Machine control system, motion controller, and connection device

A machine control system, comprising:

• a motion controller;
• and
• a first and second connection devices, the first and second connection devices each includes a machine element that is controllable and is connected for communication to the motion controller,
• the first and second connection devices each comprising:
• motion program storage configured to store a motion program to be executed by the motion controller to control the first or second connection device;
• and
• a motion program transmitter configured to transmit the motion program stored in the motion program storage to the motion controller,
• the motion controller comprising:
• a motion program receiver configured to receive the motion programs for controlling the first and second connection devices connected for communication to the motion controller;
• and
• a control unit configured to control the first and second connection devices by executing the motion programs received by the motion program receiver.