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Self-configuring communication networks for use with process control systems

  • US 7,933,594 B2
  • Filed: 06/17/2008
  • Issued: 04/26/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/18/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of configuring a wireless enabled field device, comprising:

  • receiving identification information associated with the wireless enabled field device in a controller within a process control system, wherein the wireless enabled field device is at least one of a sensor or an actuator;

    comparing the identification information to configuration database information;

    retrieving via the controller configuration information associated with the wireless enabled field device based on the comparison of the identification information to the configuration database information;

    updating a consolidated list of currently active wireless enabled field devices with the identification information associated with the wireless enabled field device; and

    sending the configuration information to the wireless enabled field device via at least one wireless communication link to communicatively couple the wireless enabled field device to the controller based on the configuration information.

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