AUTOMATION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE SAME

摘要

An automation device has a main module and an interchangeable connection module in which a fieldbus port of the automation device is located. The automation device is characterized in that the interchangeable connection module contains a non-volatile memory which can be read out by the main module of the automation device. A method for operating the automation device includes the steps of connecting a main module of the automation device with a connection module, reading the non-volatile memory of the connection module, detecting any incompatibilities between the main module and the connection module, and placing the automation device in operation if no incompatibilities are detected.

主权项

1. An automation device, comprising
(a) a main module; and (b) at least one interchangeable connection module connected with said main module, said connection module including a fieldbus port for the automation device and a non-volatile memory which can be read out by the main module of the automation device.