Communication method
First Claim
1. A communication method for an automation system (1) having a computer (4) which is coupled to the automation system (1), where the computer (4) requests information about the automation system (1) which is available in the automation system (1), the automation system (1) transmitting the requested information to the computer (4) or making it available thereto, characterized in that, in addition to the requested information, the automation system (1) transmits or makes available to the computer (4) data which describe the significance of the requested information.
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Abstract
A computer requests information that is available in an automation system, coupled to the computer, concerning the system and the information is transmitted to the computer, or prepared for the latter by the automation system. In addition to the requested information, the automation system transmits data to the computer or prepares data for the latter, which provides a definition of the requested information.
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1. A communication method for an automation system (1) having a computer (4) which is coupled to the automation system (1), where the computer (4) requests information about the automation system (1) which is available in the automation system (1), the automation system (1) transmitting the requested information to the computer (4) or making it available thereto,
characterized in that, in addition to the requested information, the automation system (1) transmits or makes available to the computer (4) data which describe the significance of the requested information.
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