Two-mode foundation fieldbus device configurator

Details Two-mode foundation fieldbus device configurator Two-mode foundation fieldbus device configurator

2005-09-20

2005-09-20

Lee, Andy (Department: 2663)

Multiplex communications

Diagnostic testing

Determination of communication parameters

C370S254000, C370S465000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06947389

ABSTRACT:
A dual mode configurator operates in an off-line mode to configure Fieldbus devices and/or segments in a typical manner and operates in an on-line mode to reconfigure or set certain parameters of a device when the device is connected to a segment controlled by a different host, without interfering with the on-line operation of the segment. The dual mode configurator can be used to configure an entire segment by configuring both network settings and device settings and, alternatively, can be used to configure device settings without effecting or interfering with the on-line system configuration information such as the network settings of a segment when, for example, a different host device or configuration device is connected to the segment to implement process control activities or to make segment changes.

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