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US 2002/0170609 A1Published application
Programmable logic controller apparatus, method, and modules
OwnerDerald J. Herinckxinventor
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Abstract
A method for manufacturing a programmable logic controller (PLC) module includes mounting at least one valve inside the PLC module and positioning at least one outlet line in flow communication with the valve.
Claims18
A method for manufacturing a programmable logic controller module, said method comprising the steps of:
- mounting at least one valve inside the PLC module;
- and
- positioning at least one outlet line in flow communication with the valve.
A module for use with a programmable logic controller (PLC) including a base plate bus connector, said module comprising:
- a module bus connector configured to operationally couple with the PLC;
- and
- a valve assembly connected to said module bus connector and controlled by the PLC.
A module for use with a programmable logic controller (PLC) including a base plate bus connector, said module comprising:
- a module bus connector configured to operationally couple with the PLC via the base plate bus connector;
- and
- a valve assembly connected to said module bus connector and controlled by the PLC, said valve assembly comprising:
- at least one valve;
- at least one inlet line in flow communication with said valve;
- at least one pneumatic line in flow communication with said valve;
- and
- at least one solenoid connected to said valve and controlled by the PLC.
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