Human Machine Interface Using OPC (OLE for Process Control)

Author

Anwar, M. Raafay ; Anwar, Osama ; Shamim, Syed Faisal ; Zahid, Ahmer Ali

fYear

2004

fDate

30-31 Dec. 2004

Firstpage

35

Lastpage

40

Abstract

This paper discusses Human Machine Interface HMI System, OLE for Process Control (OPC) and their roles, coordination and functionality in Industrial Automation Technology. HMI is software that provides a front end to the industrial automation system. It basically consists of components that represent industrial devices e.g. Motors, Pumps, Valves, and Dampers etc. Here we have used OPC (OLE for process control) as an Interface Layer between industrial devices and HMI. Moreover a Database is also required to store process values for components. Special kinds of communication mechanisms are used in Industrial Automation Technology, for communication between End User Workstations (containing HMI) and PLC. A special variant of Ethernet called Industrial Ethernet used for Data communication whereas Profibus is used for communication between Cell and Field area containing industrial devices.

Keywords

Human Machine Interface (HMI); Industrial Automation technique; OLE for process Control (OPC); Automation; Communication industry; Computer industry; Electrical equipment industry; Ethernet networks; Humans; Industrial control; Process control; Pumps; Valves; Human Machine Interface (HMI); Industrial Automation technique; OLE for process Control (OPC);

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Engineering, Sciences and Technology, Student Conference On

Print_ISBN

0-7803-8871-2

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/SCONES.2004.1564766

Filename

1564766