A solution for advanced factories of the future
Direct Connection to Information Systems MESInterface IT delivers improved management decision making and increased operational excellence by realizing factory data visibility MESInterface IT and e-F@ctory technology solve the difficult challenge of efficiently linking factory
Coordination of orders and production plans
and IT systems to enable comprehensive data collection and distribution! It achieves system standardization, security and
Accurate delivery schedule
Optimization of parts inventory
high data reliability for any system from individual machine to large scale production line.
Creation of optimum production plans
tion c e n on c ct re i D
Information system
MESInterface IT The window to accurate and reliable production information Dramatically simplified system architecture Reduced integration time and effort Improved security and standardization Adapts to legacy and new systems
Shop floor
Achieves lean and agile operation at the lowest cost of ownership
product for greater optimization of plant management
Key
Provides easy connection to diverse information systems
Achieve the Ideal Relationship of Control and Information Systems
●Connectivity
is bi-directional and occurs by mapping data using the Workbench Software (MESInterface IT setting tool). Most programming and integration effort are eliminated. ●There is flexible support for various IT environments, databases and messaging transports such as WebSphere Message Queue, HTTP and TCP/IP. ●The module implements enterprise quality role based security infrastructure for protection of both the IT and production systems.
●A
key issue in existing solutions is too tight or too loose coupling between the control and IT assets that create problems, such as IT system modification requiring costly changes in the control system, coordination of many parties to implement changes, or difficult separation of responsibilities between the IT and production departments. ●MESInterface IT is closely coupled to the control system for optimal data collection methodology, but it has no influence on the machine control programming or performance. Consequently, equipment and IT personnel can work autonomously and the changing IT environment does not impact production machinery validation. Overall efficiency is improved and system improvement is easier and more cost effective.
Production and quality management information
MESInterface IT
Power consumption information
Information system
Shop floor
Information system server Compatible platforms
Equipment operational status information
Data communication tests can be conducted independently from the equipment control side
・UNIX ・Linux ・Windows
SQL communication
Compatible databases Message communication
・DB2 ・Oracle ・MS SQLServer
TCP/IP, SMTP communication Production instruction information
Compatible communication equipment ・WebSphere MQ ・WebSphere SIB(JMS) ・TCP/IP ・SMTP ・HTTP
Equipment start/stop command information
Simple setting procedure using the Workbench setting tool!
Progress and achievement information
Achieves highly reliable connectivity in a simple, 2-layer solution with low cost ●System
configuration is dramatically improved by replacing PC gateways with the MESInterface IT “Information Appliance” that has industrial level reliability. ●Data flow triggers on events such as machine failure, operator action, end of cycle, etc. ●Exception-based operation reduces network loading and eliminates issues caused by polling technology.
Information sharing
Information system
Information system
MES ERP application Databa se data communication
MES ERP application Databa se data communication
Com m
ystem rocessing by the host information s D ata p , etc.) rocessing (arithmetic processing, logging
u n i c a ti o n p
Equipment control system
Event-driven communication (SQL, Message, e-Mail, File)
Tests can be conducted independently from the information system
Control programs will not be affected by data communications
Optimize the Setup and Management of Large Scale Production Lines ●The
MESInterface IT Workbench software (setting tool) automatically enumerates all devices present on the network and provides comprehensive performance diagnostics. ●In the factory, MESInterface IT automatically enumerates the control devices and naming to simplify data map setup and changes. On the IT side, it automatically enumerates available database elements such as schema, table and field names. Hardcopy mapping documentation becomes unnecessary and system changes occur faster and easier.
Automatically detects MESInterface IT modules on the network and integrally controls them via the Workbench setting tool
Ideal for management of large-scale production lines! Automatic retrieval of structural information from the information system database!
