Method for testing device descriptions for field devices of automation technology
AssigneeCodeWrights GmbH
InventorsImmanuel Vetter, Michael Gunzert
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Abstract
In a method for testing device descriptions for field devices of automation technology, a finite state machine is produced from a device description to serve as a basis for a test script. For testing the device description, the test script is executed, with data being sent to and received from the device description. In such case, it is tested whether desired values set in the test script agree with actual values delivered e.g. from the field device.
Claims7
A method for testing device descriptions for field devices of automation technology, wherein the device descriptions are integrated into an operating program for servicing field devices, whereby the operating program is executed by a computer, and comprising the steps of:
- producing an abstract state machine made from the device description of a field device with the help of a first compiler program executed by the computer;
- expanding the abstract state machine by an additional abstract state machine produced from the specifications of a device description language;
- converting the expanded abstract state machine with the help of a finite state machine generator program into a finite state machine;
- producing a test script for the field device from the finite state machine with the help of the finite state machine;
- executing the test script, wherein specific parameter values are sent to and received from the device description, for generating actual parameter values;
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- comparing desired parameter values predetermined by the test script with the actual parameter values.
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