Method for determining a network topology of an automation system
US7898978B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 17, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 1, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 5, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P90/02
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention relates to a method for determining a network topology of a distributed automation system comprising a plurality of automation devices that are connected to the system. The method comprises the following steps: a) a first automation device directs a request into the automation system, b) each automation device that has been reached by the request transmits a response containing information about the position of the automation device, c) the first automation device generates a representation of the network topology of the distributed automation system from all the responses.
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