Tag: Decentralized Controls

Conveyor/SortationEducation

Conveyor And Sortation Controls: Things To Consider When Choosing Between ...

In a previous post, the meanings of centralized and decentralized control for conveyors and sortation systems were defined.  Deciding between decentralized or centralized controls for a conveyor or sortation system doesn’t have to be difficult. It does, however, require a ...
Conveyor/SortationEducation

Conveyor And Sortation Controls: Defining Decentralized And Centralized Architectures

The operation and function of conveyors and sortation systems are driven by one of two types of control: centralized or decentralized. What do each of those terms mean? As it turns out, the material handling and controls industries often use ...