Patent ID: 8233998
Filing Date: 2012-07-31
Classification: G05B,G06F

Abstract:
1. A method of writing data in a process control system, comprising: receiving first data input via a first dialog, the first data to set a parameter associated with a process control element within the process control system; after sending the first data to the process control element, presenting the first data to a user via a confirmation dialog prompting for user input to confirm a request to write the first data to the process control element; receiving from the user the user input based on the presentation of the first data, the user input comprising a confirmation associated with the request to write the first data to the process control element; sending second data to the process control element in response to receiving the confirmation; comparing the first and second data at the process control element; and writing the first or second data to a location in the process control element associated with the parameter if the first data matches the second data.