20240053717. MODULAR CONTROL APPARATUS simplified abstract (Pilz GmbH & Co. KG)
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MODULAR CONTROL APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Jochen Bauknecht of Ostfildern (DE)
Hansjürgen Horter of Ostfildern (DE)
MODULAR CONTROL APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240053717 titled 'MODULAR CONTROL APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The modular control apparatus described in the patent application consists of a central control module with two logic units, first electronic modules connected to the first logic unit for safety functions, and second electronic modules connected to the second logic unit for standard functions of a programmable logic controller. The arrangement of modules is in a row, with safety functions defined by module positions and/or fixed hardware settings, while standard functions are programmable.
- The modular control apparatus consists of a central control module with two logic units.
- First electronic modules connected to the first logic unit provide safety functions.
- Second electronic modules connected to the second logic unit provide standard functions of a programmable logic controller.
- Modules are arranged in a row, with safety functions defined by module positions and/or fixed hardware settings.
- Standard functions are programmable.
- Potential Applications
- Industrial automation systems
- Safety-critical control systems
- Robotics
- Problems Solved
- Integration of safety functions and standard functions in a modular control system
- Simplified design and implementation of safety controllers
- Flexibility in programming standard functions
- Benefits
- Enhanced safety features
- Modular and scalable design
- Easy integration into existing control systems
Original Abstract Submitted
a modular control apparatus comprises a central control module with a first logic unit and a second logic unit, first electronic modules connected to the first logic unit and having safety inputs and safety outputs, wherein the first electronic modules are designed to provide safety functions of a safety controller, and second electronic modules connected to the second logic unit and having inputs and outputs, wherein the second electronic modules are designed to provide standard functions of a programmable logic controller. the central control module and the first and second electronic modules are arranged in a row of modules. the safety functions of the first electronic modules are defined by positions of the first electronic modules in the row of modules and/or by fixed hardware settings, and the standard functions of the second electronic modules are programmable.
