Abstract: Monitoring displays on a browser run on devices connected to a server node to render the displays for manufacturing and process control for flat sheet products such as paper, rubber, plastic and packaging. Browser-based web displays access data from different data sources without any modification of the displays. Common communication layer includes: quality control system human-machine interface controller adapted to expose HTTP endpoints; and data aggregator that is connected to the controller and is data source agnostic. Device for monitoring and controlling process includes: web server with a Quality Control System (QCS) web display view and QCS display data web Application Programmer Interface, with the web server being connected to common communication layer. Web browser includes QCS web display, wherein the web browser is located on a zero-install client; and work station that includes an HMI display that comprises a QCS HMI control, wherein the web display can access data.

Abstract: A system includes a client and an interface component. The client includes (i) a device manager associated with a field device in a process control system and (ii) a first emulator configured to emulate a communication manager. The device manager defines a user interface associated with the field device. The interface component includes (i) a second emulator configured to emulate the device manager and (ii) the communication manager. The communication manager is configured to communicate with the field device over a communication link using a specified protocol. The client is physically separated from the interface component. The communication manager could represent a communication Device Type Manager (DTM), and the device manager could represent a device DTM. Also, the first emulator could emulate at least some functions of the communication DTM, and the second emulator could emulate at least some functions of the device DTM.

Abstract: A system includes a client and an interface component. The client includes (i) a device manager associated with a field device in a process control system and (ii) a first emulator configured to emulate a communication manager. The device manager defines a user interface associated with the field device. The interface component includes (i) a second emulator configured to emulate the device manager and (ii) the communication manager. The communication manager is configured to communicate with the field device over a communication link using a specified protocol. The client is physically separated from the interface component. The communication manager could represent a communication Device Type Manager (DTM), and the device manager could represent a device DTM. Also, the first emulator could emulate at least some functions of the communication DTM, and the second emulator could emulate at least some functions of the device DTM.

Abstract: A common interface is provided using which an application layer interfaces with a device corresponding to each type of control network protocol. Substantial portion of challenge in integrating management of field devices accessible by a new control network protocol entails development of protocol specific portions which are responsive to procedures according to the common interface. Due to the separation of the control network protocol specific portions and upper layers using the common interface, the integration is simplified.