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8 External Control Interfaces
IPG scanning heads are designed with a versatility that allows them to be integrated with a number of
automated devices. Examples of these devices include programmable logic controllers (PLCs), robots,
and encoder/motors (stages, gantries, rotary devices).
Given that each of these automated devices has unique integration requirements, IPG utilizes various
External Interface Boards that allow users to adapt the scanners to the processes needs. The following
External Interface Boards are available.
24V Interface
o Commonly used in applications with PLCs and Robots that utilize 24V digital discrete IO.
Extended IO Interface
o Commonly used in applications with PLCs and Robots. The Extended IO interface offers
more general purpose bits than the 24V Interface and also can operate at logic levels
other than 24V.
Motion Interface
o Commonly used in applications involving gantries, linear stages, rotaries, and encoder
devices. The Motion Interface is designed to work with logic levels of 5V.
For detailed information concerning the integration and use of the available External Interfaces, please
refer to the External Interface Board User Guide (DOCOXUGSCNXX0002).
Figure 8-1 General External Interface Overview Diagram
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