EP4062594A1 - Activation à distance de l'interface de service sans fil d'un dispositif de commande par l'intermédiaire d'un système de bus - Google Patents

Activation à distance de l'interface de service sans fil d'un dispositif de commande par l'intermédiaire d'un système de bus

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EP4062594A1
EP4062594A1 EP20816122.4A EP20816122A EP4062594A1 EP 4062594 A1 EP4062594 A1 EP 4062594A1 EP 20816122 A EP20816122 A EP 20816122A EP 4062594 A1 EP4062594 A1 EP 4062594A1
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control device
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service interface
wireless service
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Beat Kyburz
Herbert Meier
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Siemens Schweiz AG
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G05—CONTROLLING; REGULATING
    • G05B—CONTROL OR REGULATING SYSTEMS IN GENERAL; FUNCTIONAL ELEMENTS OF SUCH SYSTEMS; MONITORING OR TESTING ARRANGEMENTS FOR SUCH SYSTEMS OR ELEMENTS
    • G05B19/00—Programme-control systems
    • G05B19/02—Programme-control systems electric
    • G05B19/418—Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control [DNC], flexible manufacturing systems [FMS], integrated manufacturing systems [IMS] or computer integrated manufacturing [CIM]
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G05—CONTROLLING; REGULATING
    • G05B—CONTROL OR REGULATING SYSTEMS IN GENERAL; FUNCTIONAL ELEMENTS OF SUCH SYSTEMS; MONITORING OR TESTING ARRANGEMENTS FOR SUCH SYSTEMS OR ELEMENTS
    • G05B19/00—Programme-control systems
    • G05B19/02—Programme-control systems electric
    • G05B19/418—Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control [DNC], flexible manufacturing systems [FMS], integrated manufacturing systems [IMS] or computer integrated manufacturing [CIM]
    • G05B19/4185—Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control [DNC], flexible manufacturing systems [FMS], integrated manufacturing systems [IMS] or computer integrated manufacturing [CIM] characterised by the network communication
    • G05B19/41855—Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control [DNC], flexible manufacturing systems [FMS], integrated manufacturing systems [IMS] or computer integrated manufacturing [CIM] characterised by the network communication by local area network [LAN], network structure
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G05—CONTROLLING; REGULATING
    • G05B—CONTROL OR REGULATING SYSTEMS IN GENERAL; FUNCTIONAL ELEMENTS OF SUCH SYSTEMS; MONITORING OR TESTING ARRANGEMENTS FOR SUCH SYSTEMS OR ELEMENTS
    • G05B19/00—Programme-control systems
    • G05B19/02—Programme-control systems electric
    • G05B19/418—Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control [DNC], flexible manufacturing systems [FMS], integrated manufacturing systems [IMS] or computer integrated manufacturing [CIM]
    • G05B19/4185—Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control [DNC], flexible manufacturing systems [FMS], integrated manufacturing systems [IMS] or computer integrated manufacturing [CIM] characterised by the network communication
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04L—TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04L12/00—Data switching networks
    • H04L12/28—Data switching networks characterised by path configuration, e.g. LAN [Local Area Networks] or WAN [Wide Area Networks]
    • H04L12/40—Bus networks
    • H04L12/40169—Flexible bus arrangements
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04L—TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04L12/00—Data switching networks
    • H04L12/28—Data switching networks characterised by path configuration, e.g. LAN [Local Area Networks] or WAN [Wide Area Networks]
    • H04L12/40—Bus networks
    • H04L2012/4026—Bus for use in automation systems
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02P—CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES IN THE PRODUCTION OR PROCESSING OF GOODS
    • Y02P90/00—Enabling technologies with a potential contribution to greenhouse gas [GHG] emissions mitigation
    • Y02P90/02—Total factory control, e.g. smart factories, flexible manufacturing systems [FMS] or integrated manufacturing systems [IMS]

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  • the invention relates to control devices, in particular for building automation, for controlling one or more field devices.
  • the invention also relates to a method for transmitting data to a control device.
  • the commissioning of building automation systems for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, etc. requires the efficient loading of large amounts of data (e.g. application software, parameterization data, text libraries, UI graphics for the user interface) onto the required control devices (e.g. controllers, automation devices).
  • data e.g. application software, parameterization data, text libraries, UI graphics for the user interface
  • control devices e.g. controllers, automation devices
  • firmware updates for bug fixes, security updates or functional expansions
  • the IP building network (backbone) is often not yet ready for operation and the efficient loading of large amounts of data via the Backbone is therefore not possible.
