Foundation Fieldbus, 3rd Edition

This 3rd Edition, written by control systems engineers with extensive FOUNDATION™ Fieldbus installation experience, builds on the contents of the previous two editions, providing quick reference information on all aspects of the FOUNDATION™ Fieldbus H1 protocol life cycle, including design considerations, installation tips, and commissioning. Operations and maintenance tips are also provided along with 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.

Packed with handy reference information, the book covers the essentials on network design, including power distribution and power supply requirements. It also provides rules for cabling length, documentation requirements, a commissioning checklist, topology diagrams, system sizing formulas, and tips for integrating with other systems. This valuable resource explains the different forms of Fieldbus Power Conditioners such as Fieldbus Intrinsic Safety Concept (FISCO) along with a useful range of configuration and troubleshooting tips.