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61499Object-oriented engineering of control and visualisation

for distributed systems according to IEC 61499

generation software for

generation customers

nxtControl

Why Control

The way in which automation is implemented today is no longer

state of the art. It meets neither the technical nor commercial

demands of today. Ad hoc attempts are made to solve the

problems through manpower and optimisation. Increasing

competitive pressure, however, mandates the creation of

sustainable advantages and clear differentiation. More of the

same / conventional will no longer work - whether in machine

or plant construction or with manufacturers of automation

components or system integrators.

This is where Control comes in. Our technology offers the

customer a tool for creation of state-of-the-art solutions and

sustainable advantages. Be it through increased engineering

efficiency or through the innovative solution options offered

by Control.

Owners' rights may be violated if the brands in this brochure

are used by third parties for their own purposes.

The information in this brochure is only in the form of general

descriptions or performance characteristics and may not fully

describe an actual product, which may differ in type or have

changed due to ongoing product development. The required

performance characteristics are only binding if expressly

agreed upon with conclusion of the contract.

What is Control

Control is software for integrated automation of

buildings, machines and processes. It enables up-to-date

solutions and allows more efficient automation engineer-

Control designs complete systems and plants, not only

individual controls. Control systems and visualisation are further-

more designed using a single engineering tool. This eliminates

many interfaces and thus sources of errors.

Control emphasizes consistent object orientation to enable

re-use of already developed objects and plants. The term Object

refers to software models of actual equipment and functions

(including logic, visualisation, process linking and documentation),

used to solve automation tasks.

Control programs are developed to meet all the requirements for

systems with one or more distributed controllers according to the

IEC 61499 standard.

The Control concept enables designing a plant independent of

the hardware and topology ultimately used.

The following automation tasks are solved with Control:

Programming of the control system for an entire plant

Multi-Client visualisation of an entire plant

Linking the process level to the application

Documentation of the entire plant

Testing and simulation of the control and visualisation application

Commissioning of the control hardware via Visu-Clients

nxtControl

Why Control

The way in which automation is implemented today is no longer

state of the art. It meets neither the technical nor commercial

demands of today. Ad hoc attempts are made to solve the

problems through manpower and optimisation. Increasing

competitive pressure, however, mandates the creation of

sustainable advantages and clear differentiation. More of the

same / conventional will no longer work - whether in machine

or plant construction or with manufacturers of automation

components or system integrators.

This is where Control comes in. Our technology offers the

customer a tool for creation of state-of-the-art solutions and

sustainable advantages. Be it through increased engineering

efficiency or through the innovative solution options offered

by Control.

Owners' rights may be violated if the brands in this brochure

are used by third parties for their own purposes.

The information in this brochure is only in the form of general

descriptions or performance characteristics and may not fully

describe an actual product, which may differ in type or have

changed due to ongoing product development. The required

performance characteristics are only binding if expressly

agreed upon with conclusion of the contract.

What is Control

Control is software for integrated automation of

buildings, machines and processes. It enables up-to-date

solutions and allows more efficient automation engineer-

Control designs complete systems and plants, not only

individual controls. Control systems and visualisation are further-

more designed using a single engineering tool. This eliminates

many interfaces and thus sources of errors.

Control emphasizes consistent object orientation to enable

re-use of already developed objects and plants. The term Object

refers to software models of actual equipment and functions

(including logic, visualisation, process linking and documentation),

used to solve automation tasks.

Control programs are developed to meet all the requirements for

systems with one or more distributed controllers according to the

IEC 61499 standard.

The Control concept enables designing a plant independent of

the hardware and topology ultimately used.

The following automation tasks are solved with Control:

Programming of the control system for an entire plant

Multi-Client visualisation of an entire plant

Linking the process level to the application

Documentation of the entire plant

Testing and simulation of the control and visualisation application

Commissioning of the control hardware via Visu-Clients

nxtControl

Visualisation

Visualisation is an integral engineering component.

