Practical Data Communications for Instrumentation and Control

This book provides you with the knowledge to analyse, specify and debug data communications systems in the instrumentation and control environment.

Steve Mackay (Author), Edwin Wright (Author), John Park (Author)

9780750657976, Elsevier Science

Paperback, published 11 June 2003

400 pages
26.4 x 19.5 x 2.5 cm, 0.97 kg

Instrumentation and control systems are highly reliant on data communications, so a working knowledge of the latest communications technologies and the essential protocols is essential for anyone designing, specifying or using instrumentation and control systems. This book is the only title on the market designed specifically for this audience. This is a comprehensive treatment of industrial data communication systems. Commencing with a thorough discussion of the popular RS-232, RS-422 and RS-485 standards it then moves on to industrial protocols, industrial networks and the communication requirements for the 'smart' instrumentation which is becoming de rigeur in industry today. The book also provides a solid grounding in the various Fieldbus and DeviceNet standards on the market today. This book provides you with the knowledge to analyse, specify and debug data communications systems in the instrumentation and control environment.

Overview of Data Communications
Basic Data Communication Principles
Physical Serial Communication Standards
Error Detection
Cabling Basics
Electrical Noise and Interference
Modems and Multiplexers
Introduction to Protocols
Open Systems Interconnection Model
Industrial Protocols
HART Protocol
Open Industrial Fieldbus and DeviceNet Systems
Local Area Networks
Appendix A: Numbering Systems
Appendix B: Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC) Program Listing
Appendix C: Serial Link Design
Glossary.

Subject Areas: Signal processing [UYS], Communications engineering / telecommunications [TJK], Other manufacturing technologies [TDP], Postal & telecommunications industries [KNTT]