2. COMOS
Integrated EI&C and
automation engineering
Integrated software solution for Electrical, instrumentation and control engi COMOS EI&C, COMOS Fluidics and COMOS
EI&C and fluidics as well as function neering as well as the automation of pro Logical, all areas of EI&C technology, control
and automation planning in a single cesses represent important parts of plant technology, fluidics, function planning and
system.
engineering and may comprise of a large automation are covered and optimally
amount of data. The safe and reliable trans interlinked.
fer of this data necessitates optimum inte
This facilitates consistently controlled bidi
gration of the individual disciplines.
rectional data flows between the individual
This is where COMOS Automation comes in disciplines. Also optimum interlinking with
as the ideal software solution as it guaran the COMOS Process and COMOS Operations
tees seamless data consistency from the modules is ensured. This results in improved
electrical engineering right down to the full quality, minimized expenditures and
automation of complete systems. With increased productivity.
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3. Optimum application networking with object orientation
Transparency down to the last detail COMOS provides an optimum data trans The correct information is available
The integrated COMOS software concept fer between all engineering and operating for the responsible party at any time
is based on object orientation. Compo phases with continuously consistent and and place.
nents are described holistically and dis transparent data. The entire plant, right
played graphically in their true-to-life down to the individual components, can
representation. The graphical and data- be examined and further developed from
related description, which includes all a functional and interdisciplinary perspec
data associated with the component, tive. Time and cost expenditures are Continuously consistent and trans
forms a single unit within the database re uced. The object-oriented approach
d parent data across the entire life
– the object. and the central database concept of cycle of a plant.
COMOS ensure optimum networking of
The complete plant information is stored
many individual pieces of information.
in a central database. As a result, all disci
The result is an optimally functioning
plines and departments involved in the
over ll system.
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engineering and operating phases always
access the same data for a given object. Open architecture – customizable
Changes to objects or documents are thus software
available to every user directly within the The open system architecture of COMOS
relevant engineering document. enables optimal integration of third-party
systems. COMOS can be adapted to exactly
Related data sheets, lists, and other docu
meet company-specific requirements and
ments are linked to the corresponding
can be integrated seamlessly into existing
objects. Easy navigation between the dif
EDP (Electronic Data Processing) land
ferent document types and the individual
scapes. As a result, COMOS contributes
objects is provided. All plant components
significantly to reducing the number of
are perfectly matched, which makes proj
software applications a company needs to
ect work much faster and easier.
support.
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4. Seamless transition from basic to detailed engineering
COMOS EI&C – seamless
transfer from process to
EI&C engineering
Optimum EI&C engineering results Electrical, instrumentation and control optimized by the seamless connection to
through seamless data flows. technology represents an important part upstream process engineering.
of system planning because the majority
Seamless transition between basic and
of electrical and electronic devices
detailed engineering is also ensured
include I&C-relevant components. The
within the EI&C phase, facilitating reli
representation of EI&C processes requires
able data transfer over all levels. All tasks
optimum networking with the process
in the field of devices and signals are
technology to allow for maximum accu
included, as well as detailed field
racy and expedited planning.
planning tasks.
COMOS EI&C represents a software solu
tion which details and specifies all func
tional EI&C data that was schematically
described during process planning. This is
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5. Advantages of COMOS EI&C
Generation of circuit diagrams age buses is realized automatically, and Easy and transparent planning of
COMOS EI&C represents the ideal software ID codes are adopted. switchgear in various representation
solution for the quick and easy planning types.
Standards-based representations can be
of switchboard systems, including auto
generated in IEC or JIC. Depending on the
mation solutions. For an example, single-
requirements, the view can be alternated
line (simplified circuit diagram represen
between the two standards: The docu
tation) and multi-line (detailed represen-
ment is automatically converted in Changeover between conventional
t
ation) standard-based representations standards via a single click.
