Title :
Experiences with fiber optics in a mill environment
Author :
Thomas, Larry K.
Author_Institution :
Weyerhaeuser Paper Co., Springfield, OR, USA
Abstract :
With the wide use of programmable controllers in the paper industry now becoming common practice, applications that involve remote inputs and outputs at distances in thousands of feet may require the use of fiber-optic communications for reasons of reliability, installation time, or installation cost. The first application of this communication medium in a mill environment is presented. The overview covers topics such as site description, communication-medium limitations, and testing alternatives.<>
Keywords :
fibre optics; optical links; paper industry; telecontrol; communication-medium limitations; fiber optics; fiber-optic communications; installation cost; installation time; mill environment; paper industry; programmable controllers; reliability; remote inputs; remote outputs; testing; Bridges; Costs; Fires; Manufacturing; Milling machines; Optical fiber cables; Optical fibers; Protection; Pulp and paper industry; Rivers;
Conference_Titel :
Pulp and Paper Industry Technical Conference, 1988., Conference Record of 1988 Annual
Conference_Location :
Milwaukee, WI, USA
DOI :
10.1109/PAPCON.1988.10895
