Abstract: Methods and apparatus for a memory device host that stores and retrieves program and data information for multiple CPU-based modules in a programmable logic controller system are described. In one embodiment, the memory host module is configured to store multiple programs and corresponding data within the memory of the memory host module and further configured to retrieve programs and data from the memory of the memory host module for storage in other CPU-based modules.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 16, 1999
Date of Patent:
November 8, 2005
Inventors:
James E. Grimes, William Marion Huntley, Jr.
Abstract: A control circuit for configuring at least one I/O module connector pin is provided. The circuit includes at least one port controlling a configuration of the at least one pin.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 16, 2001
Date of Patent:
November 9, 2004
Assignee:
GE Fanuc Automation North America, Inc.
Inventors:
Ronald E. Gareis, Edwin M. Thurnau, Derald Herinckx