Abstract: A method of providing a software configuration for a modular plant, the method comprising providing a first function module as a parent object, wherein the first function module comprises a function information of the first function module; generating at least a second function module, wherein the second function module is a derived child object of the first function module that inherits the function information of the first function module.

Abstract: A method performed by an OPC UA client includes importing a node set file pertaining to an OPC UA-enabled automation device, the nodeset file defining validation logic used to validate data to be written to the automation device; preparing data to be written to the automation device; and using the validation logic to validate the prepared data. An alternative method includes importing a nodeset file pertaining to an automation device in which a OPC UA server is embedded, the nodeset file defining validation logic used to validate data to be written to the automation device; receiving data to be written to the automation device; and using the validation logic to validate the received data.

Abstract: A system and method for labelling normal and abnormal regions in data related to a paper machine for web break prediction and labelling individual parameters for root cause analysis, using machine learning models, includes using the machine learning models in real-time to predict breaks in the paper web, analyzing root cause for the breaks in the paper web, and estimating a time to break. An auto-data-labeling framework helps in adaptive learning for autonomous model improvement of the deployed model, transfer learning, shortlisting parameters and automating feasibility study.

Abstract: A method for automatic generation of a specification for an IT topology of a control system, the method comprising: creating a system structure from a machine-readable data defining production process requirements and generating specification data of the IT topology based on the extracted system structure; optimizing the generated specification data of the IT topology by utilization of pre-defined rules and generating abstract aggregated IT topology data based on the optimized specification data; and instantiating and mapping the abstract aggregated IT topology data to specific technology instance data.

Abstract: A time sensitive network (TSN) simulator for connecting a first device of a distributed control system (DCS) for an industrial plant to at least one second device of the DCS that is configured as a TSN client, comprising a first interface that is connectable to the first device; a second interface that is connectable to the second device; and a simulation unit that is configured to forward network traffic between the first interface and the second interface and to modify and/or delay network traffic during this forwarding, thereby simulating the behavior of a real, non-perfect TSN that provides communication between the first device and the second device.

Abstract: A parallel kinematic robot including a base unit, a platform movable in relation to the base unit about a plurality of main axes, two independently movable actuating arms connected between the base unit and the movable platform for moving the platform in relation the base unit, a tool holder rotatably connected to the platform to allow rotation of the tool holder in relation to the platform about a first auxiliary axis, a motor for driving the first auxiliary axis, located in the base unit, and a gear unit. The gear unit includes a first gearbox located in the base unit and a second gearbox located in the platform.

Abstract: A method of commissioning a field device in an industrial system network includes: a) connecting a field device to an industrial system network; c) providing information about the field device, the information including functional information for the field device; d) utilizing the functional information for the field device to retrieve information relating to a role of the field device in an automation application; f) utilizing capability information relating to a field device type of the field device and the information relating to the role of the field device in the automation application to retrieve a parameter set for the field device for operation in the automation application; and g) downloading the parameter set to the field device.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a transmitter for a Pulsed Eddy Current system, configured to generate a changing electromagnetic field which induces eddy currents in an object of an electrically conductive material arranged within the electromagnetic field. The transmitter includes a switching device and a transmitter coil configured to be connected to a voltage source. The switching device is arranged for switching a current generated by the voltage source through the transmitter coil. The transmitter coil comprises a plurality of parallel electrically conductive coil layers with a respective damping resistor connected across each of the coil layers, each of the coil layers being connected in series with a respective diode.

Abstract: A method for creating a virtual deployment of a distributed control system (DCS) for a given industrial process, comprising: providing a topology of the assets executing the industrial process, as well as control logic for controlling these assets; providing at least one I/O simulator that is configured to supply data; determining a topology of devices that form part of the DCS; establishing based at least in part on this topology of devices, at least one declarative and/or imperative description of the DCS that characterizes multiple devices of the DCS, their placement, and their connections; creating virtual instances of the devices of the DCS and their connections in a chosen environment.

Abstract: A positioning system for an automatic vehicle charging system includes charger-side positioning modules arranged on a charger and a charger-side control unit. The charger-side positioning modules comprise a static master module and at least two slave modules connected to the static master module. The charger-side control unit is connected to the static master module. The static master module receives a charging request from a vehicle and distances to a mobile module to determine a position of the mobile module using the measured distances, and to the position of the mobile module to the charger-side control unit to provide the allowance for charging when the position of the mobile module is within a pre-defined tolerance.

