Digital Network Technology

June 9, 2011
If you use or are considering digital network technology on your machine, do you prefer the safety controller and regular machine controllers on one network wire, have a separate network for the safety system, or neither because you still prefer hard wiring for safety devices?
If you use or are considering digital network technology on your machine, do you prefer the safety controller and regular machine controllers on one network wire, have a separate network for the safety system, or neither because you still prefer hard wiring for safety devices?

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