Abstract: To facilitate the commissioning of network identifiers (network IDs), an ordered list comprising network ID's associated with devices of an industrial automation process may be generated and stored. Based at least on the ordered list, a network ID may be identified. A prompt may be generated and displayed, the prompt comprising a notification to power-off one or more devices. Another prompt may be generated and displayed, the prompt comprising a notification to power-on a single device of the industrial automation process. In response to receiving a network-identifier request from the single device, a device identifier may be identified for the single device and stored in a list. A response comprising the network ID and a command to change the assignment mode of the device is autonomously generated and transmitted to the single device, which subsequently stores the network ID changes its mode.

Abstract: To facilitate the commissioning of network identifiers (network IDs), an ordered list comprising network ID's associated with devices of an industrial automation process may be generated and stored. Based at least on the ordered list, a network ID may be identified. A prompt may be generated and displayed, the prompt comprising a notification to power-off one or more devices. Another prompt may be generated and displayed, the prompt comprising a notification to power-on a single device of the industrial automation process. In response to receiving a network-identifier request from the single device, a device identifier may be identified for the single device and stored in a list. A response comprising the network ID and a command to change the assignment mode of the device is autonomously generated and transmitted to the single device, which subsequently stores the network ID changes its mode.

Abstract: To facilitate the commissioning of network identifiers (network IDs), an ordered list comprising network ID's associated with devices of an industrial automation process may be generated and stored. Based at least on the ordered list, a network ID may be identified. A prompt may be generated and displayed, the prompt comprising a notification to power-off one or more devices. Another prompt may be generated and displayed, the prompt comprising a notification to power-on a single device of the industrial automation process. In response to receiving a network-identifier request from the single device, a device identifier may be identified for the single device and stored in a list. A response comprising the network ID and a command to change the assignment mode of the device is autonomously generated and transmitted to the single device, which subsequently stores the network ID changes its mode.

Abstract: To facilitate the commissioning of network identifiers (network IDs), an ordered list comprising network ID's associated with devices of an industrial automation process may be generated and stored. Based at least on the ordered list, a network ID may be identified. A prompt may be generated and displayed, the prompt comprising a notification to power-off one or more devices. Another prompt may be generated and displayed, the prompt comprising a notification to power-on a single device of the industrial automation process. In response to receiving a network-identifier request from the single device, a device identifier may be identified for the single device and stored in a list. A response comprising the network ID and a command to change the assignment mode of the device is autonomously generated and transmitted to the single device, which subsequently stores the network ID changes its mode.

Abstract: A device compatibility information system captures, processes, and presents cross-product compatibility status information for industrial devices. The system can receive device compatibility information from both device vendors as well as end users of the industrial devices in order to rapidly accumulate device compatibility information for large numbers of industrial device pairs. In some embodiments, the system can also automatically discover and collect device and system configuration information from industrial devices already deployed at a plant facility and infer device compatibility information from the collected configuration information. The system can use this inferred compatibility information to populate the stored set of device compatibility status information, which can be accessed and viewed by authorized users.

Abstract: Aspects describe multiple interface support that provides dynamic switching between new and old interface revisions. A first interface application is selected from a set of alternative interface applications for an industrial automation system. Support for each interface application included in the set of alternative interface applications is provided. A second interface application is downloaded and associated with the first interface application. The second interface application is enabled during runtime. If needed, the second interface application can be selectively disabled and an operation resumed with the first interface application.

Abstract: An industrial automation display is provided. The industrial automation display in one example includes a transparent display panel affixable to a movable panel and comprising a light-control layer. The industrial automation display also includes a display controller coupled to the light-control layer and configured to generate industrial automation display data based on industrial automation data related to an industrial automation process portion and display the industrial automation display data on the light-control layer of the transparent display panel and in a display orientation based on an input from an open/close sensor configured to sense a position of the movable panel.

Abstract: An industrial automation display is provided. The industrial automation display in one example includes a substantially transparent display panel associated with and in view of an industrial automation process portion, a light-control layer formed as part of the substantially transparent display panel, and a display controller coupled to the light-control layer, with the display controller configured to receive industrial automation data related to the industrial automation process portion, generate industrial automation display data using at least a portion of the industrial automation data, and display the industrial automation display data on the light-control layer of the substantially transparent display panel, wherein the industrial automation display data is viewable in conjunction with the industrial automation process portion.

Abstract: Techniques to facilitate linking a control device to a specific industrial asset in an industrial automation environment are disclosed herein. In at least one implementation, an initiating link is established between a mobile device and a target device (e.g., the target device being selected from one or more industrial assets discovered within a close-range initiating range of a proximity communication system of the mobile device). This initiating link can be established using Near Field Communications (NFC), QR code, an optical indicator, and/or other means. The initiating link enables and is used to establish a functional link between the target device and a control device. The functional link can include a larger range, higher performance networking connection. In some implementations a secondary communication device serves as proxy for the target device.

Abstract: A device compatibility information system captures, processes, and presents cross-product compatibility status information for industrial devices. The system can receive device compatibility information from both device vendors as well as end users of the industrial devices in order to rapidly accumulate device compatibility information for large numbers of industrial device pairs. In some embodiments, the system can also automatically discover and collect device and system configuration information from industrial devices already deployed at a plant facility and infer device compatibility information from the collected configuration information. The system can use this inferred compatibility information to populate the stored set of device compatibility status information, which can be accessed and viewed by authorized users.

