Instruction manual

Introduction
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1.4.3 Adding an In-Sight Network to the Factory Network
Multiple In-Sight Networks may be connected to the larger, factory network, combining to
create an In-Sight network of virtually unlimited size. Connecting an In-Sight network to the
factory network allows real-time production data to be accessed remotely from any PC
workstation with network access. For networks that cover large physical areas, a PC running
In-Sight Explorer located on each In-Sight network provides local job configuration and
image display for all In-Sight sensors.
As in the example in section 1.4.1, the In-Sight network shown in Figure 1-3 includes a
sensor and a PC running In-Sight Explorer, connected to the same network
switch/router. However, the switch/router for the In-Sight network is now connected to the
factory network through another switch/router, which in turn may host connections to
additional In-Sight networks.
Figure 1-3: Factory Floor Network Installation