Focusing on the advancements in telecommunications networks, this book provides engineers and technicians with insights into the latest technologies and services. It addresses the evolving equipment, service options, and data transport methods, equipping readers to leverage modern telecommunications effectively. The practical approach ensures that professionals can stay current with industry changes and maximize their use of emerging technologies.
This book addresses a significant gap in literature by focusing specifically on industrial networks, essential for engineers and network specialists in industrial control systems. It explores the industrial application of networking through design, installation, and troubleshooting, equipping readers with the skills to identify, prevent, and resolve common data communication issues during both the design and maintenance phases. The approach is unconventional, extending beyond standard communications theory to offer a comprehensive toolkit for tackling problems related to RS-232, RS-485, Modbus, Fieldbus, DeviceNet, Ethernet, and TCP/IP. The goal is to enable readers to effectively troubleshoot and resolve communication issues in their facilities quickly. This title uniquely covers the practical aspects of design, installation, and troubleshooting that are central to the daily responsibilities of engineers and network specialists in the industry. It provides a focused perspective on the industrial application of data networks, ensuring that professionals have the necessary resources to address real-world communications challenges efficiently.
