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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 17, 2018
Filed:
May. 04, 2015
Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc., Mayfield Heights, OH (US);
David S. Wehrle, Chesterland, OH (US);
Robert J. Hager, Windsor, OH (US);
Joseph G. Vazach, Mentor, OH (US);
Robert J. Kretschmann, Bay Village, OH (US);
Nathan J. Molnar, Shaker Heights, OH (US);
Gregg M. Sichner, Mentor, OH (US);
Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc., Mayfield Heights, OH (US);
Abstract
Present embodiments include an adaptable automation control component that includes a base capable of communicatively coupling with a system bus and with a functional module that includes communication and control circuitry. The adaptable automation control component also includes a device power bus including electrical contacts that are capable of communicatively coupling the adaptable automation control component with a separate automation control component, and an activation mechanism including circuitry capable of continuing the device power bus when the activation mechanism is engaged, and capable of discontinuing the device power bus when the activation mechanism is disengaged. The adaptable automation control component facilitates functionality of the adaptable automation control component as an input/output module or a power distribution module depending on whether the activation mechanism is engaged or disengaged.