The Consumer Guide to Fieldbus Network Equipment for Process Control (3rd Edition)

by Richard H. Caro

Overview

This updated independent guide to the world's fieldbus network equipment for process control is written by a leading expert in fieldbus technology. The information in this book will help you select a control system architecture compatible with your needs.

The guide contains technical information about evaluating and applying fieldbus network equipment including pointers for architecture and installation considerations. Tables include the types of fieldbus network equipment and selected features that are available from each supplier.

This guide is indispensable for designers, engineers, owners and end users of fieldbus equipment. Use this guide to help you choose your fieldbus network equipment

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781932095128
Publisher:	Copperhill & Pointer, Incorporated
Publication date:	09/28/2007
Edition description:	SPITZER & BOYES, LLC
Pages:	100
Product dimensions:	7.20(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.50(d)

Table of Contents

0.0 Disclaimer
1.0 Executive Summary
2.0 Fieldbus Technology
2.1 HART
2.2 PROFIBUS-PA
2.3 FOUNDATION™ Fieldbus
2.3.1 Wiring
2.3.2 Field Instruments
2.3.3 Field Control
2.3.4 Function Block Initialization
3.0 Fieldbus System Architecture
3.1 HART
3.2 PROFIBUS-PA
3.3 FOUNDATION™ Fieldbus H1
3.4 FOUNDATION™ Fieldbus HSE
3.5 Field Device HSE
3.6 Wireless HSE
4.0 Fieldbus Functions
4.1 HART
4.1.1 Device Descriptions
4.1.2 Device Description Language
4.2 PROFIBUS-PA
4.2.1 GSD
4.2.2 EDD/EDDL
4.2.3 Profiles
4.2.4 FDT/DTM
4.3 FOUNDATION™ Fieldbus
4.3.1 Function Block Modes
4.3.2 Standard Function Blocks
4.3.3 Standard Extended Function Blocks
4.3.4 Resource Block
4.3.5 Transducer Block
4.3.6 Device Descriptions
4.3.7 Device Description Language
5.0 Fieldbus Devices
5.1 Field Transmitters
5.2 Control Valve Positioners
5.3 Variable Speed Drives
5.4 Linking Devices
5.5 Controller Interface Cards
6.0 Fieldbus Device Analysis
6.1 Field Transmitters
6.2 Control Valve Positioners
6.3 Variable Speed Drives
6.4 Interface Cards
6.5 Linking Devices
7.0 Summary of Analysis
8.0 Network Performance
8.1 HART
8.2 PROFIBUS
8.3 FOUNDATION™ Fieldbus
9.0 Control System Performance
10.0 Comparative Performance
11.0 Supplier Claims
11.1 Better Performance
11.2 Superior Function Blocks
11.3 Competitors' Instruments Not Interchangeable
11.4 Control System Follows FOUNDATION™Fieldbus Function Block Standard
11.5 More Function Blocks
11.6 Easy to Use
11.7 Wiring Cost Savings
11.8 Control System Cost Reduction
11.9 Engineering Cost Reduction
11.10 Infrastructure Cost Reduction
11.11 Cost Reduction using FDT/DTM
12.0 Installation Considerations
12.1 Field Instruments
12.2 Electrical Wiring
12.3 Field Junction Boxes
12.4 Control System
12.5 Design Considerations
12.6 Ambient Conditions
13.0 Accessories
13.1 Wire Terminations
13.2 Short Circuit Protectors
13.3 Intrinsic Safety Barriers
13.4 Power Supplies
13.5 Preformed and Terminated Cables
13.6 Bus Protocol Conversion Devices
13.7 HART Multiplexer
13.8 Industrial Ethernet Switches
14.0 Explanation of Attachments
15.0 Fieldbus Network Equipment Supplier Profiles
15.1 Control System Suppliers
15.2 Suppliers of Accessories
15.3 Other Suppliers

Attachments
Control System Fieldbus Equipment
Fieldbus Accessories
Fieldbus Equipment Specifications
Control Valve Positioners
Variable Speed Drives
Fieldbus Wiring Termination Assemblies
Fieldbus Interface Cards for Control Systems
Fieldbus Gateways
Signal/Fieldbus Conversion Devices
Industrial Ethernet Switches

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