Method for utilisation of a simulation tool for communication systems

摘要

The present invention relates to a method for designing an, at least partly wireless, local area communication network for industrial application, comprising the steps of: accessing a 3D plant model of the area in which the communication network is to operate, introduce devices into this model that are to communicate in the communication, identify and quantify potential sources of interference or attenuation of the communication signals; include data regarding communication characteristics of the devices; test and evaluate communication possibilities of the devices in the communication network taking into account the possible interference and attenuation sources; and if communication possibilities of a particular device is inadequate, suggest adjustments regarding that device.