PLC communication Polling
Information management
Gateway PC
Communication module
MESInterface IT
PLC
PLC
Domestic plant A
Domestic plant B
Domestic plant C
Overseas plant
Minimize Project Risk and Cost by Decreased Integration Requirements MESInterface IT replaces all the gateway PC hardware, OS and software with a dedicated “information appliance”. of database connectivity is easy by menu driven drag and drop, yet also quite powerful by inclusion of macro logic and stored procedure execution. ●The elegant architecture and decreased integration requirements help to reduce design effort, speed deployment and enable easy maintenance by internal resources.
NEW Supports 3rd Party Drivers for other vendor’s PLC
●The
●Managing
●Setup
●The
Transport data mapping screen
your device connections is very easy even if many vendor’s PLCs exist. new feature allows you to access multivendor PLC on the same Variable Screen. Device Management Screen
Variables Screen
Trigger information setting screen
Applications Supports Reliable Data Collection and Dissemination
■Data Store & Forward function
Global Production Monitoring Solution Improves Management Decision Making The MESInterface IT enables plant equipment to reside directly on the Enterprise Service Bus* (ESB) and to become a direct component of the enterprise IT Service Oriented Architecture* (SOA). Production equipment at all locations is integrated onto the corporate ESB* using MESInterface IT, enabling visibility across the enterprise. Any combination of production, procurement, distribution, market trend and other information can be integrated to KPI reports and dashboards or targeted to complex management functions such as determining optimal production location.
MESInterface IT automatically stores data from the shop floor to a connected information system server when a check is placed
Dashboard
in the “Store & Forward” option box in the setting screen. Even when a communication error occurs with the information system, no data is lost, because the buffered data is automatically forwarded to the information system after the connection is restored.
Cost management service
Production management service
KPI analysis service
KPI display service
■Local database function ESB(Enterprise Service Bus)
Part of the data in the information system database can be copied to the MESInterface IT module. By collectively copying production instruction data from the information system to the module, the shop floor can continue operating even in the event Production plant data
of a communication error.
Host information setting screen
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Number of acceptable products Number of defective products Operating hours Downtime Machining time (China)
Production plant service
Production plant service
(India)
Production plant service
(North America)
Production plant service
(Vietnam)
*Please see the following page for more information on SOA, ESB and services. "
Transitioning to an SOA in the production plant to enable sharing of information will significantly boost your productivity. Problems of Conventional Systems
What is SOA?
Conventional information systems are established on a department-by-department basis, and insufficient provision is made for connection between the multiple systems. This makes it difficult to share information between departments, and users are unable to bring together information from each of the information systems.
Service Oriented Architecture is becoming the common structure for enterprise computing systems (ERP, MES, etc.) It implements modular technology in comparison to legacy systems that are more monolithic and difficult/costly to adapt over time. SOA program modules operate as “services” that are available to interact with other program modules existing on the Enterprise Services Bus (ESB*). SOA based systems promise reduced cost through better code re-use and more flexible system reconfiguration as business process requirements change. SOA systems enable more cross functional information sharing that can provide genuine productivity improvement.
Decision-maker
What it can do SCM
Supplier Process management
Quality management
Equipment management
Connecting quality information and plant output information enables you to see which machines on which lines are producing the most defects.
Mutual linkage of information on quality, “recipes,” and part/material supplies allows easy identification of products that are frequently subject to defects, as well as suppliers of their components.
Using quality information in tandem with other information enables you to easily analyze the causes of defects and take rapid action, reducing the number of defective products that reach the market.
Connecting equipment operation information and production output information enables you to see which lines are causing bottlenecks and optimize the balance between your lines.
ERP
APS
Production management
The MESInterface IT allows MELSEC and other industrial control systems to exist as elements within an SOA environment. By connection to the ESB*, nearly effortless information transaction becomes possible between factory equipment and the entire range of available software applications. AP S : Advanced Planning & Scheduling E R P : Enterprise Resource Planning SCM : Supply Chain Management
Production plant
Other challenges include 1) creating a common system capable of serving all the needs for data 2) creating a robust system that has enough flexibility to adapt for changing business and market requirements 3) achieving real-time capability to support fast and accurate decision making and responsive execution. Makes the plant Production Supplier visible management Information Information
What are the benefits? When a problem occurs in the production plant, information can be transmitted to the information system seamlessly and in real time, enabling users to take fast action towards a solution.
