Understanding Network & Plant Floor Architecture - Part 3 of 4 | Parker Hannifin

Discover more about networks and plant floor architecture and how to achieve machine simplification - hosted by Erick Rudaitis, Senior Market Development Engineer for Parker Hannifin. Erick compares a network to a mail system with various delivery methods and neighborhood types. Erick emphasizes the importance of addressing in network nodes and describes how connections between nodes are akin to streets. The communication between nodes involves sending ones and zeros, simplifying machinery and reducing wiring complexity.

The transcript discusses the benefits of using such networks, including reduced wiring time, fewer wires, easier troubleshooting, and a streamlined setup for manifold and IO devices. The role of IO cards and communication modules within a programmable logic controller (PLC) is explained. Erick introduces network protocols like Profinet, Ethernet IP, and EtherCAT, categorizing them as different languages for data translation and highlighting the importance of open protocols.

Topology, the way devices are connected, is discussed, with an explanation of linear, star, ring, and point-to-point topologies. The transcript mentions the transition from traditional field buses to Ethernet-based networks due to cost-effectiveness and faster speeds. Lastly, the shift towards safety networks like Sip Safe, Profinet Safe, and EtherCAT Safe is mentioned, emphasizing the move from traditional safety relays to network-based safety systems with updates for real-time safety monitoring.

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