AI-Powered Copilot Solution from ASRock for IEC 61499 Standard

[Ahmet Ö.]

## AI-Powered Copilot Solution from ASRock for IEC 61499 Standard

ASRock Industrial has introduced its AI-powered AiUAC Copilot solution, aiming to accelerate and simplify the development process for IEC 61499-based automation systems. This innovation seeks to reduce the complexity, manual engineering effort, and long development times associated with open industrial automation and distributed control systems.

### The Complexity Problem in IEC 61499 Systems
IEC 61499 is increasingly used in distributed and software-based control environments. However, developing control logic based on this standard requires expertise, and the manual configuration of function blocks is labor-intensive. The AiUAC Copilot addresses these challenges by leveraging AI to automate development processes, thereby accelerating them and increasing accessibility.

### Key Features and Workflow Integration

• Converting structured control requirements into IEC 61499-compliant logic
• Eliminating the need for extensive manual coding
• Translating high-level specifications into function blocks
• Reducing manual engineering steps in application design
• Supporting consistent workflows across multiple control domains

The solution can integrate industrial I/O, motion control, fieldbus communication, and robotic subsystems within a single development environment.

### Development Efficiency and Scalability
The AiUAC Copilot shortens development cycles by automating logic generation and reducing reliance on manual configuration. This enables faster verification and iteration of control applications. Through this approach:

• Engineering capacity is increased
• Time-to-market for automation projects is reduced
• Scalability in distributed control systems is enhanced

The generated applications are compliant with the IEC 61499 standard and can be directly used in relevant operating environments.

### Validation and Deployment Environment
The AiUAC Copilot has been tested on the iEP-5000G industrial IoT controller. This platform offers the necessary computational power, industrial connectivity, and operational stability for distributed control applications. Although the solution is not hardware-dependent, this reference platform demonstrates its applicability in real industrial conditions.

### Integration with Runtime Architecture
The AiUAC Copilot is compatible with the AiUAC runtime platform for executing IEC 61499-based control applications. This allows development automation and distributed runtime operations to merge into a layered architecture, supporting engineering efficiency and system scalability.

### Industry Contribution and Future Outlook
The use of AI-powered engineering tools reflects a general trend towards increased automation in industrial control system software development processes. As systems become more complex, tools that simplify development and enhance consistency become more crucial. The AiUAC Copilot supports the adoption of open and flexible automation architectures by enabling fast and accessible implementation of IEC 61499.