Model for communication between manufacturing and enterprise...

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2011-03-08

2011-03-08

Decady, Albert (Department: 2121)

Data processing: generic control systems or specific application

Generic control system, apparatus or process

C700S083000, C700S174000, C705S063000, C340S003900, C340S573300

Reexamination Certificate

active

07904181

ABSTRACT:
A device for communicating with low level controllers and sensors located on the production floor of an enterprise directly from the top level of the enterprise. The device comprises a controller which interfaces with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) via the backplane into which the PLCs are plugged. Users are able to define triggers that specify the circumstances under which data points within the PLCs are transported to the enterprise level where they may be stored in a database or sent directly to enterprise application via one of a number of possible transfer protocols. The invention also includes a software client which allows users to set up transfer triggers and view data points on the PLCs in real time.

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