Device for automating and/or controlling machine tools or production machines
First Claim
1. A device for controlling a plurality of machines, comprising at least one computer located remote from at least one of the machines, said at least one remote computer connected via at least one bus system with each of the machines for unidirectional or bidirectional exchange of data and control signals between the at least one-computer and the machines, wherein all functions for controlling the machines are integrated in the at least one remote computer.
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Abstract
A device for automating and/or controlling machine tools or production machines is disclosed. At least one computer is located remote from a machine and connected via at least one bus system with each of the other machines for unidirectional or bidirectional exchange of data and control signals. All control functions of the machine can be integrated in the at least one remote computer. This arrangement greatly simplifies the automation and/or control of machine tools or production machines.
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- 1. A device for controlling a plurality of machines, comprising at least one computer located remote from at least one of the machines, said at least one remote computer connected via at least one bus system with each of the machines for unidirectional or bidirectional exchange of data and control signals between the at least one-computer and the machines, wherein all functions for controlling the machines are integrated in the at least one remote computer.
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