Patent ID: 6708084
Filing Date: 2004-03-16
Classification: G05B

Abstract:
A centralised control system comprising a personal computer; at least one communication interface having a first memory suitable for memorising a plurality of commands and a second memory suitable for memorising the events; at least one electronic control unit having a microprocessor and a third memory suitable for memorising the firmware necessary for the operation of said microprocessor; said control unit being suitable for controlling a plurality of solenoid valves and a main valve; said personal computer being connected to said at least one electronic control unit by means of said at least one control interface through communication means; said personal computer being provided with a management program resident in said personal computer; characterised in that said management program provides a plurality of transmittable commands to said at least one connection interface, said transmittable commands comprising a first command containing instructions for loading the contents of said third memory (NVM) in said first memory, a second command containing instructions for reading the contents of said first memory and transmitting it to said personal computer, a third command containing instructions for writing directly in said first memory, a fourth command containing instructions for reading directly the data contained in said first memory, a fifth command containing instructions for reading the data contained in said second memory; a sixth command containing instructions for selecting between a first (local) and second (remote) operative mode.