Title :
Industrial Networking
Author_Institution :
Fluor Corp. in Greenville, Greenville, SC, USA
Abstract :
This article investigates the use of Ethernet/Internet Protocol (IP) communications protocol for data acquisition and the control of electrical networks in an industrial environment. A survey of the existing topologies for interface is shown, together with the configurations that are possible using Ethernet/IP standards. The possibility of integrated control of the electrical system into a utilities control network is discussed. The benefits that can be derived from the use of high-speed communications such as Ethernet/IP to monitor and control electrical systems are discussed.
Keywords :
local area networks; power transmission control; telecommunication network topology; telecommunication standards; transport protocols; Ethernet/IP standards; Internet protocol; data acquisition; electrical network control; high-speed communications; industrial networking; topologies; utilities control network;
Journal_Title :
Industry Applications Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MIAS.2010.939810
