A system controller is the central device in a system. Scan heads, lasers, sensors, actuators and other peripherals can be connected to the system controller.  Real time response to external signals is handled by a combination of highly configurable interfaces and processing units. That way the system controller can deal with optimized synchronization of all critical devices and signals necessary in modern laser systems.

The system controller's peripheral functions can be extended by a BREAK OUT BOX e.g. to substitute classical programmable logic control functions like gas valve control, contactor control, etc.