Using Drag & Drop, the required objects are placed in the

visualisation environment. Communication between control logic

and visualisation is set up automatically - without interfacing or

other additional effort to worry about. The Visu-Clients (Multi-

Client visualisation) communicate with the controllers and fetch

data for the dynamic representation of the existing objects.

Process linking

Virtualised control hardware facilitates process linking.

The controllers and I/O terminals are provided as software

objects. Connection to the process level is very convenient

via the engineering tool. This virtual hardware is available

via visualisation clients without any engineering tool, in this

way facilitating configuration, diagnosis and commissioning.

Documentation

nxtControl supports documentation through automatic back-

ground processes. The circuit diagram is always visible and

adaptable, even in the design phase. The separation into plan

templates, including associated page references, is fully

automatic. The more accurately the designer enters his

comments in the appropriate fields, the better the objects

and plant components will be documented. Any change is

documented immediately. The customer always has up-to-date

documentation – and this without additional effort.

Implementing

projects efficientlyIntelligent packaging of complexity

Complexity increases in distributed systems – this is inevitable.

A clever engineering tool, however, helps to master such complexity.

With Control, for example, the communication between the

distributed control logic is created automatically.

To further reduce the complexity, Control has developed the so-

called . This type of engineering deploys

prefabricated software objects and intelligent interlinking lines. These

links recognise the objects to which they are connected and adapt their

functionality accordingly. This renders automation simpler than ever

before and also helps to prevent errors.

single-line engineering

Controller

Based on the IEC 61499 standard for distributed control

systems, Control can design the control logic for an entire

plant/machine.

This control logic can be distributed over several, different

controllers. Communication between the distributed controllers

is set up automatically. The design need not consider the

ultimately deployed hardware (manufacturer-independent).

Control is software for the

automation of buildings, machines

and processes. Control enables

the integrated engineering of

control systems, visualisation,

process linking and documentation

for these plants.

Visualisation

Visualisation is an integral engineering component.

Using Drag & Drop, the required objects are placed in the

visualisation environment. Communication between control logic

and visualisation is set up automatically - without interfacing or

other additional effort to worry about. The Visu-Clients (Multi-

Client visualisation) communicate with the controllers and fetch

data for the dynamic representation of the existing objects.

Process linking

Virtualised control hardware facilitates process linking.

The controllers and I/O terminals are provided as software

objects. Connection to the process level is very convenient

via the engineering tool. This virtual hardware is available

via visualisation clients without any engineering tool, in this

way facilitating configuration, diagnosis and commissioning.

Documentation

nxtControl supports documentation through automatic back-

ground processes. The circuit diagram is always visible and

adaptable, even in the design phase. The separation into plan

templates, including associated page references, is fully

automatic. The more accurately the designer enters his

comments in the appropriate fields, the better the objects

and plant components will be documented. Any change is

documented immediately. The customer always has up-to-date

documentation – and this without additional effort.

Implementing

projects efficientlyIntelligent packaging of complexity

Complexity increases in distributed systems – this is inevitable.

A clever engineering tool, however, helps to master such complexity.

With Control, for example, the communication between the

distributed control logic is created automatically.

To further reduce the complexity, Control has developed the so-

called . This type of engineering deploys

prefabricated software objects and intelligent interlinking lines. These

links recognise the objects to which they are connected and adapt their

functionality accordingly. This renders automation simpler than ever

before and also helps to prevent errors.

single-line engineering

Controller

Based on the IEC 61499 standard for distributed control

systems, Control can design the control logic for an entire

plant/machine.

This control logic can be distributed over several, different

controllers. Communication between the distributed controllers

is set up automatically. The design need not consider the

ultimately deployed hardware (manufacturer-independent).

Control is software for the

automation of buildings, machines

and processes. Control enables

the integrated engineering of

control systems, visualisation,

process linking and documentation

for these plants.

Efficiency,flexibility and independence

Distributed / modular plant

and machinery

Modern automation is structured to be flexible and modular.

