Abstract: A series terminal for an automation system, having an insulating housing, which has an electrical contact on at least one side of the housing with which the series terminal can be connected with a data bus of an automation system. The series terminal comprises an integrated electronic processing unit which is connected to the at least one contact device and is designed for transmitting and/or receiving data via the data bus. In this case, the integrated electronic processing unit is set up to query a configuration of the automation system and, based on the configuration, to generate an individual cryptographic key for the automation system in conjunction with a secret cryptographic key stored in the series terminal.

Abstract: A series terminal for an automation system, having an insulating housing, which has an electrical contact on at least one side of the housing with which the series terminal can be connected with a data bus of an automation system. The series terminal comprises an integrated electronic processing unit which is connected to the at least one contact device and is designed for transmitting and/or receiving data via the data bus. In this case, the integrated electronic processing unit is set up to query a configuration of the automation system and, based on the configuration, to generate an individual cryptographic key for the automation system in conjunction with a secret cryptographic key stored in the series terminal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for straightening substantially tubular textile goods, such as socks, stockings, tights etc., which have an asymmetry, such as a reciprocated heel. According to the invention the textile goods are drawn onto a substantially cylindrical form, the form with the textile product drawn onto it is rotated about a longitudinal axis, during rotation the asymmetry position is detected as is the position of the form and finally the form is rotated into a predetermined position corresponding to the detected asymmetry position. Preferably, simultaneously the stitch pattern of the textile product drawn onto the form is inspected for faults and flaws.

Abstract: A method for preventing the development of cracks below seams during the plating and welding of material by employing a heat source for producing local heating of the regions of the material adjacent the welding zone.