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The document discusses the application of virtual instrumentation (VI) in industrial communication, highlighting its role in enhancing control systems through customizable software and modular hardware. It covers various industrial protocols such as EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP/IP, EtherCAT, and Profinet, detailing their advantages and disadvantages. Additionally, it emphasizes the benefits of VI, including flexibility, remote monitoring, and data analysis, while also addressing security risks and integration complexities.

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The document discusses the application of virtual instrumentation (VI) in industrial communication, highlighting its role in enhancing control systems through customizable software and modular hardware. It covers various industrial protocols such as EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP/IP, EtherCAT, and Profinet, detailing their advantages and disadvantages. Additionally, it emphasizes the benefits of VI, including flexibility, remote monitoring, and data analysis, while also addressing security risks and integration complexities.

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INDUSTRIAL

COMMUNICATION
APPLICATION OF VI

Presented by

NITIN KUMAR
HARSHIT KUMAR
KARAN DAIMARY
KASHISH MEENA
CONTENTS OF THE MODULE

Introduction Industrial I/O and Control


01 Introduction of virtual instrumentation. 02 how vi helps in industrial communication

Protocols
03 Types of protocols used in industrial
communication .
04 Advantages &
Disadvantages
INTRODUCTION
Virtual Instrumentation is the use of customizable software
and modular measurement hardware to create user-defined
measurement systems, called virtual instruments.

.
Virtual Instrumentation for Industrial
I/O and Control

 PCs and PLCs both play an important role in control and industrial
applications. PCs bring greater software flexibility and capability, while PLCs
deliver outstanding ruggedness and reliability. But as control needs become
more complex, there is a recognized need to accelerate the capabilities while
retaining the ruggedness and reliabilities.

 Multi domain functionality (logic, motion, drives, and process)– the concept
supports multiple I/O types. Logic, motion, and other function integration is a
requirement for increasingly complex control approaches

 Software tools for designing applications across several


machines or process units– the software tools must scale to
distributed operation
On which hardware I/O and platforms does
virtual instrumentation software run?
 Standard hardware platforms that house the I/O
are important to I/O modularity. Laptop and
desktop computers provide an excellent platform
where virtual instrumentation can make the most
of existing standards such as the USB, PCI,
Ethernet, and PCMCIA buses.
Ethernet-based Industrial Protocols

 ModbusTCP
/IP

 Ethernet/IP

 EtherCAT

 Profinet
EtherNet/IP Overview
 Dominant bus for Rockwell Automation
 Managed by Open Device Vendors Association
(ODVA)
 Extends DeviceNET concepts to Ethernet

 Advantages:
 Uses Ethernet transport layer (TCP and UDP)

 Disadvantages:
 Can overload networks with UDP messages if not
correctly configured, recommend managed
switches with IGMP snooping
EtherNet/IP VIs for LabVIEW
Provides VIs for communication to “Logix” PLC
Tags
 Directly read and write tags on Allen Bradley
ControlLogix and CompactLogix PLCs

Runs on LabVIEW for Windows and LabVIEW


Real-Time (Pharlap and VxWorks)

Explicit Messaging

Good for low numbers of tags


Contd….…
MODBUS TCP/IP
Overview • Modbus devices communicate using a master-
slave (client-server) technique in which only one
device (the master/client) can initiate transactions
(called queries).
• The other devices (slaves/servers) respond by
supplying the requested data to the master, or by
taking the action requested in the query.
• Modbus TCP/IP (also Modbus-TCP) is simply the
Modbus RTU protocol with a TCP interface that
runs on Ethernet.
• The Modbus messaging structure is the application
protocol that defines the rules for organizing and
interpreting the data independent of the data
transmission medium.
• TCP/IP refers to the Transmission Control Protocol
and Internet Protocol, which provides the
transmission medium for Modbus TCP/IP
messaging.
EtherCAT
• EtherCAT Overview
stands for “Ethernet for Control Automation Technology.” It is a protocol that
brings the power and flexibility of ethernet to the world of:

• industrial automation,

• motion control,

• real-time control systems, and

• data acquisition systems.

• The EtherCAT protocol is maintained by the


EtherCAT Technology Group and
is standardized under IEC 61158
How data is sent through the
• Ethernet
Imagine hundreds ofprotocol ?
letters and boxes from the post office flowing down
your street -- most of them are for your neighbours, and a few of them are
for you. But which ones? Well, the address printed on the face of each
letter ensures that those with your address are automatically put into your
mailbox

• Simple, right? It has worked like this for hundreds of years - long before computers.

• But now imagine that each letter coming down the street has actually been cut up
into thousands or even millions of tiny pieces, and each piece is just one word from
inside that letter.
• Furthermore, these words are not necessarily in order. In fact, they are mixed
together with billions of words from your neighbour’s letters, too. Suddenly it’s a lot
more complicated.

• But with ethernet, each “word” (datagram) contains the info that your mailbox needs
in order to grab the words intended for it, and then reassemble them perfectly into
each unique piece of mail that was sent to you. So when you open your mailbox, the
letters are perfectly reassembled, and they look just the way they did when they
PROFINET Overview
• The Profinet protocol is based on Industrial Ethernet
and is a communication standard for factory automation.

• It describes the entire data exchange between so-called


slaves such as Turck's multiprotocol I/O modules and a
controller, the Profinet master.

• In this function Profinet is considered the successor to


the Profibus fieldbus protocol

• Profinet was optimized in the area of cyclical data


exchange and offers several new functions and
extensions compared to conventional fieldbuses,
particularly in relation to parameterization and
diagnostics.

• Profinet offers users flexibility in the design of their


network structures and enables them to transfer both
process data in real-time (RT) as well as additional IT
data via a single cable.
ADVANTAGES :
Flexibility: Virtual instrumentation allows for the creation of customizable
measurement and control systems using software-based tools. This
flexibility enables rapid adaptation to changing industrial requirements
without the need for extensive hardware modifications.

Remote Monitoring and Control: Virtual instrumentation enables remote


monitoring and control of industrial processes, allowing operators to
access real-time data and make adjustments from anywhere with an
internet connection. This capability enhances operational efficiency,
reduces downtime, and enables predictive maintenance strategies.

Data Analysis and Visualization: Virtual instrumentation systems often


include advanced data analysis and visualization tools, allowing operators
to gain insights from large datasets collected from industrial processes. By
analyzing trends, detecting anomalies, and identifying optimization
opportunities, virtual instrumentation facilitates data-driven decision-
making and process improvements.
DISADVANTAGES :
• Security Risks: Virtual instrumentation systems connected to
industrial networks are susceptible to cybersecurity threats,
including malware, hacking, and unauthorized access. Ensuring
robust security measures, such as encryption, access control,
and regular updates, is essential to mitigate these risks.

• Dependency on Software and Hardware: Virtual


instrumentation relies heavily on software and computing
hardware. Any software or hardware failures can disrupt
industrial communication, leading to downtime and potentially
affecting production processes

• Complexity of Integration: Integrating virtual instrumentation


systems with existing industrial infrastructure can be complex,
especially in environments with heterogeneous devices and
protocols. Compatibility issues, configuration challenges, and
interoperability concerns may arise, requiring careful planning
and expertise
THANK YOU

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