Multidrive control network link

This paper summarizes the most important features of the control network link as a part of the distributed multidrive system. The control network link used provides a real-time communication link between various clients or controllers in a complex system. This network is designed as a local communication network in accordance with ISO´s seven-layer model for open system interconnection. It is used for the time critical, real-time communication within the distributed control system. A complex multidrive system as distributed multicontroller systems with several application controllers interconnected by a fast local communication link, is presented. Some basic features of the communication module demonstrate the usefulness of proposed access to the control link.