An introduction to PROFIBUS

for process automation

James Powell, P.Eng

Henry Vandelinde, Ph.D.

On the road with the process fieldbus

James Powell, P.Eng.

Henry Vandelinde, Ph.D.

For years PROFIBUS has been synonymous with industrial automation. The variety of applications continues to grow steadily, as
does the experience of countless experts. The authors have applied their knowledge in an easy-to-understand manner. This book
is a well-prepared appetizer an excellent introduction to the
world of PROFIBUS.
Jrg Freitag, Chairman PROFIBUS & PROFINET International (PI)

PROFIBUS Nutzerorganisation e. V. (PNO)

PROFIBUS & PROFINET International (PI)
Haid-und-Neu-Str. 7 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
Phone +49 721 96 58 590 Fax +49 721 96 58 589
E-mail info@profibus.com
www.profibus.com www.profinet.com

Order no. 4.192

On the road with the process fieldbus

Modern device communication is clouded by technical terms and

boundary conditions. This book takes the widely-used PROFIBUS
technology and uses it to show that an easy, understandable path
through this jungle does exist. Readable and highly recommended!
Michael Pelz, Clariant Produkte (Deutschland) GmbH and Chairman of NAMUR Working Group 2.6 Fieldbus

On the road with the

process fieldbus
An introduction to PROFIBUS
for process automation