Data transmission system with bus failure detection system
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1. In a multiplex system of the type comprising bus means;
- a central controller coupled to the bus means and comprising means for applying clock signals to the bus means, means for receiving data signals from the bus means, and means for applying data signals to the bus means; and
a first remote station coupled to the bus means and comprising first means for maintaining a count of the clock signals and means for applying a first data signal to the bus means during a time period corresponding to a first selected count; and
a second remote station coupled to the bus means and comprising second means for maintaining a count of the clock signals and means for receiving a second data signal from the bus means during a time period corresponding to a second selected count, the improvement comprising;
third means for detecting a failure of the bus means; and
fourth means, responsive to the third means, for preventing the clock signal from being carried at least to the second remote station during a detected failure of the bus means.
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A multiplex system includes a bus, a central controller coupled to the bus, and a number of remote stations coupled to the bus. The central controller applies clock signals to the bus, receives data signals from the bus, and applies data signals to the bus. The remote stations each maintain a respective count of clock signals and exchange data signals with the bus during respective time periods corresponding to respective counts. The controller operates to detect a failure of the bus and then to prevent clock signals from being carried to the remote stations associated with the failed bus. In this way, erratic operation of the remote stations is minimized.
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1. In a multiplex system of the type comprising bus means;
- a central controller coupled to the bus means and comprising means for applying clock signals to the bus means, means for receiving data signals from the bus means, and means for applying data signals to the bus means; and
a first remote station coupled to the bus means and comprising first means for maintaining a count of the clock signals and means for applying a first data signal to the bus means during a time period corresponding to a first selected count; and
a second remote station coupled to the bus means and comprising second means for maintaining a count of the clock signals and means for receiving a second data signal from the bus means during a time period corresponding to a second selected count, the improvement comprising;third means for detecting a failure of the bus means; and fourth means, responsive to the third means, for preventing the clock signal from being carried at least to the second remote station during a detected failure of the bus means. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
- a central controller coupled to the bus means and comprising means for applying clock signals to the bus means, means for receiving data signals from the bus means, and means for applying data signals to the bus means; and
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6. In a multiplex system comprising bus means;
- a central controller comprising means for applying clock signals to the bus means, means for reading data signals from the bus means, and means for applying data signals to the bus means; and
a plurality of remote stations, each comprising means for maintaining a respective count of the clock signals, and means for exchanging a respective data signal with the bus means during a time period designated by a respective count, the improvement comprising;a plurality of individual buses included in the bus means, each radiating from the central controller and each interconnecting the central controller with a respective subset of the remote stations; means, included in the central controller, for detecting a failed one of the individual buses; and means, responsive to the detecting means, for preventing the clock signals from being carried to the subset of remote stations associated the failed one of the individual buses. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10)
- a central controller comprising means for applying clock signals to the bus means, means for reading data signals from the bus means, and means for applying data signals to the bus means; and
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