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Automation
Task
1.3
Requirements of the automation task
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Evaluating An Access Point Clients List
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Description of the automation task
A large plant consists of three stations via which the packets are transported on
conveyor belts.
Each station has its own access point.
Through one or several mobile panels the individual stations
can be operated and monitored.
Smooth and secure operation of the individual stations through the mobile panels
has to be guaranteed.
The control program is to evaluate with which
access point the mobile panel is currently connected.
1.3
Requirements of the automation task
Requirements of the automation task
Standard
communication
PROFIsafe communication via WLAN
uninterrupted roaming to other access points (iPCF-MC)
Requirements for the HMI:
The complete operation of the plant is performed via the HMI operator panels.
Requirements for the communication:
communication via WLAN
uninterrupted roaming to other access points (iPCF-MC)