presentation 700 includes picture portion 702 and descriptive text portion 704 as well as an information entry portion 706.
- the information entry portion 706 includes fields such as name field 708 and description field 710 into which information is entered by a user.
- the picture portion 702 and descriptive text portion 704 perform the same function as in the information screen layout, choice screen layout and select screen layout.
- Figure 7B shows an example of a Data Entry screen presentation.
- the process control environment 100 and more specifically configuration assistant system 130 is implemented using an object-oriented framework.
- An object-oriented framework uses object-oriented concepts such as class hierarchies, object states and object behavior. These concepts, which are briefly discussed below, are well known in the art.
- the preferred object-oriented framework is written using object-oriented programming languages, such as the C++ programming language, which is well-known in the art.
- the building block of an object-oriented framework is an object.
- An object is defined by a state and a behavior.
- the state of an object is set forth by fields of the object.
- the behavior of an object is set forth by methods of the object.
- Each object is an instance of a class, which provides a template for the object.
- a class defines zero or more fields and zero or more methods.
- Fields are data structures which contain information defining a portion of the state of an object. Objects which are instances of the same class have the same fields. However, the particular information contained within the fields of the objects can vary from object to object. Each field can contain information that is direct, such as an integer value, or indirect, such as a reference to another object.
- a method is a collection of computer instructions which can be executed in processor 116 by computer system software.
- the instructions of a method are executed, i.e., the method is performed, when software requests that the object for which the method is defined perform the method.
- a method can be performed by any object that is a member of the class that includes the method.
- the particular object performing the method is the responder or the responding object.
- the responder consumes one or more arguments, i.e., input data, and produces zero or one result, i.e., an object returned as output data.
- the methods for a particular object define the behavior of that object. Classes of an object-oriented framework are organized in a class hierarchy.
- a class inherits the fields and methods which are defined by the superclasses of that class. Additionally, the fields and methods defined by a class are inherited by any subclasses of the class. I.e., an instance of a subclass includes the fields defined by the superclass and can perform the methods defined by the superclass. Accordingly, when a method of an object is called, the method that is accessed may be defined in the class of which the object is a member or in any one of the superclasses of the class of which the object is a member. When a method of an object is called, process control environment 100 selects the method to run by examining the class of the object and, if necessary, any superclasses of the object.
- a subclass may override or supersede a method definition which is inherited from a superclass to enhance or change the behavior of the subclass.
- a subclass may not supersede the signature of the method.
- the signature of a method includes the method's identifier, the number and type of arguments, whether a result is returned, and, if so, the type of the result.
- the subclass supersedes an inherited method definition by redefining the computer instructions which are carried out in performance of the method.
- Classes which are capable of having instances are concrete classes. Classes which cannot have instances are abstract classes. Abstract classes may define fields and methods which are inherited by subclasses of the abstract classes. The subclasses of an abstract class may be other abstract classes; however, ultimately, within the class hierarchy, the subclasses are concrete classes.
- configuration assistant system 130 is implemented using the
- Configuration assistant system 130 also includes Class CHcaApp (not shown) which descends from the foundation class CWinApp (not shown) and relates to the windowing features of the configuration assistant system.
- class CHcaSection 802 descends from the Foundation class CObject 800.
- Class CHcaSection 802 is a virtual base class which controls which screen to present to the user at a given time.
- Section classes CIntroSection 810, CCtrlrSection 812, CEndSection 814, CWkstnSection 816, CInstlSection 818 and CSP88Section 820 descend from class CHcaSection 802.
- Class CCtrlrSection 812 controls presentation of the controller section and determines which screen is presented at a given time.
- Class CEndSection 814 controls presentation of the end section and determines which screen is presented at a given time.
- Class CWkstnSection 816 controls the workstation section and determines which screen to present at a given time.
- Class CInstlSection 818 controls the install section and determines which screen presentation should be presented at a given time.
- CIntroSection 819 controls the introduction section and determines which screen presentation to present at a given time.
- CSP88Section 820 controls the control hierarchy section and determines which screen presentation to present at a given time.
- FIGS 9A - 9D the class hierarchy for the dialog classes which descend from class CDialog 900 are shown.
- the class CHawkDialog 902 descends from class CDialog 900.
- the class CHcaDialogBase 904 descends from class CHawkDialog 902.
