Process and device for an accelerated execution of a program using a stored-program controller

A process for an accelerated execution of a program using a stored-program controller (SPC) on a machine, the machine including sensors for outputting machine status signals, comprising the steps of:

• initiating a first machine action by triggering at least one actuator of the machine using the SPC, the first machine action being initiated by a first actuator triggering signal;
• after the step of initiating the first machine action, initiating a second machine action independently of whether the first machine action has been completed, the second machine action being initiated by a second actuator triggering signal;
• determining a first output time of the second actuator triggering signal as a function of a first output time of the first actuator triggering signal;
• determining a chronological order of the first actuator triggering signal using a chronological sequence list;
• and
• storing the chronological order.

A device for controlling a machine, comprising:

• a stored-program controller (SPC) controlling the machine and cyclically combining feedback signals corresponding to the machine to form control signals, the SPC generating actuator triggering signals, the machine generating status signals;
• actuators situated in the machine and receiving the control signals for initiating a machine action;
• and
• a status evaluation device coupled between the SPC and the machine, the status evaluation device receiving the actuator triggering signals and the status signals, and generating acknowledgment signals indicative of a completion of the machine action initiated by the actuators, the status evaluation device including a memory device storing a list having a temporal sequence for outputting the actuator triggering signals,
• wherein the acknowledgment signals are provided to the SPC as the feedback signals corresponding to the machine.