Communications adaptor for automated factory system

摘要: Factory machines such as CNC machine tools, co-ordinate measuring and industrial robots are connected in a local area network. Each controller is interfaced to the network via communications adaptor which translates data, commands programs between Manufacturing Automation Protocal used by necessary machine-specific format. The adaptors microprocessor-based have additional input/output ports for controlling probes, other sensors temperature workpiece presence sensors, peripheral devices conveyors, "electronic handwheel" inputs of controller. Controlling from program run rather than or computer on gives greater power, flexibility, convenience potential real-time control.