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Drive controller operator interface and serial protocol

  • US 6,823,232 B2
  • Filed: 06/13/2001
  • Issued: 11/23/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/18/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A drive controller and operator panel operable to control a drive that supplies motive power to a device;

  • wherein;

    the operator panel is removable with respect to the drive controller, and includes data input means and a first data transfer port;

    the drive controller is operatively connected to the drive and includes a second data transfer port which cooperates with the data transfer port of the operator panel to enable the drive controller and the operator panel to communicate control data by means of a serial protocol;

    said operator panel is alternatively connectable to a plurality of drive controllers via said first data transfer port, for controlling differing types of devices; and

    the serial protocol includes data indicating the device type of the device transmitting the data.

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