The 'Introduction to Fieldbus' white paper explains, in terms any engineer, technician or operator can understand, how fieldbus works
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 networks.