EUROMAP Data Exchange Interface V1.05a Application Note

About this manual

The EUROMAP‑SPI Data Exchange Interface V1.05a specifies a file‑based communication method that enables plastics processing equipment to exchange data with central computer systems. The protocol is organized according to the OSI seven‑layer model and uses ASCII files transferred over a network file system.

The document describes each OSI layer relevant to the protocol, the format of job, request and response files, session handling, and example command tokens. It also provides appendices with token summaries, error codes and application examples such as recording process logs and downloading data sets.

What's inside

• Introduction
• File Based Communication (FBC)
• OSI Seven Layer Model
• Layer 1 – Physical Layer
• Layer 2 – Data Link Layer
• Layer 3 – Network Layer
• Layer 4 – Transport Layer
• Layer 5 – Session Layer
• Layer 6 – Presentation Layer
• Layer 7 – Application Layer

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

What file extension is used for a Session Request file?

Session Request files use the ".REQ" extension.

How are job files used in the Data Exchange Interface?

Job files identify the information to be communicated; the machine processes the job file to receive data and writes results to a response file.

Which network protocol is suggested for the Physical Layer?

The protocol suggests using twisted pair and 10BaseT as defined by IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet).