Overview
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Distributed (DeviceNet Master/Slave, DH-485)
The distributed application below shows three Readers scanning bar
codes at different points in an assembly process. Data from any
Reader is individually sent to a controller. The discrete I/O on each
Reader provide distributed control independent of the PLC
monitoring the process.
➂
➁
Controller
➀
➃
Reader
➀
identifies major sub-assemblies for routing to the proper
final assembly area. Reader
➁
verifies the product code on the
assembled product being shipped. Reader
➂
verifies that the
shipping label matches the product code. PLC
➃
monitors the
process.
