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A Survey on the Implementation of Real Time Systems for Industrial Automation Applications


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International Journal for Innovative Research in Science & Technology
Volume 1 Issue - 7
Year of Publication : 2014
Authors : Vicent Rutagangibwa ; Babu Krishnamurthy

BibTeX:

@article{IJIRSTV1I7066,
     title={A Survey on the Implementation of Real Time Systems for Industrial Automation Applications},
     author={Vicent Rutagangibwa and Babu Krishnamurthy},
     journal={International Journal for Innovative Research in Science & Technology},
     volume={1},
     number={7},
     pages={174--177},
     year={},
     url={http://www.ijirst.org/articles/IJIRSTV1I7066.pdf},
     publisher={IJIRST (International Journal for Innovative Research in Science & Technology)},
}

Abstract:

Real Time Systems are at the heart of industrial automation applications and thus, a time response mechanism is required to be able to implement such systems. This paper presents a survey of Implementing Real Time Systems for industrial automation applications. Recently, PLCs have dominated industrial automation implementations but however, they do present some challenges especially in meeting real time constraints due to its centralized control and cyclically scanned program execution mechanisms. This paper proposes an alternative implementation approach using FreeRTOS platform that can act as a benchmark for time bound services. This would help in having a hybrid system that can work with PLCs and/or where possible replace PLCs for deterministic service delivery.

Keywords:

FreeRTOS, Industrial Automation, Real Time Systems
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