Field Device Data Configuration for Multi-Target Transmission
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for connecting field devices to target systems require application-specific configuration and manual intervention, which is impractical and requires expert knowledge, especially when data requirements change over time, and often involve proprietary systems that prevent third-party access.
Innovation Solution
A method that creates subconfigurations for field devices and target systems, allowing data to be transmitted and processed based on these configurations, enabling flexible data adaptations without explicit software updates or manual intervention, and ensuring secure, transparent communication with a clear understanding of the connection properties.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If mediating systems (edge device or gateway) are used to connect field devices to target systems, then data transmission between different systems is enabled, but application-specific configuration is required which increases complexity and requires expert knowledge
Solution Approach 1:
The field device automatically performs configuration tasks by generating and transmitting its own device description to the target system. This self-configuration mechanism eliminates the need for manual expert intervention, allowing the device to adapt to different target systems autonomously while maintaining data transmission capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The field device pre-generates a comprehensive device description containing all necessary configuration information before actual data transmission begins. This preliminary configuration package enables the target system to be pre-configured, eliminating the need for complex manual setup and expert knowledge during deployment.
2Adaptability or versatility
If proprietary edge devices are used, then data transmission is enabled, but access to data is restricted and requires manual configuration in the installation system
Solution Approach 1:
The field device autonomously generates and transmits its device description to the target system, eliminating the need for manual configuration in the installation system. This self-service approach makes the system easier to operate while maintaining the ability to transmit data across different proprietary systems.
3Reliability
If manual configuration is required, then correct data transmission can be achieved, but user intervention is needed which reduces productivity and requires expert knowledge
Solution Approach 1:
The field device automatically generates accurate device descriptions and transmits them to the target system, ensuring configuration correctness without requiring manual user intervention. This automated process significantly increases productivity by eliminating time-consuming manual configuration steps while maintaining reliability through systematic device description generation.
Solution Approach 2:
The field device pre-generates complete and accurate device descriptions containing all necessary configuration information before transmission. This preliminary action ensures configuration correctness is achieved automatically, eliminating the need for slow manual verification and expert intervention during the configuration process.
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AI summary
The present disclosure relates to a method for configuring step by step for transmission of data from a field device to at least one target system, comprising the steps of: creating a configuration comprising at least one subconfiguration for the field device and a subconfiguration for the target system; transmitting the configuration from the field device to the target system; and transmitting the data from the field device to the target system, wherein the data are forwarded, processed, stored or discarded based on the subconfiguration of the field device in the field device, and wherein the data are processed or stored in the target system based on the subconfiguration of the target system.