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公开(公告)号：US10162783B2
公开(公告)日：2018-12-25
申请号：US15079873
申请日：2016-03-24
Applicant: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
Inventor： Chandresh R. Chaudhari , Gregory A. Majcher , Robert J. Kretschmann , Sivaram Balasubramania , Kendal R. Harris , Edward C. Korsberg
IPC: G06F13/00 , G06F13/40 , G06F13/42 , G05B19/042 , H04L29/12
Abstract: A method and system for assigning slot addresses to modules in an industrial control system is disclosed. The modules are set up in a daisy chain topology. On power-up, a first module in the chain reads its slot address from a user configurable input or sets its slot address to a default value. The first module communicates to its immediate right neighbor using a special, one-hop message. The neighboring modules communicate to receive each other's information. The first module then sets an enable signal between the modules and sends a slot number to the neighbor in a firmware message. The neighbor checks if the enable signal is set and verifies that the slot number is a valid slot number. If so, then the neighboring module accepts the slot and repeats the same procedure to its next immediate neighbor, and so on until the last module.
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公开(公告)号：US20180189119A1
公开(公告)日：2018-07-05
申请号：US15909104
申请日：2018-03-01
Applicant: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
Inventor： Eric D. Decker , Kenwood H. Hall , Robert J. Kretschmann , Terence S. Tenorio , Scott A. Pierce , Bret S. Hildebran , Raymond R. Husted , Gregg Sichner , David M. Fort
Abstract: An improved system for handling events in an industrial control system is disclosed. A module in an industrial controller is configured to generate an event responsive to a predefined signal or combination of signals occurring. The event is transferred to an event queue for subsequent execution. The event queue may also be configured to store a copy of the state of the module at the time the event is generated. The event queue may hold multiple events and each event is configured to trigger at least one event task. Subsequent events that occur during execution of the event task are stored in the event queue for later execution. An event, or combination of events, may trigger execution of an event task within the module, within the controller to which the module is connected, or within multiple controllers.
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公开(公告)号：US20150253754A1
公开(公告)日：2015-09-10
申请号：US14716697
申请日：2015-05-19
Applicant: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
Inventor： Nathan J. Molnar , David S. Wehrle , Douglas R. Bodmann , Robert J. Hager , Joseph G. Vazach , Robert J. Kretschmann , Gregg M. Sichner , Douglas A. Lostoski
IPC: G05B15/02
CPC classification number: H05K7/1468 , G05B15/02 , G05B19/054 , G05B19/056 , G05B2219/21092 , G05B2219/25314 , G05B2219/25452 , G06F9/44505 , G06F13/10 , H01R13/62 , H01R13/629 , H01R13/635 , H05K7/1474 , H05K7/1484 , Y10T29/49117 , Y10T307/937
Abstract: Present embodiments include an automation control system that includes an input/output device module with a device bus therein. The input/output module also includes a first bus contact on a first side of the input/output device module and communicatively coupled with a first end of the device bus, and a second bus contact on a second side of the input/output device module and communicatively coupled with a second end of the device bus. The second side generally faces an opposite direction from the first side and the input/output device module is configured to be coupled with additional input/output device modules positioned on the first and second sides of the input/output device module via the first and second bus contacts. Further, the first and second bus contacts are positioned on non-lateral surfaces of the input/output device module, the first and second contacts include spring-loaded connectors, the first and second contacts include two-prong or three-prong forks, or the input/output device module is a terminal block.
Abstract translation: 本实施例包括自动化控制系统，其包括其中具有设备总线的输入/输出设备模块。 所述输入/输出模块还包括在所述输入/输出设备模块的第一侧上的第一总线触点，并且与所述设备总线的第一端通信耦合，以及在所述输入/输出设备模块的第二侧上的第二总线触点 并且与设备总线的第二端通信耦合。 第二侧通常面向与第一侧相反的方向，并且输入/输出设备模块被配置为经由第一和第二侧与输入/输出设备模块的第一和第二侧上定位的附加输入/输出设备模块耦合 巴士接触 此外，第一和第二总线触点位于输入/输出设备模块的非横向表面上，第一和第二触点包括弹簧加载的连接器，第一和第二触点包括双叉或三叉叉，或 输入/输出设备模块是端子块。
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公开(公告)号：US09921890B2
公开(公告)日：2018-03-20
申请号：US14554595
申请日：2014-11-26
Applicant: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
Inventor： Eric D. Decker , Kenwood H. Hall , Robert J. Kretschmann , Terence S. Tenorio , Scott A. Pierce , Bret S. Hildebran , Raymond R. Husted , Gregg Sichner , David M. Fort
CPC classification number: G06F9/542 , G06F9/4881
Abstract: An improved system for handling events in an industrial control system is disclosed. A module in an industrial controller is configured to generate an event responsive to a predefined signal or combination of signals occurring. The event is transferred to an event queue for subsequent execution. The event queue may also be configured to store a copy of the state of the module at the time the event is generated. The event queue may hold multiple events and each event is configured to trigger at least one event task. Subsequent events that occur during execution of the event task are stored in the event queue for later execution. An event, or combination of events, may trigger execution of an event task within the module, within the controller to which the module is connected, or within multiple controllers.
