Device and method for identifying modules in a graphics machine
View Patent ↗A method for detecting a type of one of plurality of devices attached to a graphics machine, each device being one of at least a first type and a second type. The method includes detecting at a controller the type of device attached to or to be attached to the machine. The controller is capable of preadjusting the device or machine as a function of the detection. A graphics machine includes a controller, a first device connected to the controller, the first device being categorizable as one of at least a first type and a second type, the controller detecting the type of the first device, and a memory accessible by the controller, the memory storing information regarding the first type and the second type.
1. A graphics machine comprising:
a controller;
a plurality of devices each connected to the controller, each device being categorizable as one of at least a first type, a second type and a third type, the controller detecting whether the device is of the first type, the second type or the third type; and
a memory accessible by the controller, the memory storing information regarding the first type and the second type and the third type;
wherein the controller automatically adjusts each device as a function of the information; and
wherein the device includes a type identifier, and the machine further comprises an identifier reader connected to the controller, and
wherein the type identifier is a plug, having an input power pin and at least one other pin, the first, second or third type being identified by a connection between the power pin and the other pin.
2. The machine as recited in claim 1 wherein the devices can be added or removed and replaced with other devices of other types.
3. The machine as recited in claim 1 wherein the devices are feeders for a binding line.
4. The machine as recited in claim 1 wherein the devices are printing press components.
5. The machine as recited in claim 1 wherein the information is stored as a table.
6. The machine as recited in claim 1 wherein at least one of the devices is connected to the controller via an electrical plug,. a fixed transmission line or a wireless connection.
7. The machine as recited in claim 1 wherein at least one of the devices is modular.
8. The machine as recited in claim 1 wherein the controller has a plurality of inputs, each input identifying a particular location of the machine.
9. The machine as recited in claim 1 wherein the input power pin and the other pin are separated by a resistor.
10. The machine as recited in claim 1 wherein the type identifier supplies a digital signal.