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Plant- and Machine-Wide Communications
News Release from: Baldor UK
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 07 October 2005
Guide to Ethernet in real-time motion
control
Baldor has published a guide to the use of Ethernet in real-time motion and machinery control applications.
Baldor has published a guide to the use of Ethernet in real-time motion and machinery control applications The free 28-page document is designed for automation engineers and managers, and introduces the technology in a way that contrasts the control approach with conventional system architectures
The guide starts by describing the industry-standard Ethernet Powerlink protocol and its deterministic features.
It then contrasts a conventional machine control system architecture requiring servo motor based motion and other industrial I/O, with a new system based on Ethernet.
The publication concludes by introducing programming tools, and detailing a range of Ethernet compliant machine controllers and servo drives, plus related machine control accessories including motors and HMIs. Request free introductory details about products from Baldor UK ...
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