Method and apparatus for assigning addresses to components in a control system
US7203228B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 19, 2003 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB61L3/127
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and an apparatus for remotely controlling locomotives in a railway environment using radio frequency signals are provided. A remote operator programming unit (OPP) is used to set address information in the transmitter unit via a communication channel such as an infrared link. The use of the operator programming unit allows eliminating the need to open the casing of the transmitter during programming thereby reducing the probability of damaging the electrical components of the transmitter.
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