A specification for automating manufacturing tasks, which involves linking the factory's computer networks, machines, and components.
Application-specific protocol based on Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) standards. It is designed to allow communication among competing vendors' digital products in the factory.
A seven layer communications specification; allows multivendor communication among factory automation equipment without custom links.
A set or profile of international standards for factory networking.
An ISO OSI protocol stack that is defined as a functional profile. Originally developed by General Motors for use in factory floor manufacturing environments it is based around the IEEE 802.4 Token Bus LAN technology.
Networking architecture, based on token bus protocol, developed by General Motors for automating manufacturing processes.
A specification for a suite of communication standards for use in manufacturing automation developed under the auspices of General Motors Corporation.
A manufacturing automation protocol based on IEEE 802.4 standards.
An application-specific protocol based on the International Standards Organization's open systems interconnection (OSI) standards. It is designed to allow communication between a company's computers and computers from different vendors in the manufacturing shop floor environment.