The hierarchy of communication networks in the programmable assembly cell: an experimental framework

Author

Puusaari, Pertti ; Sintonen, Leo ; VirValo, Tapio

Author_Institution

Tampere Univ. of Technol., Finland

Volume

2

Issue

3

fYear

1988

fDate

5/1/1988 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

48

Lastpage

54

Abstract

The concept of the programmable assembly cell is introduced. The idea of the distribution is adopted at machine level, and the use of independent intelligent actuators is described. The novel types of communication problems caused by this high-level distribution are examined. A hierarchical communication subsystem consisting of in-cell and in-machine communication networks is presented as a solution. Laboratory equipment built to study these problems is described.<>

Keywords

assembling; computer networks; electric actuators; manufacturing computer control; telecommunication networks; communication networks; hierarchical communication subsystem; high-level distribution; independent intelligent actuators; laboratory equipment; machine level distribution; programmable assembly cell; Assembly; Automatic control; Communication networks; Communication system control; Computational modeling; Intelligent actuators; Intelligent networks; Intelligent sensors; Manufacturing automation; Production;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Network, IEEE

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0890-8044

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/65.3273

Filename

3273