Module and controller operation for industrial control systems

Details Module and controller operation for industrial control systems Module and controller operation for industrial control systems

2011-03-22

2011-03-22

Bahta, Kidest (Department: 2123)

Data processing: generic control systems or specific application

Generic control system, apparatus or process

Sequential or selective

C710S100000, C709S224000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07912560

ABSTRACT:
A controller and module for an industrial automation system is provided. A logical module employs resources and logic to expose functionality of the module while providing generic interfaces to external components of the module. A controller is operable with the logical module to provide interactions with components that are at, above, or below a layer associated with the controller.

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