FEC AFC1500 - Manual (Page 24)

AFC1500 Multi-2 Unit Hardware Manual (Rev.2)
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Chapter 3: System Description
3.1 System Block Diagram
The diagram below shows how the AFC1500 Multi-2 Unit can be connected to a single unit or combined
in a multiple spindle configuration. The use of a Multi-2 Unit provides one set of PLC I/O for controlling
multiple spindle fastening operations. Along with discrete 24VDC (sinking or sourcing) I/O, various
fieldbus interfaces are also available for direct connection to networks such as Profibus, AB remote I/O,
CCLink, DeviceNet, etc.
The AFC1500 Multi-2 Unit also provides an interface for connection to the User Console PC, serial
printers, barcode readers, display units, etc.