It is the result of ongoing customisation to suit special customer

demands. Control applies the IEC 61499 standard for

distributed control systems and uses clever solutions to reduce

the complexity of such systems. Customers benefit by innovative

project solutions which reduce costs and are modular and

flexible whilst remaining manageable.

nxtControl means increased

efficiency, flexibility and

independence. These features

are carried over to the products

and services of our customers.

Object orientation

Costefficiency

y, fle

xibilit

Control including visualisation

The design of controllers, the visualisation, process linking and

documentation are integrated in a single engineering tool. Only

a single step is required to perform several automation tasks.

Communication between the controller and the visualisation is

set up automatically. Interfaces, which are often also sources

of errors, simply fall away.

Efficient engineering

Re-usability of solutions

Applications must be restructured as soon as hardware or

topologies change. Not so with nxtControl. Hardware abstraction

and object orientation translate to a new quality. Objects and

solutions are available for unlimited re-use once they have been

developed. Customers can protect their unique know-how and

use it for efficient project implementation.

Direct process data exchange between

PLC and databases

Detailed production and process data are increasing in

importance. Control offers completely new possibilities

here as well. Data can be written directly from controller to

databases, or databases can access controllers. Which data

should be reported to where is flexible and adaptable.

Products based on norms and standards

Proprietary solutions create dependence. But today's require-

ments demand flexibility. Secure your investments by

complying with norms and standards whilst incidentally also

reducing the costs of increasing the know-how of your staff.

Knowing the standards is valuable, irrespective of the

manufacturer.

Cleverly multiplying own know-how

Better informationfor better management

Safety for your investmentRequirements

Increased complexity, modularity and flexibility

- Distributed systems

- Integrated tools

- Flexible frameworks

- Integrated HMI

- Direct access

to databases

Innovativesolutions

bility

More flexibilityand free choice of suppliers

Independent of hardware and topology

Plant design initially ignores the ultimately used hardware.

This decision can be made at a later stage. Flexibility is

maintained to the end, thanks to the hardware abstraction.

This independence offers a greater choice of suitable hardware.

Efficiency,flexibility and independence

Distributed / modular plant

and machinery

Modern automation is structured to be flexible and modular.

It is the result of ongoing customisation to suit special customer

demands. Control applies the IEC 61499 standard for

distributed control systems and uses clever solutions to reduce

the complexity of such systems. Customers benefit by innovative

project solutions which reduce costs and are modular and

flexible whilst remaining manageable.

nxtControl means increased

efficiency, flexibility and

independence. These features

are carried over to the products

and services of our customers.

Object orientation

Costefficiency

y, fle

xibilit

Control including visualisation

The design of controllers, the visualisation, process linking and

documentation are integrated in a single engineering tool. Only

a single step is required to perform several automation tasks.

Communication between the controller and the visualisation is

set up automatically. Interfaces, which are often also sources

of errors, simply fall away.

Efficient engineering

Re-usability of solutions

Applications must be restructured as soon as hardware or

topologies change. Not so with nxtControl. Hardware abstraction

and object orientation translate to a new quality. Objects and

solutions are available for unlimited re-use once they have been

developed. Customers can protect their unique know-how and

use it for efficient project implementation.

Direct process data exchange between

PLC and databases

Detailed production and process data are increasing in

importance. Control offers completely new possibilities

here as well. Data can be written directly from controller to

databases, or databases can access controllers. Which data

should be reported to where is flexible and adaptable.

Products based on norms and standards

Proprietary solutions create dependence. But today's require-

ments demand flexibility. Secure your investments by

complying with norms and standards whilst incidentally also

reducing the costs of increasing the know-how of your staff.

Knowing the standards is valuable, irrespective of the

manufacturer.

Cleverly multiplying own know-how

Better informationfor better management

Safety for your investmentRequirements

Increased complexity, modularity and flexibility

- Distributed systems

- Integrated tools

- Flexible frameworks

- Integrated HMI

- Direct access

to databases

Innovativesolutions

bility

More flexibilityand free choice of suppliers

Independent of hardware and topology

Plant design initially ignores the ultimately used hardware.