  • Non-IP building network e.g. BACnet MSTP backbone
  • commissioning e.g. hours for a firmware update
  • USB cables In principle, larger amounts of data could be sent to the controller via a local USB interface on the controller can be loaded efficiently.
  • the controllers for automation systems are often installed in poorly accessible locations (e.g. in the false ceiling, in window panels or in the false floor) and attaching a USB cable between the tool and the controller is tedious and time-consuming.
  • the length of USB cables is limited to a few meters.
  • control devices to which larger amounts of data can be loaded efficiently. Furthermore, it is the object of the present invention to provide a method for efficiently loading larger amounts of data onto control devices, in particular for building automation.
  • a control device e.g. controller, automation device, automation device
  • the control device is furthermore connected to one or more tools (e.g. engineering tool; PC) through the communication network, the control device comprising a wireless service interface (wireless service interface, e.g. WiFi interface), the control device being set up, that the wireless service interface can be activated (or switched on) via the communication network using a first tool (e.g. engineering system, commissioning tool, PC).
  • a field device e.g. actuator or sensor
  • control device e.g. controller
  • control device e.g. controller
  • field bus e.g. building installation bus, KNX bus
  • the connection is between the tool and the control unit (controller) via the fieldbus.
  • a signal generated by a tool connected to the fieldbus e.g. a specific fieldbus command or a broadcast trigger command
  • the associated control device i.e. the controller that controls the field devices connected to the fieldbus.
  • a service technician or facility manager can identify (localize) the right controller for the room very quickly, efficiently and securely and download the required data directly start on the relevant controller.
  • the building backbone ie the backbone network in the building, eg an IP network
  • Time-consuming localization of the controller in poorly accessible locations and the removal of false ceilings, window panels or false floors to attach a USB cable to the controller or to press the service button on the controller (control unit) is no longer necessary. Service calls during operation are significantly simplified and accelerated because the data can be loaded onto the controller (control unit) at high speed via the wireless service interface.
  • the control device is set up so that the wireless service interface can be activated (or switched on) and / or deactivated via the communication network by a first tool (for example engineering system, commissioning tool, PC).
  • a first tool for example engineering system, commissioning tool, PC.
  • the control device is set up so that the wireless service interface can be activated by a received broadcast trigger command from the first tool. Since there is exactly one control device (controller) in the fieldbus topology, it is ensured that the broadcast trigger command reaches the control device without further addressing.
  • the control unit is set up to activate the wireless service interface of the control unit upon receipt of the broadcast trigger command.
  • a further advantageous embodiment of the invention is that the control device is set up so that the wireless service interface can be activated by specific commands of the communication network triggered by the first tool.
  • a tool connected to the fieldbus e.g. engineering tool, engineering tool
  • the control unit is set up to receive and process such commands, e.g. to activate the wireless service interface of the control unit.
  • a tool e.g. engineering tool, engineering tool
  • a tool can also be connected to the fieldbus via an interface of a field device connected to the fieldbus. E.g. via a tool connector (e.g. USB interface) of the field device.
  • a further advantageous embodiment of the invention is that the control unit is set up so that the activation of the wireless service interface is activated by simulating an actuation of a service located locally on the control unit. vicetaste takes place.
  • the control unit receives a corresponding signal from a tool (e.g. broadcast trigger command, fieldbus-specific command)
  • the logic stored in the control unit simulates the actuation of a service button located locally on the control unit and thus the wireless Service interface of the control unit (controller) activated.
  • the controller ie the control unit, converts this received signal by simulating the actuation of the local service button on the control unit, just as if someone had pressed the service button locally on the controller.
  • a further advantageous embodiment of the invention is that after activation of the wireless service interface, the control device is set up to receive and / or send data via the wireless service interface (e.g. radio interface, WLAN, WiFi). Commissioning and service calls during operation are significantly simplified and accelerated because the data can be loaded onto the control unit at high speed via the wireless service interface.
  • the wireless service interface e.g. radio interface, WLAN, WiFi
  • control device is set up to receive the data (eg firmware, firmware update) from the first tool or from a second tool via the wireless service interface they are, for example, mobile communication terminals, smartphones, tablet computers, or personal computers (PC) that are equipped, for example, with appropriate software for an engineering tool and / or commissioning tool and / or configuration tool.
