Spanner Module offers visible rotary address switches.
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FDN-DN1 Spanner module provides means to route data between 2 PLCs using DeviceNet(TM). By connecting DeviceNet networks directly, it eliminates needs for high-level control network pyramids. FDN-DN1 appears to each PLC as standard rack of I/O. Any DeviceNet scanner can send I/O data to Spanner module without additional software or complex configuration procedures. It is capable of transferring up to 128 bytes of data in 1 message.
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New Spanner Module Connects Multiple DeviceNet(TM) Networks
Minneapolis, MN January 9, 2002 InterlinkBT" announces their new FDN-DN1 Spanner module. The Spanner module provides a means to route data between two PLC s using DeviceNet. The Spanner eliminates the need for a high-level control network pyramid by connecting the DeviceNet(TM) networks directly. This simple approach is extremely powerful and economical.
* Simple - Appears to each PLC as a standard rack of I/O. Any DeviceNet scanner can send I/O data to the Spanner module without additional software or complex configuration procedures.
* Powerful- Can transfer up to 128 bytes of data in one message.
* Economical- Replaces the high-level control network, eliminating two control cards, wiring, conduit and programming.
The Spanner module is an ideal solution for handoff between work cells and conveyors. The Spanner offers visible rotary address switches for quick and easy addressing, and the same footprint as InterlinkBT s standard Advanced I/O Modules (AIM(TM)).
