LAB SESSION NO 4

Title:

To understand and operate different functions of CIM Manager for simulation of smart
manufacturing system.
Apparatus:
1. Computer
2. OPENCIM software
Theory
Accessing the CIM manager
The CIM Manager is accessed from the Project Manager main window enabling the user to
centrally control all the activities of a selected OpenCIM cell.
To access the CIM Manager application:
From the Project Manager Main window, shown in Chapter 5: Project Manager, click CIM
Manager on the toolbar. The CIM Manager Main window is displayed, as shown in CIM
Manager Main Window in the following section.

CIM manager main window

The CIM Manager Main window appears, as follows:

Figure 48: CIM Manager Main Window

The CIM Project Manager window, shown above, contains the following elements, each of
which is described in the sections that follow.
• CIM Manager Menu Bar
• CIM Manager Toolbar
• Time Counter
• PLC Status Bar
• Viewing Area
• Order View
• Device View
• Status Bar
CIM Manager Menu Bar
The CIM Manager Menu bar contains five menus, each of which is described in detail in the
sections that follow.
File Menu
The following table contains a brief description of each option in the File menu:
Option Description
Default Restores a predefined configuration of the storage from the backup
Storage database file.
Start Loads the production work order (A-Plan). Opens communication channel.
This sends a command to reset (INIT) all device drivers. The run arrow turns
blue and the stop button turns red, indicating that they are available for use.
The production plan will appear in the Program View screen.
Run Starts executing the A-Plan. CIM production begins. The pause button
turns blue, indicating that it is available for use.
Continue Resumes operation after production has been paused.
Stop Stops production. It can be used as emergency button.
Modes Displays the Modes dialog box, as described in Modes Dialog Box.
Database Tool Displays the CIM Database browser. Recommended only for advanced
users.
Exit Exits the Open CIM Manager application.
Utility Programs
The following table contains a brief description of each option in the Utility Programs menu:

Option Description
MRP Displays the CIM MRP window, enabling you to create a list of customers,
define the products ordered by each customer, and generate a manufacturing
order.
Machine Displays the CIM Machine Definition window enabling you to define the
Definition machines and the specific processes that the machines will perform.
Optimization Displays the CIM Optimization Manager enabling users to select machine
Definition queue algorithms and define their weight.
Part Definition Displays the CIM Part Definition window, enabling you to define the parts that
the CIM cell can manufature, including available parts and the parts that need
to be manufactured. These include: Supplied Parts, Product Parts and Phantom
Parts.
Performance Displays the CIM Performance Manager for viewing and analyzing
Analysis information generated form the manufacturing cycle.
Report Displays the CIM Report Part Definition window, enabling you to generate and
Generator print various reports from the database. These include, part definition reports,
machine definiton reports and more.
Scheduler Displays the CIM Scheduler window, enabling you to plan, coordinate and

Option Description
Gantt track variuos production schedules. For further details refer to CIM
Scheduler.
Storage Displays the CIM Storage Manager window which manages and keeps track of
Manager parts in storage and informs the system of the part location.
Window
The following table contains a brief description of each option in the Windows menu:

Option Description
Device Displays the Device View window containing a lists of all the
devices in the CIM cell.
Event Displays the Event View window containing a list of events that
will be generated by OpenCIM simulation engine when Run is
activated.
Leaf Displays the Leaf View window containing the production
activities occurring in the CIM cell.
View
The following table contains a brief description of each option in the View menu:

Option Description
Toolbar Shows or hides the CIM Manager
toolbar.

Help
The following table contains a brief description of each option in the Help menu:

Option Description
About Displays the About OpenCIM Manager window contaning the
current software version information.
Help Displays the OpenCIM Online help.
Registration Displays the registration dialog box enabking you to perform various
registration options, such as obtain your software license from
Intelitek's
website, or by e-mail, fax or phone.

CIM Manager Toolbar

The toolbar icons provide quick access to the most commonly used functions in
the CIM Manager window and appear as follows:

The following table contains a brief description of each option on the CIM Manager toolbar:

Option Description
Start: Loads the production work order (A-Plan). Opens
communication channel. This sends a command to reset (INIT) all
device drivers. The run arrow turns blue, and the stop button turns
red, indicating that they are available for use. The production plan
will appear in the Program View screen.

