Node Types

The node type is an identifier that sets the role and function of a node in the system.

Line Node Types

Id Description
28 Line Server
228 Additional Line Server
106 Additional Line Reader

Motor

Id Description
32 Regular motor

A motor node uses the serial number to go online, and is usually part of a motor group.

Transporter Types

Transporter types automatically send all carriers through the station and are typically used for bridges and feeding buffer connections.

Id SQ RC FD RL UL
11 X
12 X X
22 X
50 X X
51 X X X
103 X X X X
113 X X X X X

SQ: Sequenced loading
RC: Read carrier
FD: Feeding
RL: Reader in loading
UL: Unload detect

Work Place Types

Id SQ AU RH
5
6 X
18 X
23 X
47
48 X X

SQ: Sequenced loading
AU: Automatic autofeed
RH: Rear horizontal loading

Workplace With Gripper

Id SQ CH FT SE OP AU CP
45 X
53 X X
91 X X X
92 X X X
93 X X
94 X X X X
95 X X X X
96 X X X X X
98 X X X X

SQ: Sequenced loading
CH: Chain
FT: Fine-tune chain
SE: Signal Exchange with robot
OP: Opener
AU: Automatic autofeed
CP: Carrier positioner

Feeding Buffer Types

A feeding buffer uses a drivebelt to drag carriers along, in contrast with a gravity station that uses gravity to transport carriers.

Id SQ RS UD TD AU RL
24 X
25 X X
26 X X
27 X X X
29 X
52 X
100 X
101 X
102 X X
104 X X X
111 X X
112 X X X

SQ: Sequenced loading
RS: Runtime switch
UD: Unload detect
TD: Traditional
RL: Reader in loading
AU: Automatic autofeed