Fieldbus Communication - Process Instrumentation
FOUNDATION Fieldbus
Foundation Fieldbus is an open protocol designed to allow bidirectional communications to field instruments.
This communication enables:
- asset management
- advanced diagnostics
- flexible expandability based on Device Description
- distributed data transfer (DDT)
Today, distributed automation solutions based on open field buses are state-of-the-art in large areas of the process engineering industry. It is only with fieldbuses that the functional benefits of digital communication can be put to full use, e.g. better resolution of measured values, diagnostics options and remote parameterization.
Like PROFIBUS PA, the FF bus (FOUNDATION Fieldbus) is an open field bus with a large installed base for a wide range of application. Standardization according to IEC 61158 / EN 50170 provides you with future protection for your investment.
Key Benefits
- A uniform modular system from the sensor to the connection to the control level enables new plant concepts
- Problem-free exchangeability of field devices, including from different manufacturers, that comply with the standard profile
- Networking of transmitters, valves, actuators, etc.
- Implementation of intrinsically safe applications through use of the field bus in hazardous areas
- Easy installation of 2-wire cables for joint energy supply and data transfer
- Reduced cabling costs through savings of material and installation time
- Reduced configuration costs through central, simple engineering of the field devices, also cross-vendor
- Fast and error-free installation
- Lower service costs thanks to simpler wiring and plant structure plus extensive diagnostics options
- Greatly reduced commissioning costs through simplified loop check
- Scaling/digitizing of the measured values in the field device already, hence no rescaling necessary in SIMATIC PCS 7
Technical Specifications
Integration
Siemens field devices for process automation which are listed in this catalog and can be controlled using Foundation Fieldbus:
Measuring instruments for pressure
- SITRANS P300
- SITRANS P DS III
- SITRANS P410
Measuring instruments for temperature
- SITRANS TH400
Electropneumatic positioners
- SIPART PS2
Flowmeters
- SITRANS FM MAG 6000
- SITRANS FM MAG 6000 I / I Ex
- SITRANS FC MASS 6000
Level meters
- SITRANS LR250
Application
The transfer technology of the FOUNDATION Fieldbus is tailored to the needs of the process industry. Interoperability between field devices from different manufacturers and remote parameterization of the field devices during operation are guaranteed by the standardized communication services.
FOUNDATION Fieldbus can just as readily be used in standard environments as in hazardous areas. For use in hazardous areas, FOUNDATION Fieldbus and all connected devices have to be designed with type of explosion protection Ex [i].
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