Generation of multiplatform control for transitic systems using a component-based approach

Transitic systems are typically conveying systems used to transport parcels/products. The design of these systems is more and more complex due to flow and speed increase which pose hardware and software problems. The control engineers, who master the logic of control systems, also have to adapt themselves to the type of hardware already present at the customer (PLC) without necessarily mastering their programming. In the current logic of time-to-market reduction, these designers have to design the control of the systems more and more quickly without denying the Quality. To overcome these challenges, this paper presents a design flow which automates the generation of multiplatform control for the transitic systems. Based on model driven engineering and using a component approach, it has been implemented in a tool. We present the specificities of Straton and Unity generations and analyze the cost of adding a new platform.