Fieldbuses for Process Control: Engineering, Operation and Maintenance [Paperback]

Jonas Berge (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1556177607 | ISBN-13: 978-1556177606 | Publication Date: September 10, 2001

This implementation-oriented book provides a clear and concise presentation of how to apply fieldbuses for process control. Based on experience collected from end-users in a wide range of industries around the world, it provides how-to information for all phases of the system lifecycle from engineering to device and strategy configuration, installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, operation, and maintenance.

The book covers the three leading process fieldbus technologies: HART, FOUNDATION(TM) Fieldbus and PROFIBUS-PA. It covers both field-level and the Ethernet-based host-level networking. The text also addresses concerns and solutions for interoperability, integration and migration as well as availability and safety. A chapter on benefits helps engineers justify business advantages to management. The final chapter provides an in depth explanation of how these fieldbus technologies work. The author exposes similarities, differences and capabilities of each fieldbus technology.

Fieldbuses for Process Control is a must-have for system designers, control engineers and technicians. Process engineers can benefit learning about the capabilities of fieldbus technologies. It is ideal for both organized training course and for self-study and will remain a handy reference when configuring and troubleshooting systems. This book is sure to be a well-thumbed addition to every control engineer's bookshelf.

Product Details

• Paperback: 460 pages
• Publisher: Instrumentation Systems & (September 10, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1556177607
• ISBN-13: 978-1556177606
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,734,982 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally a book that explains fieldbus in simple terms!, February 4, 2002

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This review is from: Fieldbuses for Process Control: Engineering, Operation and Maintenance (Paperback)

For years I've listened to talk about the wonders of fieldbus. Claims for this technology ranged from "less wire and maintenance" to "world peace and prosperity"! It's now such a relief to have an unbiased book that explains in simple terms some of the most common fieldbus technologies. Hopefully, this information, combined with the growing availability of fieldbus products, will make it possible for me to improve the control system in my plant.

0 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente libro!, August 25, 2003

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This review is from: Fieldbuses for Process Control: Engineering, Operation and Maintenance (Paperback)

Apenas he empezado a leer los primeros capítulos de este libro, y he encontrado que su contenido es de altísima calidad y bastante claro de entender.

Se lo recomiendo a quien quiera tener un conocimiento más profundo en lo que son y cómo funcionan los distintos buses de campo más importantes.