method for operation of an automation system, kommunikationsteilnehmer and automation system

摘要

The method involves providing a monitoring unit (20) for a central communication participant (12). The unit is deactivated by a data telegram (18) through the participant for a given or an allowed time period (22). A sign of life telegram is sent with the operation of the given or the allowed time period through the participant. A safety device (26) is provided for another communication participant (14) adjacent the central communication participant. The device is deactivated during reception of the data telegram or the sign of life telegram for another given or an allowed time period (28). Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) a computer program with program code instructions executed by a computer to perform a method for operating an automation system with a communication participant (2) a computer program product with a computer program with program code instructions executed by a computer to perform a method for operating an automation system with a communication participant.