Positioning of MECHATROLINK MECHATROLINK is a Field Network positioned as a Motion Field Network. A Field Network connects devices which drive final control elements such as I/Os and actuators, and gather control imformation. There are two types of Field Network based on the required functions and performance. Motion Field Network I/O Field Network Motion Field Network focuses on precise sychnronous control and rapid response between servos. MECHATROLINK and SERCOS are typical examples of Motion Field Network. I/O Field Network focuses on connecting various I/O devices rather than sychronization. DeviceNet, Profibus-DP, and CC-LINK are typical examples of I/O Field Network.

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