B&R offers an additional communication method for some modules. "Flatstream" was designed for X2X and POWERLINK networks and allows data transmission to be adapted to individual demands. Although this method is not 100% real-time capable, it still allows data transfer to be handled more efficiently than with standard cyclic polling.
贝加莱为某些模块提供了一种额外的通信方法。“Flatstream”专为X2X和POWERLINK网络而设计的，允许适应个人需求的数据传输。尽管此方法不是 100% 实时的，但与标准循环轮询相比，它仍然是更有效地处理数据传输。
Fig.: 3 types of communication
图.: 3种类型的通信
Flatstream extends cyclic and acyclic data queries. With Flatstream communication, the module acts as a bridge. The module is used to pass CPU queries directly on to the field device.
Flatstream扩展了周期性和非周期性数据查询。通过Flatstream通信，该模块起到了桥接器的作用。该模块用于将CPU查询直接传递给现场设备。