Method and tool for automatic distribution of control code in a safety system
US9411333B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 17, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2209/5019
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method in an industrial safety system for controlling a process or equipment, which industrial safety system includes components with safety devices. The safety system enables signals to be generated as a result of an event or alarm, where the method includes creating an automated link between the event or alarm and an effect or an action to be taken upon receipt of the event or alarm signal due to the event. The method includes configuring one or more links between the event and the input, thus forming a cause and effect matrix, and also generating a control code using the cause and effect matrix for subsequent download of the control code to at least one process controller whereby a control signal is subsequently generated by at least one safety controller to initiate the action or effect.
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