Difference between revisions of "Modicon Momentum Communications Adapter"

Revision as of 22:39, 29 June 2006

Schneider Electronics Top Hat

Schneider Electronics design paradigm allows manufacturers to control machinery using modules that specialize on a particular function - like motion control, I/O, digital to analog, weight measurement, etc. Each of the modules can be placed around cnc machinery in convenient locations, then connected to a central computer using cable or wireless connection that attaches to communications adaptors that snap onto each module. Several types of adaptors are availabe for different communications protocols. (See the image below.)

http://www.advancedtubular.com/cncbender/images/schneider_adaptors.jpg

The term "top hat" has been used for years as an alternative name for these snap-on adaptors. The top hat allows each module to receive and send messages from the main controlling computer using any of several protocols.

The Momentum 170 - Ethernet Communications Adaptor (or Top Hat)

SMT Industries / Advanced Tubular benders takes advantage of this modular design. Each CNC Bender is surrounded by modules that control the bender. The module types may be control, input, output, digital to analog, etc. We selected to use the Ethernet standard for communication between each module and the main computer. The image below is a close-up of an Ethernet top hat.

http://www.advancedtubular.com/cncbender/images/schneider_momentum170.jpg

The Momentum 170 - IP Address Setup

If you ever replace or reprogram a top-hat on one of our machines, it is important to know that the appropriate IP address will need to be programmed into the new top hat. Remember: Each top hat is assigned a unique IP address which is clearly labelled in our electronics cabinets. If you have any question about which IP address to use, please contact SMT or Advanced Tubular.

--Mcone 17:21, 29 June 2006 (EDT)