
Fieldbus systems and gateway units
The fieldbus systems and gateway units in SMC's EX series will in future support other protocols in addition to EtherNet-based protocols.
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The fieldbus systems and gateway units in SMC's EX series will in future support other protocols in addition to EtherNet-based protocols.
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