Peschke, P.P.PeschkeSaenger, F.F.Saenger2022-03-022022-03-021987https://publica.fraunhofer.de/handle/publica/176087Complex automation systems realized with modular multi computer systems connected by local area networks allow a wide range of design alternatives; thus there is the danger of performance bottlenecks or expensive solutions occuring in the design. By measuring the data flow for a simulated application running on an experimental configuration the design phase can be supported. There is a need for an efficient fault diagnosis in distributed computer systems, as detection and localization of faults - especially system faults within the local area network - are time consuming and therefore expensive because of the difficult assignment of faults to components. This applies to the maintenance of systems in operation, but to a large degree to their commissioning, too. Fault diagnosis and design can be supported efficiently by a monitor. (IITB)de004journal article