The UMC software environment for machine control system integration, configuration, and programming

Author

Carrott, Andrew J. ; Moore, Philip R. ; Weston, Richard H. ; Harrison, Robert

Author_Institution

Dept. of Manuf. Eng., Loughborough Univ. of Technol., UK

Volume

43

Issue

1

fYear

1996

fDate

2/1/1996 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

88

Lastpage

97

Abstract

This paper outlines the major advantages which accrue from using an “open” architecture approach to creating machine control systems. The approach known as the universal machine control (UMC) system was conceived to cover aspects of the design, configuration, and programming of machine control systems. The paper presents a comprehensive description of the structure and functional logic of the UMC run-time architecture. A brief overview of the UMC software support environment is also provided. UMC is conceived to make a valuable contribution in realising successful mechatronic solutions to manufacturing industry

Keywords

computer architecture; digital control; electric machines; industrial control; machine control; open systems; power engineering computing; software engineering; configuration; control systems; functional logic; integration; manufacturing industry; mechatronics; open architecture; programming; software support environment; structure; universal machine control; Automatic control; Computer architecture; Containers; Control systems; Electrical equipment industry; Industrial control; Machine control; Machinery production industries; Manufacturing industries; Mechatronics;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Industrial Electronics, IEEE Transactions on

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0278-0046

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/41.481412

Filename

481412