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The electronics designer looking for a solution to connect together a number of electrically driven devices, on/off signaling devices, or measurement devices of any kind, faces a selection problem: which technology to use in the control and data network? A common solution is to use multiple wiring, either point-to-point or to a central unit or computer that is designed or programmed to perform the control function. The solution is relatively easy to design, but costly in terms of installation and modification in all but the smallest applications. The more advanced competitive products in the marketplace for these types of applications are programmable fieldbus components or variations of data networks used in the computer industry. These systems have a software interface to the devices they are to be connected to. Therefore, they are more complicated to apply into a product or system as they require an application specific software component to be developed for the control functions. The use of them require a major initial investment in training and R&D before they can be applied in an end application or a manufacturers' products.
The LINET technology offers a significant advantage. LINET is positioned between the two approaches. It provides the ease of installation and flexibility of the fieldbus approach along with the possibility to design and program tailored control logic. However, the ready-for-use functions and a control unit with operating software and external data communication connections cover most of the needs of small to mid-sized applications. Therefore, LINET is ready to be used - the plug and play way! This means valuable time and cost savings for you without sacrifice in flexibility and advanced features in your design. Copyright Linet Oy. All rights reserved. |
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