Logic arrangement, system and method for automatic generation and simulation of a fieldbus network layout
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1. A method for generating a layout for a fieldbus network, comprising the steps of:
- obtaining at least one fieldbus network design rule for use with the fieldbus network;
obtaining data associated with one or more components of the fieldbus network; and
automatically generating an association of the components based on the data and the at least one fieldbus network design rule.
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Abstract
The present invention relates generally to a logic arrangement, system and method which aid in the design of a fieldbus network. In particular, the logic arrangement, system and method facilitate a generation of a fieldbus network layout in accordance with a fieldbus network design and the design rules of the particular fieldbus protocol. Further, the logic arrangement, system and method can facilitate a computer simulation of an operation of a designed fieldbus network prior to its physical implementation.
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1. A method for generating a layout for a fieldbus network, comprising the steps of:
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obtaining at least one fieldbus network design rule for use with the fieldbus network;
obtaining data associated with one or more components of the fieldbus network; and
automatically generating an association of the components based on the data and the at least one fieldbus network design rule. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method for simulating an operation of a fieldbus network, comprising the steps of:
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obtaining at least one fieldbus network operation rule for use with the fieldbus network;
obtaining data associated with one or more components of the fieldbus network; and
simulating the operation of the fieldbus network in accordance with the at least one fieldbus network operation rule and the data. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A system for generating a layout for a fieldbus network, comprising:
a processing arrangement operable to execute the following instructions;
obtain at least one fieldbus network design rule for use with the fieldbus network, obtain data associated with one or more components of the fieldbus network, and automatically generate an association of the components based on the data and the at least one fieldbus network design rule. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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31. A system for simulating the operation of a fieldbus network, comprising:
a processing arrangement operable to execute the following instructions;
obtain at least one fieldbus network operation rule for use with the fieldbus network, obtain data associated with one or more components of the fieldbus network, and simulate the operation of the fieldbus network in accordance with the at least one fieldbus network operation rule and the data. - View Dependent Claims (32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40)
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41. A logic arrangement for generating a layout for a fieldbus network, which, when executed by a processing arrangement, is operable to perform the steps of:
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obtaining at least one fieldbus network design rule for use with the fieldbus network;
obtaining data associated with one or more components of the fieldbus network; and
automatically generating an association of the components based on the data and the at least one fieldbus network design rule. - View Dependent Claims (42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50)
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51. A logic arrangement for simulating an operation of a fieldbus network, which, when executed by a processing arrangement, is operable to perform the steps of:
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obtaining at least one fieldbus network operation rule for use with the fieldbus network;
obtaining data associated with one or more components of the fieldbus network; and
simulating the operation of the fieldbus network in accordance with the at least one fieldbus network operation rule and the data. - View Dependent Claims (52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60)
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