STEP-NC Controller ̶ Testing and Commissioning for Open Architecture Control System

• Main Authors: Zainal Abidin , N.F, Salleh, M.S., Minhat, M, Arep, H
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English; English
• Published: 2011
• Subjects: TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery; TS Manufactures
• Online Access: http://eprints.utem.edu.my/id/eprint/6607/1/MUiCET_2011_STEP-NC_Controller_%CC%B6_Testing_and_Commissioning_M_Minhat.pptx; http://eprints.utem.edu.my/id/eprint/6607/2/Paper_MUiCET2011_Nik_Minhat_Shukor_Arep_ver_1.doc; http://eprints.utem.edu.my/id/eprint/6607/
• Institution: Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka

The aim of this research paper is to present testing and commissioning work for STEP-NC controller as an open architecture control system. ISO 14649 (STEP-NC) and IEC 61499, as the key enabling data models and tools, are used to form an interoperable and adaptable platform consisting of various devices and resources. Tools such as ST-Developer, EXPRESS Java Compiler, Java and Function Block Development Kit were utilized. This study also covered the Data Input Model Module, STEP/FB Translator Module, Tool Path Generator Module and Adaptor FB Controller Module. The first two modules encompass STEP-NC data input and interpretation, considering information such as manufacturing strategies for milling features. The third and fourth modules are responsible for generating and executing tool-paths