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公开(公告)号：US09483928B2
公开(公告)日：2016-11-01
申请号：US14710256
申请日：2015-05-12
Applicant: ROCKWELL AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Inventor： Nathan J. Molnar , David S. Wehrle , Douglas R. Bodmann , Robert J. Kretschmann , Joseph G. Vazach , Gregg M. Sichner , Terence S. Tenorio
CPC classification number: G08B21/18 , G08B5/36 , H05K7/1462 , H05K7/1465 , H05K7/1469 , H05K7/1481
Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for aligning status indicators on a terminal block of an I/O device by locating the status indicators directly adjacent to or integrated directly within their respective terminals on the terminal block. The status indicators are illuminated by LEDs or other light emitters disposed within a housing of the I/O device. Light from the LEDs are directed to the status indicators by light pipes disposed within the housing of the I/O device. LED activation circuitry disposed within the housing determines a manner in which to activate the LEDs to illuminate the status indicators based on inputs and outputs between the I/O device and a controlled process. In certain embodiments, the status indicators are disposed on a raised section of the I/O device, which may be part of a removable LED indication assembly including the LEDs, light pipes, and LED activation circuitry.
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公开(公告)号：US09411614B2
公开(公告)日：2016-08-09
申请号：US14821488
申请日：2015-08-07
Applicant: ROCKWELL AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Inventor： Robert J. Kretschmann , David S. Wehrle , Joseph G. Vazach , Gregg M. Sichner
IPC: G06F9/445 , H01R13/62 , G06F13/10 , H05K7/14 , H01R13/629 , H01R13/635 , G05B15/02
CPC classification number: H05K7/1468 , G05B15/02 , G05B19/054 , G05B19/056 , G05B2219/21092 , G05B2219/25314 , G05B2219/25452 , G06F9/44505 , G06F13/10 , H01R13/62 , H01R13/629 , H01R13/635 , H05K7/1474 , H05K7/1484 , Y10T29/49117 , Y10T307/937
Abstract: Systems and methods provide re-configurable functionality within components of I/O devices without the need of disconnecting the components from each other. For example, in certain embodiments, when certain types of components are connected to each other, certain functionality sets within the components may be activated to provide combined functionality sets between the components. The combined functionality sets may, for example, be preferred functionality sets to be used when the particular types of components are connected to each other. Furthermore, in certain embodiments, functionality activation keys may be physically inserted into (or electronically communicated to) the components of the I/O device to activate certain functionality sets within the component into which the functionality activation key is inserted (or electronically communicated to), as well as within the other components of the I/O device to which the component is connected.
Abstract translation: 系统和方法在I / O设备的组件中提供可重新配置的功能，而不需要将组件彼此断开连接。 例如，在某些实施例中，当某些类型的组件彼此连接时，组件内的某些功能集可被激活以在组件之间提供组合功能集。 组合的功能集可以例如是当特定类型的组件彼此连接时要使用的优选功能集。 此外，在某些实施例中，功能激活密钥可以物理地插入（或电子地传送到）I / O设备的组件，以激活功能激活密钥插入（或电子传送到）的组件内的某些功能集， ，以及组件连接到的I / O设备的其他组件内。
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公开(公告)号：US20150347161A1
公开(公告)日：2015-12-03
申请号：US14821488
申请日：2015-08-07
Applicant: ROCKWELL AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Inventor： Robert J. Kretschmann , David S. Wehrle , Joseph G. Vazach , Gregg M. Sichner
CPC classification number: H05K7/1468 , G05B15/02 , G05B19/054 , G05B19/056 , G05B2219/21092 , G05B2219/25314 , G05B2219/25452 , G06F9/44505 , G06F13/10 , H01R13/62 , H01R13/629 , H01R13/635 , H05K7/1474 , H05K7/1484 , Y10T29/49117 , Y10T307/937
Abstract: Systems and methods provide re-configurable functionality within components of I/O devices without the need of disconnecting the components from each other. For example, in certain embodiments, when certain types of components are connected to each other, certain functionality sets within the components may be activated to provide combined functionality sets between the components. The combined functionality sets may, for example, be preferred functionality sets to be used when the particular types of components are connected to each other. Furthermore, in certain embodiments, functionality activation keys may be physically inserted into (or electronically communicated to) the components of the I/O device to activate certain functionality sets within the component into which the functionality activation key is inserted (or electronically communicated to), as well as within the other components of the I/O device to which the component is connected.
