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Method and device for accessing a functional module of automation sytem

  • US 20100114334A1
  • Filed: 11/02/2009
  • Published: 05/06/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/03/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. Method for accessing a functional module (118, 128, 138) of an automation system, wherein the automation system comprises a higher-level device (200) and at least one lower-level device (110, 120, 130) arranged under this higher-level device and wherein the functional module (118, 128, 138) is configured as part of the one or more lower-level devices (110, 120, 130) and is designed to execute at least one device function, the method comprising:

  • a) providing an access application (Z) with at least one application function to the higher-level device (200), wherein the application function can be adapted for accessing an arbitrary lower-level device and its functional module and wherein the access application comprises at least one first application module (Z1, Z2);

    b) providing an operating device (300) that comprises input and output devices for operation by a user;

    c) connecting the operating device to the higher-level device by means of a communications connection (460);

    d) executing the one or more first application modules on the higher-level device;

    e) automatically providing an operating interface of the access application on the operating device;

    f) selecting a specific application function by means of the operating interface;

    g) selecting or inputting information identifying a specific lower-level device by means of the operating interface;

    h) providing data (D) matching the selected or input identification information and describing the specific lower-level device in detail;

    i) automatically adapting the selected application function and the operating interface for access to the specific lower-level device and its functional module as a response to the provided data describing the specific lower-level device in detail; and

    j) transmitting data between the operating device and the higher-level device, as well as the specific lower-level device after it is connected to the automation system.

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