SMARTEYE T-netx - 1 Introduction

SMARTEYE Netx Ethernet IP Control Unit User Manual Page 1
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1.0 Introduction
Netx controller products are Smarteye’s latest, RoHS-compliant, reader interface units used to
interpret the patented Smarteye label pattern and direct the decoded data to a local PLC
controllers. There are three offerings in Smarteye Netx product line-up; the S-netx which is a
single-reader control unit, the T-netx which provides dual-reader capability, and the Multi-netx
which supports up to 8 readers. To the system control engineer, all three units function
identically, the only difference being the number of Smarteye readers supported and the
corresponding physical footprint of the hardware. Besides the physical mounting difference, due
to power limitations, only the S-netx and T-netx can support the 802.3af Power-over-Ethernet
option at this time.
Wiring costs for Smarteye’s Netx Control Units are expected to be substantially less since most
plants now have their network infrastructure already in place. Utilizing power over Ethernet
further reduces the installation cost by eliminating the need for separate power wiring.
Reader(s) interface to Smarteye Netx Control Units through the reader port(s). The reader
senses a pattern of coded bars in the Smarteye label. As a label passes in front of a reader, the
coded information is passed along to the Smarteye Netx Control Unit. The Smarteye Netx
Control Unit then deciphers the coded information and makes the information available to the
control system PLC.
Smarteye labels are typically constructed of 12-gauge steel and come in a variety of lengths to
suit specific application requirements.
The following is a list of Controller models covered by this manual:
• SP4002/01-IP – S-netx Ethernet IP interface, 24VDC power
• SP4002/02-IP – S-netx 802.3af compliant, power over Ethernet interface
• SP4050/01-IP – T-netx Ethernet IP interface, 24VDC power
• SP4050/02-IP – T-netx 802.3af compliant, power over Ethernet interface
• SP4051/01-IP – T-netx Ethernet IP interface, 24VDC power, NEMA-12
• SP4051/02-IP – T-netx 802.3af compliant, power over Ethernet interface, NEMA-12
• SP4051/04-IP – T-netx Ethernet IP interface, 110/220VAC power, NEMA-12
• SP4060/01-IP – Muti-netx Ethernet IP interface, 24VDC power
• SP4061/01-IP – Muti -netx Ethernet IP interface, 24VDC power, NEMA-12
• SP4061/04-IP – Muti -netx Ethernet IP interface, 110/220VAC power, NEMA-12
• SP4062/02-IP – Muti -netx SEA-8 Upgrade Kit, 110/220VAC power