Reconfigurable device for emulating industrial process peripherals

Abstract

Reconfigurable device for emulating industrial process peripherals for plant controls, comprising: plant controls, comprising: • a digital processing unit, • analog and / or digital input stages, • analog and / or digital output stages, • at least one data interface, • and a multi-pole system connector, characterized in that the device is configured to transmit and process industrial control signals bidirectionally between an external plant control and the digital processing unit, wherein input signals received from external control systems can be detected and evaluated, and simulation or output signals generated by the digital processing unit can be output to external control systems.