ibaLogic

ibaLogic is a system for signal processing and automation. The fifth generation of the ibaLogic system, which already functions reliably in many industrial applications, has been programmed in a new way and provided with an up-to-date interface.

To meet constantly changing demands to automation and measurement technology, we have developed a program concept which guarantees required flexibility for the future development. Among other things it is characterized by: Client/server architecture, Based on a database (Microsoft SQL Server), Program editor is connected to the runtime system via TCP/IP communication

ibaLogic has been programmed according to architecture of Programmable Automation Controller (PAC). A characteristic of the PAC architecture is the combination of PC-typical features and IT standards with the automation functions of the PLC technology.

Simple graphical programming and user-friendly operation concept make it easy to start working with ibaLogic for beginners as well as experienced programmers.

The program designer is the main window of the programming interface. In this window the actual „programming work“ is performed, i.e. here you can place the function blocks and link them to each other.

In the navigation area you will find all elements and data required for the configuration and programming. Program elements can be either moved from the corresponding category to the program designer via drag & drop or configured using context menus.

The default library contains all standard function blocks (FBs) specified in the IEC standard as well as helpful supplements (mean value images, PID-controller, FFT-blocks etc.).

Creation of user-defined function blocks with textual input method on the basis of IEEE structured text (ST) is an integral part of ibaLogic. For this purpose ibaLogic provides a convenient function block editor.

The use of available programs written in high-level programming languages is a valuable feature of ibaLogic. Technological know-how of ibaLogic can be protected from unauthorized access and consistency of approved technical solutions can be guaranteed even in case of modernization.

The clear arrangement of the entire program can be improved even more by combining the program parts created with discrete function blocks to superordinate function blocks, so-called macroblocks.

In addition to the default data types according to the IEC standard there are also different user-defined data types available for the user.

Modifications of the program can be performed during operation because no separate compilation runs and loading procedures are required.

The runtime can function independently from the ibaLogic programming system (server) as long as there is a suitable environment. ibaLogic server and client are required only during program creation or modification.

ibaLogic offers the entire range of iba connectivity to process the input and output signals.

The shortest cycle time of ibaLogic is 1 ms. When using the corresponding iba peripheral modules fast data recording with up to 40 kHz is possible, thus, enabling for example trouble-free vibration analysis.

With the additional tool ibaLogic Timing Diagnostics, the time behavior of the system can be recorded as a measurement file (*.dat) with μs accuracy by displaying the current task states. The measurement file can be analyzed in ibaAnalyzer.

The measurement data recording is an integral part of ibaLogic. Using a special function block measurement data (*.dat) can be generated by means of an ibaPDA system and finally evaluated using ibaAnalyzer.

ibaLogic is also suitable for simulation of processes. Due to OPC connectivity it is possible to simulate process cycles using ibaLogic and demonstrate the simulation results (e.g. movements of machine elements) using 3D-visualization ibaAnimation-3D.