RS66384B1 - PROCEDURE FOR COMPUTER-ASSISTED VERIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION OF THE INSTALLATION ACTION PERFORMED BY THE USER FOR THE INSTALLATION OF SPATIALLY DECENTRALIZED MACHINE COMPONENTS - Google Patents

Description

Description

Technical field

[0001] The present invention relates in general to the field of planning and assembly of machines such as automation plants, and in particular to the computer-supported installation of spatially decentralized electrical components of the machine.

Basis of the invention

[0002] The complexity and diversity of automation systems, which need to be developed, planned, installed, maintained and repaired, is increasing. In all phases of the life cycle of such a plant, such as development/planning, production, commissioning, operation and maintenance, efficient and effective support for the installer or planner, in the form of extensive and above all complete documentation, becomes increasingly important.

[0003] During installation, it may be necessary to meet certain requirements for the electrical installation. So, for example, it is necessary that the connection is resistant to dust or water. In order to ensure these requirements, it is necessary to establish a threaded connection with a defined tightening moment. Checking such a threaded connection can be time-consuming even for a small number of connections to be checked or requires special technical expertise that is often difficult to obtain.

[0004] The use of means for checking, for the detection of measurement values, is known from the prior art. For example, DE 198 49 293 A1 discloses a system for detecting measurement values at multiple measurement points of a measurement object in a checking device. At the same time, a torque wrench is provided as a measuring device for measuring the measured quantity, which has a transmission device for sending the measurement results and the identification assigned to the measuring point of the evaluation device. The evaluation device evaluates the received measurement results taking into account the presence of a predefined state of the measurement object.

[0005] WO 2022/020787 A1 discloses iteratively guided disassembly and assembly for an electrical device (distribution cabinet). US 2015/227943 A1 describes a computer-implemented procedure for documenting compliance with legal regulations during production.

[0006] The disadvantage of known solutions is that these checks require a lot of time and the checking of certain technical requirements during installation can often be deficient.

[0007] Therefore, the task underlying the invention is to provide a computer-supported procedure and system in order to enable the installation of electrical components that is simpler, faster, safer and error-free, and in this way to at least partially overcome the aforementioned shortcomings of the state of the art.

Description of the invention

[0008] The aforementioned task was solved by a procedure, a computer program, as well as a data processing device according to independent patent claims. Further features and details of the invention follow from the corresponding dependent claims, description and drawings.

[0009] The subject of the invention is a procedure for computer-supported checking and documenting the installation action performed by the user, for the installation of spatially decentralized electrical components of the machine, whereby the completeness of establishing the electrical and/or mechanical connection of the installation element is checked and documented. The machine can be designed as at least one of the machines listed below:

− automation plant,

− production plant,

− logistics facility,

− production line,

- central processing machine,

− industrial robot,

- production plant,

− aggregate,

− electrical device.

[0010] In particular, the machine can be implemented as a machine with a modular character or as a mobile or mobile machine, in which the individual parts of the machine are installed modularly according to the installation instructions. This installation is performed at least partially manually by a user such as a worker.

[0011] Components can be modules, especially connection modules, which enable decentralized and modular connection of installation elements. Decentralized can refer to the fact that the modules, i.e. connection modules at least partially replace the central distribution cabinet, so that the modules, i.e. connection modules provide only a portion of the connections to the machine, but enable these connections in a decentralized manner in the field. With central topology, e.g. of the concept of a centralized switchboard, it is especially a point-to-point connection, i.e. the starting point, connection and end point are clearly defined. In contrast, with decentralized applications it is possible, ie. it may often be necessary to organize or connect multiple components between the start and end points. In this case, e.g. we can talk about module-module connection or module-node-point connection.

[0012] Basically, the following components can also be provided with the machine: devices such as actuators and/or sensors, connection modules and installation elements, e.g. for connecting cables. In this way, it is desirable to check, validate and document the complete establishment of the electrical and/or mechanical connection of the installation element with the component in the form of a module such as a connection module, but also in the form of an additional installation element such as a socket. The connection can be, for example, a connection of an installation element in the form of a socket with a further installation element in the form of a socket or T-connector or the like. The components and/or installation elements can be performed as electrical, decentralized components, since the decentralized connection is ensured by connection modules.