This decision can be made at a later stage. Flexibility is

maintained to the end, thanks to the hardware abstraction.

This independence offers a greater choice of suitable hardware.

for innovative solutions

Function-Block concept

Similar to IEC 61131, IEC 61499 also makes use of the

Function-Block (FB) concept. The standard refers to many

types of FBs. The individual FBs are graphically intercon-

nected by lines. Programming is simple and intuitive.

Intuitive symbols and highlighting colours are very helpful.

Such aids simplify orientation and provide a quick overview

of daily tasks.

nxtControl uses state-of-the-art tech-

nologies and blends these into an

innovative cocktail. The IEC 61499,

object orientation and hardware

abstraction are the building blocks

of a modern tool.

IEC 61499 and more

Control follows the IEC 61499 standard for control systems.

Based on this, Control has implemented additional functions

which are necessary and useful in industrial projects. The IEC

61499 standard describes the modelling of control logic in

distributed systems. Unlike before, entire systems and plants

can be designed here. The standard enables almost complete

supplier independence.

is the term used for the ability to use objects from

the lines of many manufacturers. Complete applications can

even be taken over from other software tools.

Portability

Configurability

Interoperability

Event-driven control

is the possibility of configuring the equipment

of one manufacturer using software tools of various other

manufacturers.

is the possibility for communication and

interaction between different equipment, including equipment

from different manufacturers.

IEC 61499 is an event controlled model. The execution of program

logic is triggered by events and/or changes in state and not, as

with IEC 61131, in a cyclical manner. The advantage of event

control is obvious. Communication requires significantly fewer

resources. This advantage and others become even more

significant in a decentralised system.

A modern concept

Control logic

Visualisation

FB networks, CAT-in-CAT and other hierarchical structures,

Generic function blocks, calculators, symbolic links, etc. – a

new world of options.

Object symbols, face plates, photo-realistic presentation, 3D

presentation, etc. – the possibilities for dynamic visualisation

are manifold.

Branch libraries are combinations of branch-specific CATs.

CATs combine the automation functions mentioned but hide

the complicated background processes. Communication and

visualisation remain visible through clear pictures and symbols.

This simplification enables convenient and highly efficient

working, with a high level of re-use.

A writer of CATs has many possibilities for the individual creation

of objects. The seamless .NET integration assures the flexibility

of visual configuration. All CATs are included in the automatically

created full project documentation.

Process linking

Documentation

Hardware CATs for optimal linking to the process. Simplified

diagnosis and maintenance, OPC-UA and WEB server as well

as direct database access for linking to external systems.

Constantly updated project documentation, circuit diagrams

with automatic page breaks and cross references.

Composite Automation Type (CAT)

CATs are software objects representing actual equipment and

functions (e.g. motor, pump, conveyor section, cooling circuit,

etc.). A CAT encapsulates the control logic of the device, the

visual display options, the process linking and the corresponding

documentation in one object.

Users interlink CATs to produce complex applications. You

simultaneously also have the option of creating CAT objects

to suit your own requirements.

Function-Block concept

Similar to IEC 61131, IEC 61499 also makes use of the

Function-Block (FB) concept. The standard refers to many

types of FBs. The individual FBs are graphically intercon-

nected by lines. Programming is simple and intuitive.

Intuitive symbols and highlighting colours are very helpful.

Such aids simplify orientation and provide a quick overview

of daily tasks.

nxtControl uses state-of-the-art tech-

nologies and blends these into an

innovative cocktail. The IEC 61499,

of a modern tool.

IEC 61499 and more

Control follows the IEC 61499 standard for control systems.

Based on this, Control has implemented additional functions

which are necessary and useful in industrial projects. The IEC

61499 standard describes the modelling of control logic in

distributed systems. Unlike before, entire systems and plants

can be designed here. The standard enables almost complete

supplier independence.

is the term used for the ability to use objects from

the lines of many manufacturers. Complete applications can

even be taken over from other software tools.