  • the first tool and the second tool can be different tools that, for example, are of different useful to be served. However, the first and second tool can also be identical.
  • control device is set up to automatically deactivate the wireless service interface after receiving or sending the data.
  • the automatic deactivation of the wireless service interface by means of a timeout means that manual deactivation by the service technician (which is often forgotten) after the service work has been completed is no longer necessary.
  • the wireless service interface is automatically deactivated after a defined period of time if it is not used.
  • the automatic deactivation of the wireless service interface by means of a timeout means that manual deactivation by the service technician (which is often forgotten) after the service work has been completed is no longer necessary.
  • a further advantageous embodiment of the invention is that the control device is set up so that the wireless service interface can be deactivated by the first tool via the communication network (KN1). This can be done comfortably through a corresponding operator input.
  • the object is also achieved by a method for transferring data to a control device (e.g. controller, automation device), in particular for building automation, wherein the control device continues to be equipped with one or more tools (e.g. engineering tool; PC) through the communication network. is connected, a wireless service interface (wireless service interface, for example WiFi interface) of the control unit being activated via a signal generated by a first tool and sent to the control unit becomes.
  • a control device e.g. controller, automation device
  • the control device continues to be equipped with one or more tools (e.g. engineering tool; PC) through the communication network.
  • a wireless service interface wireless service interface, for example WiFi interface
  • the control device is advantageously set up to control one or more field devices that are connected in terms of data technology to the control device (controller) by a communication network, in particular by a field bus.
  • the process is easy to implement with the infrastructure that is already in place.
  • the communication network is advantageously a field bus (e.g. installation bus, KNX bus).
  • Another advantageous embodiment of the invention is that after the activation of the wireless service interface from the first tool (engineering tool, commissioning tool) or from a second tool, data is transferred to the control unit via the wireless service interface or data is read from the control unit become.
  • the first tool or the second tool can be, for example, mobile communication terminals, smartphones, tablet computers, or personal computers (PC) that are equipped with appropriate software for an engineering tool and / or commissioning tool and / or configuration -Tool are equipped.
  • the first tool and the second tool can be different tools that are operated by different users, for example. However, the first and second tool can also be identical. Because the data is transferred to the control unit via the wireless service interface (e.g. WLAN, WiFi), large amounts of data, such as those required for a firmware upload or large application programs, can be transferred very quickly and efficiently to the control unit .
  • the wireless service interface e.g. WLAN, WiFi
  • a further advantageous embodiment of the invention is that the wireless service interface is activated by simulating an actuation of a service button located locally on the control unit.
  • the control device e.g. controller, PLC, SPS
  • PLC power control circuit
  • SPS signal processing circuitry
  • Another advantageous embodiment of the invention is that after the data has been transferred, the wireless service interface is automatically deactivated.
  • the automatic deactivation of the wireless service interface by means of a timeout means that manual deactivation by the service technician after the service work has been completed is no longer necessary.
  • Another advantageous embodiment of the invention is that the wireless service interface of the control unit is deactivated via a signal generated by the first tool and sent to the control unit. This can be done comfortably by a corresponding operator input.
  • the arrangement comprises the control device according to the invention (controller), appropriately set up components (tools, etc.) and appropriately suitable communication connections (e.g. WLAN, fieldbus).
  • control device in particular for building automation, for controlling one or more field devices
  • the control device being connected to a backbone network, in particular a non-IP network, with one or more tools (e.g. engine ering tool; PC), whereby the control unit has a wireless service interface (wireless service interface place, for example WiFi interface), the control device being set up so that the wireless service interface can be activated via the backbone network by a third tool (for example engineering tool, engineering system, commissioning tool).
  • a third tool for example engineering tool, engineering system, commissioning tool.
  • controller, automation device, automation device in poorly accessible locations and the removal of false ceilings, window panels or false floors to attach a USB cable to the controller or to press the service button on the controller (control device) is no longer necessary.
  • Service calls during operation are significantly simplified and accelerated because the data can be loaded onto the controller (control unit) at high speed via the wireless service interface.
  • the implementation of the commissioning of the controller and service work e.g. maintenance, installing patches, firmware update
  • control devices can be connected to the backbone network.
  • a user e.g. service technician
  • the control device is set up so that the wireless service interface can be activated and / or deactivated via the backbone network by a third tool (eg engineering tool, engineering system, commissioning tool).