[0013] The method according to the invention can include the following steps, which are preferably carried out one after the other or in any order, whereby the steps can be performed automatically and/or repeatedly:

- receipt of at least one measurement value from the verification means, where at least one measurement value is the result of the detection of a measurement quantity that is specific to the installation action, - validation of the installation action, performed by the user, in terms of the complete establishment of the electrical and/or mechanical connection of the installation element, based on the comparison of at least one received measurement value with at least one set measurement value, in order to determine whether compliance of at least one received measurement value with at least one set measurement value is ensured; and

- documenting the validated installation action, based on the validation, by marking the connection in the installation instructions, i.e. in the circuit diagram, whereby when documenting the validated installation action, the identification marking is defined depending on the validation results and indicates the presence and/or degree of establishment of the electrical and/or mechanical connection and/or incorrect installation action and/or implementation of the installation action that deviates from the default.

[0014] In this way, the procedure enables a faster installation without errors and can be a significant support for the user when installing the machine and qualitatively improve the process. Moreover, this enables a simpler and more efficient check of the installation process with regard to valid or necessary requirements for the materials used or the connection, for example with regard to specifications from standards or norms. This also has the advantage that possible safety risks during the installation operation carried out as part of the installation of the machines are significantly reduced. Moreover, the requirements for specialist expertise that were previously necessary for verification are significantly reduced. The specified measured value can be a reference value or a limit value, which is compared with the transferred measured value as a current measured value. The establishment of a connection can, for example, be considered correct and/or complete if the transmitted measurement quantity meets a predefined condition such as exceeding a reference value or a limit value.

[0015] In addition, this allows the user to be directly informed in relation to the installation operation through stored installation specification information, for example the electrical connection plan as installation documentation, that the electrical and/or mechanical connection of the installation element is fully established.

[0016] Furthermore, documenting the act of installation and/or information about the installation element and/or component advantageously enables the constant and permanent availability of documented and/or saved information for the user even after the act of installation has been carried out. This also has the further advantage that after a successful installation, the installation element can be automatically recognized and documented.

[0017] Furthermore, in this way, an installation system can be provided, in particular for the cable connection of the installation element with the component, for the guided qualitative support of the user, whereby the data processing device can automatically perform the steps of the procedure. A data processing device, in particular a data processing device according to the invention, can advantageously communicate with individual components and thus enable the output of installation information. For this purpose, the data processing device may have at least one communication interface.

[0018] The user can e.g. to be an installer and/or plant mechanic and/or electrician and/or laborer and/or planner and/or mechanical designer or programmer and/or electrical designer or programmer and/or PLC programmer and/or commissioning engineer and/or maintainers and/or machine operators. It is possible for a user to use the method according to the invention by making the method available to the user using a computer. For this purpose, a computer program and/or another computer can be executed at least in part to perform the steps of the method according to the invention.

[0019] Within the scope of the invention, a hybrid connection is understood to mean a connection that is produced using a hybrid line. A hybrid connection allows electrical current to be transmitted as a supply voltage along with other signals. These cables can be shielded or unshielded.

[0020] It is further possible that the validation step includes the following steps:

- evaluation of the comparison of at least one received measurement value with at least one set measurement value; and

- defining the validation results based on the comparison assessment, whereby the result indicates, or quantifies, the complete establishment or incomplete establishment of the electrical and/or mechanical connection of the installation element and/or incorrect and/or implementation of the installation action that deviates from the given, whereby when documenting the validated installation action, the marking for the connection in the installation instructions is undertaken based on the validation results.

[0021] This has the advantage that adherence to the set measurement values of the installation operation is ensured by evaluating the measurement value in relation to valid or necessary requirements. In addition, the appropriate label allows the user to be directly informed about the quality of the installation action to establish a connection in the installation guide.

