Abstract: A method for configuring and controlling a system of interconnected execution modules as well as a system of interconnected execution modules including a multitude of execution modules includes at least one configuration interface arranged so as to define at least one user program including at least one operation rule, and at least two execution modules among the multitude of execution modules. At least one first execution module is arranged so as to interpret and execute the at least one user program and at least one second execution module is arranged so as to communicate with the at least one first execution module via a communication interface. The method includes at least one operation rule defining at least one operation to be carried out based on at least one condition determined on the basis of a variable representative of a functioning state or a measurement of a physical quantity.