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US 7,565,459 B2Granted
Combination I/O modules in a modular automation controller
OwnerShalabh Kumarinventor
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Abstract
The invention describes combination I/O modules for automation. Various combinations of inputs and output with different electrical interfaces are offered providing greater flexibility in controller hardware selection.
Claims10
An I/O module for use in a modular automation controller, said I/O module having means to:
- a) electrically connect to said automation controller;
- b) transmit variety of electrical signals from plurality of input devices to said automation controller simultaneously;
- c) transmit variety electrical signals from said automation controller to plurality of output devices simultaneously.
An output module for use in a modular automation controller, said output module having means to:
- a) electrically connect to said automation controller;
- b) transmit electrical signals from said automation controller to variety of output devices simultaneously;
- c) detect an overload or short circuit condition in said output devices.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.