- Class CHcaDlg 903 also descends from class CHawkDialog 902 and is associated with class CHcaDialogBase 904.
- Class CHcaDlg 903 is the parent dialog for all the screens in the configuration assistant system 130.
- Class CHcaDlg 903 presents the screens presentations using class CHcaSection 802 based helper classes and controls the tabs 312-320 for accessing the sections as well as the next button 332, back button 330, help button 334, and navigate button 336.
- Class CHcaDialogBaseD 904 is a base class for controlling the nested dialogs in the configuration assistant system 130.
- a plurality of configuration assistant system dialog classes descend from class CHcaDialogBase 904. These configuration assistant system dialog classes are generally grouped into a plurality of generalizations which are generally related to the various instructional sections.
- One class which descends from class CHcadialogBase 904 and is not within one of the generalization groups is class CNaviagateD 905.
- Class CNavigateD 905 presents a list of screen presentations in historical order so that the user can access a previously viewed screen presentation.
- configuration assistant system dialog classes which are within the introduction, install and end generalization and which descend from class CHcaDialogBase 904 include classes CIntrolD 910, CIntro2D 91 1, CIntro3D 912, CInstlAnotherD 913, CInstlCheckD 914, ClnstlCheckOrlnstlD 915, CInstlCtrlrSelectD 916, CInstlMaindD 917, CInstlStartD 918, CInstlStatusD 918, CInstlWkstnSelectD 920 and CEndStart 921.
- Class CIntrolD 910 presents the first page of the introduction section.
- Class CIntro2D 91 1 presents the second page of the introduction section.
- Class CIntro3D 912 presents the third page of the introduction section.
- Class CInstlAnotherD 913 asks whether the user wishes to install another node in the system.
- Class CInstlCheckD 914 presents the results of checking the database to see if everything that is required to run the configuration assistant system 130 is stored within the database and presents any problems found to the user.
- Class CInstlCheckD 914 also presents a "fix it" button (not shown) which transfers the user to the screen presentation most likely to fix the problem.
- Class ClnstCheckOrlnstlD 915 asks whether the user wishes to check the configuration that has been generated by the configuration assistant system 130 before installing it, or whether the configuration should be installed without being checked.
- Class CInstlCtrlSelectD 916 presents a list of controllers to the user and asks which one to install.
- Class CInstlMainD 917 presents the main screen presentation for the install section; the main screen presentation for the install section presents the starting choices for installing the system.
- Class CInstlStartD 918 is the start screen presentation for the install section; this start screen presentation introduces what will be done in this section.
- Class CInstlStatusD 919 presents the status of the install process as it is occurring.
- Class CInstlWkstnSelectD 920 presents a list of workstations to the user and asks which workstation the user wishes to install.
- Class CEndStartD 921 presents the start screen for the end section; this screen presentation congratulates the user and tells the user that the process of configuring the system is complete.
- configuration assistant system dialog classes which are within the workstation generalization and which descend from class CHcaDialogBase 904 include CWkstnAnotherNetD 930, CWkstnAnotherOperD 931, CWksnAnotherPCD 932, CWkstnCreateDiskD 933, CWkstnDiskPathD 934, CWkstnMainD 935, CWkstnNetStartD 936, C WkstnOperateD 937, C WkstnPCsD 938, C WkstnPropsD 939 and C WkstnStartD 940.
- Class CWkstnAnotherNetD 930 asks whether the user wants to add a personal computer (PC), i.e., a workstation, modify a PC, or if the user is done editing PCs.
- Class CWkstnAnotherOperD 931 asks whether the user wishes to configure the operating capabilities of another PC.
- Class CWkstnAnotherPCD 932 asks whether the user wishes to configure another PC.
- Class CWkstnCreateDiskD 933 asks whether the user wishes to create a configuration diskette.
- Class CWkstnDiskPathD 934 allows the user to enter the path to the configuration file.
- Class CWkstnMainD 935 presents the main screen for the workstation section; the main screen provides the starting choices for configuring workstations.
- Class CWkstnPropsD 939 allows the user to enter the properties of the workstation.
- Class CWkstnNetStartD 936 asks whether the user wishes to add a PC or modify a PC.
- CWkstnOperateD 937 presents a list of areas and asks the user to select which areas can be operated from the present PC.
