Abstract: An engineering tool and a method for parameterizing a model-based predictive controller for controlling a process-engineering process. A quality determining module for determining the quality of the model, which contains the model-based predictive controller for the behavior of the process-engineering process that is to be controlled, uses measurement data to ascertain errors in various model parameters as model errors. The weighting factors used to weight manipulated variable changes in a quality criterion are determined by a weighting factor module such that manipulated variable changes of a model-based predictive controller designed taking into account model errors are the same as those of a predictive controller designed based on the assumption of an error-free model. This advantageously results in good performance with simultaneously adequate stability of the controller.

Abstract: A performance assessment device for evaluating a building management system (BMS). The device includes a communication interface. The communication interface is configured to communicate with a BMS network, the BMS network in communication with the BMS. The device further includes a processing circuit. The processing circuit is configured to receive data related to the BMS via the communication interface. The processing circuit is further configured to evaluate the data related to the BMS to generate a current assessment of the attributes of the BMS, and to compare the current assessment of the attributes of the BMS to a previously determined assessment of the attributes of the BMS.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products for thermal management of buildings using intelligent and autonomous set-point adjustments are provided herein. A method includes capturing a user-selected setting that represents a desired balance between (i) energy usage and (ii) thermal comfort associated with a building; capturing, via a communication link with one or more hardware devices associated with thermal management of the building, one or more items of real-time information pertaining to the thermal management of the building; determining one or more set-point temperatures for the building based on (i) the user-selected setting, (ii) the items of real-time information pertaining to the thermal management of the building, and (iii) one or more constraints; and outputting the set-point temperatures to the hardware devices associated with the thermal management of the building for execution of a thermal management schedule to be carried out in accordance with the set-point temperatures.

Abstract: Redundant active vibration and noise control systems and methods are provided, which include safety-critical systems and methods. In one embodiment, a safety-critical active vibration control system (SCAVCS) is provided, which includes a plurality of digital buses, a force generator, at least one sensor and at least one system parameter. The at least one force generator is in electronic communication with at least two digital buses. The force generator includes a pair of unbalanced masses, at least one motor, at least one microprocessor, at least one speed sensor, at least one accelerometer, and at least one power input. The at least one sensor is in electronic communication with each of the digital buses and with each of the microprocessors. The at least one system parameter is in electronic communication with each of the digital buses and each of the microprocessors.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments relate to a method of independent control period allocation of axes in a PLC positioning system. In some embodiments, the method includes: dividing the axes into a first axis group including a first control period and a second axis group including a second control period and allocating different control periods for different axes; when position control calculation of the first axis group is requested during position control calculation of the second axis group, performing the position control calculation of the first axis group through task switching by an interrupt; and, after completing the position control calculation of the first axis group, resuming the position control calculation of the second axis group through task switching by an interrupt.

Abstract: An integrated, portable, battery-powered, variable-pressure electric liquid pump and power emergency station comprising a chassis; one or more wheels supporting the chassis; an electrically powered, variable-pressure liquid pump carried by the chassis; one or more rechargeable batteries powering the variable-pressure liquid pump to transfer liquid at variable pressures from a liquid source to a liquid destination; and one or more AC outlets carried by the chassis and powered by the one or more rechargeable batteries to provide emergency back-up power during power outage.

Abstract: A system and method using a valve controller to control a valve. The valve controller including a position controller for moving the valve and a transmitter for providing information about the position of the valve. A calibration table and/or chart based on calibration data of the position controller is generated to provide a transmitter output value, wherein the transmitter need not be separately calibrated. The calibration table and/or chart may be stored in the position controller and provided to the transmitter upon completion of the calibration of the position controller. Dual power supply circuitry may be configured wherein a first power source supplies power to both the position controller and the transmitter to facilitate automatic calibration of the transmitter even when only the position controller is powered.

Abstract: Techniques for commissioning a process control device in a process plant include obtaining, at a portable computing device, commissioning data for commissioning the respective process control device for operation, such as a device tag. The portable computing device then transfers the commissioning data to a component in the same process control loop as the process control device via a wireless communication link. For example, the component includes a radio-frequency identification (RFID) or near field communication (NFC) unit for receiving RFID/NFC signals. When the portable computing device is within RFID/NFC communication range of the component, the commissioning data is transferred via an RFID/NFC signal to the component. The commissioning data is received while the component is in an unpowered state, where the RFID/NFC signal energizes the RFID/NFC unit at the component for receiving the signal.

Abstract: An HVAC controller may be configured to control one or more HVAC components within an HVAC system. The HVAC controller may include a user interface, such as but not limited to a touchscreen display, that enables a user to view and/or manipulate settings within the HVAC controller including but not limited to parameters within a programmable schedule. In some cases, the HVAC controller may provide the user with a better user experience when viewing or editing the programmable schedule.

Abstract: A system and method for switch management includes a switch including a plurality of switch modules, and a status display panel. The plurality of switch modules includes one or more power supply modules for providing power to the switch, one or more cooling modules for cooling the switch, and one or more switching modules. The switch is configured to detect the plurality of switch modules, interrogate the detected switch modules, hierarchically organize status information based on information associated with the interrogated switch modules, and display the organized status information on the status display panel. The status information is displayed on the status display panel using an interactive status display system. In some examples, the switch further includes a plurality of status indicators, and the switch is further configured to temporarily activate the status indicators in response to active use of the status display system.

