Abstract: A mounting arrangement includes a first mounting that is attachable to a first support structure and configured to cooperate with one of a safety switch and a safety switch actuator and a second mounting configured to cooperate with the other of the safety switch and the safety switch actuator. The first and second mountings provide variable guided interaction between the first and second mountings and thereby provided variable guided interaction between the safety switch and the safety switch actuator.

Abstract: A diagnostic device, such as a network probe or a blade, with wired and/or wireless communication capabilities. In one example embodiment, a network probe includes a processor, a memory in communication with the processor, and a buffer in communication with the processor. In this example embodiment, the processor is programmed to identify a triggering event in data received by the network probe and store, in the buffer, data that is associated with the triggering event.

Abstract: A switch mechanism has at least one set of contacts including at least one fixed contact and at least one moveable contact which is carried by an axially moveable carrier that is held by a spring-loaded detent when the contacts are closed, the carrier being released with a force to overcome the latching mechanism when opening the contacts, and a cam member with at two cam profiles that is disposed adjacent one end of the carrier and is operable to pull the axially moveable carrier towards the cam and thereby pull the at least one moveable contact into engagement with the at least one fixed contact. In one embodiment, the cam may carry a permanent magnet which when moved attracts and draws with it a permanent magnet mounted fixedly with respect to the axially moveable carrier.

Abstract: A method and apparatus and associated components are described for producing a cellular tissue structure including a wall surrounding a space or passage. A suspension of cells is introduced into a culture vessel (70) of elongate tubular form defining an internal tissue formation surface. The vessel is rotated about a rotary axis to cause the cells in the suspension to move under the influence of centrifugal force to collect and form a layer on the tissue formation surface. The layer is then exposed to a tissue culture medium. The tissue formation surface is preferably resiliently compressive and a pulsed or other time-varying pressure is preferably applied during at least the maturation phase of formation of the cellular tissue structure. Various forms of apparatus are described to allow a large array of elongate culture vessels to be built and serviced in common or individually.

Abstract: A safety switch assembly having a handle pivotably attached to a casing to allow selective operation of an electrical contact assembly. The handle is attached to the casing with a movable pivot such that excessive grip pressure renders the safety switch inoperable until the safety switch is reset. The handle is moveable responsive to grip pressures that range from no actuation to a first grip pressure. Actuation of the handle in this range controls operation of the electrical contact assembly. Gripping of the switch with a grip pressure greater than the first grip pressure moves the pivot such that the safety switch is rendered inoperable, or non-conductive, until manipulation of a reset actuator returns the pivot to a pivot position associated with the first operating zone. Such a construction provides a safety switch that can be rendered inoperable and reset to allow subsequent operation.

Abstract: The claimed subject matter provides a system and/or a method that facilitates initiating a sequence within an industrial automation environment. A radio frequency identification (RFID) component can receive data from an RFID tag. An event control component can invoke at least one event related to a device in a designated control sequence.

Abstract: The claimed subject matter provides a system and/or a method that facilitates providing a safety mechanism associated with a protective zone in an industrial automation environment. An radio frequency identification (RFID) component can receive data from an RFID tag to identify a location. A safety component can employ a safe mode to a device based at least in part upon the location to employ a protected zone in proximity with the device.

Abstract: The claimed subject matter provides industrial automation systems and/or methods that evaluate a proximity to potential hazards. A plurality of sensors can provide redundant detected data. Additionally, a proximity evaluation component can evaluate the detected data, determine a location of at least one of a person and an object, and identify a distance from the location to one or more hazardous zones in a monitored region.

Abstract: The claimed subject matter provides industrial automation systems and/or methods that visualize availability and safety levels. An optimization component can generate a voting configuration that provides an optimized combination of a safety level and an availability level based upon available redundancy. Additionally, a graphical user interface can present a visualization of the safety level and the availability level.

Abstract: Systems and methods of risk management that employ a risk assessment component to continuously update risk estimation associated with a machine of a manufacturing system. A data input component is provided for receiving a measured parameter associated with a current machine condition. A comparison is performed between the measured parameter from current machine condition with predetermined risk estimations/assessment parameters to determine whether the current machine condition is within the range of acceptable operator risk conditions.

Abstract: The claimed subject matter provides industrial automation systems and/or methods that configure available redundancy. An interface component can obtain input data. Additionally, an optimization component can generate a voting configuration that allocates available redundancy to provide an optimized combination of safety and availability based at least in part on the input data.

