Foundation Fieldbus : A Pocket Guide

This pocket guide, written by control systems engineers with extensive Foundation Fieldbus installation experience, provides quick reference information on the Foundation Fieldbus H1 protocol, installation tips, and other useful information that design engineers, control system engineers, and instrumentation technicians, need to know about Foundation Fieldbus when meeting with a vendor or a client, and while managing a job. This guide covers essential information on power distribution and network power supply requirements. Packed with handy information, the guide includes rules for cabling length, documentation requirements, a commissioning checklist, topology diagrams, system sizing formulas, and tips for integrating with other systems. It explains the Fieldbus Intrinsic Safety Concept (FISCO) along with configuration and troubleshooting tips.