HMI configuration with limited interoperability
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1. A method for configuring a human machine interface (HMI) comprising:
- coupling the HMI to a controller;
coupling the HMI to a configuration station;
determining whether the controller is authorized for interoperability with the HMI;
sending a message from the HMI to the configuration station based upon the determination.
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Abstract
A configurable HMI is connected to one or more devices with which it is to operate via a network link. The HMI is also coupled to a configuration station, and configuration of the HMI may take place by interaction with the configuration station. Where one or more of the networked devices is unrecognized or unauthorized, configuration of the HMI may be limited. Messages may be returned from the HMI to the configuration station indicating, for example, that an emulator must be used for configuration. Interoperability of the HMI with approved devices is thereby promoted.
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1. A method for configuring a human machine interface (HMI) comprising:
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coupling the HMI to a controller; coupling the HMI to a configuration station; determining whether the controller is authorized for interoperability with the HMI; sending a message from the HMI to the configuration station based upon the determination. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method for configuring a human machine interface (HMI) comprising:
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coupling the HMI to a networked component via a network link; coupling the HMI to a configuration station; determining whether the component is interoperative with the HMI; sending a message from the HMI to the configuration station based upon the determination. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A system for configuring a human machine interface (HMI) comprising:
an HMI configured to be coupled to a networked component via a network link and to a configuration station, the HMI being further configured to determine whether the component is interoperative with the HMI, and to send a message from the HMI to the configuration station based upon the determination. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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