Real devices and functions are converted to software objects called CATs (Composite Automation Types). They make the engineering of plants and equipment much easier.
Real devices as software objects in engineering
Software objects (CATs) encapsulate all aspects
Control logic / control engineering according to IEC 61499 or IEC 61131
Visual representation
HMI / SCADA with symbols, faceplates, etc.
Field connection
of the hardware-specific inputs/outputs
Simulation- and testing possibilities
Documentation
Quick and safe automation engineering with CATs
CATs are pre-fabricated and pre-tested. They accelerate engineering and ensure persistent quality of the results. Due to the integration of all aspects, interfaces, and thereby error sources, are eliminated.
Engineers are enabled to build their own CATs based on their specific needs. We offer support and design recommendations.
Libraries for your specific needs
Software objects are consolidated in libraries, composed of objects needed for specific applications like buildings automation or process automation. Even a combination of virtualised control hardware from a certain vendor can be offered as a library. The manufacturing of customized libraries is available in our service portfolio.
Type – Instance model
CATs represent a “type instance model”. During planning, the engineer can create and process instances of a type and re-use them without limitation. Changes to the type are forwarded to all instances upon request.
Hierarchical CAT architecture
Complete subsystems are encapsulated as an object by way of hierarchical CAT-in-CAT structures. Customers can develop their own CATs, and thereby store their special applications know-how. This constitutes a further improvement in engineering.
Advantages of CATs
- all automation tasks of a device are seamlessly integrated
- very quick engineering (drag-&-drop)
- secured, consistent quality
- reusability
- no interfaces, no error sources