Makes the plant visible Dashboard
Action Delay in delivery
Action
Support for decision making and automation
Change in plans Action
Information
APS service
ERP service
SCM service
Process management service
Quality management service
Equipment management service
ESB(Enterprise Service Bus ) Quality problem
Need to repeat procedure
Scrap
SOA offers fast and flexible solutions to these issues. #
Production management
Change in specifications
Equipment breakdown Defects
Survey Key Performance Indicators (KPI) Automates procedures and supports decision making
Supplier
Stalled line
Production plant
Instructions can also be issued to the production plant from the information systems. For example, when production recipe instructions are transmitted to an HMI, the recipe information can be changed in real time.
Production plant service
AP S : Advanced Planning & Scheduling E R P : Enterprise Resource Planning SCM : Supply Chain Management
*ESB (Enterprise Service Bus) The ESB provides a number of functions necessary to SOA operation, such as 1) maintaining a directory of all connected services and the methods for interacting with each 2) providing the data pathways for executing service-to-service communications 3) managing rules and security for the system.
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MESInterface IT Performance specifications Data transport method
Databases
Workbench operating environment Oracle 9i, 10g, 11g Microsoft SQL Server 2000, 2005 ● IBM DB2 8, 9 ● Local DB ●
Computer
●
Messages
WebSphere MQ WebSphere SIB (JMS) ● SMTP (e-mail) ● TCP ● HTTP ●
PC/AT-compatible computer that runs the operating system listed below CPU
PC/AT-compatible CPU that runs the operating system listed below In the case of Windows XP: 1.0GHz or higher Intel Pentium4/Celeron series CPU In the case of Windows Vista: 1.5GHz or higher Intel Pentium4/Celeron series CPU
Required memory
In the case of Windows XP: 1.0GB or more / In the case of Windows Vista: 1.5GB or more
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Data transport map
Trigger
SQL commands supported by the database interface function
●
FTP
Insert ● Batch Insert ● Update ● Select ● Delete ● Select with Delete ● Select with Update ● Stored Procedure ● CountRows ASCII (delimited format, free format), XML
Character code
UTF-8
Max. Store and Forward capacity
The volume actually used does not exceed the capacity of a CompactFlash card
Actions
Fixed cycle (Schedule-Periodic) ● Fixed time (Schedule) ● Value monitoring (Data) ● Listner (Listner) ● Manual operation (On Demand) ● Boot from separate trigger (Sub Trigger) ● MESInterface IT event (Internal) ● Top management communication event (Enterprise) ● Event from separate system with multiple CPUs (GINT command) ●
Numerical processing (referencing other numerical operations) (Expression) Standby (Wait) ● Device writing (Set) ● Array operation (Array) ● Bit operation (Bit) ● Device control (Device) ● Communication from top management (Enterprise Communication) ● Setting display (Hardware) ● Correction of internal data (Internal) ● PING operation (Ping) ● Job control (Routing) ● File operation (Staging File System) ● Character string operation (String) ● Boot trigger (Trigger) ● FTP (Put, Get) ● ●
Operations
%
256MB or more
Disk drive
CD-ROM disk drive
Display
1024 x 768 dpi resolution or higher
Operating system (OS)
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Operating System (English or Japanese version) SP2 or higher Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate Operating System (English or Japanese version) Microsoft Windows Vista Business Operating System (English or Japanese version)
Network interface
Ethernet
●
Message style
Trigger conditions
Hard disk space
Four arithmetic operations (+, -, ×, ÷) ● abs (absolute value) ● acos (inverse cosine) ● asin (inverse sine) ● atan (inverse tangent) ● avg (average) ● cos (cosine) ● cosh (hyperbolic cosine function) ● exp (exponential function) ● ln (natural logarithm) ● log (logarithmic function) ● log10 (common logarithm) ● max (maximum value) ● min (minimum value) ● sin (sine) ● sinh (hyperbolic sine function) ● sqrt (square root) ● sum (total) ● tan (tangent) ● tanh (hyperbolic tangent function) ●