Furthermore, within the scope of the invention, it can be imagined that the documentation of the validated installation action includes the following steps, which are preferably carried out only if the validation result indicates the complete establishment of the electrical and/or mechanical connection of the installation element and/or the correct implementation of the installation action:

- identification of the connection point through which the electrical and/or mechanical connection was established by the act of installation, in the installation instructions;

- depositing the identification mark as the identification mark of the identified and properly connected connection point in the installation manual, preferably based on the installation parameter recorded by the user, especially the occasion or reason for marking, preferably information about

[0023] The occasion or the reason for marking together is deposited. Preferably, validation can be performed based on the installation action. Validation thus makes it possible to assess whether the user has correctly performed the installation action. The validation result can be used to deposit an identification mark in the installation manual. In this way, the installation manual can be used at a later point in time to check whether the set reference or limit values in the installation manual have been respected. In doing so, the user can be provided with the possibility to enter, e.g. via the user interface and/or input devices such as voice input and/or keyboard and/or mouse and/or touch screen, the relevant installation parameter, in particular the occasion or reason for marking.

[0024] According to an additional possibility, it can be foreseen that the documentation of the validated installation action includes the following steps, which are carried out when the result of the validation indicates an incomplete establishment and/or incorrect and/or implementation of the installation action that deviates from the instructions:

- identification of the connection point through which the connection was established by the installation action, in the installation instructions;

- depositing a tag to identify the connection point as needing control, in the installation manual, preferably based on the installation parameter recorded by the user, especially the complaint, cause or reason for marking, while depositing information about the cause or reason for marking together.

[0025] This has the advantage that the result of the validation as an incomplete establishment and/or wrong and/or implementation of an installation operation deviating from the instructions, can be used in order to save the appropriate identification in the installation instructions. Thus, the installation instructions can be used later to check whether and/or why the installation procedure deviated from the instructions. If the user deviates from the specified reference or limit values during the installation process, it often happens for a relevant reason or occasion. Therefore, the user can be provided with the possibility to enter the appropriate installation parameter, e.g. through a user interface and/or input device such as voice input and/or keyboard and/or mouse and/or touch screen.

[0026] It is further possible to imagine that an additional comparison is made between at least one received measurement value and at least two additional set measurement values, preferably torque and/or pressure, as an additional check condition, in order to determine whether at least one received measurement value is provided in accordance with the set, taking into account additional check conditions, wherein, preferably, the identification mark for the connection in the installation instructions is undertaken based on the additional comparison.

[0027] This enables a much more flexible and precise assessment of the installation action based on two set measurement values. This allows a better assessment of whether the received measurement value is within or outside the range of the two set measurement values and to be deposited as an identification mark in the installation manual.

[0028] Furthermore, within the scope of the invention, it is possible to imagine that documenting a validated installation action includes at least depositing information about the time of the correct installation action, when it comes to establishing a connection, especially a connection connection, with a connection point, about the identifier of the installation element, especially the identification mark of the equipment, and/or about the identification of the user.

[0029] This has the advantage that the assignment of installation actions when installing the machine is significantly improved by the extensive documentation in the installation manual. Furthermore, this enables better and faster analysis and/or evaluation of the installation process based on documented installation actions.

[0030] In addition, it may be useful within the scope of the invention for the checking means to be a torque-wrench, preferably an electronic torque-wrench, to provide a measurement value, preferably a tightening torque, by the act of installation, especially by forming a threaded connection.

[0031] Furthermore, it can be envisaged that the checking means is a piezoelectric sensor, wherein the piezoelectric sensor is arranged integrated as part of the socket in order to ensure the detection of a measured value, preferably pressure, through the act of installation, especially by forming a threaded connection.

[0032] A further advantage within the scope of the invention can be achieved if the validation and/or documentation of the validated installation action is initiated by the receipt of at least one measurement value and/or means of verification.

[0033] This allows safe and automatic initialization of the validation of the installation action.

[0034] Further, it is optionally provided that the validation and/or documentation of the validated installation action is initiated by the user's action, preferably by input into a mobile data processing device such as a mobile computer.

[0035] This allows a safe and controlled initialization of the validation of the installation action.

[0036] In accordance with a favorable development of the invention, it can be foreseen that the checking tool is a tool with which the user carries out the installation action to establish a mechanical and/or electrical connection or that the checking tool is an additional tool that is additionally used for the installation action to check the installation procedure. It is therefore possible to imagine that the tool is used for the act of installing, e.g. for assembly, without the additional tool being used for the act of installation, but for checking, as a means of checking. Alternatively, it is possible to imagine that the same tool is used for the installation action but also as a verification tool.

