Welding system and methodology providing multiplexed cell control interface
US6697701B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 9, 2001 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 2, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/45135
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides a welding system and methodology to facilitate communications and control. The system includes a cell controller to control one or more welders over a control network. An interface module associated with the cell controller and the control network communicates with the welders and employs a communications protocol adapted to the interface module to facilitate communications and control between the cell controller and the one or more welders over the control network.
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