Portability

Configurability

Interoperability

Event-driven control

is the possibility of configuring the equipment

of one manufacturer using software tools of various other

manufacturers.

is the possibility for communication and

interaction between different equipment, including equipment

from different manufacturers.

IEC 61499 is an event controlled model. The execution of program

logic is triggered by events and/or changes in state and not, as

with IEC 61131, in a cyclical manner. The advantage of event

control is obvious. Communication requires significantly fewer

resources. This advantage and others become even more

significant in a decentralised system.

A modern concept

Control logic

Visualisation

FB networks, CAT-in-CAT and other hierarchical structures,

Generic function blocks, calculators, symbolic links, etc. – a

new world of options.

Object symbols, face plates, photo-realistic presentation, 3D

presentation, etc. – the possibilities for dynamic visualisation

are manifold.

Branch libraries are combinations of branch-specific CATs.

CATs combine the automation functions mentioned but hide

the complicated background processes. Communication and

visualisation remain visible through clear pictures and symbols.

This simplification enables convenient and highly efficient

working, with a high level of re-use.

A writer of CATs has many possibilities for the individual creation

of objects. The seamless .NET integration assures the flexibility

of visual configuration. All CATs are included in the automatically

created full project documentation.

Process linking

Documentation

Hardware CATs for optimal linking to the process. Simplified

diagnosis and maintenance, OPC-UA and WEB server as well

as direct database access for linking to external systems.

Constantly updated project documentation, circuit diagrams

with automatic page breaks and cross references.

Composite Automation Type (CAT)

CATs are software objects representing actual equipment and

functions (e.g. motor, pump, conveyor section, cooling circuit,

etc.). A CAT encapsulates the control logic of the device, the

visual display options, the process linking and the corresponding

documentation in one object.

Users interlink CATs to produce complex applications. You

simultaneously also have the option of creating CAT objects

to suit your own requirements.

nxtControl uses state-of-the-art

technologies and blends these into

an innovative cocktail. IEC 61499,

of modern tools.

Engineering

nxtComplete systems are designed with Control, not only

individual controllers. To this end, the application to be

configured is sectioned and hierarchically structured. The

required functionalities and devices are selected from an

object library to Drag & Drop into the engineering environ-

ment. These objects are interlinked and can be tested

immediately (logic as well as visualisation). The same

objects are then placed in the visualisation environment.

After deciding on the hardware to be used, the controllers may be

configured and tested using the hardware CATs. The designed

control logic is allocated (mapped) to the selected controllers.

Communication between the distributed logic units is automatic.

Linking to the process is very simple, via Symlinks (symbolic linking).

This is done via allocation of the listed signals to the correct

connections, also by Drag & Drop.

The plant is fully functional after deploying the project in control

and visualisation Clients.

A modern concept

Sectioning plantsinto functions

and structuringthem

hierarchically

Drag & Dropfunctional objectsfrom the library

into theIEC 61499 Editor

Interlink objectsaccording

to the requiredfunctionality

Drag & Dropan object fromthe library intothe HMI Editor

Map controllogic to selected

controllers

Link controller inputsand outputs with the

control program (Symlink)

Drag & Drop hardware CATobjects from the library

into the engineeringenvironment

Select control hardware(manufacturer/type)

Specify topology and numberof applied controls

Efficient process linking is achieved by targeted focus on

specific hardware parameters of importance to the project.

Using support tools, logic and hardware are interlinked from

within the engineering tool by Drag & Drop from the

application. The complex communication is automatically set

up in the background, transparent to the user.

Hardware abstraction

Engineering, commissioning and maintenance are important cost

factors of a plant. Hardware dependence of any kind is a major

obstacle in this respect. This is why Control has developed a

clever hardware abstraction which can be widely applied. The

abstraction is implemented via hardware CATs. These CATs

virtualise the controller hardware used and provide easy access.

Integrated communication

Communication must be set up between the controllers in a

project in which related tasks are distributed over several

controllers. This communication procedure is defined in the

IEC 61499 standard by interoperability profiles.

