<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>The method developed by the DFKI-IFS for extending the functionality of intelligent field devices through the use of reloadable software applications (so-called Apps) is to be further augmented with a methodology and communication concept for process orchestration. The concept allows individual Apps from different manufacturers to decentrally share information. This way of communicating forms the basis for the dynamic orchestration of Apps to complete processes, in that it allows the actions of one App (e.g. detecting a component part with a sensor App) to trigger reactions in other Apps (e.g. triggering the processing of that component part). A holistic methodology and its implementation as a configuration tool allows one to model the information flow between Apps, as well as automatically introduce it into physical production hardware via available interfaces provided by the Field Device Middleware. Consequently, configuring industrial facilities is made simpler, resulting in shorter changeover and shutdown times.</p></abstract>

The method developed by the DFKI-IFS for extending the functionality of intelligent field devices through the use of reloadable software applications (so-called Apps) is to be further augmented with a methodology and communication concept for process orchestration. The concept allows individual Apps from different manufacturers to decentrally share information. This way of communicating forms the basis for the dynamic orchestration of Apps to complete processes, in that it allows the actions of one App (e.g. detecting a component part with a sensor App) to trigger reactions in other Apps (e.g. triggering the processing of that component part). A holistic methodology and its implementation as a configuration tool allows one to model the information flow between Apps, as well as automatically introduce it into physical production hardware via available interfaces provided by the Field Device Middleware. Consequently, configuring industrial facilities is made simpler, resulting in shorter changeover and shutdown times.

Process Orchestration With Modular Software Applications On Intelligent Field Devices

German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI) GmbH, Kaiserslautern, Germany

Acta Universitatis Cibiniensis. Technical Series

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The method developed by the DFKI-IFS for extending the functionality of intelligent field devices through the use of reloadable software applications...

Process Orchestration With Modular Software Applications On Intelligent Field Devices

Published Online: Sep 23, 2015

Page range: 119 - 124

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/aucts-2015-0039

Keywords
Cyber-physical systems, Middleware, Process Engineering, Usability

© Orfgen Marius et al.

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Process Orchestration With Modular Software Applications On Intelligent Field Devices

Published Online: Sep 23, 2015

Page range: 119 - 124

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/aucts-2015-0039

KeywordsCyber-physical systems, Middleware, Process Engineering, Usability

© Orfgen Marius et al.

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
Cyber-physical systems, Middleware, Process Engineering, Usability