System, method and computer program for a synoptic interlock prompting and input override system with a maintenance log
US6687649B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 30, 2001 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 1, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/24211
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system, method and computer program for facilitating the operation of a control system utilizing one or more input devices is disclosed. The control system provides the ability to monitor and modify operating parameters of the input devices. A function integrated within a software code is to be executed by the control system. The function is responsive to the input device. The input device includes at least one condition comprising a state wherein all of the conditions must be met prior to the execution of the function. A display of an unmet condition is exhibited to operator personnel of the control system during the execution of any function having an unmet condition prohibiting the execution of the function. The operator personnel is capable of overriding the unmet condition by selecting the state of the condition that allows the condition to be met, thus allowing the function to be executed. A maintenance log contains a record of the conditions that were bypassed or overridden. The maintenance log can be utilized for repair and replacement of faulty devices during scheduled maintenance periods.
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