Figure 7-2: Production

Control Bar
 Run: Starts executing the A-Plan. CIM production begins. The
pause button turns blue, indicating that it is available for use.
Pause: Halts operation at any time; causes the CIM Manager to
stop sending commands to the device drivers and then wait until
the Continue button (which has turned red) is pressed. All
device drivers complete the current command.
CIM devices do not stop immediately when you click the
Pause button. Each device will complete its current operation
before it stops.

Continue:Resumes operation after production has been paused.

Stop: Stops production. It can be used as an emergency button.

Reset Storage: Restores a predefined configuration of the storage

from the backup database file.
CIM Modes: Displays the Modes dialog box, as described in
Modes Dialog Box.

Option Description
Device View: Displays the Device View window containing
information referring to all the robots and machines in the CIM
cell.
Event View: Displays the Event View dialog box that lists the
events generated by the OpenCIM simulation engine.
Leaf View: Displays the Leaf View window, providing a
detailed description of the production activities of the CIM
cell.
Log View: Displays the Log View window that contains a log
of all the messages that have sent and recieved by the CIM
Manager.
Pallet View: Displays the Pallet View window, containing the pallet
information in the CIM cell, such as descriptions, status and more.
Machine Queue View: Displays the Machine Queue View
showing the parts that are currently in the queue to the various
machines for processing.
Program View: Displays the Program View window, that contains
a copy of the A-Plan or production work order.
Storage View: Displays the Storage View window
containing every location defined in the CIM system.
 Message History: Displays the Message History dialog box with
three types of messages: External and Internal Messages and CIM
Warnings.

CIM Manager Time Counter

The CIM time counter indicates the time elapsed since the onset of the production cycle.

PLC Status Bar

The PLC Status Bar, informs us whether or not the connection is active.

Viewing Area
The Viewing area enables you to monitor various aspects of the production cycle on a real-time
basis by selecting one of seven tab views. By default, the Graphic Display tab is selected and the
viewing area displays 3D graphic simulation of the CIM production cycle. For further details on
the tabs displayed in the Viewing area, refer to Graphic Display and Tracking.

Order View
The Order View, located below the toolbar in the left portion of the window, displays data
regarding the order of parts and their production status.

Device View
The Device View, located below the toolbar in the right portion of the window, displays data
regarding the activity taking place in the devices during the production process.

Status Bar
The application’s status bar, located at the bottom of the window, displays the status and location
of the application, such as the current operation mode and the location of the [Link] file used
by the manager.

Information Bar
The Information Bar displays general messages that occur during production, such as
Order is in progress and so on.

CIM OPERATIONAL MODES

The CIM Manager can operate in the following modes:
• Simulation Mode: The CIM Manager does not communicate with device drivers. This
 mode does not require either hardware or device drivers.
• Real Mode: The CIM Manager communicates with all device drivers, whether or not
hardware is in use. This mode requires that all device drivers which are needed for a
specific application (for a specific product order) be loaded, so that the CIM Manager
can transmit and receive messages.
Since the CIM Manager affects operation of the CIM cell hardware by communicating with
the device drivers (and not directly with the hardware), the CIM Manager can operate in real
mode even if the hardware has not been activated, or even if no hardware exists.
The CIM modes are described in the following table:

CIM Manager Device Driver Hardware

Mode of Operation
Simulation Not required. Not required
Real Mode All device drivers must Not required.
be loaded. Hardware may be activated, or
it may be simulated by the
device
drivers, at some or all stations.

CIM Modes Dialog Box

The MODES Dialog Box is displayed by clicking the CIM Modes icon on the toolbar. This
dialog box enables you to define the current modes that are active in the CIM Manager,
such as, whether the CIM Manager is working in Real Mode or Simulation Mode, whether
the Web
Viewer is activated and so on. The modes defined in the MODES dialog box are per project.
 Figure 49: Modes Dialog Box

CIM Mode Real Mode: In this mode there is message interchange

between
Manager and Device Drivers.
Simulation Mode: The production runs on the Manager.
There is no message interchange between any devices.
You can set the production speed for the simulation, where
1 is the slowest and 100 is the fastest.
Report to Scheduler as None: In this mode, the CIM Manager does not send
messages to the CIM Scheduler.
Planned: In this mode, the CIM Manager sends messages
as planned to the CIM Scheduler (generally, when CIM
Manager is operating in Simluation Mode).
Actual: In this mode, the CIM Manager sends actual
messages to the CIM Scheduler (generally, when CIM
Manager is operating in Real Mode).