  • control device is set up so that the wireless service interface can be activated by specific commands of the backbone network, triggered by the third tool.
  • the backbone network can be a Trade BACnet network (Building Automation and Control Networks).
  • the BACnet network protocol comprises defined commands and commands. Specific commands from this command set can be used to activate the wireless service interface of the control unit.
  • Control units in a BACnet understand the BACnet-specific commands or can be set up to interpret BACnet-specific commands accordingly in order to activate the wireless service interface.
  • a BACnet-specific command to activate the wireless service interface is advantageously sent with a high priority.
  • control device is set up so that the wireless service interface is activated by simulating an actuation of a service button located locally on the control device.
  • the control device e.g. controller, PLC, SPS
  • PLC, SPS is set up to convert this received signal in such a way that pressing the local service button is simulated on the controller (control device), as if someone had pressed the service button locally on the controller.
  • a further advantageous embodiment of the invention is that after activation of the wireless service interface, the control device is set up to receive and / or send data via the wireless service interface. Commissioning and service calls during operation are significantly simplified and accelerated because the data can be loaded onto the control unit at high speed via the wireless service interface.
  • a further advantageous embodiment of the invention is that the control device is set up that the wireless service interface via the communication network can be deactivated by the third tool. This can be done conveniently through a corresponding operator input.
  • the object is also achieved by a method for transferring data to a control device (e.g. controller, automation device, automation device), in particular for building automation, the control device being connected to a backbone network, in particular a non-IP network.
  • Network with one or more tools (e.g. engineering tool, engineering system, commissioning tool; PC) is connected, with a wireless service interface (wireless service Interface, e.g. WiFi interface) of the control unit is activated.
  • a wireless service interface wireless service Interface, e.g. WiFi interface
  • a further advantageous embodiment of the invention is that after the activation of the wireless service interface from the third tool (engineering tool, commissioning tool) or from a fourth tool, data is transferred to the control unit via the wireless service interface and / or Data are read from the control unit.
  • the tool that activates the wireless service interface on the corresponding control unit and the tool that transfers the data (e.g. firmware) to the corresponding control unit via the wireless service interface can be identical. However, it can also be a question of physically different tools or devices.
  • a further advantageous embodiment of the invention is that the third tool selects a control device (controller) available on the backbone network as the recipient of the data.
  • the third tool thus controls which control device in the backbone network should activate the wireless interface.
  • a user advantageously selects the corresponding control device from a list shown on a display of the tool.
  • the wireless service interface is automatically deactivated.
  • the automatic deactivation of the wireless service interface by means of a timeout means that manual deactivation by the service technician (which is often forgotten) after the service work has been completed is no longer necessary.
  • the wireless service interface is automatically deactivated after a defined period of time if it is not used. Automatic deactivation of the wireless service interface by means of a timeout means that manual deactivation by the service technician (which is often forgotten) after the service work has been completed is no longer necessary.
  • a further advantageous embodiment of the invention is that the wireless service interface of the control unit is deactivated via a signal generated by the third tool and sent to the control unit.
  • the arrangement comprises the control device according to the invention (controller), appropriately set up components (tools, etc.) and appropriately suitable communication connections (e.g. WLAN, fieldbus).
  • FIG. 1 shows a first exemplary communication network with an exemplary control device and field devices
  • FIG. 2 shows a first exemplary flowchart for a method for transferring data to a control device
  • 3 shows a second exemplary communication network with exemplary control devices
  • 4 shows a second exemplary flow chart for a
  • FIG. 1 shows a first exemplary communication network KN1 with an exemplary control device SG and field devices FG1-FG3.
  • the example control device SG can be, for example, a suitably configured controller or an automation device for building automation, e.g. for controlling or regulating HVAC functionality (heating, ventilation, air conditioning) in a building.
  • the KN1 communication network is advantageously a field bus or an installation bus (e.g. KNX bus system).
  • the field devices FG1 - FG3 are, for example, actuators (e.g. drives for awnings or disruptors, dimmers, temperature displays, alarm detectors, etc.) or sensors (e.g. temperature sensors, temperature sensors, motion detectors, presence detectors, dimming buttons, etc.).
  • the exemplary control device SG according to Figure 1 is set up for the control of one or more field devices FG1-FG3, the field devices FG1-FG3 being connected to the control device SG through the communication network KN1 (e.g. fieldbus or installation bus).
  • the field devices FG1-FG3 each advantageously include a corresponding programming button PT1-PT3 and / or a corresponding service pin SP1-SP3.
