I/O mesh architecture for an industrial automation system
US11036656B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 7, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jun 15, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 7, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/25201
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An industrial automation system employing a mesh topology of input/output allows flexibility in pairing field devices and controllers though the I/O mesh. Field devices can be connected to the geographically closest I/O module channel without regard to the location of the necessary controller. Modular prefabrication and deployment of the I/O modules becomes less complex and less time consuming thereby reducing costs.
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