Update Process Time No Duration update:Does not update the duration of any
process defined in Machine Definition.
Duration Update: Updates the duration of any process
defined in Machine Definition. The duration is the actual
time that a machine has taken to complete a process.
Remote Graphic Display Specifies whether or not status messages are sent from the
devices in operation to the Graphic Display module so that
the display is updated accordingly.
Yes - Messages are sent to the Remote Graphic Display.
No - Messages are not sent to the Remote Graphic
Display.
By default the Manager is configured to support only
one Remote Graphic Display.
To enable support for more than one Remote Graphic
Display:
1. Open Notepad by clicking Start | Accessories |
Notepad.
2. Select File | Open and browse to [default system
drive (for example C:)]
Windows XP:
\Documents and Settings\All
Users\Documents\Intelitek\OpenCIM\Projects\<project
name>\setup\[Link].
Windows Vista/7:
\Users\public\Documents\Intelitek\OpenCIM\Projects\<project
name>\setup\[Link].
1. Find the NUMCIMULSOCKETS in the
[networking] key and change it to the required
number of cim
simulations.
2. Click Save.

If the Graphic Display is not activated on any

PC, click No, otherwise the manager will work very
slowly.
Refer to Chapter 4: Software for Workstation PCs
for
information on installing the Remote Graphic Display.
Once installed, the Remote Graphic Display can be
launched via the shortcut that is added to the Desktop.
To begin producing an order, do the following:

1. Start all OpenCIM device drivers by clicking on the Device

Driver Loader icon at each Station Manager PC. (Skip this
step if you intend to work in Simulation mode.)
Procedure
Starting Production 2. Select either Real Mode or Simulation Mode from the
Modes dialog box.

3. Reset the Storage by clicking the Refresh Storage icon.

4. In the CIM Manager, click the Blue button.

5. Click the Run button to start executing the production plan.

For safety reasons, when operating the CIM in Real Mode, you must
use the actual hardware EMERGENCY buttons to halt the system in
Warning! an
emergency.

Working in Simulation Mode

To operate the CIM cell in simulation mode, you must verify that the simulation mode is
selected in the CIM Manager.
To operate the CIM cell in simulation mode:

1. From the Project Manager application, select the required project and click CIM
Manager. The CIM Manager main window is displayed, as shown in CIM Manager Main
Window.

2. Select the Modes icon on the toolbar. The MODES dialog box is displayed.
3. Select Simulation Mode option, and if required adjust the simulated speed and define
additional options, as described in the CIM Modes Dialog Box, and click Save.

4. Verify that the Graphic Display tab is selected and click the Reset Storage button
on the CIM Manager toolbar.
5. If required, you can select Utility Programs | Scheduler Gantt to view the production schedule.

6. Click the Start button to start, and click Run . The selected CIM Cell is now
running in simulation mode.
Working in Real Mode
To operate the CIM cell in real mode, you must verify that the real mode is selected in the CIM
Manager.

Before starting actual production, make sure you are in compliance

Warning! with all
the safety measures detailed in Chapter 3, Safety.

To operate the CIM Cell in real mode:

7. Remove any templates on the conveyor and at station buffers.

8. Remove any parts left at stations: in a robot’s gripper, in a machine and on storage racks.

9. Load parts into the ASRS and into any feeders.

Turn on all hardware: PCs, controllers, CNC machines, etc.

10. Make sure all PCs have been activated.

11. From the PC of each Station Manager click the Loader WS1 icon (for example). The
CIM Device Driver Loader window is displayed.
12. In the Simulation column, select the mode in which you want to load the device

drivers by selecting or deselecting the column and click the Start button.
13. At each station, home the robot and initialize all the equipment.

14. On the PC that contains the CIM Manager, perform the following:

[Link] the Project Manager application, select the required project and click
CIM Manager. The CIM Manager main window is displayed, as shown in CIM
Manager Main Window.

ii. Select the Modes icon on the toolbar. The MODES dialog box is displayed.
[Link] the Real Mode option, and if required define additional options, as described
in the CIM Modes Dialog Box, and then click Save.
[Link] required, you can select Utility Programs | Scheduler Gantt to view the
production schedule.

Click the Start button to start, and click Run . The selected CIM Cell is now
running in real mode.
 You can turn on OpenCIM workstation PCs and hardware in
any order. There is no mandatory boot-up sequence. You can
also reboot a PC as long as it is not in the middle of an
operation or communicating with the CIM Manager. If you reset
a PC, you do not need to reset other
workstation PCs connected to the OpenCIM network. When the
PC boots up, its applications will resume communication with
other PCs on the OpenCIM network.