Functions Tag Enumeration Function
Collects tag information such as PLC device data ● PLC devices (including aliases) ● Local variable (internal variable effective only during trigger-based execution) ● Static variable (variable that retains data even after trigger-based execution) ● Macro (system-defined values) ● Constant
Transport setting function (method of communication Database with the host information system) Message
Sets the method of communication with the host information system
Database interface function
Accesses the database in the host information system
SQL message generation
Message communication function
Allows direct access with the database by external interface Allows message transmission to and message receipt from the host information system
Automatically generates SQL messages and communicates with the database. The following SQL messages can be generated: ● Insert ● Batch Insert (inserts multiple lines collectively) ● Update ● Select ● Delete ● Select with Delete (deletes a selected line) ● Select with Update (performs Select and Update as a single task) ● Stored Procedure ● CountRows (selects the relevant number of rows) Sends and receives messages to and from the information system
Message sending
Construct and send messages to the information system
Message receiving (listener)
Receive and process messages from the information system
Trigger monitoring function
Monitors time and tag information, activates the database interface, and message communication functions in accordance with trigger conditions
Arithmetic processing function
Arithmetically processes the data that is to be sent/received using the database interface and message communication functions
Buffering function
Buffers data that is received from or is to be sent to the information system Local database
Creates a local database in the module
Communication data recovery (Store & Forward)
In the event of a communication error with the information system, data is temporarily stored to a CompactFlash card in the module, (time-stamped with the trigger time) and re-forwarded to the system after error recovery.
Security function
Role-based security infrastructure that controls information and function access among users Provides audit and operation logging
Time synchronization function
Synchronizes the time of the interface module and the time of the network SNTP server
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MESInterface IT System configuration (3rd party PLC)
System configuration (MELSEC) The MESInterface IT engine is a software product that runs on the Q12DCCPU-V C Controller Module â—?The MESInterface IT is able to access installed PLC No. 1 and PLCs in a network (MELSEC-Q and MELSEC-F Series). â—?By installing the Workbench (setting management tool) in the PC, settings can be made/managed via Ethernet. â—?The Workbench automatically detects MESInterface IT modules on the same network. It also automatically retrieves the configuration information (schema) of the host information system database.
Settings of Network Communication License Setup*1
The MESInterface IT is able to access 3rd party PLC by installing package files for drivers to MESInterface IT. *1
Settings of Network Communication License Setup*1 Options vary according to method of connection
Package file for drivers*1
Ethernet
*2 Options vary according to method of connection
Insert
CF card
Install
Ethernet
*2
Insert
CF card
Install
Q12DCCPU-V *3
Ethernet
Ethernet〠CC-Link IE Control〠MELSECNET/H
NEW!
Ethernet
Q12DCCPU-V C Controller Module ⇒Operational hardware for the MESInterface IT engine
*1 License only works with specified C Controller Module *2 MELSEC-Q Series CPU is required when using the C Controller Module (Q12DCCPU-V) as shown in the above figure.Compatible CPUs are as shown in the below table.
