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IPC/HERMES-9852 - Version 1.5 : 2022

The Global Standard for Machine-to-Machine Communication in SMT Assembly

Standard Details

1 SCOPE

The aim of this specification is to create a state-of-the-art communication protocol for handling board transfers and associated data at surface-mount technology (SMT) production lines. Therefore, this new communication protocol has to cope with the following:

. Replace the electrical SMEMA interface as specified in IPC-SMEMA-9851

. Extend the interface to communicate:

. Unique identifiers for the handled printed circuit boards (PCBs)

. Equipment identifiers of the first machine noticing a PCB

. Barcodes

. Conveyor speed and intended board route

. A lightweight digital twin of the product containing, e.g.,

. Product type identifier

. Length

. Width

. Thickness

. Board state

General Information

Status : ACTIVE
Standard Type: Main
Document No: IPC/HERMES-9852 - Version 1.5 : 2022
Document Year: 2022

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