Modular industrial controller system
US11131986B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 27, 2021 |
| Grant date | Sep 28, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D10/00
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A controller device may connect to one or more expansion modules for capability expansion. The controller device may be configured to automatically detect and identify connected expansions modules. The controller device may be configured to further automatically detect an order in which the expansion modules are connected. A graphical user interface may be provided including a visualization of the system configuration including the order of the expansion modules.
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