Patent ID: 6816758
Filing Date: 2004-11-09
Classification: G05B

Abstract:
A programmable controller capable of interfacing with a remote master controller, wherein said progammable controller is capable of controlling an input current to at least one load, said programmable controller comprising:at least one solid-state switch capable of controllably altering the input current to the at least one load, wherein each said solid-state switch comprises: a switching element electrically connected to the at least one load, wherein said switching element is capable of altering the input current to the at least one load; and a drive element for providing the input current to the at least one load, wherein said switching element controls the input current provided by said drive element to said at least one load; at least one measuring element for measuring at least one parameter associated with the at least one load and said at least one solid-state switch; and a processing element disposed proximate the at least one load, and electrically connected to said at least one solid-state switch and said at least one measuring element, wherein said processing element is capable of controlling said at least one solid-state switch according to the at least one parameter.