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Data acquisition systems

US4294682A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 31, 1977
Grant dateOct 13, 1981
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Expiry dateJan 31, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC25C3/20
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A data acquisition system for a hot metal handling operation uses optical transmission of data from a plurality of hot-metal stations to a control computer. Preferably the computer transmits control instructions to operators via the optical link. In an aluminium pot-line arrangement the mobile transceiver may be mounted on the service crane.

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