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By providing a plurality of input/output housings which are removably connected to a controller interconnecting duct, with each input/output housing accommodating a plurality of input/output modules that are quickly and easily removably connected thereto, an input/output assembly for a programmable

By providing a plurality of input/output housings which are removably connected to a controller interconnecting duct, with each input/output housing accommodating a plurality of input/output modules that are quickly and easily removably connected thereto, an input/output assembly for a programmable controller is achieved capable of rapid field assembly and field dis-assembly for removal or replacement of any necessary parts. In the preferred embodiment, all connectors in the programmable controller assembly are solderless connections, thereby allowing complete removal and replacement of connectors in the field without soldering. Furthermore, the input/output modules are lightweight and easily handled for quick insertion or removal from the plugged-in housing connections.

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An input/output assembly interconnected with a central processor to form a machine controller for receiving information from and providing operating instructions to external devices, comprising: (A) an interconnecting support member incorporating means for communication with the central processor; (

An input/output assembly interconnected with a central processor to form a machine controller for receiving information from and providing operating instructions to external devices, comprising: (A) an interconnecting support member incorporating means for communication with the central processor; (B) at least one housing member incorporating (a) a central frame supportingly mounted to the support member, (b) electronic circuitry mounted to the frame and communicating with the communicating means of the support member, (c) connector assemblies, electronically interconnecting said electronic circuitry to an electronic module, and (1) being removably supportingly retained on the central frame in rigid, non-pivoting positions, and (2) comprising a plurality of flexible, resiliently deformable pin members for solderless, removable electronic engagement with both said circuitry and said electronic module, thereby assuring flexible, resiliently deformable receipt of mating connectors at any laterally offset angular relationship thereto, and (d) a terminal strip mounted to the frame and incorporating a plurality of contact lines for electronic interconnection with the external devices; and (C) an electronic module removably mounted to the housing member and incorporating (a) a first connector for interconnected engagement with the connector assembly in a plurality of laterally offset insertion angles, and (b) a second connector for interconnected engagement with the contact lines of the terminal strip; whereby, the electronic module is securely and easily mounted to the support frame of the housing member as well as electrically connected between the external devices and the central processor by simply engaging the first connector of the module with a connector assembly in any desired laterally offset insertion angle and then moving the module sideways for electronic engagement of the second connector with the terminal strip contacts.