PDA monitoring and diagnostic system for industrial control
DCFirst Claim
1. A method for controlling an output device comprising:
- programming a data and communication storage device to receive, store and select operational parameters of a plurality of control input devices and a plurality of output devices;
programming the data and communication storage device to receive, store and select identification parameters of the control input devices and the output devices; and
programming the data and communication storage device to calibrate a driver/controller based on the operational parameters and the identification parameters of the input control devices and the output devices.
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Abstract
A system and software for controlling output devices used in association with machinery is disclosed. The system includes a control module which may be connected to a personal digital assistant (PDA), personal pocket PC, personal computer, organizer, cell phone, or other data storage device. The data storage device has programmed within it particularized manufacturer information for various input devices and output devices available on the market. The system allows an operator to select a particular manufacturer, as well as product information, including product model number and operating parameters. The machine can then be calibrated such that the input device being used, as well as the output device manufacturer information, is used to dynamically adjust, monitor or perform diagnostics on the machine. The system allows for on-site calibration of the machine controllers. The invention contemplates the use of any output device used with the operation of the machine or any input device used to input information or operation instructions to the machine. The software may be programmed into any personal electronic device or may be connected to a driver or controller associated with the machine to be regulated.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for controlling an output device comprising:
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programming a data and communication storage device to receive, store and select operational parameters of a plurality of control input devices and a plurality of output devices;
programming the data and communication storage device to receive, store and select identification parameters of the control input devices and the output devices; and
programming the data and communication storage device to calibrate a driver/controller based on the operational parameters and the identification parameters of the input control devices and the output devices. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A system for controlling an output device usable with machinery comprising:
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a data storage and communications device;
a control input device;
a control output device; and
a driver-controller connected to the data storage and communications device, the control input device and the control output device for driving and controlling the control output device;
wherein the data storage and communication device can dynamically change data with respect to the control input device and the control output device based on desired operation.
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17. A method of controlling an output device usable with machinery comprising:
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programming a data and communication storage device to receive, store and select operational parameters of a plurality of control input devices and a plurality of output devices;
programming the data and communication storage device to receive, store and select identification parameters of the control input devices and the output devices;
programming the data and communication storage device to calibrate a driver/controller based on the operational parameters and the identification parameters of the input control devices and the output devices;
selecting on the data storage and communications device a specific control input device;
selecting on the data storage and communications device a specific control output device;
selecting at least one of the identification parameters and operational parameters for the control input device;
selecting at least one of the identification parameters and operational parameters for the control output device;
operating the control input device and the control output device with the selected identification parameters and operational parameters. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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