Control systems for machines

摘要

A control system for a machine comprising a plurality of independently replaceable machine modules comprises a controller operable to control operation of the machine. Memory stores machine data for use by the controller. Communication means are operable to provide communication for data transfer between the controller and the memory. The memory includes a plurality of memory modules associated with respective machine modules. Each of the memory modules is replaceable with the respective associated machine module and independently of other memory modules. The communication means is operable to provide communication for data transfer between the controller and a replacement memory module associated with a replacement machine module.

主权项

1. A control system for use with a machine, the system comprising:
a plurality of independently replaceable machine modules: a controller configured to control an operation of the machine; a non-transitory computer readable memory configured to store machine data for use by the controller, the memory including a plurality of memory modules associated with respective machine modules, each of the memory modules being configured to be replaced such that a replaced memory module of the plurality of memory modules is removed prior to a replacing memory module being installed, each of the memory modules being replaced with the respective associated machine module and independently of other memory modules; and a communication means for communicating a data transfer between the controller and the memory, the communication means communicating a data transfer between the controller and a replacement memory module associated with a replacement machine module, wherein
data stored in the memory is updated by the controller to reflect an operational history of the machine.