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Automation operating and management system

  • US 10,459,417 B2
  • Filed: 06/02/2017
  • Issued: 10/29/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/08/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system for controlling automation, the system comprising:

  • a machine comprising;

    a first controller;

    a first element actuable by the first controller at machine start-up to perform a first cycle characterized by a first cycle time;

    a second element actuable by the first controller at the machine start-up to perform a second cycle characterized by a second cycle time;

    wherein the first cycle time is longer in duration than the second cycle time;

    wherein the first controller, at the machine start-up, is configured to;

    at the machine start-up, actuate the first element to perform the first cycle;

    at the machine start-up, delay by a first delay time, actuation of the second element to perform the second cycle;

    at a delayed start time relative to the machine start-up, actuate the second element to perform the second cycle such that performance of the second cycle is completed prior to completion of performance of the first cycle; and

    wherein the sum of the duration of the first delay time and the second cycle time is less than the first cycle time.

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