- Class CWkstnPCsD 938 presents a list of PCs and asks the user which one the user wishes to configure.
- Class CWkstnStartD 940 is the start screen for the workstation section; the start screen for the workstation section introduces what will be done in this section.
- configuration assistant system dialog classes which are within the controller generalization and which descend from class CHcaDialogBase 904 include CCtrlrStartD 950, CCtrlrMaindD 951, CCtrlrAssignD 952, CCtrlrAnotherCardOrCtrlrD 953, CCtrlrAnotherChannelD 954, CCtrlrAnotherSlotD 955, CCtrlrCardTypesD 956, CCtrlrChannelsD 957, CCtrlrChanPropsD 958, CCtrlrPropsD 959, CCtrlrSelectD 960 and CCtrlrSlotsD 961.
- Class CCtrlrStartD 950 presents the start screen presentation for the controller section; this screen presentation introduces what functions will be accomplished in the controller section.
- Class CCtrlrMainD 951 presents the main screen presentation for the controller section; the main screen presentation presents the starting choices for configuring controllers 110.
- Class CCtrlrAssignD 952 presents a list of auto-sensed controllers 1 10 to allow the user to select one of the controllers 110 to be configured.
- Class CtrlrAnotherCardOrCtrl 953 asks whether the user wishes to configure another card on the present controller or another controller.
- Class CCtrlAnotherChannel 954 asks whether the user wishes to configure another channel on the present card.
- Class CCtrlrAnotherSlotD 955 asks whether the user wishes to configure another slot in the present controller.
- Class CCtrlrCardTypesD 956 presents a list of card types to allow the user to select the type of card present in a slot.
- Class CCtrlrChannelsD 957 presents a list of channels or ports for a given card and allows the user to select one of the channels or ports to set the properties thereof.
- Class CCtrlrChanPropsD 958 allows the user to enter the properties of a given channel or port of a card.
- Class CCtrlPropsD 959 allows the user to enter the properties of a controller; these properties include name and description.
- Class CCtrlrSelectD 960 allows the user to select a controller from a list for purposes of configuring the controller 110.
- Class CCtrlrSlotsD 961 presents a list of slots in a controller to allow the user to configure the card types present in the slots.
- configuration assistant system dialog classes which are within the controller hierarchy generalization and which descend from class CHcaDialogBase 904 include CSP88AlgoTypeD 970, CSP88AnotherAreaD 971, CSP88AreaPropsD 972, CSP88AreaSelectD 973, CSP88AttributesD 974, CSP88DisplaysD 975, DSP88EditAreaD 976, SCP88EditModuleD 977, CSP88EditOtherD 978, CSP88EditWhatD 979, CSP88MaindD 980, CSP88ModKindD 981, CSP88ModePathD 982, CSPModPropsD 983, CSP88ModSelectD 984, CSP88NodeAssignmentD 985, CSP88PeriodD 986, CSP88StartD 987 and CSP88StartFromD 988.
- Class CSP88AlgoTypeD 970 queries the user regarding the work type algorithm to use in the module being created.
- Class CSP88AnotherAreaD 971 queries the user whether the user wishes to configure another area or configure the modules in the present area.
- Class CSP88AreaPropsD 972 allows the user to enter the properties of an area including the name and description of the area.
- Class CSP88AreaSelectD 973 allows the user to select an area to be modified.
- Class CSP88AttributesD 974 presents a list of attributes for a module and allows the user to edit the attributes using a standard attribute editing dialog.
- Class CSP88DisplaysD 975 allows the user to enter the primary, detail and instrument displays associated with a module.
- Class CSP88EditAreaD 976 asks whether the user wishes to add or rename an area.
- Class CSP88EditModuleD 977 asks whether the user wishes to add a module or modify a module.
- Class CSP88EditOtherD 978 asks whether the user wishes to configure another part of the present module, configure another module, or configure another area.
- Class CSP88EditWhatD 979 asks whether the user wishes to configure the properties of a module or the attributes.
- Class CSP88MainD 980 presents the main screen for the control hierarchy section; the main screen for the control hierarchy section presents the starting choices for editing the control hierarchy.
- Class CSP88ModPathD 982 allows the user to enter a path to a module from which the module presently being created will be derived.
- Class CSP88ModPropsD 983 allows the user to enter the properties of a module.
