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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 14, 2020
Filed:
Jan. 28, 2019
Eaton Intelligent Power Limited, Dublin, IE;
Joseph Michael Manahan, Manlius, NY (US);
Adikaramge Jayawardena, Manlius, NY (US);
Stephan Iannce, Clay, NY (US);
Benjamin Avery Freer, Syracuse, NY (US);
EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITED, Dublin, IE;
Abstract
A control system for hazardous environments decreases flame paths, decreases punctures to the control system when installing interfaces, and increases safety. The control system may be characterized as a 'one size fits all' controller that is able to automatically recognize a plurality of user interfaces. The controller has an enclosure to which the interfaces can be attached. The interfaces may interact with control electronics wholly contained in the enclosure using a variety of 'wireless' mechanisms. Such mechanisms include reflecting light waves, infrared (IR) communication, radio-frequency identification, inductive coils, short-range wireless communication, camera images, piezoelectricity, and magnetism, and the like. The interfaces may include switches, indicator lights, smoke detectors, and the like.