Modular automation apparatus

Details Modular automation apparatus Modular automation apparatus

2006-04-04

2006-04-04

Knight, Anthony (Department: 2121)

Data processing: generic control systems or specific application

Specific application, apparatus or process

Product assembly or manufacturing

C700S117000, C700S128000, C700S169000, C029S563000, C029S564000, C029S701000, C361S729000, C361S732000, C052S749100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07024261

ABSTRACT:
A modular automation apparatus is provided that includes a base unit adapted to receive an automation module. The automation module includes at least one automation device for performing one or more specific automation functions and preferably a selectively programmable memory device for storing automation specific logic rules and/or controlling the specific automation functions. The base unit includes a frame having affixed thereto a control cabinet that houses a programmable logic controller (PLC) for executing the logic rules relayed or stored in the memory device and a power supply capable of powering the base unit and the automation module. When a base unit and an automation module are cooperatively assembled, the combination is capable of performing one or more automation functions specific to the automation module selected.

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