Apparatus for integrating device objects into a superordinated control unit
US9124445B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 10, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 1, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 1, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2012/4026
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for integrating device objects into a superordinated control unit for field devices in automation technology. A predetermined operating system runs on the control unit, and the control unit communicates via a fieldbus with the field devices. A communication hardware is provided, having a first communication link for connecting to the control unit and a second communication link for connecting to the fieldbus. Associated with the communication hardware is a memory element. The communication hardware is so embodied, that, upon coupling of the communication hardware to the control unit via the first communication link, the frame application is started via the operating system of the control unit and the driver for the communication hardware is installed, so that operating personnel can, via the device objects stored in the memory element and the fieldbus, service the associated field devices.
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