Comms,networking machine linking ????

[redmick]

Hi All
I have a work problem im trying to nut out.
I have a situation in a plant that i would like control via a radio or wireless type network.
I would like to be able to send signals from two packaging machines to four different lines.
These lines have numerous production machines on them and could be hardwired back to a central access point for each line or individual if it is cheaper.
All i want the production machines to do is either stop when required or restart when ever the flow wrapping machines stop and start.
There would be a fair amount of work to hard wire the installation so that is why i am looking at the wireless option.
Any ideas would be great.
Cheers
Redmick

[casull]

Can you run a screened 2 pair to all the stations ?

If so have a look at an Innotech maxim series controller, we use them for AC units and can be programmed to do anything you like, easily. They can be networked together and controlled from one point if required.

Let me know if you need more info, these are a very versitile controller.

Cheers
Casull