DIGITAL NETWORKING IN A WELDING SYSTEM

摘要

A method for handling a data packet includes a network device receiving the data packet. The method also includes the network device separating first network layer data of the data packet from message data of the data packet. The message data of the data packet includes a source address represented by less than four bytes, a destination address represented by less than four bytes, and a format identifier. The method includes determining whether the destination address of the message data matches an address of the network device or whether the message data indicates a broadcast message. The method also includes the network device processing the format identifier if the destination address of the message data matches the address of the network device or if the message data indicates the broadcast message. The method includes the network device providing the message data to the network device and/or other network devices.

主权项

1. A method for handling a data packet, comprising:
receiving, at a network device, the data packet; separating, by the network device, first network layer data of the data packet from message data of the data packet, wherein the message data of the data packet comprises:
a source address represented by less than four bytes;a destination address represented by less than four bytes; anda format identifier; determining whether the destination address of the message data matches an address of the network device or whether the message data indicates a broadcast message; processing, by the network device, the format identifier if the destination address of the message data matches the address of the network device or if the message data indicates the broadcast message; and providing, by the network device, the message data to the network device, one or more other network devices, or some combination thereof.