The ControlNet PLC-5 controller offers embedded ControlNet communication capabilities for control and information processing. Multiple ControlNet PLC-5 controllers can exist on one ControlNet network, with each controller handling its own I/O on the network, and at the same time communicating with each other. Multiple controllers can share input data from one I/O or device node.

The ControlNet backup module provides backup of ControlNet I/O. A secondary controller qualifies critical control information with the primary controller. Both controllers consume information from inputs and connect to outputs, but only the primary controller controls the outputs. The secondary controller establishes control of outputs if the primary controller shuts down.

Features Include:

• High-speed communications through a ControlNet port
• ControlNet hot backup support
  • high performance, deterministic delivery of I/O data
  • execution of control programs in both the primary/secondary controller�
  • two selectable modes of backup operation—synchronous/asynchronous
  • redundant cabling
• Reduced cost-imbedded ControlNet with PIC
• Allows for processor input interrupts and selectable timed interupts

Network Features Supported

Device Profile Type:

Communications Adapter 0x0C

Class of product:

Scanner
Adapter
Messaging

Redundant Configuration Available: Yes