- Class CSP88ModSelectD 984 presents a list of modules from which list the user may select one.
- Class CSP88NodeAssignment 985 asks the user for the name of the node to which the present module will be assigned.
- Class CSP88PeriodD 986 allows the user to enter the execution period and priority of a module.
- Class CSP88StartD 987 presents start screen for the control hierarchy section; the start screen for the control hierarchy section introduces the section.
- Class CSP88StartFromD 988 asks whether the user wants to create a module from scratch or from another module. Operation of Configuration Assistant System
- Figure 10 shows the operation of configuration assistant system 130
- figure 1 1 shows the operation of the controller section
- figure 12 shows the operation of the controller hierarchy section
- figure 13 shows the operation of the workstation section
- figure 14 shows the operation of the install section.
- a starting screen conforming to the start section of the configuration assistant system is displayed.
- This screen presentation conforms to the information layout. From this screen, a user may select another tab, 312-320, or the Next button 332. When another tab is selected, the next screen to be displayed is the starting screen for the selected tab. Alternately, when the Next button 332 is actuated, the next screen to be displayed is the starting screen for the Controllers section.
- the class which presents the dialog for the initial screen presentations is the CHcaDlg class.
- actuation of the Navigate button 336 and actuation of the tour button 338 include actuation of the Navigate button 336 and actuation of the tour button 338.
- a navigate dialog screen presentation is presented.
- the users may then select a screen presentation from the list of screen presentations available.
- the configuration assistant system 130 then presents the selected screen presentation.
- the class which presents the dialog for the navigate dialog screen presentation is the CHcaDlg class.
- the configuration assistant system includes a plurality of user edit node modes of operation. These user edit node modes of operation include moving a controller node from auto-sensed to configured and adding a controller node to the environment.
- the user selects the controller tab 314 from the main screen presentation and actuates the next button 332.
- the configuration assistant system 130 then causes a controller main choice screen presentation to be presented; the controller main choice screen presentation conforms to the Choice screen layout.
- the choices presented include: assign an existing controller; add a controller placeholder; configure a controller's properties; and, configure a controllers I/O.
- the user then actuates the assign existing controller radio button and actuates the Next button 332.
- the configuration assistant system 130 then presents a controller assignment select screen presentation which conforms to the Choice screen layout and provides a list of auto-sensed controllers.
- the user selects a controller from the list of auto-sensed controllers and actuates the next button 332.
- the configuration assistant system 130 then presents a controller properties data entry screen presentation which conforms to the Data Entry screen layout. The user then enters the controller properties including the Name and Description of the controller. If the user is not sure to which controller 1 10 he is referring, then the user actuates a flash button (not shown). Actuating the flash button causes the configuration assistant system 130 to cause the selected controller 1 10 to flash a light. The user then merely looks at the controllers of the environment 100 to determine which controller 1 10 has a blinking light.
- Actuating the flash button also causes a light to flash within the picture of the controller, thus indicating to a user that the controller's actual light is flashing.
- the next button is actuated, thus causing configuration assistant system 130 to present the controller main choice screen presentation.
- the classes which present the dialog for this function are CCtrlrMainD, CCtrlrAssignD, and CCtrlrPropsD.
- the configuration assistant system 130 then presents a controller properties data entry screen presentation which conforms to the Data Entry screen layout. The user then enters the controller properties including the Name and Description of the controller. Once the controller properties have been entered, then the next button is actuated, thus causing configuration assistant system 130 to present the controller main choice screen presentation.
- the classes which present the dialog for this function are CCtrlrMainD and CCtrlrPropsD.
- the configuration assistant system 130 includes a plurality of user edit cards of a node modes of operation. These user edit cards of a node modes of operation include setting the properties of an auto-sensed card and adding a card to a node.
- the user selects the controller tab 314 from the main screen presentation and actuates the next button 332.
- the configuration assistant system 130 then causes the controller main choice screen presentation to be presented.
- the user then actuates the configure controller I/O radio button and actuates the Next button 332.
- the configuration assistant system 130 then presents a controllers select screen presentation which conforms to the Choice screen layout and provides a list of configured controllers.
- the user selects a controller from the list of configured controllers and actuates the next button 332.
- the configuration assistant system 130 then presents a slots select screen presentation which conforms to the Choice screen layout and provides a list of slots in the selected controller.
