"Introduction to Fieldbus" white paper explains, in terms any engineer, technician or operator can understand, how fieldbus works. It strips away all the confusing terminology and explains: differences between FOUNDATION Fieldbus H1 and PROFIBUS PA; elements of fieldbus; how fieldbus device couplers work; how fieldbus instruments connect to a segment; how short-circuit protection works, and why it sometimes doesn't let you install 32 devices on a segment as the specifications claim; and more.
An understandable explanation of FOUNDATION Fieldbus H1 and PROFIBUS PANORTH HILLS, CA - October 11, 2006 - The “Introduction to Fieldbus” white paper explains, in terms any engineer, technician or operator can understand, how fieldbus works. It strips away all the jargon and confusing terminology and explains:
- The differences between FOUNDATION Fieldbus H1 and PROFIBUS PA
- The elements of fieldbus: H1/PA cards, power supplies, segments, trunks, device couplers and segment terminators
- How fieldbus device couplers work
- How fieldbus instruments connect to a segment
- How short-circuit protection works, and why it sometimes doesn’t let you install 32 devices on a segment as the specifications claim
- The issues involved in using fieldbus devices in hazardous areas
- Methods for setting up a redundant fieldbus segment for critical instrumentation
- Advantages of fieldbus networksThe non-commercial white paper is available for free, via a direct download from: www.miinet.com/moorehawke.
Printed copies are also available.
