GB2363879A - Fieldbus upgradable apparatus and method - Google Patents

Fieldbus upgradable apparatus and method

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GB2363879A
GB2363879A GB0127073A GB0127073A GB2363879A GB 2363879 A GB2363879 A GB 2363879A GB 0127073 A GB0127073 A GB 0127073A GB 0127073 A GB0127073 A GB 0127073A GB 2363879 A GB2363879 A GB 2363879A
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memory
executable instructions
control device
microprocessor
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Vladimir Kostadinov
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Invensys Ltd
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F8/00—Arrangements for software engineering
    • G06F8/60—Software deployment
    • G06F8/65—Updates
    • G06F8/656—Updates while running

Abstract

A method to modify control devices residing on a Fieldbus communications network, without interrupting the operation of the control devices. The control device updating may further be controlled and monitored by a remotely located host. The control device comprises at least two distinct memory areas wherein at least one memory area must be active, and at least one memory area must be inactive. Active memory areas provide the control device microprocessor operating system with executable instructions or data. The host downloads new executable instructions or data to inactivate memory areas, with associated data entry points, during unscheduled communications periods. Upon a full data transfer and proper verification of the new data, the host causes a selector device to activate the previously inactive memory area by directing the microprocessor to the entry points of the newly downloaded executable instructions or data. The memory activation must occur while the microprocessor is idle.
GB0127073A 1999-05-27 2000-05-30 Fieldbus upgradable apparatus and method Expired - Fee Related GB2363879B (en)

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