Control relieves the user of this task. The project is automati-

cally analysed and all the required communication links are

created automatically via the interoperability profile. Distribution

and the associated communication thus do not need to be

considered when designing a plant.

nxtControl uses state-of-the-art

technologies and blends these into

an innovative cocktail. IEC 61499,

of modern tools.

Engineering

nxtComplete systems are designed with Control, not only

individual controllers. To this end, the application to be

configured is sectioned and hierarchically structured. The

required functionalities and devices are selected from an

object library to Drag & Drop into the engineering environ-

ment. These objects are interlinked and can be tested

immediately (logic as well as visualisation). The same

objects are then placed in the visualisation environment.

After deciding on the hardware to be used, the controllers may be

configured and tested using the hardware CATs. The designed

control logic is allocated (mapped) to the selected controllers.

Communication between the distributed logic units is automatic.

Linking to the process is very simple, via Symlinks (symbolic linking).

This is done via allocation of the listed signals to the correct

connections, also by Drag & Drop.

The plant is fully functional after deploying the project in control

and visualisation Clients.

A modern concept

Sectioning plantsinto functions

and structuringthem

hierarchically

Drag & Dropfunctional objectsfrom the library

into theIEC 61499 Editor

Interlink objectsaccording

to the requiredfunctionality

Drag & Dropan object fromthe library intothe HMI Editor

Map controllogic to selected

controllers

Link controller inputsand outputs with the

control program (Symlink)

Drag & Drop hardware CATobjects from the library

into the engineeringenvironment

Select control hardware(manufacturer/type)

Specify topology and numberof applied controls

Efficient process linking is achieved by targeted focus on

specific hardware parameters of importance to the project.

Using support tools, logic and hardware are interlinked from

within the engineering tool by Drag & Drop from the

application. The complex communication is automatically set

up in the background, transparent to the user.

Engineering, commissioning and maintenance are important cost

factors of a plant. Hardware dependence of any kind is a major

obstacle in this respect. This is why Control has developed a

clever hardware abstraction which can be widely applied. The

abstraction is implemented via hardware CATs. These CATs

virtualise the controller hardware used and provide easy access.

Integrated communication

Communication must be set up between the controllers in a

project in which related tasks are distributed over several

controllers. This communication procedure is defined in the

IEC 61499 standard by interoperability profiles.

Control relieves the user of this task. The project is automati-

cally analysed and all the required communication links are

created automatically via the interoperability profile. Distribution

and the associated communication thus do not need to be

considered when designing a plant.

has never been easier

nxtControl reduces the constantly

increasing complexity and supports

the project engineer with innovative

solutions.

But how simple can automation be? Do you need highly

qualified software specialists to programme controllers? Is

programming one controller all that is required or is there

more to it? We have developed a solution that resolves

automation tasks easier than ever before: for entire plants

including control logic, visualisation, process linking and

documentation.

Single-Line engineering

nxtSingle-Line engineering is Control's solution to simple, fast

and error-free engineering of automation tasks. The project

engineer constructs an automatic plant with prefabricated

software objects (CATs) which he interlinks with a few lines.

The lines are much more than simple connections, however.

In the background and transparent to the user, checks are

carried out whether the links between the selected objects

are valid.

Automation

The functionality is changed to match the linked object and all

the required communication paths are automatically created.

Many tasks are simply taken off the user's shoulders. He can

focus on selecting the required devices and on the functionality

of the plant.

The quality of the prefabricated software objects (CATs) and

the object libraries determine how simple the design will be.

Control offers top quality libraries for various sectors and in

various versions. We can also incorporate the often very specific

requirements of individual customers in CAT objects.

But every customer can of course also personally incorporate his

own know-how in CAT objects. His own specialists may model the

objects and project engineers use these in their Single-Line

engineering.

Single-Line engineering does not limit the standard functionality

of a Control product. Control logic can still be distributed over

several hardware devices and visualisation remains integrated.