- the configuration assistant system 130 then presents a channel properties data entry screen presentation which conforms to the Data Entry screen layout. The user then enters the channel properties including the channel type, the enabled/disabled status and the I/O tag of the card and actuates the next button 332.
- the configuration assistant system 130 then causes a continue choice screen presentation to be presented. The continue choice screen presentation asks the user whether he wishes to configure another channel. If the user selects yes, then the configure card select screen presentation is again presented. If the user select no, then the user is asked whether he wishes to configure another card on this controller or another controller or is done configuring controllers.
- the controller slots select screen presentation is presented. If the user selects another controller, then the controllers select screen presentation is presented. If the user select done with controllers, then the control hierarchy tab section of the configuration assistant system 130 is initiated.
- the classes which present the dialog for this function are CCtrlrMaind, CCtrlrSelectD, CCtrlrSlotsD, CCtrlrCardD, CChannelPropsD, CAnothehrCardOrChannelD, and CAnotherControllerD.
- the user selects the controller tab 314 from the main screen presentation and actuates the next button 332.
- the configuration assistant system 130 then causes the controller main choice screen presentation to be presented.
- the user then actuates the configure controller I/O radio button and actuates the Next button 332.
- the configuration assistant system 130 then presents a controllers select screen presentation which conforms to the Choice screen layout and provides a list of configured controllers.
- the user selects a controller from the list of configured controllers and actuates the next button 332.
- the configuration assistant system 130 then presents a slots select screen presentation which conforms to the Choice screen layout and provides a list of slots in the selected controller.
- the configuration assistant system 130 then presents a configure slot screen presentation which conforms to the Choice screen layout and provides a list of card types. The user then selects a card type from the list of card types and actuates the next button 332.
- the configuration assistant system 130 then causes a continue choice screen presentation to be presented. The continue choice screen presentation asks the user whether he wishes to configure another slot. If the user selects yes, then the controller slots select screen presentation is again presented. If the user select no, then the user is asked whether he wishes to configure another controller or is done configuring controllers. If the user selects another controller, then the controllers select screen presentation is presented.
- control hierarchy section of the configuration assistant system 130 is initiated.
- the classes which present the dialog for this function are CCtrlrMaind, CCtrlrSelectD, CCtrlrSlotsD, CCtrlrCardD, and CAnotherControllerD.
- the configuration assistant system 130 includes a plurality of user edit areas modes of operation. These user edit areas modes of operation include adding an area and renaming an area. When adding an area, the user selects the control hierarchy tab 316 from the main screen presentation and actuates the next button 332. The configuration assistant system 130 then causes a control hierarchy main choice screen presentation to be presented; the control hierarchy main choice screen presentation conforms to the Choice screen layout. The control hierarchy main choice screen choices include edit an area and edit the modules in an area. The user then actuates the edit an area radio button and actuates the Next button 332. The configuration assistant system 130 then presents a areas choice select screen presentation which conforms to the Choice screen layout and provides the options of add an area or rename an area.
- the configuration assistant system 130 then presents an area properties data entry screen presentation which conforms to the Data Entry screen layout. The user then enters the area properties including the Name and Description of the area. Once the area properties have been entered, then the next button is actuated. The configuration assistant system 130 then presents a choice screen presentation. The choices are configure modules for this area, configure another area and done configuring areas. The user select the done configuring areas choice and actuates the next button thus causing the configuration assistant system 130 to present the control hierarchy main choice screen presentation.
- the classes which present the dialog for this function are CSP88MainD, CSP88EditAreaD, CSP88AreaPropsD and CSP88AnotherAreaD.
- the user selects the control hierarchy tab 316 from the main screen presentation and actuates the next button 332.
- the configuration assistant system 130 then causes a control hierarchy main choice screen presentation to be presented; the control hierarchy main choice screen presentation conforms to the Choice screen layout.
- the control hierarchy main choice screen choices include edit an area and edit the modules in an area.
- the user then actuates the edit an area radio button and actuates the Next button 332.
- the configuration assistant system 130 then presents a areas choice select screen presentation which conforms to the Choice screen layout and provides the options of add an area or rename an area.
- the user selects the rename an area choice and actuates the next button 332.
