RU-2861483-C1 - PLATFORM FOR MONITORING AND CONTROLLING AUTOMATED OBJECTS

Abstract

FIELD: control systems. SUBSTANCE: platform for monitoring and controlling automated objects comprises a housing with modules for interfacing with automated objects installed therein and programmable connectors for connecting the interface modules and automated objects. The programmable connectors are connected to the interface modules via interfaces. The interface modules are configured to identify the connectors, and each connector is configured to configure the interface modules in accordance with the parameters of the automated object. EFFECT: ensuring universality of the platform for monitoring and controlling automated objects. 4 cl, 3 dwg

Inventors

• Kaidarov Mikhail Fedorovich
• FOMIN MIKHAIL VLADIMIROVICH

Dates

Publication Date

20260505

Application Date

20250925

Claims (4)

1. 1. A platform for monitoring and controlling automated objects, comprising a housing with modules installed therein for coupling with automated objects, characterized in that it contains programmable connectors for connecting the coupling modules and automated objects, connected to the coupling modules via interfaces, wherein the coupling modules are configured to identify the connectors, and each connector is configured to configure the coupling modules in accordance with the parameters of the automated object.
2. 2. The platform according to paragraph 1, characterized in that the housing contains a backplane with ports for connecting interface modules.
3. 3. The platform according to paragraph 2, characterized in that the ports are made to duplicate each other within the connection of one module.
4. 4. The platform according to paragraph 2, characterized in that the interface modules installed in adjacent ports are designed with the possibility of using additional communication lines implemented in the groups of the backplane.

Description

The invention relates to a platform for monitoring and controlling automated objects and can be used in the railway industry. The platform for monitoring and controlling automated objects is designed to facilitate interaction between control systems and physical objects, such as railway actuators, equipment, or infrastructure elements. Its primary purpose is to create a universal environment that enables centralized or distributed control of automated systems, ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and efficiency of task execution. Platforms are used in various industries where complex processes require control: in railway automation for controlling switches and traffic lights, in industry for synchronizing process lines, in the energy sector for equipment monitoring, and in transport infrastructure for regulating traffic flows. The key role of platforms is to convert digital commands into physical actions, as well as to collect and analyze data from objects to provide feedback on the status of the controlled objects. A platform for monitoring and controlling automated objects was selected as a prototype, containing a housing with hardware modules installed in it for interfacing with automated objects [RU173548U1, publication date: 08/30/2017]. The disadvantage of the prototype is the unsatisfactory versatility of the platform for monitoring and controlling automated objects due to: - limited versatility and adaptability of the platform due to the lack of the ability to configure interface modules to suit the parameters of automated objects; - difficulties in setup and maintenance due to the lack of ability to identify connectors and automatically configure interface modules; - reduction in the reliability of platform operation due to the lack of ability to identify connectors and check their compatibility with interface modules; - the need to physically replace equipment to update software due to the lack of the ability to update software through an external programmer. The lack of ability to configure interface modules to suit the parameters of automated objects makes the platform strictly focused on specific types of automated objects, such as switches, traffic lights, or relays. This necessitates the use of different hardware modules for different tasks, increasing the equipment variety and complicating standardization. For example, integrating a new type of object, such as a switch signal, requires the development and installation of a specialized module, rather than software adaptation of an existing one. This architecture also limits the ability to quickly adjust interaction parameters with objects in response to changing operating conditions, for example, when switching to more modern communication protocols or when adjusting traffic light operating times. The lack of connector identification and module configuration capabilities requires operators to perform all settings manually, increasing the risk of errors during installation and maintenance. Personnel must be highly qualified to correctly select and configure the parameters of each module, increasing training and operational costs. For example, when replacing a faulty module, its parameters must be re-entered, which is time-consuming and can lead to platform malfunction if settings are incorrect. The lack of ability to identify connectors and verify their compatibility with interface modules increases the risk of hardware failures due to improper connection. For example, connecting a connector designed for a interface module configured for a three-wire point machine to a interface module configured for a nine-wire point machine can result in equipment damage or platform malfunction. In industrial environments, where vibration, electromagnetic interference, and voltage surges are common, such errors become common and difficult to detect. The lack of support for software updates via an external programmer necessitates physical hardware replacement when upgrading or correcting code errors. This significantly increases platform downtime, especially in environments where access to equipment is limited or requires process shutdowns. For example, updating the control algorithm for automated facilities in remote locations requires complex logistics and more qualified personnel. Furthermore, the inability to promptly patch discovered software vulnerabilities increases the risk of cyberattacks, which is particularly critical for rail transport. Therefore, the existing platform does not provide sufficient versatility, which could lead to an increased number of equipment being used to solve various problems, thereby increasing the risk of emergency situations and reducing the overall operational efficiency of the facilities involved. Achieving the required versatility with a single platform requires the development of a more advanced and modern platform. The technical problem that the invention aims to solve is to eliminate the existing shortcomings of the p