Fieldbus Technology and Application Tutorial - From PROFIBUS to AS-i

Author: Wang Yonghua
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: This book focuses on the most popular control-level fieldbus PROFIBUS and the low-level device fieldbus AS-interface worldwide and domestically, explaining the development of fieldbus technology, its basic concepts, working principles, and practical applications. At the beginning of the book, it provides a general introduction to the history of industrial automation and the fundamental knowledge used in fieldbus technology. The book emphasizes the basic principles and specific applications of PROFIBUS-DP, PROFIBUS-PA, and AS-i. On this basis, it thoroughly analyzes the message structures and meanings of DP-VO, DP-V1, and As-i, with multiple practical application examples provided in key chapters. At the end of the book, it offers a comprehensive introduction and explanation of industrial Ethernet technology and PROFINET, as well as an in-depth yet accessible explanation of OPC technology and the IEC 61131-3 programming language, which are closely related to fieldbus technology. To facilitate its use as a textbook for universities and training institutions, each chapter includes numerous exercises and reflection questions. Appendix A provides guidance for 11 experiments, and the author has also provided electronic lecture slides for users of the book. In other appendices, the author has compiled a handy quick reference table for commonly used PROFIBUS information and listed useful websites for learning fieldbus technology and downloading related software and documentation. The primary target audience for this book is undergraduate and graduate students in relevant disciplines at universities, as well as electrical engineering technicians in enterprises and design institutes. With the author's professional technical expertise, practical application experience, and writing proficiency, this book is undoubtedly a valuable textbook and reference material that will bring significant benefits to a broad readership.