- the configuration assistant system 130 then presents an area properties data entry screen presentation which conforms to the Data Entry screen layout and includes an area name in the name field. The user then enters a new name in the name field of the area properties. Once the name has been entered, then the next button is actuated. The configuration assistant system 130 then presents a choice screen presentation. The choices are configure modules for this area, configure another area and done configuring areas. The user select the done configuring areas choice and actuates the next button thus causing the configuration assistant system 130 to present the control hierarchy main choice screen presentation.
- the classes which present the dialog for this function are CSP88MainD, CSP88EditAreaD, CSP88AreaPropsD and CSP88AnotherAreaD.
- the configuration assistant system 130 includes a plurality of user edit modules modes of operation. These user edit modules modes of operation include adding a module to an area, editing the properties of a module and editing the attributes of a module and editing a module.
- the user selects the control hierarchy tab al6 from the main screen presentation and actuates the next button 332.
- the configuration assistant system 130 then causes the control hierarchy main choice screen presentation to be presented The user then actuates the edit the modules in an area radio button and actuates the Next button 332.
- the configuration assistant system 130 then presents an areas select screen presentation which conforms to the Select screen layout and provides a list of areas. The user then selects an area and actuates the next button 332.
- the configuration assistant system 130 then causes a module choice screen presentation to be presented; the choices presented are add a new module and modify a module. For adding a module, the user then actuates the add a new modules radio button and actuates the Next button 332.
- the configuration assistant system 130 then presents a series of data entry screen presentations conform to the Data Entry screen layout.
- the user then enters properties including the Name and Description of the module, create from scratch or from a library module and function block or SFC algorithm.
- a choice screen is presented asking whether the user wishes to configure the module, modify a different module in this area or done configuring modules in this area.
- the user selects the done configuring modules choice and actuates the next button thus causing the configuration assistant system 130 to present the control hierarchy main choice screen presentation.
- the classes which present the dialog for this function are CSP88MainD, CSP88EditModuleD, CSP88ModPropsD, CSP88StartFromD and CSP88AlgoTypeD.
- the user selects the control hierarchy tab 316 from the main screen presentation and actuates the next button 332.
- the configuration assistant system 130 then causes the control hierarchy main choice screen presentation to be presented
- the user then actuates the edit the modules in an area radio button and actuates the Next button 332.
- the configuration assistant system 130 then presents an areas select screen presentation which conforms to the Select screen layout and provides a list of areas.
- the user selects an area and actuates the next button 332.
- the configuration assistant system 130 then causes a module choice screen presentation to be presented; the choices presented are add a new module and modify a module.
- the user then actuates the modify a modules radio button and actuates the Next button 332.
- the configuration assistant system 130 then presents a select screen which lists the modules for the current area. The user then selects the module to be edited and actuates the next button 332.
- the configuration assistant system 130 then presents a choice screen presentation, the choices are edit the properties or edit the configuration view. For editing the properties of a module, the user actuates the edit the properties radio button and actuates the Next button 332.
- the configuration assistant system 130 then presents a series of data entry screen presentations conforming to the Data Entry screen layout. The user then enters properties including the Node assignment, execution period and priority, and primary, detail and instrument displays. After the data has been entered, a choice screen is presented asking whether the user wishes to configure the attributes of the module, configure another module in this area, configure another area or done configuring modules in this area.
- the user selects the done configuring modules choice and actuates the next button thus causing the configuration assistant system 130 to present the control hierarchy main choice screen presentation.
- the classes which present the dialog for this function are CSP88MainD, CSP88EditModuleD, CSP88EditOtherD, CSP88NodeAssignmentD, CSP88PeriodD and CSP88DisplaysD.
- the user When editing the attributes of a module, the user, selects the control hierarchy tab 316 from the main screen presentation and actuates the next button 332.
- the configuration assistant system 130 then causes the control hierarchy main choice screen presentation to be presented.
- the user then actuates the edit the modules in an area radio button and actuates the Next button 332.
- the configuration assistant system 130 then presents an areas select screen presentation which conforms to the Select screen layout and provides a list of areas.
- the user selects an area and actuates the next button 332.
- the configuration assistant system 130 then causes a module choice screen presentation to be presented; the choices presented are add a new module and modify a module.
- the user For editing the attributes of a module, the user then actuates the modify a modules radio button and actuates the Next button 332.
