Input/output device with configuration, fault isolation and redundant fault assist functionality
US7660915B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 19, 2008 |
| Grant date | Feb 9, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 19, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F11/0793
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A process control system is provided having a plurality of I/O devices in communication using a bus. A primary redundant I/O device and a secondary redundant I/O device are coupled to the bus, where the secondary redundant I/O device is programmed to detect a primary redundant I/O device fault. The secondary redundant I/O device, upon detecting the primary redundant I/O device fault, publishes a primary redundant I/O device fault message on the bus. The controller may deactivate the primary redundant I/O device and activate the secondary redundant I/O device responsive to the primary redundant I/O device fault message.
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