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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 22, 1999
Filed:
Aug. 30, 1996
Applicant:
Inventors:
Jeffrey S Zingsheim, Oak Creek, WI (US);
William H Martin, Franklin, WI (US);
Jeffrey C Krueger, Waukesha, WI (US);
Assignee:
Allen-Bradley Company, LLC, Milwaukee, WI (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H04Q / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
34082507 ; 34082516 ; 34082517 ; 34082505 ;
Abstract
A communication system for power monitors and the like includes a plurality of communication nodes connected in series. A technique is provided for automatically detecting the status of the system, including the need to configure the communication nodes or identify the presence and location of a fault. Further, configuration of the nodes is automatically performed as required, and the location of faults is visually represented to assist an operator.