CIM MANAGER VIEWS

During the manufacturing process, you can track production by looking at up to eight
different view screens, as follows:
• Program View
• Order View
• Storage View
• Device View
• Log View
• Machine Queue View
• Pallet View
• Leaf View (only after Run is pressed)
• Event View (only after Run is pressed)
• Message History
Click the appropriate icon on the toolbar to open the desired View screen, or select the desired
View from the alphabetical list in the Windows drop-down menu. Alternatively you can
replace the Graphic Display in the lower half of the Manager with the desired View screen
(with the exception of Log and Event) by clicking the appropriate tab.
Order View
The Order View is a copy of the Manufacturing Order. It is the most basic of the available views.

Figure 50: Order View

The following is an explanation of each column in the Order View.

No. Line number from Manufacturing Order.

Part Name of part; as defined in Part Definition Form used in Manufacturing
Order. The grid containing the part name is progressively filled in red
from left to right, indicating the production status of the part which is
being manufactured.
Total Total number of parts to be produced, as defined in Manufacturing Order.
Done Number of parts that have been completed. Updated during production.
Fails Number of parts that have failed inspection. Updated during production.
In Number of parts that are being manufactured. Updated during production.
Process

Storage View
The Storage View resembles the Location Status Report (see Chapter 5). This view is a detailed listing
of every location defined in the CIM system.
 Figure 51: Storage View

The following is an explanation of each column in the Storage View.

Storage A list of all the locations in the CIM cell.

Index Indicates the exact location on a device which has more than one location
for a part. For example, the conveyor (CVN1) has three indices, one for
each station; the robot identified as ROBOT7 has only one index; the
ASRS1 has an index for each of its cells.
Status Graphic illustration of the contents of the location, as defined in the
PART and TEMPLATE columns. For example, EXPERTMILL1 has a
part named BOX.
PART Status of the specified location: either Empty or the Name of the part if it
exists at the location.
TEMPLATE Status of the specified location: either Empty or the ID of the template if it
exists at the location.
Device ID Device ID number defined in the Virtual CIM Setup (or assigned by the
CIM Manager during production).
Program View
The Program View is a copy of the A-Plan, or production work order. You can track the current
status of production by watching the Program View. This screen shows the commands that the
CIM Manager executes to produce an order. These commands are executed in bottom-up order.

Figure 52: Program View

The following is an explanation of each column in the Program View screen.

Level This hierarchy number indicates the level in the Part Definition tree for
each ordered product. Operations at the same level can occur in
parallel (except an ONFAIL process).
Part Unique name used to identify the subpart currently under production.
Action The A-Plan command or user-defined process that the CIM
Manager executes to produce a part.
Subpart The part or object which the A-Plan action operates on.
Target The destination where this subpart is to be delivered.
Index (#) Parameters used by this command or process.
P1 Shows the current production status. The number of shaded Part
columns corresponds to the total number of parts ordered.
When a part is being produced, one of the following symbols
appears at the current stage of production:
Command sent, waiting for acknowledgment.
ON Device has begun processing this part
(device driver has responded with Start message).
OFF Device finished processing this part
 (device driver has responded with Finish message).
◼ The blue box indicates operation completed
(device driver has responded with End
message).
WAIT CIM Manager is waiting for another
operation to complete before sending this
command.

Device View
The Device View is a complete list of every robot and machine (including QC devices) in the
CIM cell and a description of the current action being performed by each.

Figure 53: Device View

The following is an explanation of each column in the Device View.

Device Name of the device or machine, as defined in the Virtual CIM Setup.
Status When a part is being produced, one of the following symbols
appears at the current stage of production:
RUN Command sent, waiting for acknowledgment.
Start Device has begun processing this part (device
driver has responded with Start message).
Finish Device finished processing this part (device driver has
responded with Finish message).
End Device ended processing this part (device driver has
responded with End message).
Stop Device is ready for next command.
Load Device is loading the processing program from the Backup
or the Database.
 Action The movement or operation command which is currently being
executed by the device. For robots, the action is commonly the
placement of a part. For machines, the action is usually the name of
the process (as defined in the Machine Definition form).
Station The number which identifies the workstation where the device is
located.
ID The Device ID number, as defined in the Virtual CIM Setup.