COMOS via only one click. This is possible
are supported.
in both directions, from IEC to JIC and
With an object-oriented approach, the vice versa. This makes manual transfer a
individual planning object only has to be thing of the past.
defined once in COMOS, irrespective of
Object libraries
the representation form. The planning
Complete object libraries based on inter
object is represented on the various
national standards are available to the
plans, whether single- or multi-line repre
user for the generation of circuit and con
sentation. The object contains attributes
nection diagrams, etc. The objects can be
for all disciplines, which can be easily
immediately used and individually adjust
expanded by the user.
d or newly created.
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The possibility of saving exemplary data
supports effectively quality enhancement
and minimizes work expenditures. Indi
vidual templates can be created any time.
Consequently, all basic data is already
pre-defined or saved for new projects.
The extraction of information from volt
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6. Intelligent assembly management based on engineering block technology
Efficient preparation of ment of assemblys for step-by-step engineering with prog
organizational charts ress control and workflow support.
The COMOS Marshalling Designer supports easy bulk cre
eBlocks represent engineering blocks which offer the pos
ation of signal routes, doing away with the manual defini
sibility of integrating company standards for the realiza
tion of each individual connection. Flexible cable, terminal
tion of a specific function. The dependencies between the
and I/O assignments are supported. Autoloops are created
engineering disciplines as well as the documentation
on the basis of routing data, and connections are auto
parts to be generated are saved in these blocks. The tasks
matically generated. This considerably reduces, reducing
defined in the eBlocks are displayed as plain text instruc
template update expenditures.
tion and reliably guide the planner through the decision
Evaluating documents process. Details can be specified within the scope of basic
Evaluating documents such as terminal diagrams, cable engineering, without any expert knowledge of other disci
lists, parts and order lists do not have to be separately cre plines and without major expenditures.
ated in COMOS, but are automatically generated. The sys
The execution of eBlock tasks within the planning project
tem facilitates automatic evaluation upon every document
creates the required object structures. Consistent logging
creation. The basic COMOS function of revision manage
facilitates a complete reversal of all engineering decisions
ment, including change tracking, is very important in this
at any time and thus allows for an effective redesign with
context as the documents created within the scope of
new parameters. The option of reusing ID code-neutral
electrical engineering serve as mounting documents for
system components or sub-systems offers considerable
future maintenance works. The software offers the option
efficiency in terms of plant engineering.
of implementing individual or large-scale revisions of the
centrally collected and saved data in a controlled manner. Load and power estimation
The consumption of individual devices or entire networks
eBlock technology
can be defined and saved in COMOS in the form of a
The eBlock technology (= engineering block technology)
detailed load and power estimation. Any time the maxi
represents a COMOS solution for the intelligent manage
mum power limit is exceeded, it’s visually indicated in a
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7. clear manner. As a result, the required power supply or The wires’ length and dimensions are calculated automatic
energy consumption can be easily determined. ally in COMOS. This data can be transferred to prefabri
cation machines which cut the wires to the required
2D/3D control cabinet design
length, treat the wire end in the specified manner and
Control cabinet layout creation can be easily implemented
correspondingly label the wires on both ends. Data for the
in COMOS EI&C. COMOS supports various cabinet views,
control cabinet’s drilling plan are included in the circuit
including 2D and 3D as well as various sizes. Control cabi
diagram and can be transmitted to a drilling / milling
net planning and equipment is completed using various
machine. This means that the preparation of cutouts and
parameters such as installation clearances, depth and
holes is automated.
height offset. Subsequent collision checks verify whether
the mounting parts can be installed as planned without
impeding each other.
With autorouting, the connection routes within the con
trol cabinet can be implemented for the cable ducts’ filling
degree in an uncomplicated and transparent manner. In
addition, special conditions can be individually defined for
lines.
