The analog and multifunctional Bus Terminals can be adapted to each specific

application. Depending on the type, the analog Bus Terminals’ registers contain

temperature ranges, gain values and linearisation characteristics. The Bus

Terminals store settings permanently and in a fail-safe manner. Optionally,

the Bus Terminals can also be controlled by the control system. Via function

blocks (FBs), the programmable logic controller (PLC) handles configuration

of the complete periphery during the start up phase. If required, the controller

can upload the decentralized created configuration data in order to centrally 

manage and store this data. Therefore, new adjustments are not necessary in

the event of replacement of a Bus Terminal. The controller automatically sets

the required setting on power up.