DeviceNet and ControlNet, What’s the Difference?
Industrial automation applications range from straightforward to extremely complex depending on the industry. For those just beginning their digital transformation, starting simple and then scaling as the value becomes evident is an accepted path. For others with the technical skillset and IT infrastructure in place, more complicated data needs may dictate a broader and deeper path to digitization. There are other factors to consider as well. For many companies, ROI is high on the list moving forward. And it may also depend on practical factors such as the number of devices that may need to be controlled off multiple I/Os. Finally, practical considerations such as facility layout and age of legacy equipment in a factory may point toward a specific solution as there is still a considerable amount of older manufacturing equipment that needs to be retrofitted. While having the latest and greatest technology is considered optimal, it may not be practical or necessary given considerations...
