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AssigneeVeedims, LLC
InventorsANDREW P. SARGENT, JEFFREY N. SEWARD, JONATHAN S. FICK
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A method of performing automated discovery and mapping of the topology of a network is provided, wherein the networked modules include discovery and mapping-enabled modules and standard modules that are not discovery and mapping-enabled and wherein the network connections include both data connections and power connections. The method comprises the following steps: a) powering up all discovery and mapping-enabled modules on the network with current trips set to maximum level; b) powering up all standard modules; c) determining what modules are on the network; d) determine the topology of the network, including where the modules are connected within the network; e) using the determined topology to determine power requirements for the modules on the network; and f) adjusting the power distribution on the network to accommodate the identified power needs of the network.
A method of performing automated discovery and mapping of the topology of a network of interconnected modules, wherein the modules include discovery and mapping-enabled modules and standard modules that are not discovery and mapping-enabled and wherein the network connections include both data connections and power connections, the method comprising the following steps:
An intelligent module comprising a managed data switch combined with software-controlled electrical power distribution functionality and remotely accessible input-output sensor functionality as further described herein.
An intelligent module comprising a managed data switch module combined with an unmanaged electrical power distribution functionality and remotely accessible input-output sensor functionality as further described herein.
An intelligent module comprising a unmanaged data switch module combined with an unmanaged electrical power distribution functionality and remotely accessible input-output sensor functionality as further described herein.
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