Title :
MAP/TOP in CIM distributed computing
Author :
McGuffin, L.J. ; Reid, L.O. ; Sparks, S.R.
fDate :
5/1/1988 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The distributed computing communication needs of computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM) are discussed. The capabilities of MAP/TOP (manufacturing automation protocol/technical and office protocol) as a communications architecture are examined. An example of how MAP/TOP operates in a hypothetical CIM enterprise is presented.<>
Keywords :
computer networks; manufacturing computer control; manufacturing data processing; protocols; CIM distributed computing; MAP/TOP; communications architecture; computer-integrated manufacturing; manufacturing automation protocol/technical and office protocol; Application software; Computer aided manufacturing; Computer architecture; Computer integrated manufacturing; Control systems; Costs; Distributed computing; Flexible manufacturing systems; Production; Protocols;
Journal_Title :
Network, IEEE
