Network Systems

Question 1

What’s a BUS network

Answer 1

• 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

Question 2

What’s a STAR network

Answer 2

• 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