James Reade Venable

US Patent:

20070005159, Jan 4, 2007

Filed:

Jun 30, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/427868

Inventors:

Frederic Borah - Merrick NY, US
Richard Gavarian - New Hyde Park NY, US
Anthony Leib - Commack NY, US
James Venable - Mineola NY, US

Assignee:

CURTISS-WRIGHT FLOW CONTROL CORPORATION - Roseland NJ

International Classification:

G05B 11/01
G05B 9/02
G05B 15/00

US Classification:

700083000, 700020000, 700082000

Abstract:

A deterministic controller for an actuator includes, for example, adaptation for installation in an explosion-proof housing and a primary controller sealed within the housing for controlling outputs. A backup controller is optionally provided for alternatively controlling the outputs. An operator interface is provided on the housing for accepting operator inputs for providing to the controller. A display is provided on the housing for displaying an output of the controller. The controller includes means for monitoring for a failure of the primary controller if the optional backup controller is installed, and the controller is adapted for switching from the primary controller to the backup controller upon detecting the failure of the primary controller. The outputs can be user configured to desired output ranges from the operator interface without opening the housing. Furthermore, remote access and control of the controller is provided in a manner that most or all operator operations are available remotely, including a reproduction of data displayed on the controller display and means for entering data. Such remote access can be provided via the Internet. The controller also stores and can display event and fault lists.