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Hi,
First of all I want to start with the note that I don't have any background in BUS communication. After I got that off my chest I will ask my question.
A custumer bought an old KUKA robot with DeviceNet communication. He has 3 CNC machines with I/O interface. I need to integrate these machines with the robot, and also to a conveyor that I will supply and some safety peripheral products like safety fence, laser scanners, and emergency stops.
I have 2 options:
1. Use the robot as it is:
Buy 3 Remote I/O to DeviceNet , supply the conveyor with a DeviceNet communication and connect the safety system to the DeviceNet network
2. Add a ProfiBus communication to the robot for 1500USD:
Buy 3 Remote I/O to ProfiBus, supply the conveyor with a ProfiBus communication and connect the safety system to the ProfiBus network.
The distance between the systems is fairly small- all the systems will be in a zone of 15mx15m.
I have no past experience in bus communication... What option should I choose?
First of all I want to start with the note that I don't have any background in BUS communication. After I got that off my chest I will ask my question.
A custumer bought an old KUKA robot with DeviceNet communication. He has 3 CNC machines with I/O interface. I need to integrate these machines with the robot, and also to a conveyor that I will supply and some safety peripheral products like safety fence, laser scanners, and emergency stops.
I have 2 options:
1. Use the robot as it is:
Buy 3 Remote I/O to DeviceNet , supply the conveyor with a DeviceNet communication and connect the safety system to the DeviceNet network
2. Add a ProfiBus communication to the robot for 1500USD:
Buy 3 Remote I/O to ProfiBus, supply the conveyor with a ProfiBus communication and connect the safety system to the ProfiBus network.
The distance between the systems is fairly small- all the systems will be in a zone of 15mx15m.
I have no past experience in bus communication... What option should I choose?