Multiple sequence welding controller
AssigneeRobotron Corporation
InventorEdward R. Kolodziej
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Abstract
A three-phase multiple sequence welding controller includes a single unit controller having three distinct welding sequence control modules and three distinct machine logic control modules integrated into a single unit. The single unit controller preferably includes a single microprocessor, which incorporates the six distinct control modules. The single unit controller is preferably mounted with a plurality of input/output ports and control circuitry onto a single unit circuit board. The single unit controller is capable of controlling three welding machines along with a network of peripheral machines.
Claims14
A machine control system for controlling a welding machine and a plurality of peripheral machines, comprising:
- a controller having three welding sequence control modules for controlling a welding operation, and three machine logic control modules for controlling machine programming, said controller also controlling current supply to the welding machine;
- a plurality of input/output ports for coupling said controller to a plurality of machines;
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- a single board supporting said controller and said input/output ports such that said three machine logic control modules and said three welding sequence control modules are coupled for direct intercommunication through said board.
A welding system, comprising:
- three welding machines;
- a circuit board;
- a controller mounted on said circuit board, said controller having three welding sequence control modules for controlling said welding machines and three machine logic control modules for controlling machine programming and operation of said welding machines;
- current control circuitry, mounted on said circuit board, for coupling said controller to said welding machines for controlling a supply of current to said welding machines;
- a plurality of input/output ports mounted on said circuit board for interconnecting said controller and said welding machines;
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- a three-phase mechanical switch coupled to said controller such that said controller selectively applies three-phase power to said welding machines and wherein one phase of said power is applied to each of said welding machines, respectively.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.