Foundation Fieldbus, 2nd Edition

This newly revised book, written by control systems engineers with extensive FOUNDATION™ Fieldbus installation experience, provides quick reference information on the FOUNDATION™ Fieldbus H1 protocol, installation tips, and other useful information that design engineers, control system engineers, and instrumentation technicians need to know about FOUNDATION™ Fieldbus when meeting with a vendor or client, and while managing an installation at a job site. The book covers essential information on power distribution and network power supply requirements. Packed with handy reference information, the book includes rules for cabling length, documentation requirements, a commissioning checklist, topology diagrams, system sizing formulas, and tips for integrating with other systems. It explains the Fieldbus Intrinsic Safety Concept (FISCO) along with configuration and troubleshooting tips.