Method for configuring an input/output module coupled to a programmable logic controller
US5056001A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 20, 1989 |
| Grant date | Oct 8, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/14052
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method is provided for configuring a smart module which is coupled to a programmable logic controller. The controller includes an initial configuration file which specifies an initial configuration for the smart module. After power up and initialization of the controller, the initial configuration file is transmitted from the controller to the smart module. The initial configuration file is now designated a current configuration file and the smart module assumes the configuration specified by the current configuration file. In accordance with the method of the invention, module specific information which is stored in the module is then displayed to aid a user in configuring the module. The user can then modify the current configuration file in response to the module specific information which was displayed. This method significantly simplifies the process of configuring smart modules for the user.
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