With the introduction of Germany's industry 4.0, America's advanced manufacturing, Britain's industry 2050 and China's 2025 plan, an intelligent revolution is taking place all over the world. But what defines intelligent manufacturing? Mechanical? Or software?

As an important carrier of knowledge, software can not only reconstruct knowledge, but also add value to data, machine equipment and management process. With the help of the data formed by the network, it can flow orderly and freely, enabling people to have a smooth experience like water and electricity. After software defines data, defines models, defines hardware, defines networks, software also defines intelligent manufacturing, becoming an important force driving the industry of the future.

From software-defined products to software-defined manufacturing, products have shifted from single isolation to interactive networking. Due to personalized and small-batch production requirements, manufacturers are required to have more efficient and flexible software and information technology support platforms from product design to material selection and supply, from production control to customer group positioning. How can modern IT technologies be applied to plant floor, supply chain management, product design and quality control activities?

With WAGO, xteg's new engineering software shortens the development time for automation projects while providing an impressive modern and clearly laid out user interface. At the heart of the software is CODESYS 3, which provides users with a simple and versatile application development environment. Further improve machine and project startup speed: e! The new COCKPIT engineering software has shortened the development time of an automated program and is noted for its modern and easy-to-use user interface. The integrated development environment supports all the automation tasks from hardware configuration, programming, simulation, visualization, and debugging -- all in one piece of software!

一. configuration -- easily configure hardware parameters

Quick configuration of fieldbus: this engineering software has a variety of functions and can easily design, configure and program complex networks in the "network view" interface. In addition to traditional network protocols such as MODBUS, the software CAN configure other fieldbus protocols such as PROFIBUS, CAN and CANopen with only a few mouse clicks. Drag & Drop makes things easier and more intuitive. Copy & Paste lets you quickly Copy an entire branch of the network. E! The ability to set parameters for multiple modules with COCKPIT also highlights the simplicity of configuration.

Even if there are multiple fieldbuses in the network, e! The COCKPIT software also provides a clear view of the user at all times. The engineering tool can configure the data connection between the control system and the fieldbus adapter with just a few mouse clicks, which avoids errors and significantly simplifies and shortens system debugging time. Another advantage of the software is that automation engineers can successfully integrate existing bus devices using field-bus-specific device description files such as EDS.
★  Integrated configuration wizard: optimize configuration to create and network communication relationships

★  Simple operation: drag and drop, copy and paste and batch processing functions can save time

★  Graphical network topology; Easy to find network device dependencies

二、Programming - an industry standard for the future

Cost and cost reduction: integrate CODESYS 3 into the programming of control tasks. A familiar programming environment enables new users with experience with IEC 61131 to master this engineering tool from WAGO. Users get the most out of object-oriented programming. Users can use e! COCKPIT is programmed and programmed in accordance with the IEC 61131 standard. The integrated visual editor makes it easy and fast to create process images for specific operational processes. Another big advantage: you don't have to reprogram your program -- all the software components are available for other projects. A large number of preconfigured library files can be quickly completed:

★ CODESYS 3 basic technology: reuse and improvement of existing projects

★ IEC 61131-3：No need to learn new programming

★Object-oriented programming: benefit from modernization patterns

三、Visualization - modern operations and monitoring

It has become a trend to equip modern user interfaces for operating and monitoring equipment. Modern user interfaces are critical in determining the acceptance of an entire automated system. E! The COCKPIT drag and drop feature simplifies the design of a modern user interface. Integrated visual editor can directly access program variables; HMI and PLC programs can be simulated on the engineering PC, thus reducing the time to market. Unicode and current standards (such as HTML 5 and CSS) are independent of programming languages and target systems.
★Modern user interface for operating and monitoring equipment: give the equipment a modern and highly customized appearance
★ Integrated visual editor: design and direct access to program variables using Drag & Drop
★ Not limited to any one language or target system: Unicode, HTML 5, and CSS

四、Diagnostics -- rapid development, debugging, and maintenance

This software based on CODESYS 3 has a variety of functions, which can provide a faster and more convenient operation experience. The software USES a "ribbon" layout to make the structure of the menu bar clearer, and other modern software that USES this layout has proven successful. The user sees only the functions that are directly related to the current task. The intuitive user interface and performance of the development topology means clearer views, fewer mouse clicks, and higher availability. End-to-end data storage, from initial planning to configuration, helps speed up the design process.