Plant Production Network

The Plant Production network is the main MES network. It will host or provide access to all MES servers. Also the direct access clients (Engineering station, Supervisor station, and Operator stations) usually will be on this network.

This network allows controlled access to the shop floor systems. Office users are not on this network, as they might download large files that could interfere with data acquisition or access to the system. This network is characterized by relatively few clients, controlled access, and moderate traffic. It is usually on the Internet but might have some restrictions.