Siemens Industry, Inc.

Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.

Galen Freemon

Temple Luke Fulton

James W Cornett

Gregory J Karklins

William Keith Bryant

Certain exemplary embodiments comprise a system. The system can comprise a user interface renderer, which can be adapted to render a plurality of distinct user interfaces. Each user interface from the plurality of distinct user interfaces can be adapted to configure a corresponding software application from a plurality of software applications associated with operating a programmable logic controller (PLC).

Devices, systems, and methods for configuring a programmable logic controller

Certain exemplary embodiments comprise a wizard, which enables a user to configure and program an intelligent module by answering a series of questions about a specific application. The output of the wizard includes two distinct components. The wizard generates a parameter configuration for an intelligent module, reflecting the choices specified by a user for a specific application. The wizard also generates a set of customized instructions for use in a program. These instructions are specific to the choices that the user input into the wizard, and can be used in the same manner as standard instructions. Certain exemplary embodiments of the application, program, and instructions apply to a Program Logic Controller (PLC).

Wizard for programming an intelligent module

At least one exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a method comprising receiving a connection request at a modem integral to a programmable logic controller, and allowing access to the programmable logic controller via the modem. At least one exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a method comprising establishing a connection between a calling device and a modem integral to a programmable logic controller, and allowing the calling device access to the programmable logic controller via the modem. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. This abstract is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b).

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