Product components MELSEC-F
MELSEC-Q
MELSEC-Q
MELSEC-Q
â– Basic setup *1 License only works with specified C Controller Module *2 MELSEC-Q Series CPU is required when using the C Controller Module (Q12DCCPU-V) as shown in the above figure.Compatible CPUs are as shown in the below table. *3 Q12DCCPU-V C Controller Module is required as the operational hardware for MESInterface IT engine
Product MESInterface IT
Model
Installation location
Description
VN-SWMIT1-E
PC for making settings
ăƒťWorkbench setting tool (English version) ăƒťOperating Instructions (English version) (PDF)
C Controller Module
ăƒťEngine
Installation location
Description
â– PLCs that can be used as CPU No. 1
MELSEC-Q (Q mode)
Basic models
Q00CPU〠Q01CPU
High-performance models
Q02 ďźˆH CPU〠Q06HCPU〠Q12HCPU〠Q25HCPU
Process CPUs
Q02PHCPU〠Q06PHCPU〠Q12PHCPU〠Q25PHCPU
Universal models
Q02UCPU〠Q03UDCPU〠Q04UDHCPU〠Q06UDHCPU〠Q13UDHCPU〠Q26UDHCPU〠Q03UDECPU〠Q04UDEHCPU〠Q06UDEHCPU〠Q13UDEHCPU〠Q26UDEHCPU
â– Accessible PLC CPUs
MESInterafce IT can access MELSEC-Q and MELSEC-F PLCs via a variety of networks Basic models
MELSEC-Q (Q mode)
MELSEC-F (FXCPU)
Q00CPU〠Q01CPU〠Q00JCPU
Connection of up to 5 Devices
Product
Model
DB2 transport license
VN-SWMIT1-LIC-DB2
Microsoft SQL Server transport license
VN-SWMIT1-LIC-SQL
Oracle transport license
VN-SWMIT1-LIC-ORC
MQ transport license
VN-SWMIT1-LIC-MQ
Allows message communication using WebSphere MQ
JMS transport license
VN-SWMIT1-LIC-JMS
Allows message communication using WebSphere SIB(JMS)
Standard price
Allows data transport with the DB2 database Allows data transport with the SQL Server database C Controller Module Unit
Allows data transport with the Oracle database
Open Price
â—?Drivers
Q02 ďźˆH CPU〠Q06HCPU〠Q12HCPU〠Q25HCPU
Product
Model
Process CPUs
Q02PHCPU〠Q06PHCPU〠Q12PHCPU〠Q25PHCPU
Siemens PLC connection
VN-SWMIT1-O-SMT
Redundant CPU
Q12PRHCPU〠Q25PRHCPU
Rockwell PLC connection
VN-SWMIT1-O-RWL
Q00UJCPU〠Q00UCPU〠Q01UCPU〠Q02UCPU〠Q03UDCPU〠Q04UDHCPU〠Q06UDHCPU〠Q13UDHCPU〠Q26UDHCPU〠Q03UDECPU〠Q04UDEHCPU〠Q06UDEHCPU〠Q13UDEHCPU〠Q26UDEHCPU
Omron PLC connection
VN-SWMIT1-O-OMR
Universal models FX3U
FX3U-16M〠FX3U-32M〠FX3U-48M〠FX3U-64M〠FX3U-80M〠FX3U-128M
FX3UC
FX3UC-16M〠FX3UC-32M〠FX3UC-64M〠FX3UC-96M
FX3G
FX3G-14M〠FX3G-24M〠FX3G-40M〠FX3G-60M
Ethernet〠CC-Link IE Control〠MELSECNET/H
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Open Price
â– Options â—?Transports
High-performance models
â– Supported Network types
Standard price
Installation location C Controller Module Unit
Description Allows connection of Siemens PLC(S7-200,S7-300,S7-400) Allows connection of Rockwell PLC(ControlLogix,CompactLogix)
Standard price Open Price
Allows connection of Omron PLC(CS series,CJ series)
â—?Others Product
Model
Installation location
PLC additional connection license
VN-SWMIT1-LIC-PC5
C Controller Module Unit
Description
Standard price
Allows connection of up to 5 additional Devices Open Price Please note that the product is available only in the English version.
â– CompactFlash card
A CompactFlash card is required. For information on selecting a commercial CompactFlash card, please see the following. â—?MELFANSweb (Mitsubishi Electric FA Network Service Website) (http://www.MitsubishiElectric.co.jp/melfansweb/English) â—?Technical News No.FA-A-0023
Contact the following offices for more information. â—? â—?
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Mitsubishi Electric Nagoya Works has acquired ISO14001 certification for environmental management system and ISO9001 certification for quality management system.
To ensure proper use of the products presented in this catalog, be sure to read the “Operating Instructionsâ€? prior to use. LďźˆNA-16017E-Bďźˆ1002 MDOC
This publication is effective as of February 2010. Note, however, that specifications are subject to change without notice.
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