  • the service pin SP1 - SP3 is pressed, or when the respective program key PT1 - PT3 is pressed, the respective field device FG1 - FG3 generates a message or a signal which is sent to the control unit SG (controller).
  • the control device SG comprises a wireless service interface SS (e.g. radio interface, WiFi interface), the control device SG being set up to generate a tool TI to receive rated signal SIG1 and to activate the wireless service interface SS based on the signal SIG1.
  • the signal SIG1 can be triggered and sent, for example, by an input by a service technician B1 on the tool 1.
  • a field device FG1 - FG3 (e.g. actuator or sensor) is assigned to exactly one control device SG (e.g. controller). Generally only one control device SG (e.g. controller) is connected to the fieldbus KN1. If a TI tool is connected to the field bus (e.g. building installation bus, KNX bus), the connection between tool 1 and the control unit SG (controller) via the KN1 field bus is clear. This ensures that a signal generated by a Tool TI connected to the fieldbus KN1 (e.g. a specific fieldbus command or a broadcast trigger command) is received by the associated control device SG (i.e. the controller that controls the field devices connected to the fieldbus).
  • the field bus e.g. building installation bus, KNX bus
  • a service technician or facility manager can quickly, efficiently and safely identify (localize) the right controller for the room and download the required data on the corresponding controller SG.
  • the TI tool is, for example, a suitably set up engineering tool (eg engineering system) or a suitably set up commissioning tool or configuration or parameterization tool.
  • the TI tool can be connected directly to the communication network KN1 using suitable mechanisms and interfaces (eg bus coupler). However, it is also possible that the TI tool has a corresponding Service interface (eg USB interface) is connected to one of the field devices FG1 - FG3 on the communication network KN1.
  • the SIG1 signal is sent to the control unit SG via the communication network KN1 (e.g. building installation bus).
  • the control unit SG is set up to receive the signal SIG1 and to evaluate it accordingly.
  • the control unit SG includes a processor P for executing instructions from programs (in particular software (e.g. applications) or firmware FW).
  • the control device SG comprises one or more storage media M (e.g. main memory or flash memory) for receiving application software, firmware FW or operating system.
  • controllers or control devices SG are increasingly equipped with a local wireless service interface SS (e.g. WiFi, Bluetooth).
  • the wireless service interface SS must be activated manually by the technician for service purposes and switches off again automatically after a timeout so that the wireless service interface SS is permanently deactivated in normal operation (e.g. due to specifications of the building IT administration; as IT Security protection measure; or because lower power consumption due to the wireless module in the controller SG being switched off during normal operation).
  • the wireless service interface SS has been activated via a local service button ST on the control unit SG (controller). Due to poorly accessible installation locations of the control unit SG, actuation of this service button ST to activate the wireless service interface SS by an operator B1, B2 is again laborious and time-consuming (eg dismantling the panel, opening the ceiling).
  • the control unit SG is therefore advantageously set up to use the received signal SIG1 to control the To simulate a service button ST located locally on the control unit SG and thereby activate the wireless service interface SS.
  • the wireless service interface SS is, for example, a radio interface (for example WiFi interface).
  • the control device SG After activation of the wireless service interface SS, the control device SG is set up to receive data (e.g. firmware FW and / or application programs) and / or to send data via the wireless service interface SS.
  • data e.g. firmware FW and / or application programs
  • the control device SG is in the WLAN network of an exemplary router R.
  • a user B2 e.g. commissioning engineer or service technician
  • a tool T2 e.g. mobile communication terminal , Smartphone, tablet computer, PC
  • the communication connection KV between the tool T2 (e.g. engineering tool or commissioning tool (commissioning tool)) and the control unit SG is established through the WLAN network of router R.
  • the control unit SG is advantageously set up to automatically deactivate the wireless service interface SS after receiving or sending the data FW.
  • the data can be, for example, user data, parameters, configurations, application software and / or firmware FW.
  • the control device SG is advantageously set up to receive the data (for example firmware, firmware update) from the first tool TI or from a second tool T2 via the wireless service interface SS.
  • the first tool TI or the second tool T2 can be, for example, mobile communication terminals, smartphones, tablet computers or personal computers (PC). yours, which are equipped, for example, with the appropriate software for an engineering tool and / or commissioning tool and / or configuration tool.
  • the first tool TI and the second tool kann can be physically different tools that are operated, for example, by different users B1 or B2.
