Abstract: A system and method includes integrating a plurality of installation modules each having at least one process-technical unit which, besides hardware, also houses control technology, to form a modularly constructed overall installation. The installation modules are arranged three-dimensionally and, according to the description of the overall installation, are connected mechanically and electrically to one another. Between the installation modules, at least one coupling for data exchange is formed via one or more communication protocols. A configuration of the overall installation is assembled and stored on a central server unit having a data link to the installation modules. Each installation module is allocated at least one access path to the configuration.

Abstract: A system and method includes integrating a plurality of installation modules each having at least one process-technical unit which, besides hardware, also houses control technology, to form a modularly constructed overall installation. The installation modules are arranged three-dimensionally and, according to the description of the overall installation, are connected mechanically and electrically to one another. Between the installation modules, at least one coupling for data exchange is formed via one or more communication protocols. A configuration of the overall installation is assembled and stored on a central server unit having a data link to the installation modules. Each installation module is allocated at least one access path to the configuration.

Abstract: The invention relates to a real time-capable control system essentially consisting of a software-implemented SPS application that exchanges the output data and input data by means of a field bus connecting module. The SPS application runs on a computer under the control of a non-real time-capable operating system, whereby the full functionality of the non-real-time-capable operating system is maintained. The real time capability makes the field bus connecting module ready for use, and the data are exchanged between the field bus connecting module and the SPS application via the host interface located inside the computer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a real time-capable control system essentially consisting of a software-implemented SPS application that exchanges the output data and input data by means of a field bus connecting module. The SPS application runs on a computer under the control of a non-real time-capable operating system, whereby the full functionality of the non-real-time-capable operating system is maintained. The real time capability makes the field bus connecting module ready for use, and the data are exchanged between the field bus connecting module and the SPS application via the host interface located inside the computer.