Abstract: A configuration tool includes a tangible, non-transitory computer-readable medium having computer-executable instructions for configuring a model of a technical system and displaying the model on a display connected to a computer. The model includes at least two model components. Each model component has at least one port. Each model component is displayable in an expanded component representation on the display. The at least one port of each model component is connectable to at least one port of another model component by port association lines. Each model component is displayable in an expanded line representation on the display along with the at least one port and the port association lines of each model component. At least for one selected model component the port association lines connected to ports of the selected model component can be selected to be displayed in a reduced line representation.

Abstract: In a method for changing a configuration of a programmable logic module, an initial configuration of the programmable logic module is read in, with a result that a logic description, in particular a mapped netlist, of the initial configuration is at least partially available. One or more logic elements and/or connection elements from the logic description of the initial configuration of the programmable logic module are replaced or reconfigured and a logic description of a target configuration having one or more additional logic elements are created, none or a plurality of elements of the initial configuration being missing in the target configuration.

Abstract: A method for generating software for a hardware component of a measuring, control, or regulating system having a processor, an FPGA, and a plurality of I/O channels. The I/O channels are connected to the FPGA and the FPGA is connected to the processor via a communications interface. The method includes the steps of selecting a first subset of the I/O channels for operation by the FPGA, generating a first application for execution in the FPGA, selecting a second subset of the I/O channels for operation by the processor, and generating a second application for execution on the processor. The step of generating a first application comprises generating code for connecting the second subset of I/O channels to the communications interface. The invention relates in addition to a method for operating a hardware component.

Abstract: In a method for changing the configuration of a programmable logic module, an initial configuration of the programmable logic module is read in, with the result that a logic description, in particular a mapped netlist, of the initial configuration is at least partially available. One or more logic elements and/or connection elements from the logic description of the initial configuration of the programmable logic module are replaced or reconfigured and a logic description of a target configuration having one or more additional logic elements is created, none or a plurality of elements of the initial configuration being missing in the target configuration.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for automatic generation of at least one block representing a driver function for a block-based modeling environment, wherein the driver function serves to control a hardware element of a target hardware unit, the method including preparing a description of the driver function in a formal language, reading in and evaluating the formal-language description of the driver function, and generating the block representing the driver function for modeling of the driver function in a block diagram of the modeling environment.

Abstract: A computer-based system and method for assigning at least one signal of a symbol-based program to at least one I/O functionality of a target hardware unit is provided. A modeling tool has a symbol-based program with the signal that is to be assigned. The signal to be assigned of the symbol-based program and the at least one I/O functionality of the target hardware unit are specified in a configuration tool. Using the modeling tool, an I/O functionality of the target hardware unit is assigned in the symbol-based program to the signal that is to be assigned. A signal assignment information item is generated in the modeling tool from this assignment. The signal assignment information item is transmitted from the modeling tool to the configuration tool, and the configuration tool takes over the assignment to the I/O functionality of the target hardware unit of the signal to be assigned of the symbol-based program according to the signal assignment information item.

Abstract: A configuration tool includes a tangible, non-transitory computer-readable medium having computer-executable instructions for configuring a model of a technical system and displaying the model on a display connected to a computer. The model includes at least two model components. Each model component has at least one port. Each model component is displayable in an expanded component representation on the display. The at least one port of each model component is connectable to at least one port of another model component by port association lines. Each model component is displayable in an expanded line representation on the display along with the at least one port and the port association lines of each model component. At least for one selected model component the port association lines connected to ports of the selected model component can be selected to be displayed in a reduced line representation.

Abstract: A method for generating software for a hardware component of a measuring, control, or regulating system having a processor, an FPGA, and a plurality of I/O channels. The I/O channels are connected to the FPGA and the FPGA is connected to the processor via a communications interface. The method includes the steps of selecting a first subset of the I/O channels for operation by the FPGA, generating a first application for execution in the FPGA, selecting a second subset of the I/O channels for operation by the processor, and generating a second application for execution on the processor. The step of generating a first application comprises generating code for connecting the second subset of I/O channels to the communications interface. The invention relates in addition to a method for operating a hardware component.

