At least one exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a
method comprising formatting a message at a first modem integral to a
first programmable logic controller, and transmitting the formatted
message from the first modem via a communications network. At least one
exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a system
comprising a means for formatting a message at a modem integral to a
programmable logic controller, and means for transmitting the formatted
message from the modem via a communications network. It is emphasized
that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an
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the subject matter of the technical disclosure. This abstract is
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limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b).