Agent oriented software-development for networked embedded systems with real time and dependability

Andreas Wannagat, Birgit Vogel-Heuser

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Abstract

A method for integrated development of multi agent PLC based control systems using IEC 61131-3 will be introduced. Dependability of technical plants will increase if control behaviour can be adapted during runtime. This is achieved by dynamic reconfiguration of faulty devices, e.g. sensors, at run-time. The replacement is based on analytical redundancy that is represented by a network of sensors and their interdependencies. This method supports the developer to sketch a suitable modular software-architecture in regards to the hardware-architecture and the specific requirements of real-time and dependability. The integration of classical methods like fault-tree-analysis and graph-theory enables the developer to build a knowledge-based system so that the agents would have the ability to recognize faults, seize the needed actions within their scope and fulfil their goal. Recent investigations using a model-plant showed the feasibilities of this approach.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 17th World Congress, International Federation of Automatic Control, IFAC
Edition1 PART 1
DOIs
StatePublished - 2008
Event17th World Congress, International Federation of Automatic Control, IFAC - Seoul, Korea, Republic of
Duration: 6 Jul 200811 Jul 2008

Publication series

NameIFAC Proceedings Volumes (IFAC-PapersOnline)
Number1 PART 1
Volume17
ISSN (Print)1474-6670

Conference

Conference17th World Congress, International Federation of Automatic Control, IFAC
Country/TerritoryKorea, Republic of
CitySeoul
Period6/07/0811/07/08

Keywords

  • Fault detection and diagnosis
  • Hybrid systems modeling and control
  • Multi-agent systems

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