Process linking is via hardware CATs as usual and the documenta-

tion remains automatic.

has never been easier

nxtControl reduces the constantly

increasing complexity and supports

the project engineer with innovative

solutions.

But how simple can automation be? Do you need highly

qualified software specialists to programme controllers? Is

programming one controller all that is required or is there

more to it? We have developed a solution that resolves

automation tasks easier than ever before: for entire plants

including control logic, visualisation, process linking and

documentation.

nxtSingle-Line engineering is Control's solution to simple, fast

and error-free engineering of automation tasks. The project

engineer constructs an automatic plant with prefabricated

software objects (CATs) which he interlinks with a few lines.

The lines are much more than simple connections, however.

In the background and transparent to the user, checks are

carried out whether the links between the selected objects

are valid.

Automation

The functionality is changed to match the linked object and all

the required communication paths are automatically created.

Many tasks are simply taken off the user's shoulders. He can

focus on selecting the required devices and on the functionality

of the plant.

The quality of the prefabricated software objects (CATs) and

the object libraries determine how simple the design will be.

Control offers top quality libraries for various sectors and in

various versions. We can also incorporate the often very specific

requirements of individual customers in CAT objects.

But every customer can of course also personally incorporate his

own know-how in CAT objects. His own specialists may model the

objects and project engineers use these in their Single-Line

engineering.

Single-Line engineering does not limit the standard functionality

of a Control product. Control logic can still be distributed over

several hardware devices and visualisation remains integrated.

Process linking is via hardware CATs as usual and the documenta-

tion remains automatic.

nxt-CATLIBnxtSTUDIOnxt-HMI RT

nxt-HMI RT (HW)

nxt-IEC 61499 RT

H M I Engineering

Object library

Controller Controller

to get hooked on

Products

Ready for the nxt step?

Control offers products with pio-

neering usability, thanks to customers

who participated in developing the

product.

nxtHMI

The HMI is a runtime system for machine-oriented visualisa-

tion. It enables high-quality and dynamically demanding

presentations extending beyond the conventional HMI capability.

Control enables Multi-Client visualisation. Each Visu-Client

fetches the data he needs to visualise. nxtHMI is currently

available for the following operating systems: Windows XP,

Windows XP embedded, Windows 7.

The quality is only constrained by the capability of the visualisa-

tion panel used.

nxtSTUDIO

STUDIO is a software tool for designing automatic plants and

machines. With this tool, control logic, visualisation, process

linking and documentation are developed, using only one tool.

The controller part is implemented in compliance with the IEC

61499 standard. Various versions of the tool are available to a

project designer, depending on whether he wants to work with

prefabricated CAT objects or needs to build his own objects.

STUDIO is based on .NET technology and can thus be

extended without much effort. Numerous aids facilitate work.

When using the tool, it is immediately obvious that customers

collaborated in the development of the product.

nxtRT61499 F

The Control IEC 61499 control runtime is based on the FORTE

runtime of the 4DIAC initiative. Through our own extensions we

have seamlessly integrated the runtime into the Control

environment. Various runtime systems are available, depending on

the underlying operating system.

IEC 61499 differentiates between different application classes.

The lowest class covers very small runtime systems and can run in

small, low performance processors.

RT61499 F can run under the following operating systems:

Windows CE, Windows embedded, RTOS-32, ECOS, Linux, Clinux.

The range of processor, operating system and hardware platforms

is constantly extended.

nxtLIB

Several software objects (CATs) are aggregated in libraries.

These contain the main functions and devices for a specific

application. Such libraries can be compiled for sectors or

comprise the catalogue of devices of a hardware manufacturer.

The range of libraries on offer increases constantly. Users can

also create libraries of their frequently used objects themselves

or ask us to build them.

The CAT objects in such libraries always comprise the control

logic of a device, the options for their visualisation and options

for process linking. Automatic documentation is always included

with Control.

nxtHMI HW

Apart from the customary visualisation, nxtControl also

virtualises the control hardware. Each controller and terminal

is depicted as a CAT object. This enables configuration,

commissioning, maintenance and diagnosis completely without

engineering tools - quite simply via a visualisation Client.

