Orchestra Control Engine - Suite Components

Suite Components

Linux/RTAI creates Orchestra Control Engine's hard real time behaviour. Its "open source" characteristics allow changes to fit the users' requirements. Non hard real time components of orchestra Control Engine can be used with non-Linux platforms such as Microsoft Windows or Macintosh.

Orchestra Core

A hard real time multithreaded engine operates in multicore/multiprocessor architectures. Within the scheme, modules can be filled in with more or less complex algorithms which control the process. The run time engine loads the modules. The user can adapt the modules to the topology. For complex topology, multiple modules can be used or parallel loops can be implemented.

Orchestra Run Time Manager

The run time manager controls the formalities of execution of the program; decides priorities within the operation; and manages the multi-thread and multiprocessor operations. It is made up of templates that define thread typologies according to the formalities of execution and from a part that manages the POU (Program Organization Unit).

Orchestra Logic Programming

The logic programming of Orchestra Control Engine assists in the use of the five contemplated languages of the IEC 61131 norm. It also assists in the use of the C/C++ language.

Orchestra Path Programming

The path programming of Orchestra Control Engine assists in the writing of movement and workmanship mechanics. Piece manufacturing programs (part programs) can be edited according to the international ISO-DIN 60025 standard and the American EIA RS274 D standard. It is also important for the interpretation of modules and in turn for the input which allows a Motion Control Loop.

Orchestra Designer

The designer is a Java IDE. It assists development of motion control applications for different environments. This involves completing new modules, using code templates, allowing the adding and shaping of new blocks and testing the modules both independently and in a control scheme. It also automatically provides XML configuration files for each module and for the control loop.

Orchestra Builder

The builder is a software tool that allows Simulink models to be automatically generated into Orchestra core compatible modules. It does this by making a definition for every parameter of the Simulink model. It can generate a function which initializes the loading of a newly developed control system and, it can generate the step function which holds the code for the logic of each module.

Orchestra HMI

HMI is a Java application (therefore a cross-platform one), that looks for and interacts with different parts of a control system. Orchestra HMI has a graphic interface (including a touch screen) which can run on any common PC. It can be customised to suit the user and provides user authentication. Orchestra HMI allows the user to CN configure and plan the production island and command processes such as the starting a motion program. The user can screen and edit processes. Orchestra HMI provides the visualization of signals coming from an OrchestraCore or an Orchestra Run Time Manager by means of graphic controls (indicators, 2D plots, LCD displays) and the 3D visualization of machines and anthropomorphous manipulators.

Orchestra Library

The library contains sets of modules, information from sensors, interfaces with external entities such as machines, robots, sensors and DAQ boards.