Abstract: An HVAC controller may be configured to control at least part of an HVAC system in accordance with any one of several different scheduling options, such as a location-based scheduling option and time-based scheduling option. In some cases, a user may be guided through several different scheduling options in a methodical, easy to understand sequence of information displays.

Abstract: An apparatus including a controller, and at least two cutting head assemblies. The controller typically includes a computer processor, and a computer memory, having a computer program stored therein. The controller automatically controls the current load of a cutting motor of each of the at least two cutting head assemblies via current sensors, in response to monitoring real time current loads. The controller may also control feed mechanism speed. The feed mechanism may include a conveyor belt. The controller may also be programmed to control a position or height of each of the at least two cutting head assemblies with respect to the feed mechanism. The two or more cutting head assemblies may be attached to a frame, and the controller may control the movement of the frame perpendicular to the direction of movement of feeding mechanism. Cutting head pads may be monitored for wear and replaced if necessary.

Abstract: An approach for configuration of a controller in a building automation system (BAS) using a code that may be generated by the BAS, but accessed without a network work connection.

Abstract: A cutting tool holder (1) for holding and driving a cutting tool (2) includes at least one actuator (3) for adjusting at least one operating state of the cutting tool holder (1). A control module (4) is disposed on the cutting tool holder (1) and is connected with the actuator (3). The control module (4) directly and independently actuates the actuator (3); information about the operating state is storable on the control module (4). A TCP- and/or UDP-based server is disposed on the control module (4) so that information transmitted from a web-browser compatible end device (5, 6) about an operating state to be assumed can be received and information about the actual operating state can be transmitted to the web-browser compatible end device (5, 6).

Abstract: A component mounter includes a component transfer device, a tool station, and a control device. The component transfer device is provided with a head main body, and a tool holding device configured to hold a nozzle tool and provided to be raisable and lowerable with respect to the head main body and rotatable around a rotation axis line. The tool station is configured to be able to store an exchange-use nozzle tool at multiple different storage angles. The control device of the component mounter includes an angle acquiring section that acquires the storage angle of the exchange-use nozzle tool in the tool station, and an exchange control section that, during the nozzle tool exchange processing, rotates the tool holding device based on the storage angle of the nozzle tool, and performs angle alignment of the nozzle tool with respect to the head main body.

Abstract: Systems and methods for collecting, analyzing, billing and reporting data from intelligent electronic devices are provided. The intelligent electronic devices include at least one sensor configured to measure at least one parameter of an electrical distribution system and output a signal indicative of the measured at least one parameter; at least one analog-to-digital converter configured to receive the output signal and convert the output signal to a digital signal; and at least one processing device configured to execute a plurality of instructions to implement a general purpose operating system for executing at least two applications, each application configured to implement predetermined functionality based on the at least one parameter of the electrical distribution system, wherein each of the applications is independent of the other application. In one aspect, the intelligent electronic devices include a network discovery module configured to detect communication settings of a network.

Abstract: Methods and systems for setting up HVAC controllers for a particular installation site are disclosed. In an example, an HVAC controller may be configured to control at least part of an HVAC system in accordance with an algorithm that includes equipment information pertaining to operation of the specific HVAC equipment forming the HVAC system as well as comfort information such as desired temperatures. In some cases, the HVAC controller may be configured to enable display of certain of the equipment information in a read-only fashion, and in some cases, certain of the equipment information that would be of interest to an building inspector.

Abstract: A system and method of generating machine marking instructions for marking an ophthalmic lens is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of receiving lens order data related to a lens order, receiving an initial marking layout and calculating, using the lens order data, ophthalmic lens data of an ophthalmic lens related to the lens order. The method also comprises the steps of determining, using the ophthalmic lens data, marking parameters relating to the ophthalmic lens, producing an additional marking layout by modifying the initial marking layout using the marking parameters and the lens order data, the additional marking layout representing the markings to be applied to the ophthalmic lens, and generating machine marking instructions arranged to cause a marking machine to mark the ophthalmic lens in accordance with the additional marking layout.

Abstract: A tool management system of machine tools includes a reader, a receiver, a storage unit, a processor and a control unit. The reader is configured for reading at least one category parameter of the tool according to a tool index code of the tool. The receiver is configured for receiving real-time process information of the tool with a preset periodicity. The storage unit is configured for storing the tool index code, the category parameter, and the real-time process information. The processor is configured for processing a weighting algorithm to obtain a result according to the category parameter and the real-time process information. The control unit is configured for sending a control instruction according to the result.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to the control of a printed product processing system, which comprises a collecting system having a conveyer and a plurality of feed conveyers for creating product collections from products fed by the feed conveyers, occupancy plans are generated and stored which specify, for the feed conveyers, in each case a chronological sequence of the products to be fed by the feed conveyer to the conveyer to create the product collections. On the basis of the occupancy plans, for the feed conveyers, in each case one product to be fed is determined and transmitted to mobile transport devices. The occupancy plans enable the operating personnel to announce early and in good time which products the feed conveyers are to be occupied with and which must for this purpose be supplied thereto on pallets.