Abstract translation: 系统和方法在I / O设备的组件中提供可重新配置的功能，而不需要将组件彼此断开连接。 例如，在某些实施例中，当某些类型的组件彼此连接时，组件内的某些功能集可被激活以在组件之间提供组合功能集。 组合的功能集可以例如是当特定类型的组件彼此连接时要使用的优选功能集。 此外，在某些实施例中，功能激活密钥可以物理地插入（或电子地传送到）I / O设备的组件，以激活功能激活密钥插入（或电子传送到）的组件内的某些功能集， ，以及组件连接到的I / O设备的其他组件内。
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公开(公告)号：US20140371877A1
公开(公告)日：2014-12-18
申请号：US14468817
申请日：2014-08-26
Applicant: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
Inventor： Bret S. Hildebran , Eric D. Decker , DuWayne D. Mulhall , Peter M. Delic , Robert J. Kretschmann , Kenwood H. Hall , Harsh Shah , Andreas P. Frischknecht , Scott A. Pierce , Terence S. Tenorio
IPC: G05B15/02
CPC classification number: G05B15/02 , G05B11/01 , G05B19/0423 , G05B19/0426 , G05B19/056 , G05B19/4148 , G05B23/0205 , G05B2219/1196 , G05B2219/21012 , G05B2219/21021 , G05B2219/24015 , G05B2219/33105 , G05B2219/33333 , G05B2219/33338 , G05B2219/34401 , G06F13/124
Abstract: An input module for an industrial controller is configurable to simplify setup and commissioning. The input module includes input terminals configurable, for example, as a counter input. Still other input terminals may be configured to trigger events as a function of the input signals present at the terminals. Time signals corresponding to transitions in state of the input terminals, triggering of events, or operation of the counters may be recorded. The input module is further configurable to transmit data back to the processor or to transmit data directly to another module in the industrial control network.
Abstract translation: 用于工业控制器的输入模块可配置为简化设置和调试。 输入模块包括可配置的输入端，例如作为计数器输入。 还可以将其它输入端子配置为根据存在于端子处的输入信号来触发事件。 可以记录与输入端子的状态的转变对应的时间信号，触发事件或计数器的动作。 输入模块还可配置为将数据发送回处理器或将数据直接发送到工业控制网络中的另一个模块。
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公开(公告)号：US20140065863A1
公开(公告)日：2014-03-06
申请号：US14075315
申请日：2013-11-08
Applicant: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
Inventor： Douglas R. Bodmann , David S. Wehrle , Joseph G. Vazach , Robert J. Kretschmann , Nathan J. Molnar , Gregg M. Sichner
IPC: H01R13/635 , H01R13/629
CPC classification number: H05K7/1468 , G05B15/02 , G05B19/054 , G05B19/056 , G05B2219/21092 , G05B2219/25314 , G05B2219/25452 , G06F9/44505 , G06F13/10 , H01R13/62 , H01R13/629 , H01R13/635 , H05K7/1474 , H05K7/1484 , Y10T29/49117 , Y10T307/937
Abstract: An input/output (I/O) device for an automation control system includes a base portion configured to communicatively connect the I/O device with at least one other I/O device, an I/O module physically and communicatively connected to the base portion and comprising I/O communication circuitry, a terminal block physically and communicatively connected to the base portion, and an ejection device configured to eject the I/O module or the terminal block from the base portion by pushing the I/O module or the terminal block out of engagement with the base portion when activated.
Abstract translation: 用于自动化控制系统的输入/输出（I / O）设备包括：基本部分，被配置为将I / O设备与至少一个其它I / O设备通信地连接，I / O模块物理地和通信地连接到基座 部分并且包括I / O通信电路，物理上和通信地连接到基座部分的端子块，以及配置成通过推动I / O模块或者将I / O模块或端子块从基座部分推出而从基座部件排出的弹出装置 端子块在被激活时与基部接合。
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公开(公告)号：US20200333758A1
公开(公告)日：2020-10-22
申请号：US16919397
申请日：2020-07-02
Applicant: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
Inventor： Robert J. Kretschmann
Abstract: An industrial controller with a modular backplane includes multiple modules, where each module includes a base and a chassis. Electrical connectors located on each side of the base engage the base of an adjacent module such that the bases are electrically connected. The backplane is defined by and extends through each of the bases connected to each other. A chassis is inserted into each base. Each chassis includes an embedded switch and a local circuit. The embedded switch is in communication with the base, and the local circuit performs the operation of the corresponding module. The embedded switch receives data transmitted along the backplane between bases. The embedded switch reads the data intended for the module and passes the data to the local circuit for further processing. Similarly, the embedded switch receives data from the local circuit and inserts the data on the backplane for transmission to the appropriate module.
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