Network Systems Flashcards

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What’s a BUS network

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  • A network that is supplied from a master PLC that sends communications down a single backbone communication cable.
  • slave PLCs will tap directly onto this backbone line at the most convenient location
  • can cover a large geographical area
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What’s a STAR network

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  • all slave PLCs will feed directly back to the master PLC (network controller) in a point to point manner
  • common for office/home network set-ups
  • uses lots of cable
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