Abstract

Factory automation can be defined by four basic technology elements; intelligence, motion control, sensors, and mechanisms. Historical controls design has seen engineers perform an integration role, combining various pieces of hardware, software, and interfaces into a system. The factory automation marketplace of the 1990 s is seeing a convergence of these technology elements which is requiring a new generation of controller, the Integrated Controls Platform, providing better functionality at reduced cost with reduced engineering and support effort. The functional requirements for design of an Integrated Controls Platform, including motion control, machine guidance vision, cell control, operator interface, and system software will described.

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