[0037] This allows the measured value to be recorded easily and quickly with the checking device.

[0038] It may also be possible to perform the steps multiple times for several installation procedures in order to successively document the entire installation of the machine.

[0039] This has the advantage that efficient overall error-free documentation for all required installation operations can be provided much faster.

[0040] The invention also relates to a data processing device, which contains means for performing the steps of the method according to the invention. The device according to the invention therefore brings with it the same advantages that are described in detail in connection with the method according to the invention. The device may be part of at least one or exactly one of at least one machine.

[0041] The subject of the invention is also a computer program, especially a produced computer program, which contains commands that, when the computer program is executed by the computer, initiate the computer to perform the procedure according to the invention. The computer program according to the invention thus brings with it the same advantages that are described in detail in connection with the method according to the invention.

[0042] As a computer, a device for data processing can be provided, for example a device according to the invention, which executes a computer program. A computer may have at least one processor for executing a computer program. A non-volatile memory may also be provided in which the computer program is stored and from which the processor can read the computer program for execution.

[0043] It is also conceivable that the computer comprises at least one integrated circuit such as a microprocessor or an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) or an application-specific standard product (ASSP) or a digital signal processor (DSP) or a programmable gate array (FPGA) or the like. The computer can also have at least one interface for data exchange, e.g. an ethernet interface or a LAN (Local Area Network) or WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) interface or a System-on-a-Chip (SoC) or other radio interface such as Bluetooth or Near Field Communication (NFC). Furthermore, the computer can be used as one or more control devices, ie. it can also be performed as a system of control devices. The computer can also be provided in the cloud and/or as a server to provide data processing for the local application through the interface. It is also possible for the computer to be implemented as a mobile device, such as a smartphone.

[0044] The subject of the invention can also be a computer-readable memory medium that includes a computer program according to the invention. The memory medium is formed, for example, in the form of a memory such as a hard disk and/or a permanent memory and/or a memory card. The memory medium can e.g. to be integrated into the computer.

[0045] In addition, the method according to the invention can also be performed as a computer-implemented method.

[0046] Further advantages, characteristics and details of the invention emerge from the description that follows, in which, with reference to the drawings, typical examples of implementation according to the invention are described in detail. At the same time, the features mentioned in the patent claims and in the description can be essential for the invention individually or in any combination.

Brief description of the drawing

[0047] For a better understanding of the disclosure, reference is made to the following drawings:

Sl. 1: Central interconnection at the machine, through the distribution cabinet.

Sl. 2: Decentralized interconnection according to exemplary embodiments of the invention.

Sl. 3 Schematic representation of the parts of the system in accordance with examples of implementation of the invention.

Sl. 4 Schematic representation of the details of the procedure according to examples of the implementation of the invention.

Sl. 5 Schematic representation of the steps of the procedure according to examples of the implementation of the invention.

Description of the execution example

[0048] Planning, installing and setting up machines as well as electronic technologies for automation is a complex task. This applies both to centralized systems with a switchboard, as well as to decentralized systems in which the control modules are connected directly to the plants. The respective processes are carried out by various persons, such as plant planners, electrical planners, installers, plant programmers, etc. A special feature of decentralized systems is the distribution of modules at different points on the machine compared to centralized switchboard systems. Especially with larger machines, simultaneous installation, ie. performed by multiple users at the same time can be beneficial for time and logistical reasons. In order to

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enabled a smooth installation process, the work status should be documented digitally automatically, specifically for the user and in real time. For various reasons (eg maintenance planning, system diagnostics), it is important to have complete documentation of all relevant information throughout the system's life cycle.