  • the first and second tool TI, T2 can also be identical.
  • the wireless service interface SS is advantageously automatically deactivated after a defined period of time if it is not used.
  • the wireless service interface SS of the control unit SG can advantageously be deactivated via a signal SIG1 'generated by the first tool TI and sent to the control unit SG.
  • the signal SIG1 is sent to the control device (e.g. controller) SG via the communication network KN1
  • Control unit SG activates WLAN (wireless service interface, e.g. WiFi interface)
  • WLAN wireless service interface, e.g. WiFi interface
  • Control unit SG checks WLAN status after timeout: If WLAN is active, then deactivate WLAN
  • FIG. 2 shows a first exemplary flowchart for a method for transmitting data to a control device (controller), in particular for building automation, the control device also being connected to one or more tools (e.g. engineering tool; PC) through a communication network ,
  • tools e.g. engineering tool; PC
  • a wireless service interface wireless service interface, e.g. WiFi interface
  • the first tool engineering tool, commissioning tool
  • a second tool to transfer data to the control unit via the wireless service interface or to read data from the control unit.
  • the wireless service interface is advantageously activated by simulating an actuation of a service button located locally on the control unit.
  • the wireless service interface is advantageously deactivated automatically after the data has been transferred.
  • the wireless service interface is advantageously deactivated automatically after a defined period of time if it is not used.
  • the wireless service interface is activated by a Tool_A (e.g. PC) via an available slow field bus system such as KNX, Modbus.
  • a Tool_A e.g. PC
  • KNX slow field bus system
  • Modbus an available slow field bus system
  • KNX low-power bus
  • controller implements this signal by simulating the actuation of the local service button on the controller, as if someone had actuated the service button locally on the controller, iii.
  • the explicit manual switching on and off of the local wireless service interface can be carried out using appropriate tool commands from Tool_A via specific fieldbus commands.
  • the selected controller can be easily identified on a Tool_B by recognizing the wireless network (e.g. a new WiFi SSID) and connected to the Tool_B.
  • the Tool_A can be accessed via the activated
  • the activated wireless service interface advantageously switches off automatically when not in use (after a timeout). After a controller reboot, the wireless service interface is advantageously no longer switched on (eg reboot after a successful firmware download).
  • Tool_A is used to activate the wireless service interface via a bus system.
  • Tool_B is used to load data onto the controller via the wireless service interface.
  • Tool_A and Tool_B can be identical, they can be operated by different or identical users.
  • the process can usually be implemented with the infrastructure (e.g. WLAN router) that is already available in a building.
  • An advantageous embodiment of the invention resides in an arrangement set up to carry out the method.
  • the service technician can identify (localize) the right controller for the room very quickly, efficiently and securely and start downloading the required data immediately.
  • the building backbone does not have to be operational for this.
  • FIG. 3 shows a second exemplary communication network KN2 with exemplary control devices SGI, SG2.
  • the exemplary communication network KN2 is a backbone network, in particular a non-IP network, for example a BACnet network (ie a network in accordance with the BACnet protocol, Building Automation and Control Networks. BACnet is a network protocol for building automation
  • the exemplary control devices SGI, SG2 are, for example, controllers, automation devices (Automation Devive) or programmable logic controllers (SPS, PLC).
  • the exemplary control devices SGI, SG2 are connected via suitable communication networks KN1 or KN1 ' (e.g.
  • the exemplary control device SGI for controlling one or more field devices FG1-FG3 is through a backbone network KN2 (eg BACnet network), in particular a non-IP network, with one or more tools T3 (eg engineering tool; PC) connected.
  • the control device SGI comprises a wireless service interface SS (wireless service interface, eg WiFi interface), the control device SGI being set up so that the wireless service interface SS can be activated by a third tool T3 via the backbone network KN2.
  • the SGI control device can be, for example, a suitably configured controller or an automation device for building automation, e.g. for controlling or regulating HVAC functionality (heating, ventilation, air conditioning) in a building.
  • HVAC functionality heating, ventilation, air conditioning
  • the KN1 communication network is advantageously a field bus or an installation bus (e.g. KNX bus system).
  • the field devices FG1 - FG3 are, for example, actuators (e.g. drives for awnings or jammers, dimmers, temperature displays, alarm detectors, etc.) or sensors (e.g. temperature sensors, temperature sensors, motion detectors, presence detectors, dimming buttons, etc.).
