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Modular system and method for an automatic analyzer

US5428470A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 17, 1992
Grant dateJun 27, 1995
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Expiry dateJul 17, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T436/12
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An automated analytical system module design essentially electrically isolates modular elements within the analyzer system with inter-module communications provided via packet-based communications. The modules may include a motor controller which estimates motor temperature to enable high initial torque with motor failure prediction and detection. The modules in such a system can be identified on serial communications loops by a module reset and count-off process.

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