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"A protocol to govern the exchange of data between independent pieces of commercial equipment and a computer." This definition from NAFEM refers to a structured and layered serial communications protocol which enables equipment to be linked in a network, using NDP to communicate to and from the equipment and a computer.
Comprised of two (2) parts:
- Administrative Enterprise Group (Required)
- Identifies each type of equipment in a network
- Real time clock for scheduling functions by tracking day and time
- Asset management tracks Model No., S/N, manufacturing date.
- Application Enterprise Group (Optional)
- Monitoring equipment for temperatures, operating parameters, HACCP compliance, etc.
- Maintenance enabled - capability to monitor functions and send alarms to appropriate service personnel.
- Utility monitoring - ability to monitor and report energy usage.
- Other: Inventory Management, Notification, Bulk Transfer and Security.
Vartek Electronics & Controls has a vast amount of experience selecting appropriate serial buses, defining Applications for control, and writing embedded firmware for bi-directional data management in a network or from remote locations. Please review our web site and contact us at 978-287-5588 to request an engineering consultation.
*NAFEM: North American Food Equipment Manufactures organization (www.nafem.org)
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