Processing device and method for configuring an automation system
US10228674B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 5, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/23251
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method configuring an automation system with plural controllers including first and second controllers, the method including: obtaining a first function block, having a first interface, suitable for a first application, and created by a first tool compliant with a first standard; creating a platform independent model for a second application with a second tool compliant with a second standard; creating a platform definition model of the first controller for the second application; creating a platform specific model for the second application, including: allocating and compiling, with the second tool, a primary part of the second application including the second function block for the first controller and a secondary part of the second application for the second controller; and downloading the first controller configuration, the first application, and the primary part of the second application to the first controller.
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