System and method for restoring or transferring operationally necessary parameters to a component of a modular automation device

Abstract

A system and method for restoring or transferring operational parameters to a first component of a modular automation device are shown. The system comprises dividing the operational parameters into a first parameter set, which enables the first component to communicate with a server accessible via a network connection of the automation device, and a second parameter set, storing the first parameter set on one or more second components of the modular automation device, and storing the second parameter set on the server.

Claims

[1] Method for restoring or transferring operational parameters (200) to a first component of a modular automation device, comprising: Dividing (300) the operationally necessary parameters (200) into a first parameter set (210), which enables the first component to communicate with a server (40) accessible via a network connection of the automation device, and a second parameter set (220); Storing (310) the first parameter set (210) on one or more second components of the modular automation device; and Saving (320) the second parameter set (220) on the server (40). [2] Method according to claim 1, wherein the first parameter set (210) is stored in at least partially redundant form on a plurality of second components of the modular automation device. [3] The method of claim 2, wherein the plurality of second components of the modular automation device transfer the first parameter set (210) to the first component when the first component is integrated into the automation device for the first time or after a reset of the first component. [4] A method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising: Establishing a connection with the server (40) and requesting the second parameter set (220) by the first component, wherein the server (40) transmits the second parameter set (220) to the first component only when the server (40) receives a message with an acknowledgment from an authorized device (50) or via an authorized communication channel. [5] The method of claim 4, wherein the server (40) notifies the authorized device (50) or via the authorized communication channel that the first component has requested the second parameter set (220) and requests confirmation. [6] System comprising: a modular automation device comprising a first component and one or more second components; and a server (40); wherein the one or more second components are configured to store a first parameter set (210); wherein the server (40) is configured to store a second parameter set (220); wherein the first parameter set (210) enables the first component to request the second parameter set (220) from the server (40) via a network connection of the modular automation device; and wherein the second parameter set (220) enables the first component to assume a predetermined role within the automation device. [7] System according to claim 6, wherein the one or more second components are configured to store the first parameter set (210) in at least partially redundant form on a plurality of the second components of the modular automation system. [8] The system of claim 7, wherein the one or more second components are configured to transfer the first parameter set (210) to the first component when the first component is integrated into the automation system for the first time or after a reset of the first component. [9] System according to one of claims 7 to 8, wherein the server (40) is arranged to transmit the second parameter set (220) to the first component in response to the request by the first component only if the server (40) receives an acknowledgment from an authorized device (50) or via an authorized communication channel. [10] The system of claim 9, wherein the server (40) is further configured to notify the authorized device (50) or via the authorized communication channel of the request for the second parameter set by the first component and to request confirmation.

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