[0049] In fig. 1, the central interconnection using the distribution cabinet 9 is shown schematically in contrast to the decentralized interconnection using the spatially decentralized electrical components 4 of the machine 1 in fig. 2. Instead of connecting all devices 5, such as sensors and actuators, directly to the distribution cabinet 9, as shown in fig. 1, in case of decentralized interconnection in fig. 2, a larger number of components 4, especially connection modules, can be applied. Like the distribution cabinet 9, they also enable the connection of the device 5 to a control device 8 such as a PLC. The connection modules 4 can be provided in a decentralized and distributed manner near the devices 5. The connection modules 4 thus only partially connect the devices 5, whereby the connection modules 4 together or, for example, one and/or more connection modules 4 individually, realize the entire interconnection via one and/or more hubs 6. In order to enable the central configuration and/or control of the connection modules 4, the main module 3 can be connected upstream of several individual connection modules 4. It is also possible to further split the interconnection using at least one hub 6.

[0050] Figure 3 shows parts of system 2 in accordance with examples of the invention, which can be provided for computer-supported installation of spatially decentralized electrical components 4 of machine 1. System 2 can include detection device 22, especially scanner 22 or camera 22, to provide identifier 11 of installation element 10, preferably cable 11 or component 11. Furthermore, system 2 can have at least one electrical component 4, preferably in the form of a plug-in module 4, for connection to the installation element 10 and other installation elements 10. The data processing device 30 can also be part of the system 2, whereby this data processing device 30 can include means for performing the steps of the procedure 100 in accordance with the examples of the invention. The identifier 11 may be coded with a machine-readable code 12 assigned to the installation element 10 , specifically arranged thereon, wherein the machine-readable code 12 is designed to be machine-readable by the detection device 22 . This allows the user to scan the code 12 with the detection device 22 and thus transmit the identifier 11 to the data processing device 30 .

[0051] Furthermore, the components 4 and at least one computer 30, 31 and/or control device 8 can be connected to each other via the bus system 21 for two-way communication, whereby the two-way communication can be provided on the basis of a communication protocol for the industrial network system, in particular based on ProfiNet, Ethernet/IP or 802.3 standards, and/or the two-way communication connected by cables can be provided via the bus system 21 or wirelessly via Bluetooth or WLAN protocol, based on IEEE 802.11 standards or based on mobile telecommunications standards. In order to enable the operation of the component 4, the component 4 can additionally be connected to the source 13 of energy.

[0052] Furthermore, the computer program 20 is shown, which includes commands which, during the execution of the program by the computer 30, cause the computer to perform the steps of the procedure 100 in accordance with the examples of the implementation of the invention.

[0053] Figures 4 and 5 visually show the steps of the procedure for procedure 100, in which the complete establishment of the electrical and/or mechanical connection of the installation element, especially the cable and/or socket, with one of the electrical components, especially the module and/or device, is checked and documented. According to the first step 101 of the procedure shown in fig. 5, it can be ensured that at least one measurement value is received from the checking means, especially the torque wrench and/or the piezoelectric sensor. At the same time, at least one measurement value is the result of the detection of a measurement quantity that is specific to the installation action, especially for a proper screw connection and/or power connection and/or data connection and/or signal connection and/or hybrid connection and/or contact between the installation element and the electrical component. After that, according to the second step 102 of the procedure, the installation action performed by the user can be validated in terms of the complete establishment of the electrical and/or mechanical connection of the installation element, in particular the correct threaded connection and/or power connection and/or data connection and/or signal connection and/or hybrid connection and/or contact, based on the comparison of at least one received measurement value with at least one set measurement value. Preferably, in this way it can be determined whether compliance of at least one received measurement value with at least one set measurement value is ensured. Then, according to the third step 103 of the process, the validated installation action can be documented based on the validation, by undertaking the identification marking of the connection in the installation manual, especially in the circuit diagram and/or the electrical connection diagram.

[0054] By means of the installation documentation, e.g. to document at least one of the following information: user work steps with additional information about work steps such as processing time, which machine is being worked on, which user, for example, which installer or fitter performed the work and when, which component is connected by wire and/or cable, if the assembly step is completed, which connection/connection point is used, if there are open cables and what are the properties of the open cable, e.g. length, environmental parameters, e.g. temperature, humidity, current project status, protection class, e.g. IP67. The user, especially the worker, can also enter a reason, reason or complaint in case of deviation from the validated installation actions. Installation documentation can, for example, be stored in a database. If necessary, the user can start the documentation by physical actions (key press, screen, double click). Saving the installation documentation allows the user to optionally check already installed installation elements 10 or components 4 using the method 100 according to the invention. It is also possible for installation elements 10 or components 4 to be checked for suitability and/or changed environmental conditions and/or environmental influences and/or technical requirements and/or the like.