- the configuration assistant system 130 then presents a select screen which lists the modules for the current area. The user then selects the module to be edited and actuates the next button 332.
- the configuration assistant system 130 the presents a choice screen presentation, the choices are edit the properties or edit the configuration view. For editing the attributes of a module, the user actuates the edit the configuration view radio button and actuates the Next button 332.
- the configuration assistant system 130 then presents an attributes select screen presentation. The user selects an attribute and actuates an edit attribute button (not shown). An attribute properties dialog is presented thus allowing the user to edit the attribute.
- a choice screen is presented asking whether the user wishes to configure the attributes of the module, configure another module in this area, configure another area or done configuring modules in this area.
- the user selects the done configuring modules choice and actuates the next button thus causing the configuration assistant system 130 to present the control hierarchy main choice screen presentation.
- the classes which present the dialog for this function are CSP88MainD, CSP88EditModuleD, CSP88EditOtherD, CSP88Attributes.
- the user selects the control hierarchy tab 316 from the main screen presentation and actuates the next button 332.
- the configuration assistant system 130 then causes the control hierarchy main choice screen presentation to be presented.
- the user then actuates the edit the modules in an area radio button and actuates the Next button 332.
- the configuration assistant system 130 then presents an areas select screen presentation which conforms to the Select screen layout and provides a list of areas.
- the user selects an area and actuates the next button 332.
- the configuration assistant system 130 then causes a module choice screen presentation to be presented; the choices presented are add a new module and modify a module.
- the user then actuates the modify a modules radio button and actuates the Next button 332.
- the configuration assistant system 130 then presents a select screen which lists the modules for the current area. The user then selects the module to be edited and actuates the next button 332.
- the configuration assistant system 130 the presents a choice screen presentation, the choices are edit the properties or edit the configuration view. For editing a module, the user actuates a edit algorithm button (see Figure 3B).
- the configuration assistant system 130 then causes a Control Studio system to be executed.
- the Control Studio system is discussed in more detail in cofiled application entitled in the application to Dove et al. entitled "System for Configuring a Process Control Environment” having attorney docket number M-3927, which application is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
- control returns from the control studio system and a choice screen is presented asking whether the user wishes to configure the attributes of the module, configure another module in this area, configure another area or done configuring modules in this area.
- the user selects the done configuring modules choice and actuates the next button thus causing the configuration assistant system 130 to present the control hierarchy main choice screen presentation.
- the classes which present the dialog for this function are CSP88MainD, CSP88EditModuleD and CSP88EditOtherD.
- the configuration assistant system 130 includes a plurality of user edit workstations modes of operation. These user edit workstation modes of operation include adding a workstation node to the system, modifying a workstation node in the system, creating a configuration diskette and configuring the operating capabilities of the workstation.
- the user selects the workstation tab 318 from the main screen presentation and actuates the next button 332.
- the configuration assistant system 130 then causes a choice screen presentation to be presented.
- the choices presented are configure network properties and configure operating capabilities.
- the user then actuates the configure network properties radio button and actuates the Next button 332.
- the configuration assistant system 130 then causes a choice screen presentation to be presented.
- the choices presented are add a workstation, modify a workstation, and create a configuration diskette.
- the user then actuates add a workstation radio button and actuates the Next button 332.
- the configuration assistant system 130 then presents the workstation properties data entry screen. The user then enters properties including the Name and Description of the workstation and actuates the Next button 332.
- a choice screen is presented asking whether the user wishes to add a workstation, modify a workstation or is done adding and modifying workstations in the system.
- the user selects the done adding and modifying choice and actuates the next button thus causing the configuration assistant system 130 to present the control hierarchy main choice screen presentation.
- the classes which present the dialog for this function are CWkstnStartD, CWkstnMainD, CWkstnNetworkD, CWkstnPropsD, and CWkstnAnotherD.
- the configuration assistant system 130 then causes a choice screen presentation to be presented.
- the choices presented are configure network properties and configure operating capabilities.
- the user then actuates the configure network properties radio button and actuates the Next button 332.
- the configuration assistant system 130 then causes a choice screen presentation to be presented.
- the choices presented are add a workstation, modify a workstation, and create a configuration diskette.
- the user then actuates modify a workstation radio button and actuates the Next button 332.
