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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 01, 2011
Filed:
Sep. 26, 2006
Werner Engl, Luhe-Wildenau, DE;
Stefan Grosser, Schnaittenbach, DE;
Gerald Hirmer, Mantel, DE;
Mario Maier, Ensdorf, DE;
Werner Engl, Luhe-Wildenau, DE;
Stefan Grosser, Schnaittenbach, DE;
Gerald Hirmer, Mantel, DE;
Mario Maier, Ensdorf, DE;
Siemens Aktiengesellschaft, Munich, DE;
Abstract
An input/output module for a programmable controller is provided that generates an output voltage and an output current from the power input. The input/output module functions as a power supply which re-emits or outputs at least some of the power input so that the occurrence of dissipation heat internally within the module is prevented or reduced. The input/output module reduces the power loss that arises inside the input/output module whenever a digital input receives current. A method is also provided for operating an input/output module for a programmable controller.