Enhanced tool for managing a process control network
US7474929B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 31, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 6, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 3, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/25428
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A process control configuration and management system provides a plurality of function blocks representing a plurality of devices in relation to a spatial layout of a facility in which the process control system is implemented. The configuration and management system also provides process control information and process simulation information related to each of the plurality of devices in relation to the spatial layout of the facility. The configuration and management system may be implemented on a handheld device and it may include a geographic positioning system providing geographic positioning data related to the handheld device and various devices in relation to the spatial layout of the facility.
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