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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 21, 2026
Filed:
Nov. 18, 2021
Endress+hauser Process Solutions Ag, Reinach, CH;
Michael Voegel, Hagenthal le bas, FR;
Stefan Griner, Lausen, CH;
Alexander Franke, Birsfelden, CH;
Joachim Wagner, Lörrach, DE;
Endress+Hauser Process Solutions AG, Reinach, CH;
Abstract
A method for commissioning a field device or a service job on the field device uses a mobile transport unit having a position determination unit designed for navigation and further having an output unit. The method includes: transmitting a commissioning or service notification to the mobile transport unit, wherein the notification contains the identification of the field device and an operating action to be carried out on the field device; locating the installation position of the field device by the mobile transport unit based on the identification of the field device; guiding an operator to the installation position via autonomous navigation of the mobile transport unit through the installation; and assisting the operator when performing the operating action, wherein the mobile transport unit specifies and/or explains to the operator all operations or actions to be carried out.