초록 ▼

This apparatus makes use of the existing data collection probe connector on the instrumentation as the port through which the software updates are loaded into the programmable memory devices that are used to store the operational software of the instrumentation. Circuitry is provided in the instrume

This apparatus makes use of the existing data collection probe connector on the instrumentation as the port through which the software updates are loaded into the programmable memory devices that are used to store the operational software of the instrumentation. Circuitry is provided in the instrumentation to automatically differentiate between software update data being loaded into the instrumentation and the normal monitoring data that is received from the probe. This is accomplished by the use of probe defining circuitry that is able to differentiate between the standard probe used for data collection purposes and the software update probe that is provided to download software into the programmable memory devices.

대표청구항 ▼

Apparatus for automatically writing program instructions into a program memory, which is used to store program instructions that regulate operation of a processor, which is located in a processor controlled parameter measuring system, where said parameter measuring system is equipped with a port tha

Apparatus for automatically writing program instructions into a program memory, which is used to store program instructions that regulate operation of a processor, which is located in a processor controlled parameter measuring system, where said parameter measuring system is equipped with a port that receives a data collection probe used to collect sensor data to enable said processor to measure a parameter whose characteristics are monitored by said data collection probe connected to said port, comprising: means, connected to said port, for automatically determining whether said data collection probe is connected to said port; means, responsive to said determining means indicating that said data collection probe is connected to said port, for receiving data input to said port as sensor data for use by said processor to measure said parameter whose characteristics are monitored by said data collection probe: means, responsive to said determining means indicating that said data collection probe is not connected to said port, for receiving data input to said port as program instructions for use by said system to regulate the operation of said processor; and means for storing said received program instructions in said program memory.