Log View
The Log View is a transcript of the Leaf View. It details all messages which have been sent and
received by the CIM Manager.

Figure 54: Log View

You can control the amount of information that is displayed by editing the CIM Manager INI
file. By default, the system is set to display only IN PROCESS and DONE messages, which
allow you to see which commands have been sent and which have been executed.

Machine Queue View

The Machine Queue View displays the parts that are currently in the queue to the various
machines for processing. Figure 55: Machine Queue View
The following is an explanation of the columns in the Machine Queue View:

Device. Lists the devices in the CIM cell.

Part Lists the ID and grade value of the color coded parts that are in the
ID queue to the specific device
(grade
)

Pallet View
The Pallet View is a complete list of every pallet in the CIM cell and a description of its current status.

Figure 56: Pallet View

The following is an explanation of each column in the Pallet View.

No. Identification number of the pallet

Status Describes the status of:
Ready Pallet has not yet reached a station.
Pass Pallet is moving; has passed through the last station.
Stop Pallet has been stopped at a station to be unloaded.
Stop[Free] Pallet has been stopped at a station to be
loaded. Released Pallet has been released from a station.
To Station Number of the next workstation which pallet will reach. If pallet
status is Free, the destination is Station 999.
(To St)
Part Name of part or subpart being carried by pallet.
Product Name of final product to which part belongs.
Template Identification number of the template being carried by the pallet.
Last Station Number of the last workstation which pallet has passed through.
(Last St)
Sim Place “Simulated position”; a sector location on the conveyor, as used in
the simulated graphic display.
Leaf View
The Leaf View provides a detailed description of the production activities of the CIM cell,
describing the current operation being performed on each item and the operation that will

immediately follow.
Figure 57: Leaf View
The following is an explanation of each column in the Leaf View.

Subpart of Name of the part and the name of the final product to which it belongs.
Part
Action The action currently in progress (upper line) and the next process
>Next to be performed on the part. For example:
Process MILL2 = process defined in the Machine
Definition form BOX = part name.
EXPERTMILL1 = name of machine which will perform operation,
as defined in the Machine Definition form.
Status When a part is being produced, one of the following symbols
appears at the current stage of production:
Command sent, waiting for acknowledgment.
ON Device has begun processing this part (device driver has
responded with Start message).
OFF Device finished processing this part (device driver has
responded with Finish message).
◼ The blue box indicates operation completed (device
driver has responded with End message).
WAIT CIM Manager is waiting for another operation to complete
before sending this command.
Part ID An internal ID index for the part, generated by the CIM Manager.
Bar Code The ID number of the template which is carrying the part.
Leaf ID An internal ID index generated by the CIM Manager.
L1... Ln Additional information about other “leaves”.
Event View
The Event View is used only when the CIM Manager is operating in simulation mode; it
contains data only after the Run button is pressed.
The Event Queue is a list of events that will be generated by OpenCIM’s simulation engine, in
order to ensure proper functioning of the simulation.

Figure 58: Event View

For
example:

TIME = 135 ([Link]) Indicates amount of time that has passed (135
seconds, or 2 minutes, 15 seconds) since
the Run button was pressed.
PLACE: Device start at 7 Indicates Robot 7 will send a Start message
ROBOT7... PLACE: Device in 7 seconds and a Finish message in 15
finish at 15 ROBOT7 seconds.

Message History

Figure 59: Message History Dialog Box

The Message History View allows you to view three types of messages:
• External Messages: All messages that the CIM Manager sends to drivers via the TCP/IP
protocol and vice versa.
• Internal Messages: Enables you to check CIM Manager setup parameters, e.g. path to
database files, path to utilities, simulation speed, etc.
• CIM Warnings: All warnings issued by the CIM Manager. The last message is
highlighted in yellow. When a warning message is issued, the Message History
dialog box opens. The most frequently issued warning message is: “Part not currently
available. Update storage”.
CIM SCHEDULER
The CIM Scheduler allows you to view various production schedules and determine the most
efficient one. The Scheduler is a Gantt utility that displays the exact timing and scheduling of the
different phases of production.

