Title :
The control of a model factory: a MAP workplace
Author :
Chung, Simon S. ; Bishop, Asa O., Jr.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. & Comput. Eng., Tennessee Univ., Knoxville, TN, USA
Abstract :
A model factory provides an unique training facility for students interested in data communication as well as those interested in manufacturing. A programmable logic controller (PLC) together with its ladder logic is used to control the model factory. The PLC is interfaced to the manufacturing automation protocol (MAP) network. Communication with the factory is established with other nodes on the MAP network. The overall system, the factory model, the PLC and its MAP interface are used to study the computer integrated manufacturing (CIM) theories to implement scheduling algorithms and to gain first hand experience in setting up and operation of a production facility
Keywords :
factory automation; local area networks; manufacturing data processing; programmable controllers; training; MAP network; computer integrated manufacturing; data communication; ladder logic; manufacturing automation protocol; model factory; production facility; programmable logic controller; scheduling algorithms; training facility; Automatic control; Communication system control; Computer integrated manufacturing; Data communication; Employment; Production facilities; Programmable control; Programmable logic arrays; Programmable logic devices; Virtual manufacturing;
Conference_Titel :
Southeastcon '89. Proceedings. Energy and Information Technologies in the Southeast., IEEE
Conference_Location :
Columbia, SC
DOI :
10.1109/SECON.1989.132554