  • the exemplary control device SGI is set up for the control of one or more field devices FG1-FG3, the field devices FG1-FG3 being connected to the control device SG through the communication network KN1 (e.g. fieldbus or installation bus).
  • the field devices FG1-FG3 each advantageously include a corresponding programming button PT1-PT3 and / or a corresponding service pin SP1-SP3.
  • the control device SGI comprises a wireless service interface SS (eg radio interface, WiFi interface), the control device SGI being set up to receive a signal SIG2 generated by a tool T3 and to activate the wireless service interface SS based on the signal SIG2.
  • the signal SIG2 can be triggered and sent, for example, by an input by a service technician B3 on the tool 3.
  • a service technician or facility manager can quickly, efficiently and safely identify (localize) the correct controller SGI for the room and directly download the required data on the corresponding controller SGI.
  • the T3 tool is, for example, a suitably set up engineering tool (e.g. engineering system) or a suitably set up commissioning tool or configuration or parameterization tool.
  • the T3 tool can be connected directly to the KN2 communication network using suitable mechanisms and interfaces (e.g. bus coupler). However, it is also possible that the tool T3 is connected to one of the control devices SG2 on the communication network KN2 via a corresponding service interface (e.g. USB interface).
  • the signal SIG2 is sent to the control unit SGI via the communication network KN2 (eg BACnet network).
  • the control unit SGI is set up to receive the signal SIG2 and to evaluate it accordingly.
  • the control device SGI comprises a processor P for executing instructions from programs (in particular software (eg applications) or firmware FW).
  • the control unit SGI comprises one or more storage Storage media M (e.g. main memory or flash memory) for holding application software, firmware FW or operating system.
  • controllers or control devices SGI are increasingly equipped with a local wireless service interface SS (e.g. WiFi, Bluetooth).
  • the wireless service interface SS must be activated manually by the technician for service purposes and switches off again automatically after a timeout so that the wireless service interface SS is permanently deactivated in normal operation (e.g. due to specifications of the building IT administration; as IT Security protection measure; or because lower power consumption due to the wireless module in the controller SG being switched off during normal operation).
  • the wireless service interface SS was activated via a local service button ST on the control device SGI (controller). Due to poorly accessible installation locations of the SGI control unit, pressing this service button ST to activate the wireless service interface SS by an operator B3, B4 is again laborious and time-consuming (e.g. dismantling the panel, opening the ceiling).
  • the control device SGI is therefore advantageously set up to simulate the actuation of a service button ST located locally on the control device SGI by the received signal SIG2 and thereby to activate the wireless service interface SS.
  • the wireless service interface SS is, for example, a radio interface (e.g. WiFi interface).
  • the control device SGI After activation of the wireless service interface SS, the control device SGI is set up to receive and / or send data via the wireless service interface SS data (for example firmware FW and / or application programs).
  • the control unit SGI is in the WLAN network of an exemplary router R.
  • a user B4 e.g. commissioning engineer or service technician
  • a tool T4 e.g. mobile Communication terminal, smartphone, tablet computer, PC
  • Load firmware FW or a firmware update onto the SGI control unit e.g. mobile Communication terminal, smartphone, tablet computer, PC
  • the communication link KV between the tool T4 (for example engineering tool or commissioning tool (commissioning tool)) and the control device SGI is established through the WLAN network of the router R.
  • Non-IP building network e.g. BACnet MSTP backbone
  • commissioning e.g. hours for a firmware update
  • the control device SGI is advantageously set up so that the wireless service interface SS can be activated by specific commands from the backbone network KN2, triggered by the third tool3.
  • the control device SGI is advantageously set up so that the wireless service interface SS is activated by simulating an actuation of a service button ST located locally on the control device SGI.
  • the control device SGI is advantageously set up so that, after the wireless service interface SS has been activated, the control device SGI can receive and / or send data via the wireless service interface SS.
  • the control unit SGI is advantageously set up to automatically deactivate the wireless service interface SS after receiving or sending the data FW.
  • the data can be, for example, user data, parameters, configurations, application software and / or firmware FW.
  • the control device SGI is advantageously set up to receive the data (e.g. firmware, firmware update) from the third tool T3 or from a fourth tool T4 via the wireless service interface SS.
  • the third tool T3 or the fourth tool T4 can be, for example, mobile communication terminals, smartphones, tablet computers, or personal computers (PC) that, for example, are equipped with appropriate software for an engineering tool and / or commissioning tool and / or a configuration tool.