Figure 60: CIM Scheduler-Gantt Chart

The Scheduler can display two kinds of production schedules:

• Planned: This schedule is normally produced and displayed when the CIM Manager is
operating in Simulation mode. Tracking mode must be activated from the CIM Mode
dialog box. For further details, see CIM Modes Dialog Box.
• Actual: This schedule is normally produced and displayed when the CIM Manager is
operating in Real mode. The Tracking mode is deactivated.
The left side of the Scheduler screen is a textual description, while the right side is a
graphic representation (Gantt chart) of the production schedule.
Click and drag on the vertical lines in the table to increase and decrease column widths.
CIM Scheduler Toolbar and Menu Bar Options
The following table contains a brief description of each option in the CIM Scheduler toolbar in
addition to the corresponding menu bar item:

Online/Offline: When the Scheduler operates on-line, it displays data from

the CIM Manager. (No data is displayed until the CIM Manager
commences production.).
When the Scheduler operates off-line, it displays information from
[Link] is displayed as either Actual or Planned, depending on the
definition in the [Scheduler] section of the CIM Manager’s INI file.
Alternatively, select Display | Online/Offline from the CIM Scheduler
menu bar.

Sort by Machine: Shows the activities of machines and the parts they
process.
Alternatively, select Display | Sort by Machine from the CIM
Scheduler menu bar.
Shows the progress of parts, and the machines which process them.
Alternatively, you can also select Display | Sort by Part from the
CIM Scheduler menu bar

Enables you to clear the scheduler data .(Enabled in Online mode only.)
Alternatively, select File | Clean from the CIM Scheduler menu bar.
Displays the Load Data dialog box, enabling you to load additional
production schedules.(Enabled in Offline mode only.).
Alternatively, select File | Open from the CIM Scheduler menu bar.
Displays the Save as dialog box enabling you to save the current
production schedule.
Alternatively, select File | Save As from the CIM Scheduler menu bar.
Display
Options

Figure 7-13: Scheduler Display Options

Zoom: Value of time interval compression in Gantt chart display.
Show: Checked items are displayed in the textual display.
Creating a Planned Production Schedule
To create a planned production schedule, do the following:

1. Activate the CIM Manager.

2. From the Modes Dialog Box, activate the tracking mode.

Procedure
3. Reset storage.
Generating a 4. Activate the CIM Scheduler.
Planned Production
Schedule 5. Click Start.

6. Click Run. Wait for the CIM Manager to complete an

entire production cycle.
Tip:To speed up the simulation, change the value of the
simulation speed in Modes Dialog Box.

After you have generated a planned schedule, you can run the CIM Manager in real mode in
order to track and display the actual schedule, and see how it compares with the planned
schedule.

GRAPHIC DISPLAY AND TRACKING

The OpenCIM Graphic Display and Tracking module provides a real-time 3D graphic display of
a working OpenCIM cell, displaying the movement of pallets on the conveyor based on the
status messages it receives as each pallet passes a conveyor station. The Graphic Tracking
module estimates the position of pallets as they travel between stations and updates its display
accordingly. It synchronizes its display with the actual pallet position every time a pallet passes a
conveyor station.

Status Messages
When a device performs an operation on the part, its device driver transmits status messages to
the CIM Manager reporting the outcome The CIM Manager forwards these messages to the
Graphic Tracking module, which then updates its display accordingly.
Examples of these messages include:
• Command Response Messages: A device driver responding to a command sent from
the CIM Manager, or a device driver responding to a command sent from another device
driver (such as, a CNC device driver responding to commands sent by a robot’s ACL or
Scorbase device driver to open and close its door).
• Pass Messages: The PLC device driver sending a Pass message indicating that a pallet
that is not needed at this station has just gone by. Pass messages are generated only to
 allow the Graphic Tracking module to update its conveyor display, and are not used by
the CIM Manager or any other CIM entity.
Updating the Display
The CIM Manager relays the status messages to the Graphic Tracking module, which then
updates its display accordingly. The display can show the following examples:
• Parts, as they move from device to device (such as, a robot picking up a part from a
template and putting it in a CNC machine).
• Pallets, moving around the conveyor.
The screen display includes detailed representations of station elements such as computers,
controllers, CNC machines, and robots as shown in the following figure. This module updates its
display in response to real-time status messages emanating from the CIM Manager and active
device drivers.

The Graphic Tracking PC can be used in the following modes:

• Real Time Mode, enabling you to observe the flow of parts around the CIM cell.
• Simulation Mode, enabling you to observe the results of different production
strategies on-screen without actually operating the CIM equipment.
The graphic display module appears in the Graphic Display tab, as follows:

Figure 61: Graphic Display on Manager

Graphic Display Toolbar
The following table contains a brief description of each option in the Graphic Display toolbar:

Option Description
Maximize/Restore: Enables you to toggle between
maximizing and restoring the Graphic Display tab.

