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

Author: Wang Yonghua
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: This book focuses on the world's and China's most popular control-level fieldbus PROFIBUS and the low-level device-level fieldbus AS-Interface, explaining the development of fieldbus technology, 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. Based on this, it provides a detailed analysis of the message structures and meanings of DP-V0, DP-V1, and AS-i, with multiple practical application examples given 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 IEC61131-3 programming language. To facilitate its use as a textbook for universities and training institutions, each chapter is equipped with numerous exercises and reflection questions. Appendix A includes guidance for 11 experiments, and the author provides electronic courseware for instructors using 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 target audience for this book primarily includes undergraduate and graduate students in relevant disciplines at universities, as well as electrical engineering technicians in various 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.