Method for Operation of an Automation Device and Apparatus for Carrying Out the Method

A method for operating an automation device, comprising:

• controlling the automation device based upon a part program;
• setting up a communication link between the automation device and an Internet;
• and
• providing at least one instruction within the part program to use the communication link.

A method for operating an automation device, comprising:

• controlling the automation device based upon a part program;
• setting up a communication link between the automation device and an Internet;
• and
• providing at least one instruction within the part program to set up the communication link.

A programming system to program a part program for an machine tool, comprising:

• a first instruction for programming the part program to describe movement orders of the machine tool;
• and
• a second instruction for programming the part program used for a communication link between the machine tool and a second device selected from the group consisting of:
• a telecommunication device, an Internet, an Intranet and combinations thereof.