Abstract: Water-powered lighting systems for use in connection with baths, spas and the like are disclosed. Some embodiments disclosed herein provide a water-powered lighting apparatus including a light fixture having a housing, wherein an electrical generator is disposed in the housing. The electrical generator may include a turbine wheel configured to be rotated by flowing water coming in contact therewith, such as water flowing in a water-jet piping system of a bath or spa. The electrical generator may provide energy used to power one or more light sources of the lighting system, thereby providing lighting to a target area. Certain embodiments disclosed herein may allow for lighting of a bath or spa without the need for electrical wiring, such as by using power provided by a water turbine generator.

Abstract: A configuration device is provided for configuring a control system that includes at least one electronic processing unit and at least one associated I/O device. At least a portion of a control program is generated that corresponds to a configuration and is used for controlling the control system. The configuration device has at least one display device. The display device allows at least one I/O access point to be displayed in a model configuration field and/or at least one hardware functionality to be displayed in a function configuration field and/or at least one hardware interface to be displayed in an interface configuration field. It is possible to associate at least one I/O access point and at least one hardware functionality with one another and/or to associate at least one hardware functionality and at least one hardware interface with one another.

Abstract: Disclosed and described is a configuration device (1) for configuring a control system including at least one electronic processing unit and at least one associated I/O device; it being possible to generate at least a portion of a control program that corresponds to the configuration and is intended to be used for controlling the control system; and the configuration device having at least one display device (2); the display device (2) allowing at least one I/O access point (3) to be displayed in a model configuration field (4) and/or at least one hardware functionality (5) to be displayed in a function configuration field (6) and/or at least one hardware interface (7) to be displayed in an interface configuration field (8); it being possible to associate at least one I/O access point (3) and at least one hardware functionality (5) with one another and/or to associate at least one hardware functionality (5) and at least one hardware interface (7) with one another.

Abstract: In order that an installation for coating panes of glass can be operated more reliably, the invention proposes a modification of the light barriers used in the installation. On the receiver side of these light barriers there is a row of individual cells which are more or less shaded according to the thickness of the glass pane passing through the ray path of the light barrier. Some cells always deliver a significantly reduced signal which can be evaluated as a reliable indication of the presence of an object in the ray path.

Abstract: A plastic insert member includes a base body containing a through passage, said through passage having opposite axial opening ends, at least one connecting rib projecting from the outer periphery of the base body for connecting the insert member to a container member, and distributor means formed on the base body adjacent one of the axial opening ends of the through passage for transversely deflecting at least a portion of a flow of fluid emerging from said one opening end. The distributor means comprise at least a single distributor bar transversely bridging over said one opening end in spaced relationship therefrom, said distributor bar being movable between a position bridging over said one opening end of the through passage and a position in which it does not bridge over said one opening end of the through passage.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sealing/pouring combination with security seal, comprising a sealing cap piece (1), for mounting on a pouring piece (2) with a through passage (3) and for sealing the through passage, whereby the sealing cap piece has a cap circumferential wall (6) and complementary engaging means provided on the sealing cap piece and the pouring piece which come into engagement with each other during the assembly of the sealing cap piece on the pouring piece. The above prevents a movement of the sealing cap piece in a direction against that of the assembly direction. The engaging means on the cap are provided on at least one circumferential wall region (11), recessed in the circumferential wall of the sealing cap piece, connected to the cap circumferential wall with at least a pair of webs (12, 13) in the region of the circumferential ends thereof, of which at least one is embodied as a tear-off web (12).

Abstract: A plastic insert member includes a base body containing a through passage, said through passage having opposite axial opening ends, at least one connecting rib projecting from the outer periphery of the base body for connecting the insert member to a container member, and distributor means formed on the base body adjacent one of the axial opening ends of the through passage for transversely deflecting at least a portion of a flow of fluid emerging from said one opening end. The distributor means comprise at least a single distributor bar transversely bridging over said one opening end in spaced relationship therefrom, said distributor bar being movable between a position bridging over said one opening end of the through passage and a position in which it does not bridge over said one opening end of the through passage.