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8. Your advantages
COMOS EI&C
- ncreased engineering quality
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through consistently object-
oriented EIC engineering
- igh transparency through
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seamless transition from basic
to detailed engineering
- ime and cost savings through
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minimization of iteration loops
- educed costs through early
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estimation of required devices
and materials
- ncorporation of external part-
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ners or suppliers without data
or quality loss
Signal tracking Interfaces
Signal routes can be tracked and followed in COMOS EIC As an open system, COMOS offers numerous interfaces to
via the organizational chart’s connection routes. The other systems. For example, COMOS EIC features inter
transferred signal can be evaluated at every device and face to all conventional automation systems such as
every connection point. The system saves which signal is SIMATIC.
transferred via which connection, from the signal source
With interfaces to various manufacturer catalogs, COMOS
to the sink, in a detailed manner.
supports the easy import of product data in various for
Potential tracking mats. The data is automatically interlinked with the
COMOS EIC is able to forward logical potentials within COMOS data and can thus be easily integrated.
the data structure via the connections. The potential can
The bidirectional interfaces for intelligent data exchange
be forwarded in three ways: Via the linked connection, via
with third-party systems facilitate the easy export and
special transfer with terminals and optionally via specified
import of data sheets and lists, as well as the adoption of
throughput connections.
inventory data.
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9. Rapid response to changes and minimal faults through integrated data consistency
COMOS Logical – integrated
function planning
In an ever-increasing competitive market, engineering COMOS Logical represents the ideal software solution for
time has to be optimized. These efforts effect configura the graphical creation of function plans and sequences in
tion within the scope of functional planning. The reduced accordance with applicable standards. The seamless infor
project runtimes result in the planning phases‘ shifting mation flow in COMOS facilitates planning on the basis
and overlapping. of already defined signals. Changes can be tracked and
implemented more rapidly and fault potentials are exten
As a result, function planning, which is usually carried out
sively minimized.
towards the project‘s end, often has to be implemented
with incomplete information. This faulty information
frequently has to be corrected. The changed framework
conditions thus necessitate iterations for planning quality
assurance. By using COMOS for integrated planning, these
redundant cycles are effectively minimized.
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10. Your advantages
COMOS Logical
- fficient function planning
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through intuitive interfaces
- asier function planning
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through integration in the over-
all process
- educed time and work expen-
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ditures through easy transfer of
automation functions
Function plan generation Function plans can be represented in COMOS on the basis
The function plan is of central importance for control of IEC or VGB standards. In addition, the software offers
technology as it represents the system behavior in the libraries for function blocks which can be individually
form of sequence descriptions. The individual function defined or imported. Depending on the requirements, the
blocks on the plan can consist of a complex network of function plan can be customized to individual needs and
simple blocks. Correspondingly, a function block can be graphically implemented.
represented in a separate plan. These hierarchical function
Scalable code generation
plans can be opened and read in the planning project. Pro
On the basis of graphical function planning, the automa
cedures and dependencies are described and defined in
tion solution can be generated for various target systems.
these plans.
The number of target systems is expandable. This code or
Some information on the number and type of signals as automation function can be easily transferred via inter
well as numerous parameters are available from EIC faces to the conventional control systems. Both individual
planning. This information is directly available in COMOS functions as well as complete programs can be generated
Logical, where it can be defined in the next step. Signals and transferred. System-neutral code generation thus
are reused in a standardized manner and managed in the facilitates optimum integration in the system lifecycle.
function planning. The function planning and control
technology requirements are integrated in the system and
can be easily applied.
Functions such as autoconnect and autorouting consider
ably ease the generation of plans. With autoconnect, two
contacts on the plan are interlinked, and the connection is
automatically created by means of autorouting. Also
cross-references are created automatically.
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11. COMOS Fluidics – efficient
fluid-specific engineering
The area of fluidics, comprising hydrau COMOS Fluidics represents a software Specialized software solution for
lics, pneumatics, cooling and lubrication, solution specifically developed for this the support of all fluidics planning
is often not defined as an independent discipline which supports and optimally processes.
discipline in the engineering process, but represents all planning processes per
is assigned to mechanical or electrical taining to fluidics.
engineering disciplines. Correspondingly,
It facilitates integrated mechatronics
software solutions which are not
planning through the seamless interlink
matched to this discipline and which fail
ing of fluidics and EIC technology. The
to meet the specific requirements are fre
COMOS functionalities ensure consider
quently employed for fluidics data entry
ably minimized efforts, enhanced accu
and plan creation. This leads to compli
racy and reduced time expenditures for
cated and inefficient workflows as well as
the fluidics discipline.
high time and cost expenditures.
