Nematron Pointe Controller - Manual (Page 20)

Chapter 1: Introducing the Pointe Controller Pointe Controller User Guide
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1.3 Architecture Options
1.3.1 Stand-alone Operation
The general discussion of the Pointe Controller has emphasized the
communications capability and capability to be deployed as a node on a network.
In reality, the Pointe Controller is just as applicable to stand-alone applications
that do not require remote communications.
1.3.2 Master Controller
As a Master Controller for distributed control solutions, the Pointe Controller is
capable of interfacing with up to four OptiLogic Remote I/O terminals via
Ethernet. This reduces wiring cost of the I/O devices back to the controller, while
providing high speed I/O control from the controller.