Fieldbus and Networking in Process Automation

This book considers the advantages and shortcomings of popular fieldbuses, including HART, Foundation Fieldbus, and Profibus. It presents an overview of data communication, networking, cabling, surge protection systems, and device connection techniques, and provides comprehensive coverage of intrinsic safety. It discusses the utilities, components, configurations, wiring, installation, and commissioning of fieldbuses, addressing aspects of integration, interoperability, operation, and automation. It also examines the latest offerings in the wireless networking arena, such as WHART and ISA100.11a, and describes different wireless standards and their coexistence issues.