The main task of this virtualisation is to simplify linking of

control logic and process level.

< Design of distributed control systems according to IEC 61499

Design of dynamic visualisations

Process linking via hardware CATs

Automatically generated documentation

Circuit diagrams with automatically generated cross references

Diagnosis and maintenance also without an engineering tool

Test container for plant test on engineering station

Effortless Multi-Client visualisation

n Automatic communication between distributed logic units

Automatic connection between logic and visualisation

Multi-user engineering

Project storage in standards-compliant XML

and much more…

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nxt-CATLIBnxtSTUDIOnxt-HMI RT

nxt-HMI RT (HW)

nxt-IEC 61499 RT

H M I Engineering

Object library

Controller Controller

to get hooked on

Products

Ready for the nxt step?

Control offers products with pio-

neering usability, thanks to customers

who participated in developing the

product.

nxtHMI

The HMI is a runtime system for machine-oriented visualisa-

tion. It enables high-quality and dynamically demanding

presentations extending beyond the conventional HMI capability.

Control enables Multi-Client visualisation. Each Visu-Client

fetches the data he needs to visualise. nxtHMI is currently

available for the following operating systems: Windows XP,

Windows XP embedded, Windows 7.

The quality is only constrained by the capability of the visualisa-

tion panel used.

nxtSTUDIO

STUDIO is a software tool for designing automatic plants and

machines. With this tool, control logic, visualisation, process

linking and documentation are developed, using only one tool.

The controller part is implemented in compliance with the IEC

61499 standard. Various versions of the tool are available to a

project designer, depending on whether he wants to work with

prefabricated CAT objects or needs to build his own objects.

STUDIO is based on .NET technology and can thus be

extended without much effort. Numerous aids facilitate work.

When using the tool, it is immediately obvious that customers

collaborated in the development of the product.

nxtRT61499 F

The Control IEC 61499 control runtime is based on the FORTE

runtime of the 4DIAC initiative. Through our own extensions we

have seamlessly integrated the runtime into the Control

environment. Various runtime systems are available, depending on

the underlying operating system.

IEC 61499 differentiates between different application classes.

The lowest class covers very small runtime systems and can run in

small, low performance processors.

RT61499 F can run under the following operating systems:

Windows CE, Windows embedded, RTOS-32, ECOS, Linux, Clinux.

The range of processor, operating system and hardware platforms

is constantly extended.

nxtLIB

Several software objects (CATs) are aggregated in libraries.

These contain the main functions and devices for a specific

application. Such libraries can be compiled for sectors or

comprise the catalogue of devices of a hardware manufacturer.

The range of libraries on offer increases constantly. Users can

also create libraries of their frequently used objects themselves

or ask us to build them.

The CAT objects in such libraries always comprise the control

logic of a device, the options for their visualisation and options

for process linking. Automatic documentation is always included

with Control.

nxtHMI HW

Apart from the customary visualisation, nxtControl also

virtualises the control hardware. Each controller and terminal

is depicted as a CAT object. This enables configuration,

commissioning, maintenance and diagnosis completely without

engineering tools - quite simply via a visualisation Client.

The main task of this virtualisation is to simplify linking of

control logic and process level.

< Design of distributed control systems according to IEC 61499

Design of dynamic visualisations

Process linking via hardware CATs

Automatically generated documentation

Circuit diagrams with automatically generated cross references

Diagnosis and maintenance also without an engineering tool

Test container for plant test on engineering station

Effortless Multi-Client visualisation

n Automatic communication between distributed logic units

Automatic connection between logic and visualisation

Multi-user engineering

Project storage in standards-compliant XML

and much more…

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nxtControl GmbH

Aumühlweg 3/1B

2544 Leobersdorf

AUSTRIA

Phone: +43 2256 62703

e-mail: [email protected]

www.nxtcontrol.com

Companies register number: Fn295061p

Court: Commercial court Vienna

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