Fieldbus controller interface including configuration, monitoring and controlling functionalities
US11275359B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 19, 2018 |
| Grant date | Mar 15, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 19, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2012/4026
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for operating a fieldbus controller (2) having a plurality of I/O modules (4) is provided, the fieldbus controller (2) being coupled to a valve assembly (6) via the plurality of I/O modules (4). The method includes providing a user interface (8) for wirelessly operating the fieldbus controller (2), wherein providing the user interface (8) includes: providing a configuration interface (14) for configuring an operating mode of the plurality of I/O modules (4); providing a monitor interface (16) for reading status information from the plurality of I/O modules (4); and providing a control interface (18) for controlling a state of the plurality of I/O modules (4), the state of the plurality of I/O modules affecting a state of the valve assembly (6).
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