Redirect Camera: Defines the position that will be in the center

of the image.
Follow Me Camera: Enables you to focus on the location of
specific part during a production cycle.
Drag Scene: Enables you to pan the CIM cell left, right, up and down.

Top View: Places the camera on top of the cell at the center of the
image
Save Camera Position: Saves the current position of the graphic
dispay screen until the next time you enter the CIM Manager
application.
Toolbar View: Displays or hides the IDs of the objects, templates,
parts, and pallets, each of which is described below.
Show Name: Displays the names of the objects that currently exist
in the CIM cell.
Show ID: Displays the object IDs that exist in the current CIM cell.

Show Pallets: Displays the pallet numbers that are currently

on the conveyer.
Show Templates: Displays the IDs opf the templates in the CIM cell.

Show Parts: Displays the IDs of the parts in the CIM cell.

In addition, the following options enable you to change the view of the CIM cell:
• Zoom In/Zoom Out: Zooms in and out of the image by pressing the right mouse
button and moving it forward or backward.
• Rotate the Image: Rotates the view of the image by pressing the right mouse
button and moving it to the right/left.
• Moving the Camera Up/Down: Use the window’s scroll bar to adjust the viewing
angle of the image.
Alternatively, the viewing angle can also be adjusted by scrolling the mouse wheel.
The Graphic Display of a working Open CIM cell is displayed in the CIM Manager window
and it can also be displayed on another PC (Web Viewer application and Remote Graphic
Display.) It is possible to display three different 3D views at the same time on the same screen
as shown in Figure 7-17.

Figure 62: Graphic Display

Tracking the Production Process

The following procedure describes how to graphically track the production in the OpenCIM system:

1. Launch Project Manager . To do so, select the project and

click the CIM Manager icon in the tool bar.
Procedure 2. Click the Blue Load button. Click Run (Blue arrow).
Graphic Tracking 3. Now you can observe the operations performed in the CIM
of Production cell in both Graphic Displays: the Manager and in the 3D
views.

Manipulating the Graphic Display Views

The Graphic Display module offers two types of views, an overhead view and an elevated side
view. This procedure describes how to manipulate these views according to your requirements.
 When the Simulation window opens, it always displays the view that
was
displayed when you last closed either the Graphic
Display or the Virtual CIM Setup window.

To manipulate the views:

1. To change the angle of the overhead scene, place the cursor on

the vertical scroll bar and drag it up and down. (It is
recommended that you click on the vertical scroll bar up and
Procedure
down arrows.)
Manipulating
the Graphic 2. To rotate the scene, place the cursor anywhere on the screen and:
Display
▪ Click the right mouse button and drag to the right to rotate
the display counterclockwise.
▪ Click the right mouse button and drag to the left to rotate
the display clockwise.
3. To zoom the scene, place the cursor anywhere on the screen and:

▪ Click the right mouse button and drag up to zoom in.

▪ Click the right mouse button and drag down to zoom out.

Changing the Focus of the Graphic Display

The following procedure describes how to change the focus
of the Graphic Display. To change the focus of the Graphic
Display:

1. Click on View | Redirect Camera.

2. Click any object in the scene. It now becomes the center point
Procedure for the display manipulation. The view changes to an overhead
Changing the scene (if it is not already), which you can now manipulate, as
Focus of the described above.
Graphic Display

The Text menu allows you to select the kind of captions you want to include in the
graphic display. Only
one kind of text can be selected at a time.

None No text. Select None to remove the currently displayed caption. You
may
then select another kind of text. (Note that there is no checkmark
in the menu to indicate your selection.)
 Name Name of machines and devices.
Ext. ID External ID number, as defined in the Virtual CIM Setup.
Pallets Displays the ID number of the pallets.
Templates Displays the ID number of the templates.
Parts Displays the ID number of the parts.
The File menu offers the following options:

Open Loads a new graphic CIM cell. Do not

use.
Exit Quits the Graphic Display module.

The Student Lab report will consist of following:

Objective:

• Apparatus
• Procedure
• Discussion
• Conclusion

Comments:
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 LAB REPORT
OBJECTIVE

APPARATUS

PROCEDURE
DISCUSSION

What is the significance of simulation of a smart manufacturing system?

Which type of data required to simulate a computer integrated system in OPEN CIM manager
software?
CONCLUSION