Process automation system
AssigneeSiemens Aktiengesellschaft
InventorsHans-Joachim Langels, Michael Brotz, Raimund Klein
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Abstract
Local technology modules automatically execute given functions as part of process automation. Each technology module has a memory storing module-specific information about the respective function of the technology module and its tie-in to a measuring point, open- and closed-loop control system. During an initialization phase, this information is transmitted to a central communication device, where it is stored for access by an operator communication and monitoring device. It can thus automatically add the information to its operator communication and monitoring interface.
Claims11
A process automation system for implementing a measuring and control system, comprising:
- an operator control and monitoring device coupled to a data bus via a communication device;
- local technology modules comprising arrangements for automatic execution of predefined functions, each respective one of the local technology modules comprising a memory storing module-specific information about i) a respective function of the respective one of the local technology modules, and ii) a tie-in of the respective function of the respective one of the local technology modules to the measuring and control system, each respective one of the local technology modules comprising a respective communication unit transmitting during an initialization phase the module-specific information for access by the operator control and monitoring device.
A process automation system for implementing a measuring and control system, comprising:
- an operator control and monitoring device coupled to a data bus;
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- local technology modules comprising arrangements for automatic execution of predefined functions, each respective one of the local technology modules including a memory storing module-specific information about i) a respective function of the respective one of the local technology modules, and ii) a tie-in of the respective function of the respective one of the local technology modules to the measuring and control system, each respective one of the local technology modules comprising a respective communication unit transmitting during an initialization phase the module-specific information for access by the operator control and monitoring device.
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