Method for accessing an automation system and system operating according to the method

摘要

The method involves establishing an indirect connection between a programming device (24) e.g. laptop, and an automation device (14) by a conference server (26), which is provided spatially at a distance from an automation system (10). The server is provided with an access to virtual machines (28-32) with engineering software (34). Remote designing of the machines is allowed. Soft copies of the machines are transmitted to the programming device. Engineering or project data (36) is transmitted to the automation device by the server based on operator control actions at the programming device. Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) a system for performing a method for accessing an automation system (2) a computer program comprising instructions for performing a method for accessing an automation system (3) a computer program product comprising instructions for performing a method for accessing an automation system (4) a digital storage medium comprising instructions for performing a method for accessing an automation system.