FIELD: information technology.
SUBSTANCE: operational device (214, 314) is powered through its Ethernet connection. The operational device (214, 314) preferably includes a functional board (222) which has an Ethernet connection (400) and a connection with the operational device (412). The functional board (222) powers the operational device through the Ethernet connection. The functional board interacts with the operational device (214, 314) using standard industrial connection protocol.
EFFECT: broader functionalities of the device.
11 cl, 4 dwg
Authors
Dates
2011-08-20—Published
2006-07-20—Filed