Rockwell Automation Technologies Incorporated

Holly E Johnson

Douglas J Reichard

Unni M Heineking

Christopher E Stanek

James Harry Jarrett

Jacob Strickler Baker

Anthony J Cachat

Keith M Hogan

Steven A Zuponcic

Bruce A Christensen

Carol A Knez

Diane N Ritchie

Michael Silvestro

Jason M Lee

Kim L Skippers

Methods and systems are disclosed for automatically generating an execution order for a control system function block diagram. The input data availability is determined for the inputs of the function blocks in the diagram, and an execution order is generated for the function block diagram according to the input data availability for the function block inputs. Also disclosed are methods and systems for generating a control routine from a function block diagram having a plurality of function blocks, wherein the control routine is generated from the function block diagram according to the execution order.

System and method for function block execution order generation

A controller configuration system and user interface therefor are disclosed for creating and editing controller function block diagrams for use in control systems. The interface provides feedback loop identification features, wire connection cross-referencing and hyperlinks, wire connector name matching, pin datatype visualization, correct wiring indication and wiring error indications, and intelligent deletion and restoration features. In addition, the interface provides block morphing, free-form text boxes, error navigation, error indication, and block execution status information.

User interface and system for creating function block diagrams

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Elyria, OH, United States of America

Holly E Johnson