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12. Mechatronics representation Interconnection of fluidics and EIC Professional fluidics configuration
through interlinking of fluidics and technology Fluid-specific documents can be rapidly
EIC technology. The interlinking of fluidics and EIC tech and easily created. Initially, the structures
nology allows for data from the EIC are defined: All system components are
planning or previous planning steps to be structured and organized by system, cir
available to the fluidics engineer for easy cuit and equipment. The fluidics diagram
further processing. This enhances project is configured by simply positioning the
planning and communication by facili components on the circuit diagram by
tating the implementation of reusable means of drag drop. Selection lists for
construction procedures. Numerous inter instance allow for the rapid and fault-free
Easy fluidics configuration through faces to automation programs support specification of valve characteristics. Sub
automatic evaluation and large- effortless data exchange with program sequently, all connections are created
scale processing. mable logic controllers (PLC systems). and specified.
Project evaluation as well as the creation
of parts lists, piping lists, tubing lists and
lubrication point lists, is carried out auto
matically. Furthermore, large-scale pro
cessing and information supplementation
are supported. The system‘s clear structu
ring facilitates a transparent circuit confi
guration and allows for early fault detec
tion and correction.
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13. Your advantages
COMOS Fluidics
- iscipline-specific fluidics im-
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plementation based on an inde-
pendent software solution
- ccelerated fluidics engineer-
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ing through unique logic func-
tions and automatisms
- lanning optimization by per-
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forming engineering processes
in parallel
- irect access to product cata-
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logs
Time and cost advantages through mechatronics representation
Simplified displacement-step diagrams
The displacement-step diagram offers an
ideal overview of the functional depen
dencies between electrical and fluidics
technology. Furthermore, it facilitates
considerably eased and accelerated PLC
programming as the procedures are
already defined in the diagram.
Connection to product catalogs
COMOS Fluidics is coupled to manufactur
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r databases in cooperation with fluidics
suppliers such as FESTO. Via an interface,
devices offered by the respective supplier
can thus be selected. Not only the cata
log attributes, but also manufacturer-spe
cific symbols are transferred to COMOS.
Thanks to the connection of product
catalogs, configuration can be realized
directly with the corresponding products.
This eases the planning process and mini
mizes data management expenditures.
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14. Glossary
Autoloop Object orientation in COMOS
Autoloop represents a functionality of COMOS which eval Object orientation is the holistic description of an existing
uates connection information available within a signal component and its true-to-life graphical representation.
route and creates the plan based on this information. The graphical and alphanumeric manifestations within the
database constitute a single entity – the object.
Autoconnect and autorouting
Two contact points are interconnected on a plan and the Transparency
line curve is automatically created in COMOS. Holistic, function-oriented mapping of a plant makes for
end-to-end communication across all levels, offering all
Data consistency
stakeholders consistent data, without any losses, on a uni
Data is entered only once and is then available to all stake
fied data platform. As a result, the complete documenta
holders anytime and anywhere. Stringent inheritance and
tion can be traced anytime.
linkage mechanisms provide all stakeholders involved in a
project with access to up-to-date and consistent data from
any location and at all times.
Data integration
Data integration brings information together from various
data sources to construct a common data model with a
standard structure. In software engineering, data integra
tion extends from linking different applications up to the
central provision of data and services on a unified user
interface.
eBlock
eBlock technology (= engineering block technology) rep
resents a solution for the intelligent management of
blocks. eBlocks represent engineering blocks with defined
tasks and standards which guide the planner through the
decision process. Consistent logging facilitates effective
redesign.
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15. Talks for new approaches and
new goals
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in a personal dialogue. Get in touch with us – we will be Use the opportunity to move closer to the future!
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