This is now a system in which data transmission times are repeatable, and the user receives all the benefits of integrating Ethernet. If an application absolutely requires linking multiple controllers via Ethernet, a closed network consisting of only the controllers and computers communicating will eliminate most of the network traffic from things like random e-mails and web browser sessions. This will ensure a data transmission time that is rapid and reliable. The controller of the future The controller of the future will have the ability to solve complex motion tasks, communicate with a wide variety of machine control elements, and allow simple and low-cost connections to the rest of the machine. Through the use of Ethernet, a stand-alone motion controller fits within machine control schemes using PLCs or PCs with one efficient industrial package.
Motion control can be a complicated task.
However, emerging communication technologies have come together with the motion industry to greatly simplify problems facing machine builders. About the author Bill Green is product planning manager at Parker Hannifin, Compumotor Division. He holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from University of Wisconsin, and has more than ten years experience in the motion control industry. Finding product information even outranks E-mail as the number one reason engineers turn to the web. Among the leaders in creating useful web pages for customers is Parker Compumotor.