System for programmed control of signal input and output to and from cable conductors
An input/output module for implementing directions from a controller for sending and receiving signals to and from devices. The input/output module includes a microprocessor for communication with, and receiving programming from the controller. The input/output module further includes device communication connectors, each having number of pins, each pin for interconnection with a cable conductor to a device. The input/output module has an ASIC for each of the pins, providing a controlled interface with the corresponding pin. Each ASIC has interconnection apparatus, selectable by the microprocessor for providing a particular interface with the pin served by the ASIC.
1 . A configurable connectorized system comprising:
(a) a module including
(i) a device communication connector apparatus including a connector for connecting a cable between said module and a device; and
(ii) directing apparatus programmable by a user of said system and responsive to an input signal from a controller apparatus for causing said module to place any of a plurality of signals on any of a plurality of connector pins of said connector, wherein said directing apparatus includes at least one ASIC providing a selectable interconnection apparatus to a particular one of said connector pins.
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