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Next generation display data transmission technology offers 100m range

B&R's Smart Display Link 3 is the latest version of its digital display data transmission technology. This new version allows a maximum distance of 100m between the PC and panel.

02/02/2014 13:53:06

Smart Display Link technology was first introduced in 2004 and made it possible for B&R customers to operate HMI devices at distances of up to 40 meters.

With Smart Display Link 3, all communication channels are transferred over a standard Ethernet cable. In addition to reducing cable costs, the thin cable and RJ45 connector are a perfect fit in tight spaces such as feed-through openings and support arm systems.

Smart Display Link 3 offers high-end graphics performance as well. Graphics data is transferred directly from the PC system to the panel without having to be processed by additional PC architecture in the panel. This technology can also be used regardless of operating system.

With its modular design, Smart Display Link 3 can be used on all Automation Panels – not only new product generations, but all previous generations as well.

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.