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L. Communication

The Control Unit can be used in various modes:

• Human mode: can be used by a human user, who interacts via the Man-Machine Interface with no need

for any other external device.

Description of the human-machine interface: color touch screen and/or Dedicated Inputs/Outputs, Barcode

reader, 2D-code reader.

Example: an operator performs a variety of markings on various pieces, in short runs.

• Independentmode:usedtomarkthesamemarking󰘰leasetnumberoftimes.Itacquiressimpleinformation

fromexternalsources(On/O󰘯,texttobemarked):colortouchscreen,dedicatedInputs/Outputs,barcode

reader, 2D-code reader, serial port, …

Example:anoperatororasimpleautomationperformsmarkingsonsimilarpieces,inmediumtolongruns.

• Controlled mode: when this mode is activated, the machine is controlled directly by a remote peripheral.

The command instructions can be used on a variety of media:

- Ethernet – TCP/IP

- Fieldbus(optional):Pro󰘰net,EthernetIP,othersonrequest

- RS232

Example:a machineintegrated intothe production lineperforms arange ofmarkingson awide varietyof

pieces, in long runs. Two-way communication is extensive.

1. RS232 cable

Serial connection ensures compatibility with the previous generation and with earlier peripherals. Its use is not

recommended for new installations.

Grounding

Metallic SubD9F for shielded cables

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