[0055] Fig. 4 shows visually the process 100 according to examples of the invention, with additional details. Through the computer 31 shown in fig. 3, such as a tablet or laptop, the user can first log in 301 users. For this purpose, the user can use the graphical user interface 32, which is provided by the computer 31. The selection 302 of the project can also be made through the user interface 32, through which, for example, the installation instructions 200 for the desired project are loaded. This enables the initiation 303 of checking whether the electrical and/or mechanical connection of the installation element 10 is fully established.

[0056] To establish a connection, especially a threaded connection, an electronic torque wrench can optionally be used as an external means of verification. In preparation for the check, on the torque wrench, according to step 304 of the procedure, the required tightening torque can be set as a reference value or limit value, ie. the tightening torque required to achieve compliance with the standard. The standard may, for example, contain requirements regarding adherence to certain classes of protection in electrical installations. Thus, for example in order to establish a full connection, conformity or compliance with protection class IP 67 may be prescribed, which includes, among other things, the necessity of determining the power and/or data transmission and compliance documentation ie. compliance with the predefined tightening torque.

[0057] Optionally, in the connecting connection between the installation element 10 and the device 5 or the module 4, a piezoelectric sensor can be integrated and used which enables the detection 305 of the pressure that can be generated by means of the threaded connection.

[0058] When establishing a connection, the user during the installation operation connects the installation element 10, e.g. cable 10, with module 4 or device 5. In step 305 of the procedure, a measured value for the tightening torque or pressure is recorded by the checking means used.

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[0059] Upon detection of the measurement value, the checking means can optionally generate a signal in step 306 of the procedure, which informs the user that the reference value previously set in step 304 of the procedure has been reached. However, this still did not perform a system check to determine whether the compliance of the received measurement value with the set measurement value was ensured. When using a torque wrench, such a signal can optionally be generated as an audible signal and/or an electronic signal and/or also as a mechanical signal such as a vibration, when a predefined tightening torque is reached. When using a piezoelectric sensor, a specific signal charge can optionally be generated when a certain pressure is reached.

[0060] Then, also according to step 306 of the procedure, the system 2 receives the measured value sent by the checking means via the information interface. In step 307 of the procedure, the system 2 compares the received measurement value with the set measurement value of the corresponding relevant measurement quantity, which is optionally stored in the memory 33, in order to determine whether the conformity of the received measurement value with the set measurement value is ensured. This means that in the comparison 307 the decision making system 2 analyzes the comparative data for a match between the received measurement value for the established connection and the established setpoint measurement value. If there is a match, in step 308 of the process, system 2 documents the installation action as a complete connection using an identification tag in the circuit diagram, e.g. circuit diagram and/or electrical connection diagram. In the case of a deviation or discrepancy of the received measurement value in relation to the set measurement value, which can be determined by the system 2 based on the deviation from the signaled result of the verification means, the system 2 also documents, in step 308 of the procedure, an identification mark for the corresponding connection which means that the connection should be verified. The documentation may additionally contain a notice to the user, e.g. in the form of a sound signal and/or an electronic signal and/or in the form of a mechanical signal, which indicates whether the received measurement value and the set set measurement values match and/or whether it is necessary to check the connection. The user optionally has the option to leave a comment or complaint. Similarly, if the user manually flags a link on the user interface, it is preferable to enter and/or request verification by another user, for example a supervisor or plant manager. This indicates that the corresponding link requires control.

[0061] Although some aspects are described in connection with a device, it is clear that these aspects also represent a description of a corresponding process, where an element or device corresponds to a process step or a characteristic of a process step. Analogously, aspects that are described in connection with a method step also represent a description of a corresponding block or element or feature of a corresponding device.

