Method for setting up an industrial network and network configuration unit

EP4710598A1Pending Publication Date: 2026-03-18SIEMENS AG
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Authority / Receiving Office
EP · EP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-06-07
Publication Date
2026-03-18

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Technical Problem

Industrial networks in production systems are typically set up statically, failing to adapt dynamically to changing process and material flow requirements, necessitating frequent adjustments to communication infrastructure.

Method used

A method and network configuration unit that dynamically adapt the industrial network's structure and hardware by utilizing additional terminal devices as second base radio stations, allowing for continuous reconfiguration and optimization of network infrastructure during runtime, without requiring different access credentials or communication protocols, and enabling flexible communication channels.

Benefits of technology

This approach introduces a new degree of freedom for design and operation, enhancing reliability, resource conservation, and energy efficiency, leading to optimized networked industrial systems that can dynamically respond to changing industrial environments.

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Abstract

In the method for setting up an industrial network of an industrial plant having a base infrastructure with at least one first base radio station, the industrial plant is used to determine a target configuration of the industrial network and the target configuration of the industrial network is created by means of at least one terminal device, which is used as an additional second base radio station(s).
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