Adaptable automation control module with integrated power bus distributor

摘要

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.

主权项

1. An adaptable automation control component, comprising:
a base configured to communicatively couple with a system bus and configured to couple with a functional module that includes communication and control circuitry; a device power bus including electrical contacts configured to communicatively couple the adaptable automation control component with a separate automation control component; and an activation mechanism including circuitry configured to continue the device power bus when the activation mechanism is engaged and to discontinue the device power bus when the activation mechanism is disengaged, the adaptable automation control component being configured to facilitate functionality as an input/output module or a power distribution module depending on whether the activation mechanism is engaged or disengaged.