Field bus distribution unit
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1. A field bus distribution unit for connecting a field bus with a plurality of field devices, comprising:
- a microcontroller, which is connected with the field bus;
a reader module for chip-tags; and
a distribution unit to which the field devices are connected via connecting cables, wherein;
device-specific information for the field devices is stored in the chip-tags and, said chip-tags being provided by said cables to the field devices;
the field bus serves for transmitting device-specific information of the field devices connected to said distribution unit; and
upon query of a superordinated unit to said distribution unit, said reader module reads-out the chip-tag associated with a field device and transmits desired information to the superordinated unit, wherein;
said microcontroller is connected with a GPS-module.
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Abstract
A field bus distribution unit (VE) designed for use in process automation technology involving several field devices. The unit is equipped with a microcontroller μC, which is connected to the field bus (FB) and transmits device-specific information of the field devices that are connected to a field bus distribution unit (VE).
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1. A field bus distribution unit for connecting a field bus with a plurality of field devices, comprising:
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a microcontroller, which is connected with the field bus; a reader module for chip-tags; and a distribution unit to which the field devices are connected via connecting cables, wherein; device-specific information for the field devices is stored in the chip-tags and, said chip-tags being provided by said cables to the field devices; the field bus serves for transmitting device-specific information of the field devices connected to said distribution unit; and upon query of a superordinated unit to said distribution unit, said reader module reads-out the chip-tag associated with a field device and transmits desired information to the superordinated unit, wherein; said microcontroller is connected with a GPS-module. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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Current AssigneeEndress+Hauser Process Solutions AG (Endress+Hauser AG)
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Original AssigneeEndress+Hauser Process Solutions AG (Endress+Hauser AG)
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InventorsDa Silva Neto, Eugenio Ferreira
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Primary Examiner(s)Cosimano; Edward R
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Application NumberUS12/230,516Publication NumberTime in Patent Office585 DaysField of Search340/870.01, 702/1, 702/127, 702/187, 702/188US Class Current702/188CPC Class CodesG05B 19/41845 characterised by system uni...G05B 19/4185 characterised by the networ...G05B 2219/31135 FieldbusG06K 19/07758 arrangements for adhering t...Y02P 90/02 Total factory control, e.g....
