SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE CENTRAL CONTROL OF DEVICES USED DURING AN OPERATION

摘要

The invention relates to a system for the central control of devices (20, 52), used during an operation, comprising a first control unit (12) for control of the devices. The system is characterised in that a second control unit (14) is provided which is connected to the first controller (12) for the exchange of information. The first control unit is embodied as a closed system for the control of at least those devices (20; 22-26) which carry out safety-related functions (safety-relevant devices) and the second control unit (14) is embodied as an open system for control of the remaining devices (52) which carry out non safety-related functions (non safety-related devices). The invention further relates to a method for the central control of devices.