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ID Controller
Host computer: FC, IBM XT/AT
Pallet
Processing/inspection
Pallet
Data carrier
R/W Head or R/W Antenna
Reading data
specifying
processing
Programmable
Controller (PC)
When a command is sent from the host computer (FC, IBM XT/AT compatible) to
the ID Controller, the R/W Head (or R/W Antenna) enters the stand-by state,
waiting for a signal from the DC.
When a DC enters the area where it can communicate with the R/W Head, the
data (model number and data for processing or inspection) of a memory area
specified by the command can be written or read to or from the DC or a response
transmitted to the host computer. For example, when the memory contents of
the DC have been read, the host computer transmits a command on how to pro-
cess or test a workpiece to a Programmable Controller (PC).
When the processing or testing has been completed, the PC transmits process
or test data to the host computer.
