Patent ID: 6374373
Filing Date: 2002-04-16
Classification: H04L

Abstract:
Method for commissioning a bus system, whereinthe bus system comprises at least one voltage supply line by way of which, on the one hand, a supply voltage is applied to loads that can be connected thereto and, on the other hand, information is transmitted at information frequencies higher than the frequency of said supply voltage, comprising the steps of: a) installing the bus system; b) testing whether the bus system is functioning properly; and c) operating the bus system, wherein step b) comprises the step of carrying out a plurality of test phases in succession, wherein different aspects of the bus system's ability to function properly are tested, and including, during a first test phase, the step of testing the correct connection of loads, sensors and/or control devices to respective voltage supply lines by means of information transmitted via said bus system at said information frequencies.