IPC-HERMES-9852

HERMES provides a sound basis for future proof Machine-to-Machine connectivity:

• Transfer of PCBs from machine to machine with the PCB related attributes (Digital Twin)
• State of the art connectivity with the possibility to reduce hardware expenses and line length (an example is barcode reading stations)
• Full printed circuit board traceability along the line without multiple barcode readers

HERMES enables factory workflows with significant production improvements:

• Automatic Conveyor Width Adjustment
• Automatic Stacker Level Height Adjustment
• Automatic Program Change
  • Program changeover based on product name/type
  • Barcode-controlled production without multiple bar code readers
  • Station-wise program download and activation
• Process interlocking along the line without additional hardware
• Special use case(s) for loader and unloader (Load Magazine, Scan Serial No, etc.)
• Integration of dynamically variable conveyor systems for flexible routing between lines

IPC-CFX and IPC-HERMES Standards Work Together:

• IPC HERMES 9852: Smart Replacement for SMEMA – simple, effective multi-vendor line management
• IPC CFX Standard: IIoT Technology – comprehensive technology for smart production
• HERMES & CFX Together: The IPC-CFX – Hermes Bridge – both technologies working together
  • Line to line build-record transfer
  • Hermes trace (execution data) communication