Abstract:
A programmable logic controller (PLC) system is provided. The programmable logic controller (PLC) system divides a memory region into a plurality of regions according to a function, and reads or transmits data from or to the divided regions according to an operation mode to be performed, wherein the plurality of regions obtained through division includes: a first storage region storing log data on the PLC system; and a second storage region storing a hyper text markup language (HTML) file.
Abstract:
A system having a graphical compiler connected to a function block engine. The graphical compiler may convert graphical information to non-graphical information. A resources allocation module may be connected to the function block engine and the compiler. Also, a function block execution list may be connected to the compiler and the function block engine. A user interface may be connected to the compiler.
Abstract:
A controller with attachments for controlling specific electronic circuits is disclosed. Each attachment has a connector connectable to the electronic circuit to be controlled, and a memory accessible by the controller that contains configuration data for accessing the electronic circuit, and operational software for operating the electronic circuit.
Abstract:
A device has processing hardware to carry out a blood processing procedure. A processing control manager resides on the device to monitor status conditions over time during the blood processing procedure. A data interface also resides on the device. The data interface includes a flash memory data storage medium formatted to allocate discrete block file spaces to receive data. Chronologic data or time-specific data, are created based upon sensed conditions by a data generator task, which also resides on the device. A file manager task appends chronologic data to an allocated file space to create a chronologic block file, which, when read, provides a time-ordered account of processing activities or hardware conditions. The file manager also operates to block-write time-specific data to another allocated file space, which, when read, creates a snap-shot of processing conditions at a given point in time. The data file structure created on the flash memory medium withstands corruption of data due to power failure.
Abstract:
A programmable logic controller (PLC) system is provided. The programmable logic controller (PLC) system divides a memory region into a plurality of regions according to a function, and reads or transmits data from or to the divided regions according to an operation mode to be performed, wherein the plurality of regions obtained through division includes: a first storage region storing log data on the PLC system; and a second storage region storing a hyper text markup language (HTML) file.
Abstract:
A generic user interface for rapid application development on a stand-alone control platform. A user interface may be designed using generic menu methodology consisting of predefined tables, fonts, and templates, such that table entries and menu selections are made based on the platform. An example platform may be designed from function blocks from a function block engine. An application may be developed to run on the control platform (within the constraints of the hardware and function block engine), and a corresponding user interface may be automatically generated by populating the generic tables of the user interface methodology based on simple user input during placement of the function blocks, as an example.
Abstract:
A programmable controller and method of operating a programmable controller are provided. In one illustrative embodiment, the programmable controller may have non-volatile memory and random-access memory (RAM), which, in some cases, may be implemented in a single microcontroller. The illustrative programmable controller may include a function block engine resident in the non-volatile memory, a block execution list being resident in the non-volatile memory, and a parameter and/or variable storage space being resident in RAM. The function block engine may execute a program according to a list of function blocks identified in the block execution list. In some cases, the program can be executed from the non-volatile memory, which in some cases may be FLASH memory. Additionally, in some cases, the non-volatile memory may include a firmware portion and a user programmable portion. The block execution list may be stored in the user programmable portion, allowing field programmability and configuration of the function blocks.
Abstract:
A coupler for a programmable logic controller connecting to an Ethernet network under the TCP/IP protocol in order to communicate with various equipment. The coupler uses two disk partitions in a flash memory, one acting as a disk for the real time operating system and the other acting as a user disk. The two disks are accessed through the FTP protocol on TCP/IP, and the user disk space is managed by an HTTP server.
Abstract:
A device has processing hardware to carry out a blood processing procedure. A processing control manager resides on the device to monitor status conditions over time during the blood processing procedure. A data interface also resides on the device. The data interface includes a flash memory data storage medium formatted to allocate discrete block file spaces to receive data. Chronologic data or time-specific data are created based upon sensed conditions by a data generator task, which also resides on the device. A file manager task appends chronologic data to an allocated file space to create a chronologic block file, which, when read, provides a time-ordered account of processing activities or hardware conditions. The file manager also operates to block-write time-specific data to another allocated file space, which, when read, creates a snap-shot of processing conditions at a given point in time. The data file structure created on the flash memory medium withstands corruption of data due to power failure.
Abstract:
A control apparatus, especially a motor vehicle control apparatus, is described having: a first control unit (13), a first programmable memory unit (14), which is assigned to the first control unit and wherein programs and data for the first control unit can be stored; and, a first interface (11) via which programs and data, which are to be stored from an external source (20) in the control apparatus (10), can be transmitted to the first control unit; the first control unit being able to receive the programs and data transmitted thereto and causing a storage of the programs and data into the first memory unit. The described control unit is distinguished by a second interface (12) via which programs and data, which are received via the first interface, can be transmitted by the first control unit to a second control unit (15), the programs and data being provided for storage in a second programmable memory unit, which is assigned to the second control unit and which is storing programs and data for the second control unit.