Profibus PA, English Edition

The book PROFIBUS PA by Christian Diedrich, Thomas
Bangemann and several co-authors is available now in a revised and
updated English version. This book is a must for all, who need in-depth
information about PROFIBUS in the process industries. It is just as
useful for developers of PA devices as for planners, endusers or
maintenance staff. The introductory chapters give an overview about the
fundamental functionality of process devices with PROFIBUS PA interface
and the general automation principles in process engineering and
especially in hybrid applications. The transmission and installation
technology with special consideration of the ex zones existing in
chemical plants are treated in detail, including the MBP transmission
and the FISCO concept which both play a special role in process
automation with fieldbusses. After the description of the PROFIBUS DP -
protocol, which is the basis of all PROFIBUS communication, the profile PA Devices , developed particularly for process
automation, is introduced. The current amendments of the PA-profile, PROFIsafe for PA Devices , Condensed Status and
Diagnostic Messages", based on the VDI/VDE/NAMUR/WIB 2650
guideline, and "Identification and Maintenance Functions" are
comprehensively considered. Chapters for device integration, device
development and interoperability testing as well as a glossary round
out the contents of this book and make it an indispensable reference
for experienced engineers as well as for newcomers to the field of
process automation.