Process automation system
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1. A process automation system for implementing a measuring and control system, comprising:
- an operator control and monitoring device coupled to a data bus via a communication device;
local technology modules comprising arrangements for automatic execution of predefined functions, each respective one of the local technology modules comprising a memory storing module-specific information about i) a respective function of the respective one of the local technology modules, and ii) a tie-in of the respective function of the respective one of the local technology modules to the measuring and control system, each respective one of the local technology modules comprising a respective communication unit transmitting during an initialization phase the module-specific information for access by the operator control and monitoring device.
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Abstract
Local technology modules automatically execute given functions as part of process automation. Each technology module has a memory storing module-specific information about the respective function of the technology module and its tie-in to a measuring point, open- and closed-loop control system. During an initialization phase, this information is transmitted to a central communication device, where it is stored for access by an operator communication and monitoring device. It can thus automatically add the information to its operator communication and monitoring interface.
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1. A process automation system for implementing a measuring and control system, comprising:
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an operator control and monitoring device coupled to a data bus via a communication device;
local technology modules comprising arrangements for automatic execution of predefined functions, each respective one of the local technology modules comprising a memory storing module-specific information about i) a respective function of the respective one of the local technology modules, and ii) a tie-in of the respective function of the respective one of the local technology modules to the measuring and control system, each respective one of the local technology modules comprising a respective communication unit transmitting during an initialization phase the module-specific information for access by the operator control and monitoring device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
an arrangement executing the respective function of at least some of the local technology modules comprising at least one of input and output terminal for exchanging at least one of function-relevant data and quantities over line terminals between the at least some of the local technology modules.
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7. The process automation system according to claim 1, wherein the operator control and monitoring device is coupled to the communication device via a long-distance bus.
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8. A process automation system for implementing a measuring and control system, comprising:
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an operator control and monitoring device coupled to a data bus; and
local technology modules comprising arrangements for automatic execution of predefined functions, each respective one of the local technology modules including a memory storing module-specific information about i) a respective function of the respective one of the local technology modules, and ii) a tie-in of the respective function of the respective one of the local technology modules to the measuring and control system, each respective one of the local technology modules comprising a respective communication unit transmitting during an initialization phase the module-specific information for access by the operator control and monitoring device. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11)
an arrangement executing the respective function of at least some of the local technology modules comprising at least one of input and output terminal for exchanging at least one of function-relevant data and quantities over line terminals between the at least some of the local technology modules.
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