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Modular programmable automation controller with multi-processor architecture

  • US 20050220127A1
  • Filed: 03/22/2005
  • Published: 10/06/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/22/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for forming a control node, the method comprising:

  • providing a plurality of modules, each module including an independently operating, user-programmable microprocessor and associated set of hardware resources;

    connecting the modules so that the modules can communicate with one another;

    selecting a master module from the plurality of modules and identifying the remaining module(s) as slave module(s); and

    , determining an address of each of the salve module(s).

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