Abstract: A Protective Earth (PE) loss detection method for charging an electrical vehicle is provided. The electrical vehicle comprises an Electrical Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE), a charging connector, and/or a charging cable comprising at least a Proximity Pilot (PP) line for a PP signal, a Control Pilot (CP) line for a CP signal and a PE line for a PE signal. The method comprises detecting interruption of the PE line by observing a change of the PP signal.

Abstract: An arrangement for electrically connecting a circuit breaker to a laminated busbar in a switch gear cabinet in which the circuit breaker has at least one terminal to be contacted by a connecting bar and in which the laminated busbar includes at least one conducting layer for conducting electric current which is covered by adjoining insulating layers attached thereto, the arrangement including: a first cylindrical connecting element and a second cylindrical connecting element which are arranged at a distance to each other at the conducting layer and project away from the conducting layer; an electrically conducting distribution bar which is mounted to free end portions of the first and second cylindrical connecting elements; and a terminal member which is mounted to the distribution bar at a center between the first and second cylindrical connecting elements. The terminal member is to be contacted by the connecting bar.

Abstract: A vacuum interrupter includes a first contact carrier; a first contact piece; a second contact carrier; and a second contact piece; wherein the first contact piece is connected to the first contact carrier; wherein the second contact piece is connected to the second contact carrier; wherein a shape of the first contact piece is different to a shape of the second contact piece and/or a material of the first contact piece is different to a material of the second contact piece; wherein in a deactivated state the vacuum interrupter is configured to hold the first contact piece spaced from the second contact piece; and wherein in an activated state the vacuum interrupter is configured to bring the first contact piece and the second contact piece into contact with one another.

Abstract: A charging arrangement for balancing load currents on multiple phases, the load currents being unbalanced between the phases caused by consumers connected to the phases. The charging arrangement comprises a three-phase current output line L1, L2, L3, with one phase conductor for each phase, and a controller. The controller comprises instrumentalities to control the load current in each of the phase conductors by controlling a consumer and thereby balancing the amount of current between the phase conductors.

Abstract: A method for detecting paint defects on objects is provided. The method comprises: projecting a plurality of patterns on a surface of an object at a plurality of different pattern characteristics; capturing a plurality of images of the object based on projecting the plurality of patterns; inputting the plurality of images of the object into a machine learning model to determine whether the surface of the object includes one or more paint defects; and based on determining, an image, of the plurality of images, includes a paint defect, causing display of the image with the paint defect.

Abstract: A method for transmitting a first data packet from a receiving input-buffer to a receiving output-buffer, the first data packet in the receiving input-buffer having a non-TSN format and the first data packet in the receiving output-buffer being TSN-compliant, includes the steps of: analysing the first data packet, which has been retrieved from a non-TSN device, in the receiving input-buffer; adding a first data packet time to the first data packet according to a Precision Time Protocol (PTP); adding a predefined first data packet priority level to the first data packet according to a Priority Code Point (PCP) of an 802.1Q tag; transmitting the first data packet to the receiving output-buffer; and sending the first data packet according to the first data packet priority level to a TSN-compliant device.

Abstract: An electrical enclosure includes a main cabinet and a modular cabinet removably secured to the main cabinet. The main cabinet includes a bus compartment that includes a busbar assembly, and the bus compartment is located between an end wall of the main cabinet and a partition opposite the end wall. The modular cabinet is comprised of interlocking compartment modules. Each compartment module interlocks with an adjacent compartment module. Each compartment module includes first and second side panels. Each side panel includes an alignment member that engages an alignment member of a respective side panel of the adjacent compartment module. Each compartment module also includes a base that extends between the first and second side panels and a terminal wall that joins the first and second side panels. The terminal walls of the interlocking compartment modules engage to form a structural wall of the modular cabinet.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electric vehicle charging connector (100) comprising an external enclosure (104) configured to receive and guide a cable (101) from a back (111) end to a front end (113) of the electric vehicle charging connector (100) and to enclose a compartment (102) in the front end accommodating power contacts, wherein the electric vehicle charging connector (100) further comprises an active cooling element (130).

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relates to an electronic device, a vision-based operation method and system for a robot. The electronic device includes at least one processing unit; and a memory coupled to the at least one processing unit and storing computer program instructions therein, the instructions, when executed by the at least one processing unit, causing the electronic device to perform acts including: obtaining an image containing a tool of a robot and an object to be operated by the tool, the image being captured by a camera with a parameter, obtaining a command for operating the tool, the command generated based on the image; and controlling the robot based on the command and the parameter. Embodiments of the present disclosure can greatly improve the accuracy, efficiency and safety of an operation of a robot.