Tool for configuring and managing a process control network including the use of spatial information
US6772017B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 20, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 3, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S715/967
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention is directed to a tool which includes spatial information for configuring and managing a process control system which conforms to a standard protocol. Such a tool advantageously allows the efficient design and use of a process control system while ensuring that the physical characteristics of the system conform to the standard. In addition, the tool provides for more efficient diagnostics, on-line debugging, alarm monitoring and device maintenance.
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