Fieldbus and Networking in Process Automation

Fieldbus has revolutionized communication in process control, automation, and manufacturing industries, with the introduction of real-time fieldbuses opening up applications in multi-axis motor control and other time-critical applications. This second edition of Fieldbus and Networking in Process Automation discusses the different facets of fieldbus technology, including design, wiring, installation, and commissioning, as well as safety aspects in hostile application areas. It also introduces Common Industrial Protocol (CIP), EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, SERCOS III, Powerlink, and Profinet IRT, which are mostly sought after in control and automation fields.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 378 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Over the past two decades, fieldbus has undergone a revolutionary transformation in the fields of process control, automation, and manufacturing industries. The recent introduction of real-time fieldbuses has expanded its applications to include multi-axis motor control and other time-critical applications. Fieldbus is engineered to promote seamless interoperability, smarter network designs, enhanced data availability, and reduced stress on safety protocol design aspects.

This second edition of Fieldbus and Networking in Process Automation delves into the various aspects of fieldbus technology, encompassing design, wiring, installation, and commissioning, as well as safety considerations in hostile application environments. The book:

• Explains fundamental communication principles and networking, essential for understanding fieldbuses.
• Examines the advantages and limitations of individual fieldbuses.
• Offers a comprehensive overview of diverse fieldbuses employed in process control and manufacturing industries, presented in a precise and concise manner.
• Introduces Common Industrial Protocol (CIP), EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, SERCOS III, Powerlink, and Profinet IRT, which are highly sought-after in control and automation fields.
• Discusses hard real-time communication in a succinct manner, crucial for modern multi-axis motor control systems.
• Updates and streamlines the additional details from the original book to enhance its conciseness and reader-friendliness.

Sunit Kumar Sen, a member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), holds advanced degrees from St. Xaviers College and the University of Calcutta, both located in Kolkata, India. He served as an ex-professor in the Instrumentation Engineering section of the Department of Applied Physics at the University of Calcutta, where he taught courses in digital electronics, communication, industrial instrumentation, and microprocessors.

Weight: 668g
Dimension: 156 x 235 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367713423
Edition number: 2 ed