13 SEP 12
/ Battery Charging Systems / Welding Technology / Solar Electronics
Interface
Ethernet (Ethernet IP, WeldCOm)
Each interface signal is converted to a TCP/IP protocol and digitally transferred between the
weldign power supply and the automation controller.
A single bit is used for on/off based interface signals
Multiple bits are put together for form a binary value for variable signals.
The bit-map can be changed (though time-consuming and expensive⁄
Offers the most versatile and capable of all interfaces.
Models
Discrete I/O (Rob 3000, 4000, 5000, 5000 OC)
Each interface signal is indivually wired into the robot/automation controller
Source/sync signal for on/off based interface signals
0-10 VDC analog signal for variable signals
No modification or changes are possible with the signal set.
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Fieldbus (DeviceNet, Profibus, CANbus)
Each interface signal is converted to a fieldbus protocol and digitally transferred
between the welding power supply and the robot/automation controller
A single bit is used for on/off based interface signals
Multiple bits are put together to form a binary value for variable signals.
No modification or changes are possible with the signal set.