Control of modules having programmable tags

摘要

Control of a module (30) involves providing the module (30) with an electronic tag (20) comprising a tag memory (22) and a tag communication element (26). After the tag is associated with the module, a tag reader electronically reads identification information from the tag and verifies that the module identification information matches predetermined identification criteria. If the identification information matches, a tag writer programs the tag with configuration information. The configuration information places the module into a predetermined module configuration.