Abstract: System(s) and method(s) that facilitate utilizing biometric sensors (e.g., fingerprint, hand scan, voice recognition . . . ) in manufacturing systems in order to maintain accurate safety audit trails. A safety audit system, utilizing a biometric sensing device, facilitates determining if a user is allowed to access and change the configuration of the manufacturing system. Once a user is allowed to change the configuration (e.g., programmable electronics, tooling changes, software updates, etc.) the changes are automatically recorded in a safety audit database. Automatic storage of configuration changes mitigates manual recording of changes thereby enhancing the safety audit data often necessary to meet safety standards for manufacturing systems.

Abstract: The claimed subject matter provides industrial automation systems and/or methods that can aggregate data. A plurality of sensors can provide redundant detected data. Additionally, a weighting component can respectively weight the detected data based upon a confidence of accurate measurement corresponding to each of the plurality of sensors. Further, a combination component can assemble the redundant detected data based at least in part upon the weights to generate harmonized data.

Abstract: This disclosure relates implementing resource allocation in a wireless communication system. In one example, first a resource allocation manager maintains a database that includes categories of wireless end point device errors. Each category in the database is cross-referenced to a corresponding diagnostic service. Next, the resource allocation manager receives a notification of an error in a wireless end point device. Then, the resource allocation manager categorizing the error. Next, the resource allocation manager queries the database to identify a diagnostic service that is cross-referenced to the error category to which the error corresponds. Finally, the resource allocation manager sends the notification of the error to the diagnostic service that is cross-referenced to the error category to which the error corresponds.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a wireless diagnostic device, such as a network probe or a blade, with wireless communication capabilities. In one example embodiment, a network probe includes a processor, a memory in communication with the processor, a buffer in communication with the processor, and a first wireless transceiver in communication with the processor. In this example embodiment, the first wireless transceiver is configured to transmit data over a wireless channel.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a network test access point (“TAP”) with wireless communication capabilities. In one example embodiment, a network TAP includes an input port configured for communication with a data line and an output port configured for communication with a data line. The output port is at least indirectly connected with the input port. The network TAP also includes a power assembly and a wireless transmitter connected with the power assembly. The wireless transmitter is configured to receive data by way of the input port and to transmit the received data over a wireless channel.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to the use of wireless communication systems to manage the remote monitoring of end point devices. In one example embodiment, a method for management of a wireless diagnostic system is disclosed. First, management software initiates a connection between the management software and a TAP. Next, the management software receives a session identifier for each session initiated between the TAP and another device since the last connection between the management software and the TAP. Then the management software sends a request to receive data substantially in real-time from the TAP. Finally, the management software receives data substantially in real-time from the TAP. In this example method, one or more of the acts is performed in connection with a wireless communication channel.

Abstract: The invention relates to a door module (2) for a vehicle door, which is divided in a sealed manner into an outer wet chamber (44) that faces the door shell (1) and an inner dry chamber (43). Said door module is equipped with pre-assembled mechanical and/or electrical functional components that are fixed in the dry chamber and can be mechanically and/or electrically connected to door components that are located in the wet chamber. The seal between the dry chamber and the wet chamber is formed by a separation sheet (12), which is penetrated by sealed connecting elements of the functional components that are held on the dry side of said separation sheet in the door module.

Abstract: A vehicle mode controller, a driving mode collecting means, and a plurality of subsystem controllers including an engine management system, a transmission controller, a steering controller, a brakes controller and a suspension controller, provide an improved system and method of operating a vehicle control system in a host vehicle in a manner suitable for a respective driving surface in a plurality of different off-road surfaces and terrains such as might be encountered when driving off-road. An improved method is provided for controlling a vehicle control system by avoiding unplanned combinations of subsystem configuration modes and minimizing the transition time when changing between subsystem configuration modes.

Abstract: Wireless diagnostic systems and methods of implementing wireless diagnostic analysis between at least one end point device and at least one wireless diagnostic device/probe, each including a wireless transceiver that enables wireless communication therebetween. The wireless diagnostic device could be a bit error rate tester, a protocol analyzer, a generator, a jammer, a monitor, and the like. The end point devices can be storage devices, LAN ports, computer systems, SAN ports, wireless RAIDS, network taps, and the like.