Implementation of a data gathering system with scalable intelligent control architecture

This paper describes a system named "Glue Logic", which is a infrastructural system designed for factory automation control system, and a sample implementation of a layer structured control system architecture, which is named "Scalable Intelligent Control Architecture" reported in the DIISM2000. The "Glue Logic" supports the real-time controlling and monitoring system, by means of realizing communication and synchronizing among multiple agents. Using the active database technique, this system includes event notification message sending and condition monitoring features to eliminate data polling. This system also supports efficient programming environment, by increasing modularity and reusability of the software assets. Using the Glue Logic, we are now designing a real-time data gathering system in practical manufacturing lines according to the Scalable Intelligent Control Architecture, which permits expansion of control systems not only in spatial dimension but also in intelligence.