Instruction Manual
Pointe Controller User Guide Chapter 1: Introducing the Pointe Controller
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1.2 Typical Applications
Pointe Controllers can be used for a wide variety of data acquisition and control
applications. The Pointe Controller’s low cost, flexible and easy to use design
makes it a perfect choice for many small control applications that traditionally
have used PLC type solutions. Its advanced capabilities, which emphasize
deployability and network interoperability make it particularly applicable to
larger, distributed control applications. Typical usage includes the following
applications:
Packaging machinery
Semiconductor equipment
Distributed manufacturing
Building automation
Data acquisition