Data transmission system having distributed control functionality
AssigneeSiemens Aktiengesellschaft
InventorWerner Agne
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Abstract
The invention relates to a data transmission system having distributed control functionality for machine tools, production machines, and robots, having a respectively networked movement control system which controls complex processes. Information relating to movement control can be interchanged by means of real-time cross-communication between the control functional units. An Ethernet link can be used for real-time cross-communication. The use of the data transmission system for printing machines also represents an advantageous application of the invention.
Claims5
A data transmission system having distributed control functionality for use in machines having control functional units, said system comprising a networked movement control system which controls complex processes, wherein information relating to movement control can be interchanged by means of real-time cross-communication between the control functional units.
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