Multi-processor axis control
US4514814A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 7, 1982 |
| Grant date | Apr 30, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 7, 2002 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P90/02
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for operating a computer controlled industrial machine in which a plurality of axes of motion are independently controlled. The method utilizes programmable data processors to enable the production of motion command signals to the servo drives of the machine. In one embodiment, coordinated motion of several axes is attained by programmably grouping axes into motion groups. Each motion group has an assigned master processor which coordinates the operation of all axis processors in that group. The axis processors can be re-assigned to any other motion group while a programmed motion is being performed.
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