  • the third tool T3 and fourth tool T4 can be physically different tools that are operated, for example, by different users B3 or B4. However, the third tool T3 and the fourth tool T4 can also be identical.
  • the wireless service interface SS is advantageously automatically deactivated after a defined period of time if it is not used.
  • the wireless service interface SS of the control unit SGI can advantageously be deactivated via a signal SIG2 'generated by the third tool T3 and sent to the control unit SGI.
  • FIG. 4 shows a second exemplary flowchart for a method for transmitting data to a control device (controller), in particular for building automation, control device (controller), the control device being ne network, in particular a non-IP network, is connected to one or more tools (eg engineering tool; PC) (VS1 "), with a wireless signal generated by a third tool and sent to the control unit Service interface (wireless service interface, e.g. WiFi interface) of the control device is activated.
  • tools eg engineering tool; PC
  • VS1 " a wireless signal generated by a third tool and sent to the control unit Service interface (wireless service interface, e.g. WiFi interface) of the control device is activated.
  • control unit Service interface wireless service interface, e.g. WiFi interface
  • the third tool engineering tool, commissioning tool
  • a fourth tool engineering tool, commissioning tool
  • the third tool advantageously selects a control device (e.g. controller, PLC, PLC, automation device, automation device) available on the backbone network (e.g. BACnet network) as the recipient of the data.
  • a control device e.g. controller, PLC, PLC, automation device, automation device
  • the backbone network e.g. BACnet network
  • a user e.g. service technician
  • the wireless service interface is advantageously activated by simulating an actuation of a service button located locally on the control unit.
  • the wireless service interface is advantageously deactivated automatically after the data has been transferred.
  • the wireless service interface is advantageously deactivated automatically after a defined period of time if it is not used.
  • the wireless service interface of one of the controllers (control device) available on the backbone network is activated by a Tool_A (e.g. PC, engineering system) via the backbone network.
  • a controller must be selected from a list of available controllers on the backbone via Tool_A ii.
  • the manual switching on and off of the local controllers (control device) available on the backbone network is activated by a Tool_A (e.g. PC, engineering system) via the backbone network.
  • the wireless service interface of the selected controller is implemented using appropriate tool commands from Tool_A via specific commands via the backbone. iii.
  • the selected controller can be used on a
  • Tool_B can be easily identified by recognizing the wireless network (e.g. a new WiFi SSID) and connected to Tool_B, iv.
  • the Tool_A can reconnect to the controller via the activated wireless service interface.
  • the activated wireless service interface advantageously switches off automatically when not in use (after a timeout). After a controller reboot, the wireless service interface is advantageously no longer switched on (eg reboot after a successful firmware download).
  • Tool_A is used to activate the wireless service interface via a bus system.
  • Tool_B is used to load data onto the controller via the wireless service interface.
  • Tool_A and Tool_B can be identical, they can be operated by different or identical users.
  • the process can usually be implemented with the infrastructure (e.g. WLAN router) that is already available in a building.
  • An advantageous embodiment of the invention resides in an arrangement set up to carry out the method.
  • the service technician can identify (localize) the right controller for the room very quickly, efficiently and securely and start downloading the required data immediately.
  • the building backbone does not have to be operational for this.
  • Method for transferring data to a control device e.g. controller, automation device
  • the control device being connected to a tool (e.g. engineering tool; PC) through a communication network, with a tool generated by the tool and connected to the signal sent to the control unit a wireless service interface (wireless service interface, e.g. WiFi interface) of the control unit is activated for the transmission (sending and receiving) of data.
  • the communication network can be, for example, a field bus (eg KNX bus) or a backbone network (in particular a non-IP network).

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L'invention concerne un procédé pour transmettre des données à un dispositif de commande (par exemple un contrôleur, un dispositif d'automatisation), en particulier pour l'automatisation de bâtiments, dans lequel le dispositif de commande est connecté à un outil (par exemple un outil d'ingénierie ; PC) par un réseau de communication, dans lequel une interface de service sans fil (par exemple une interface WiFi) du dispositif de commande est activée via un signal généré par l'outil et envoyée au dispositif de commande afin de transmettre (envoyer et recevoir) des données. Le réseau de communication peut être par exemple un bus de terrain (par exemple un bus KNX) ou un réseau de base (en particulier un réseau non-IP).
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