The document presents a novel solution for intelligent machine integration aimed at facilitating seamless communication and data transformation between various machines in industrial settings. It outlines a multi-step process involving schema binding, mapping, and code generation to enhance the efficiency and adaptability of machine connections, particularly in the context of Industry 4.0. Key benefits include structured development, vendor independence, and improved documentation and quality of machine connectors.

1. Intelligent
Machine
Integration
Institute of Computer Science
Department of Business Information Systems
Heiko Kern | Fred Stefan
{kern|stefan}@informatik.uni-leipzig.de

2. Motivation for an Intelligent Integration
Enterprise level
… …
MES
QMSPLS
PPS
…… Cloud services
Intelligent
IntegrationShop-floor
 Smart solutions
for Industry 4.0
 Continuous
information flow
in the automation
pyramid
 Plug-and-produce
support
 Value-added
services

3. Problem of Machine Connectors
► Individual and hard-coded
transformations
► Transformation knowledge is hidden
in the machine connectors
► Current solutions cannot be adapted
easily

4. Novel Integration Solution
Various
machine
protocols
Graphical
transformation
editor
Storage of
transformations
knowledge
Reuse of
transformation
logic
Automatic
derivation of
transformations
Variable code
generators

5. How does it work?
Variante 1: Single-Layer Measurement

6. Transformation Problem
Coating Thickness
Time: 16:45
Date: 23.07.2015
Device: 845CTM
Charge-No.: 6119
No Value
0 219.6
1 221.3
2 221.2
3 219.3
4 218.8
<?xml version="1.0">
<DataArray date="23.07.2015"
lot="6119">
<Log id="value1">
<data unit="0" value="219.6"/>
<data unit="1" value="221.3"/>
<data unit="2" value="221.2"/>
<data unit="3" value="219.3"/>
<data unit="4" value="218.8"/>
</Log>
</DataArray>
?
Data transformation
Measurement data in
production process
Quality Management
System

7. Step 1/5: Schema Binding
Coating Thickness
Time: 16:45
Date: 23.07.2015
Device: 845CTM
Charge-No.: 6119
No Value
0 219.6
1 221.3
2 221.2
3 219.3
4 218.8
<?xml version="1.0">
<DataArray date="23.07.2015"
lot="6119">
<Log id="value1">
<data unit="0" value="219.6"/>
<data unit="1" value="221.3"/>
<data unit="2" value="221.2"/>
<data unit="3" value="219.3"/>
<data unit="4" value="218.8"/>
</Log>
</DataArray>
Mapping
repository

8. Step 2/5: Manual Mapping
Coating Thickness
Time: 16:45
Date: 23.07.2015
Device: 845CTM
Charge-No.: 6119
No Value
0 219.6
1 221.3
2 221.2
3 219.3
4 218.8
<?xml version="1.0">
<DataArray date="23.07.2015"
lot="6119">
<Log id="value1">
<data unit="0" value="219.6"/>
<data unit="1" value="221.3"/>
<data unit="2" value="221.2"/>
<data unit="3" value="219.3"/>
<data unit="4" value="218.8"/>
</Log>
</DataArray>
Mapping
repository

9. Step 3/5: Storage in Repository
Coating Thickness
Time: 16:45
Date: 23.07.2015
Device: 845CTM
Charge-No.: 6119
No Value
0 219.6
1 221.3
2 221.2
3 219.3
4 218.8
<?xml version="1.0">
<DataArray date="23.07.2015"
lot="6119">
<Log id="value1">
<data unit="0" value="219.6"/>
<data unit="1" value="221.3"/>
<data unit="2" value="221.2"/>
<data unit="3" value="219.3"/>
<data unit="4" value="218.8"/>
</Log>
</DataArray>
Mapping
repository

10. Step 4/5: Generation of Transformation Code
Coating Thickness
Time: 16:45
Date: 23.07.2015
Device: 845CTM
Charge-No.: 6119
No Value
0 219.6
1 221.3
2 221.2
3 219.3
4 218.8
<?xml version="1.0">
<DataArray date="23.07.2015"
lot="6119">
<Log id="value1">
<data unit="0" value="219.6"/>
<data unit="1" value="221.3"/>
<data unit="2" value="221.2"/>
<data unit="3" value="219.3"/>
<data unit="4" value="218.8"/>
</Log>
</DataArray>
Mapping
repository
Generator

