Method for initializing a network having a plurality of network subscribers capable of acting as masters

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08597508

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A method for initializing a network having a plurality of network subscribers being capable of acting as masters, includes assigning the master function to the network subscriber being capable of acting as a master that is turned on first. In the event of a collision when the master function is assigned substantially simultaneously to a plurality of substantially simultaneously turned-on network subscribers, a random value that differs in magnitude is generated in all of these network subscribers. Finally, the network subscriber that has generated the highest or the lowest value is assigned the master function.

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SMSC EUROPE GMBHBANNWALDALLEE 48 KARLSRUHE D-76185

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Heck, Patrick Durmersheim, DE 20 171
Hetzel, Herbert Weingarten, DE 20 168

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