Device for operating decentralized functional units arranged in an industrial installation

摘要

A device and a method operate decentralized functional units arranged in an industrial installation. The device contains a superordinate control system which interchanges information with the decentralized functional units using data messages, and a data transport network having a number of network access points. The superordinate control system is coupled to the data transport network via at least one network access point. The device further has communication units which are connected to a network access point and provide the decentralized functional units with access to the data transport network, and an energy transport network to which the decentralized functional units are connected and which supplies the decentralized functional units with electrical energy. A number of intelligent energy stores are connected to the energy transport network and consume energy and/or output energy in accordance with the super ordinate control system and/or at least one of the other energy stores.

主权项

1. A device for operating decentralized functional units disposed in an industrial installation, the device comprising:
a super ordinate control system for interchanging information with the decentralized functional units by way of data messages; a data transport network with a number of network access points, said super ordinate control system coupled via at least one of said network access points to said data transport network; communication units connected in each case to one of said network access points and providing the decentralized functional units with access to said data transport network; an energy transport network to which the decentralized functional units are connected and supplying the decentralized functional units with electrical energy; a number of intelligent energy stores connected to said energy transport network, said intelligent energy stores receiving energy and/or output the energy in coordination with said super ordinate control system and/or with at least one of the other said intelligent energy stores; and units for monitoring and controlling traffic, and selected from the group consisting of signaling devices, switches, axle counters, track circuits, point and line type train-influencing elements, said units coupled to said data transport network by way of the decentralized functional units.