Data treatment process for e.g. robot, automatic machine - uses memory area to store boolean data on robot inputs and outputs for treatment by co-processor

摘要

The process relates to the treatment of data in the processor of a programmable robot or automatic machine. A section of memory (1) is allocated to the storage of data on the machine inputs and outputs. A section of memory (5) is allocated to the storage of an automation program in the form of a ladder diagram or other graphical program. An overall control program divides data treatment between the main processor and co-processor to achieve optimum performance. ADVANTAGE - Improved speed of data processing for automatic machines such as robots.