[0062] Exemplary embodiments of the invention can be implemented on a computer system. A computer system can be a local computing device (e.g. personal computer, laptop, tablet computer or mobile phone) with one or more processors and one or more memory devices, or a shared computer system (e.g. a cloud computer system, with one or more processors and one or more memory devices, distributed in different locations, e.g. on a local client and/or one or more remote server farms and/or data centers). A computer system can include any circuit or combination of circuits. In one example embodiment, the computer system may include one or more processors of any type. The term "processor" as used herein may refer to any type of computer circuit, e.g. microprocessor, microcontroller, CISC-microprocessor (Complex Instruction Set Computing), RISC-microprocessor (Reduced Instruction Set Computing), VLIW-microprocessor (Very Long Instruction Word), graphics processor, digital signal processor (DSP), multi-core processor, FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) or any other type of processor or processing circuit. Other types of circuits that may be included in a computer system may be custom circuits, purpose-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), or the like, such as one or more circuits (eg, communication circuits) for use in wireless devices such as mobile phones, tablet computers, laptop computers, two-way radios, and similar electronic systems. A computer system may include one or more memory devices, which may include one or more memory elements suitable for a particular application, such as main memory in the form of random access memory (RAM), one or more hard disks and/or one or more readers that process removable data carriers such as compact discs (CDs), flash memory cards, digital video discs (DVDs) and the like. A computer system may also include a display device, one or more speakers, and a keyboard and/or controller, which may include a mouse, trackball, touch screen, voice recognition device, or other device that enables a user of the system to input information to and from the computer system.

[0063] Some or all steps of the method may be performed by (or using) a hardware device, e.g. processor, microprocessor, programmable computer or electronic circuit. In some embodiments, some or more key steps of the process may be performed using such a device.

[0064] Depending on particular implementation requirements, embodiments of the invention may be implemented in hardware or software. Implementation may take place using a non-removable memory medium such as a digital memory medium, for example a floppy disk, DVD, Blu-Ray, CD, ROM, PROM, EPROM, EEPROM or FLASH

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a memory on which electronically readable control signals are stored, which work in cooperation (or can work in cooperation) with a programmable computer system so that the appropriate procedure is carried out. Thus, a digital memory medium can be computer readable.

[0065] Some examples of the implementation of the invention include a data carrier with electronically readable control signals that can work in cooperation with a programmable computer system to carry out one of the procedures described here.

[0066] In general, embodiments of the present invention may be implemented as a generated computer program with program code, wherein the program code is used to perform one of the procedures when the generated computer program runs on a computer. The program code may, for example, be stored on a machine-readable medium.

[0067] Other examples of implementation include a computer program for carrying out one of the procedures described here, which is stored on a machine-readable medium.

[0068] In other words, one embodiment of the present invention is therefore a computer program having program code for performing one of the procedures described herein when the computer program is running on a computer.

[0069] The next embodiment of the invention includes a device configured so that it transmits ie. to transmit (eg electronically or optically) a computer program to the receiver for carrying out one of the procedures described here. The receiver can be, for example, a computer, a mobile device, a memory device or the like. The device may, for example, include a file server for transmitting the computer program to the receiver.

[0070] In some exemplary embodiments, a programmable logic device (eg, a programmable gate array array) may be used to perform some or all of the functions of the method described herein. In some exemplary embodiments, a programmable gate array may operate in cooperation with a microprocessor to perform some of the procedures described herein. In general, the procedures are preferably performed by any hardware device.

List of reference marks

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1 machine, plant

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4 module, switch, component, connection module

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device, sensor, actuator

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junction box

installation element

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means of identification, machine-readable code

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computer program

bus system

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user interface

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default installation

user login

project selection

beginning

reference value setting (tightening torque, pressure) measurement value detection

reception of measured value

comparison of the measured value with the set value

documentation

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Claims (14)