11. Step 5/5: Transformation Execution
Coating Thickness
Time: 16:45
Date: 23.07.2015
Device: 845CTM
Charge-No.: 6119
No Value
0 219.6
1 221.3
2 221.2
3 219.3
4 218.8
<?xml version="1.0">
<DataArray date="23.07.2015"
lot="6119">
<Log id="value1">
<data unit="0" value="219.6"/>
<data unit="1" value="221.3"/>
<data unit="2" value="221.2"/>
<data unit="3" value="219.3"/>
<data unit="4" value="218.8"/>
</Log>
</DataArray>
Mapping
repository
Generator

12. … but the measurement is now changing
Coating Thickness
Time: 16:45
Date: 23.07.2015
Device: 845CTM
Charge-No.: 6119
No Value
0 219.6
1 221.3
2 221.2
3 219.3
4 218.8
Deep Coating Thickness
Time: 11:47
Date: 24.07.2015
Device: 845CTM
Charge-No.: 7635
No Value1 Value2
0 210.2 265.8
1 209.7 266.5
2 209.9 266.0
3 210.4 265.7
4 211.7 267.3
Double-Layer
Measurement
Single-Layer
Measurement
from variant 1 to variant 2

13. Step 1/5: Schema Binding
Deep Coating Thickness
Time: 11:47
Date: 24.07.2015
Device: 845CTM
Charge-No.: 7635
No Value1 Value2
0 210.2 265.8
1 209.7 266.5
2 209.9 266.0
3 210.4 265.7
4 211.7 267.3
<?xml version="1.0">
<DataArray date="24.07.2015"
lot="7635">
<Log id= "value1">
<data unit="0" value="210.2"/>
<data unit="1" value="209.7"/>
</Log>
<Log id= "value2">
<data unit="0" value="265.8"/>
<data unit="1" value=“266.5"/>
</Log>
</DataArray>
Mapping
repository

14. Step 2/5: Automatic Mapping
Deep Coating Thickness
Time: 11:47
Date: 24.07.2015
Device: 845CTM
Charge-No.: 7635
No Value1 Value2
0 210.2 265.8
1 209.7 266.5
2 209.9 266.0
3 210.4 265.7
4 211.7 267.3
<?xml version="1.0">
<DataArray date="24.07.2015"
lot="7635">
<Log id= "value1">
<data unit="0" value="210.2"/>
<data unit="1" value="209.7"/>
</Log>
<Log id= "value2">
<data unit="0" value="265.8"/>
<data unit="1" value=“266.5"/>
</Log>
</DataArray>
Mapping
repository

15. Step 3/5: Manual Approval
Deep Coating Thickness
Time: 11:47
Date: 24.07.2015
Device: 845CTM
Charge-No.: 7635
No Value1 Value2
0 210.2 265.8
1 209.7 266.5
2 209.9 266.0
3 210.4 265.7
4 211.7 267.3
<?xml version="1.0">
<DataArray date="24.07.2015"
lot="7635">
<Log id= "value1">
<data unit="0" value="210.2"/>
<data unit="1" value="209.7"/>
</Log>
<Log id= "value2">
<data unit="0" value="265.8"/>
<data unit="1" value=“266.5"/>
</Log>
</DataArray>
Mapping
repository

16. Step 4/5: Generation of Transformation Code
Deep Coating Thickness
Time: 11:47
Date: 24.07.2015
Device: 845CTM
Charge-No.: 7635
No Value1 Value2
0 210.2 265.8
1 209.7 266.5
2 209.9 266.0
3 210.4 265.7
4 211.7 267.3
<?xml version="1.0">
<DataArray date="24.07.2015"
lot="7635">
<Log id= "value1">
<data unit="0" value="210.2"/>
<data unit="1" value="209.7"/>
</Log>
<Log id= "value2">
<data unit="0" value="265.8"/>
<data unit="1" value=“266.5"/>
</Log>
</DataArray>
Mapping
repository
Generator

17. Step 5/5: Transformation Execution
Deep Coating Thickness
Time: 11:47
Date: 24.07.2015
Device: 845CTM
Charge-No.: 7635
No Value1 Value2
0 210.2 265.8
1 209.7 266.5
2 209.9 266.0
3 210.4 265.7
4 211.7 267.3
<?xml version="1.0">
<DataArray date="24.07.2015"
lot="7635">
<Log id= "value1">
<data unit="0" value="210.2"/>
<data unit="1" value="209.7"/>
</Log>
<Log id= "value2">
<data unit="0" value="265.8"/>
<data unit="1" value=“266.5"/>
</Log>
</DataArray>
Mapping
repository
Generator

18. Benefits
► Structured development of machine connectors
► Vendor-independent application
► Quick and efficient machine integration
► Self-adapting solution leads to a plug-and-play machine
integration
► Improves documentation, tractability, and quality of
machine connectors