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

Guide Description

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.

 

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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
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  • 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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  • About the Authors
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