Title :
Fieldbus and its impact on the automation user
Author_Institution :
BP Int. Ltd., Sunbury-on-Thames, UK
Abstract :
Fieldbus will be the platform that will allow a ´paradigm shift´ in the functionality and intelligence of field devices for process automation industries. This article concentrates on a practical approach of explaining why it will be beneficial, why it is needed and what problems the user faces in its implementation.
Keywords :
factory automation; field buses; Fieldbus; automation user; field devices; functionality; intelligence; process automation industries; Field buses; Manufacturing automation;
Journal_Title :
Computing & Control Engineering Journal
DOI :
10.1049/cce:19950604