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Method for using portable wireless devices to monitor industrial controllers

  • US 20020068983A1
  • Filed: 12/06/2000
  • Published: 06/06/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/06/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for controlling and monitoring an industrial controller using a portable wireless device, utilizing a system including a programmable logic controller (PLC), a local server, and a wireless Internet Service Provider (ISP), said method comprising the steps of:

  • monitoring and controlling a system using a programmable logic controller (PLC);

    exchanging communications between the PLC and a local server;

    exchanging communications between the local server and an Internet Service Provider (ISP) server utilizing the Internet; and

    exchanging communications between the ISP server and a wireless user communication device.

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