The_Hermes_Standard_Version_1.1 for vendor independent machine-to-machine communication in SMT Assembly
• Replace the electrical SMEMA interface as specified in [IPC_SMEMA_9851]
• Extend the interface to communicate:
o Unique identifiers for the handled printed circuit boards (PCBs)
o Equipment identifiers of the first machine noticing a PCB
o Barcodes
o Conveyor speed
o Product type specific information:
▪ Product type identifier
▪ Length
▪ Width
▪ Thickness
▪ …
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