Patent claims 1. Procedure (100) for computer-supported verification and documentation of the installation operation carried out by the user, for the installation of spatially decentralized electrical components (4) of the machine (1), whereby the complete establishment of the electrical and/or mechanical connection of the installation element (10) with one of the electrical components (4) is checked and documented, wherein the procedure (100) includes the following steps: receiving (101) at least one measurement value from the verification means, wherein at least one measurement value is the result of the detection of a measurement quantity that is specific to the installation action, validation (102) of the installation action, performed by the user, when it comes to the complete establishment of the electrical and/or mechanical connection of the installation element (10), based on the comparison of at least one received measurement value with at least one set measurement value, in order to determine whether compliance of at least one received measurement value with at least one set measurement value is ensured; and documenting (103) the validated installation action, based on the validation, by undertaking the identification marking for the connection in the installation instruction (200), i.e. in the circuit diagram, whereby when documenting (103) the validated installation action, the marking is defined depending on the validation results (102) and indicates the presence and/or degree of establishment of the electrical and/or mechanical connection and/or incorrect and/or implementation of the installation action that deviates from the default. 2. The method (100) according to claim 1, wherein the validation step (102) comprises the following steps: evaluation of the comparison of at least one received measurement value with at least one set measurement value; and defining the validation result (102) based on the comparison evaluation, wherein the result indicates and/or quantifies the complete establishment or incomplete establishment of the electrical and/or mechanical connection of the installation element (10) and/or incorrect and/or implementation of the installation action that deviates from the given; wherein when documenting (103) the validated installation action, marking is undertaken for the link in the installation instruction (200) based on the validation results (102). 3. The procedure (100) according to one of the previous patent claims, characterized in that the documentation (103) of the validated installation action includes the following steps, which are performed only if the validation result (102) indicates the complete establishment of the electrical and/or mechanical connection of the installation element (10) and/or the correct implementation of the installation action: identification of the connection point (42) through which the electrical and/or mechanical connection is established by the act of installation, in the instruction (200) for installation; depositing the identification mark as the identification mark of the identified and properly connected connection point (42) in the installation guide (200), based on the installation parameter recorded by the user, in particular the cause or reason for marking, while also storing the information about the cause or reason for marking. 4. The procedure (100) according to one of the previous patent claims, characterized in that the documentation (103) of the validated installation action includes the following steps, which are carried out when the validation result indicates an incomplete and/or incorrect installation, and/or the implementation of an installation action that deviates from the instructions: identification of the connection point (42) through which the connection was established by the installation action, in the installation instruction (200); depositing an identification mark for the connection point (42) so that it needs control, in the instruction (200) for installation, based on the installation parameter recorded by the user, in particular the complaint, reason or reason for marking, while also storing information about the reason or reason for marking. 5. The method (100) according to one of the preceding patent claims, characterized in that another comparison is made between at least one received measurement value and at least two additional set measurement values, as an additional check condition, to determine whether compliance of at least one received measurement value with the set point is ensured, taking into account the additional check conditions, whereby the marking for the connection in the installation instruction (200) is undertaken on the basis of the additional comparison. 6. The procedure (100) according to one of the previous patent claims, characterized in that the documentation (103) of the validated installation action includes at least one data deposit at the time of the correct installation action, when it comes to establishing a connection with the connection point (42), about the identifier (11) of the installation element (10) and/or about the identification of the user. 1 7. The method (100) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the checking means is a torque wrench, to provide detection of the measurement value through the act of installation. 8. The method (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the checking means is a piezoelectric sensor, wherein the piezoelectric sensor is arranged integrated as part of the connection connection, in order to ensure the detection of the measured value through the act of installation. 9. Method (100) according to one of the preceding patent claims, wherein the validation (102) and/or documentation (103) of the validated installation action is initiated by receiving (101) at least one measurement value and/or by means of verification. 10. Method (100) according to one of the previous patent claims, characterized in that the validation (102) and/or documentation (103) of the validated installation action is initiated by the user's action. 11. Method (100) according to one of the previous patent claims, characterized in that the checking tool is a tool with which the user undertakes the installation action, in order to establish a mechanical and/or electrical connection, or wherein the checking tool is an additional tool, which, in addition to the installation action, is also used to check the installation action. 12. The method (100) according to one of the preceding patent claims, characterized in that the steps for a larger number of installation actions are carried out with repetition, in order to successively document the entire installation of the machine (1). 13. Computer program (20), which includes commands which, when executing the computer program (20) by the computer (31), cause it to perform the procedure (100) according to one of the preceding patent claims. 14. Device (30) for data processing, which is set to perform the procedure (100) according to one of the patent claims 1 to 12. 2