Information and Transportation: Fieldbus Systems
Dietmar Dietrich, Thilo Sauter · 2005
This chapter contains sections titled: Introduction Abstract view and definition of the fieldbus Communication basics for fieldbus systems Decentralization and hierarchies The ISO/OSI Model Topologies Historical aspects The roots of industrial networks The evolution of fieldbusses Examples of fieldbus systems EIB LonWorks and ANSI/EIA 709 BACnet EIBnet Fieldbus systems in connection with the Internet Present and future challenges Interoperability and profiles System complexity and tools Management – and plug and play Security Driving forces Outlook and conclusion References