- the configuration assistant system 130 then presents the workstation select screen which lists the workstations in the system.
- the user selects the workstation to be modified and actuates the next button 332.
- the configuration assistant system 130 then presents the workstation properties data entry screen.
- the user then enters properties including the Name and Description of the workstation and actuates the Next button 332.
- a choice screen is presented asking whether the user wishes to add a workstation, modify a workstation or is done adding and modifying workstations in the system.
- the user selects the done adding and modifying choice and actuates the next button thus causing the configuration assistant system 130 to present the control hierarchy main choice screen presentation.
- the classes which present the dialog for this function are CWkstnStartD, CWkstnMainD, CWkstnNetworkD, CWkstnSelectD, CWkstnPropsD, and CWkstnAnotherD.
- the user selects the workstation tab al8 from the main screen presentation and actuates the next button 332.
- the configuration assistant system 130 then causes a choice screen presentation to be presented.
- the choices presented are configure network properties and configure operating capabilities.
- the user then actuates the configure network properties radio button and actuates the Next button 332.
- the configuration assistant system 130 then causes a choice screen presentation to be presented.
- the choices presented are add a workstation, modify a workstation, and create a configuration diskette.
- the user then actuates create a configuration diskette radio button and actuates the Next button 332.
- the configuration assistant system 130 then presents the configuration diskette data entry screen. The user then enters a path to the configuration diskette and actuates the Next button 332.
- the configuration file is written to the path, and a choice screen is presented asking whether the user wishes to add or modify a workstation or define the operational capabilities of workstations in the system.
- the classes which present the dialog for this function are CWkstnStartD, CWkstnMainD, CWkstnNetworkD, CWkstnDiskD, and CWkstnAnotherD.
- the user selects the workstation tab 318 from the main screen presentation and actuates the next button 332.
- the configuration assistant system 130 then causes a choice screen presentation to be presented. The choices presented are configure network properties and configure operating capabilities. The user then actuates the configure operating capabilities radio button and actuates the Next button 332.
- the configuration assistant system 130 then causes the workstation select screen to appear. The user then selects a workstation and actuates the next button 332.
- the configuration assistant system 130 then causes the operate areas select screen presentation to be presented, which lists all areas available from which to operate. The user then selects the areas from which the selected workstation can operate from the list of all areas and actuates the Next button 332.
- the configuration assistant system 130 then causes a choice screen presentation to be presented.
- the choice presented is whether the user wishes to configure another workstation.
- the user selects no and actuates the Next button 332.
- the configuration assistant system 130 then causes a choice screen presentation to be presented.
- the choices are whether the user wishes to add or modify another PC, i.e., workstation or define the operational capabilities of PC's. Control then transitions to the next section.
- the classes which present the dialog for this function are CWkstnStartD, CWkstnMainD, CWkstnNetworkD, CWkstnDiskD, and CWkstnAnotherD.
- the configuration assistant system 130 includes a single user installation mode of operation. When installing a controller on the system, the user selects the install tab 320 from the main screen presentation and actuates the next button 332. The configuration assistant system 130 then causes a choice screen presentation to be presented. The choices presented are install the system, install a workstation and install a controller. The user then actuates the install a controller radio button and actuates the Next button 332. The configuration assistant system 130 then causes a controller select screen presentation to be presented. The user then selects a controller, and actuates the Next button 332. The configuration assistant system 130 then causes a choice screen presentation to be presented. The choices presented are check the configuration and go ahead and install the controller.
- the configuration assistant system 130 then initiates a series of checks to verify nothing is missing. For each check that fails, and informational screen which describes the problem is displayed. Included in the screen is a fix it button. If the user selects the fixit button, the configuration assistant system 130 will display the screen most likely to fix the problem, if the information requested by the screen is correctly entered by the user. After presenting the informational check screens, the configuration assistant system 130 automatically installs the configuration and presents an install status screen. After the installation is complete the configuration assistant system 130 causes a choice screen presentation to be presented. The choices presented are install another node and done with installation.
- the user selects the done installing choice and actuates the next button thus causing the configuration assistant system 130 to present the control hierarchy main choice screen presentation.
- the classes which present the dialog for this function are CInstlStartD, CInstlMainD, CInstlCheckOrlnstID, CInstlCheckD, CInstlStatusD, and CInstlAnotherD.
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