Abstract: A device compatibility information system captures, processes, and presents cross-product compatibility status information for industrial devices. The system can receive device compatibility information from both device vendors as well as end users of the industrial devices in order to rapidly accumulate device compatibility information for large numbers of industrial device pairs. In some embodiments, the system can also automatically discover and collect device and system configuration information from industrial devices already deployed at a plant facility and infer device compatibility information from the collected configuration information. The system can use this inferred compatibility information to populate the stored set of device compatibility status information, which can be accessed and viewed by authorized users.

Abstract: Techniques to facilitate linking a control device to a specific industrial asset in an industrial automation environment are disclosed herein. In at least one implementation, an initiating link is established between a mobile device and a target device (e.g., the target device being selected from one or more industrial assets discovered within a close-range initiating range of a proximity communication system of the mobile device). This initiating link can be established using Near Field Communications (NFC), QR code, an optical indicator, and/or other means. The initiating link enables and is used to establish a functional link between the target device and a control device. The functional link can include a larger range, higher performance networking connection. In some implementations a secondary communication device serves as proxy for the target device.

Abstract: A device compatibility information system captures, processes, and presents cross-product compatibility status information for industrial devices. The system can receive device compatibility information from both device vendors as well as end users of the industrial devices in order to rapidly accumulate device compatibility information for large numbers of industrial device pairs. In some embodiments, the system can also automatically discover and collect device and system configuration information from industrial devices already deployed at a plant facility and infer device compatibility information from the collected configuration information. The system can use this inferred compatibility information to populate the stored set of device compatibility status information, which can be accessed and viewed by authorized users.

Abstract: An industrial automation display is provided. The industrial automation display in one example includes a substantially transparent display panel associated with and in view of an industrial automation process portion, a light-control layer formed as part of the substantially transparent display panel, and a display controller coupled to the light-control layer, with the display controller configured to receive industrial automation data related to the industrial automation process portion, generate industrial automation display data using at least a portion of the industrial automation data, and display the industrial automation display data on the light-control layer of the substantially transparent display panel, wherein the industrial automation display data is viewable in conjunction with the industrial automation process portion.

Abstract: Aspects describe multiple machine interfaces that provide automated implementations of a host that executes at least one service. The service comprises internal aspects, which include a reusable definition and a specification, which are hidden from a user or selectively exposed but not modifiable by the user. Functional connections and controls are provided for the automated implementations of the host. Platform configurations, which include the at least one service, interact with the automated implementation of the host. One or more functionalities of the functional connections can be selectively exposed based on a user credential. The automated implementation of the host comprises execution of the at least one service.

Abstract: System(s), device(s), and method(s) provide automated configuration of operator interface(s) in an industrial control system, the automated configuration is based at least on control logic that regulates a process and associated equipment in an industrial environment. A terminal that renders control data can acquire the control logic and associate a set of control data structures therein to one or more display objects, which can be retained in a set of libraries stored in the terminal. Based at least on the association, the terminal automatically generates a rendering project that can render an operator interface that conveys control data according to the control logic. A mapping enables association amongst a control data structure and a display object; the mapping can include relationships amongst display objects for numerous domains of industrial control. The operator interface can be refined autonomously or through external data received at the terminal and associated with predetermined event(s).

Abstract: System(s), apparatus(es) and method(s) are provided for to managing and developing an industrial system included in the industrial environment. Intelligence related to a configuration of the industrial system is collected and processed to generate information related to operational condition(s) of the industrial system. Intelligence can be collected actively or passively: In active collection, a platform that collects the intelligence retrieves configuration record(s) from the industrial system, whereas in passive collection, the platform received one or more configuration records from the industrial automation system. Collected intelligence is cast into a set of configuration units that defines industrial system and functionality thereof. In addition, a set of services configured to convey specific functionality associated with at least one configuration unit is composed.

Abstract: System(s), device(s), and method(s) provide automated configuration of operator interface(s) in an industrial control system, the automated configuration is based at least on control logic that regulates a process and associated equipment in an industrial environment. A terminal that renders control data can acquire the control logic and associate a set of control data structures therein to one or more display objects, which can be retained in a set of libraries stored in the terminal. Based at least on the association, the terminal automatically generates a rendering project that can render an operator interface that conveys control data according to the control logic. A mapping enables association amongst a control data structure and a display object; the mapping can include relationships amongst display objects for numerous domains of industrial control. The operator interface can be refined autonomously or through external data received at the terminal and associated with predetermined event(s).

Abstract: Aspects describe an apparatus, method and system for constructing an application in an industrial automation system. An identification component can receive at least one requirement of the application. Based upon the at least one requirement, the identification component can select at least one service that satisfies the at least one requirement. The at least one service can be associated with at least one operational requirement. The identification component can match at least one host to the at least one service by matching the at least one operational requirement with at least one capability of the at least one service.

Abstract: Aspects describe multiple interface support that provides dynamic switching between new and old interface revisions. A first interface application is selected from a set of alternative interface applications for an industrial automation system. Support for each interface application included in the set of alternative interface applications is provided. A second interface application is downloaded and associated with the first interface application. The second interface application is enabled during runtime. If needed, the second interface application can be selectively disabled and an operation resumed with the first interface application.