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US 2006/0141931 A1Published application
Method for exchanging data between field devices
AssigneeEndress + Hauser Process Solutions AG
InventorEugenio Da Silva Neto
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Abstract
A method for exchanging data between field devices used in automation technology. The method permits data exchange via radio waves in addition to a data exchange via a field bus. This permits a more rapid data exchange, which is not restricted by the protocol control of the field bus.
Claims7
1-6. (canceled)
A method for data exchange between field devices of automation technology, comprising the steps of:
- providing the field devices with a fieldbus interface for connecting with a fieldbus;
- providing a radio unit;
- and
- exchanging data between the field devices and the radio unit utilizing radio wave transmission.
1 more element
A field device for use providing the field devices with a fieldbus interface for connecting with a fieldbus;
- providing a radio unit;
- and exchanging data between the field devices and the radio unit utilizing radio wave transmission, wherein:
- the radio unit and a display/operating unit form an exchangeable unit.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.