Understanding industrial networking technologies such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus, and Devicenet.
Industrial Ethernet: A standard for connecting industrial equipment to communicate over a network using Ethernet technology.
Fieldbus Technology: A communication protocol for industrial automation devices that allows data exchange between various automation devices in real-time, making it an essential part of industrial communication.
Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES): A software system that tracks and monitors the production process in real-time, allowing companies to identify and act on inefficiencies and bottlenecks.
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs): A computer-like device used in industrial automation that monitors and controls the equipment and processes for manufacturing.
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA): A software application that controls and monitors an entire process or system, often used in manufacturing, power plants and other industries to maintain efficient operations and reduce costs.
Distributed Control Systems (DCS): A network of linked controllers, sensors, and actuators that enable the control and monitoring of industrial processes.
Human Machine Interface (HMI): A control panel or display screen used to monitor and manage industrial processes and equipment.
Modbus: A communication protocol used to connect industrial equipment with a computer network.
Ethernet/IP: A communication protocol used to connect industrial equipment with a computer network.
OPC (Open Platform Communications): A standard that allows communication between various industrial automation devices and software applications.
CAN bus: A communication protocol used to connect multiple devices on a networked bus in real-time.
Profibus: A standard for connecting automation devices that allows for data exchange and communication over the network.
Wireless Networks: A wireless network provides an efficient, cost-effective method of data transmission and connectivity for industrial automation devices.
Field Level Networks: A type of network connects different machines in a plant and can do so using a simple configuration or complex routing algorithms.
Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT): A technology that involves integrating internet connectivity with devices clustered in the industry base, enabling devices, machines, and systems to communicate with each other.
Safety PLCs: Control systems used in industry applications to ensure worker safety and regulatory compliance, providing an extra layer of safety in harsh environments.
Redundancy: Construction of the system in a way that eliminates single points of failure, ensuring that the system can continue functioning in case of equipment failure or network issues.
Modbus: Modbus is a widely used communication protocol that allows for the transmission of data between industrial devices and control systems, facilitating efficient monitoring and control of processes.
Profibus: Profibus is a widely used fieldbus communication protocol in industrial automation that connects and communicates between various automation devices in a system.
DeviceNet: DeviceNet is a communication protocol used in industrial automation to connect and control devices on a network, allowing for efficient data exchange and real-time monitoring.
CANopen: CANopen is a communication protocol used for networking devices in industrial and engineering systems, enabling real-time data exchange and control among various components.
Ethernet/IP: Ethernet/IP is a communication protocol that allows industrial devices to seamlessly connect and exchange data over Ethernet networks.
Profinet: Profinet is an industrial Ethernet-based communication protocol used for real-time data exchange and control in automation systems.
HART: HART (Highway Addressable Remote Transducer) is a hybrid analog and digital communication protocol used in the industrial field for smart field devices, enabling bi-directional communication with intelligent process instruments.
Foundation Fieldbus: Foundation Fieldbus is a digital industrial communication protocol used to transmit data between control systems and field devices in industrial automation processes.
OPC UA: OPC UA is a standardized communication protocol for seamless and secure exchange of data between industrial automation systems and other devices.
Zigbee: Zigbee is a low-power wireless communication protocol designed for short-range industrial networking applications, enabling efficient and cost-effective connectivity for smart devices.