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Arrangement comprising a system providing movement, processing and/or production

  • US 4,841,450 A
  • Filed: 04/19/1988
  • Issued: 06/20/1989
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/02/1983
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A distributed control system for performing functions at a plurality of physically separated function points, conprising:

  • (a) at each function point;

    (i) actuating means for carrying out a specific function; and

    (ii) function control means for controlling said actuating means, said function control means including a programmable microprocessor having an associated memory and interface, said microprocessor being configurable to provide a selected control function for controlling one of a plurality of different types of actuating means;

    (b) at least one of said function points comprising;

    (i) a sensor connected to said actuating means and to an input of said function control means, and forming a continuous feedback loop;

    (c) a common computer connected to the function control means of each function point through a first common connection loop, said computer comprising;

    (i) means for transmitting, during a start up phase, a first set of digital signals for configuring the function control means of each function point to provide a selected control function; and

    (ii) means for transmitting to the function control means of each function point, during an operating phase, a second set of digital signals comprising operating commands for the specific function to be carried out by the actuating means controlled by said function control means; and

    (d) means for supplying energy to said actuating means through a second common connection loop.

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