Method and system for conversion of graphical representations of automation environments

摘要

A method for the conversion of graphical representations of automation environments is provided. The method includes receiving first graphics data in a first format comprising a first graphical representation of a first portion of an automation environment. The method also includes processing the first graphics data to convert the first graphics data to second graphics data in a second format. The method further includes receiving performance data associated with the operation of the first portion of the automation environment, and transferring the performance data and the second graphics data to a client device, for incorporation of the performance data into the second graphics data by the client device.

主权项

1. An industrial automation system comprising:
a human-machine interface configured to create first graphics data in a first format comprising a first graphical representation of a first portion of an automation environment; a server configured to:
receive the first graphics;process the first graphics data to convert the first graphics data to second graphics data in a second format;receive performance data associated with the operation of the first portion of the automation environment;determine whether a client device is capable of incorporating the performance data into the second graphics data; andincorporate the performance data into the second graphics data and transfer the incorporated performance data and the second graphics data to the client device only if the client device is determined not to be capable of incorporating the performance data into the second graphics data.