Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Foundation Fieldbus",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Ethernet isolators tolerate hazardous jobs from
Pepperl+Fuchs GB, which we summarised at the time by saying "FieldConnex Ethernet Isolators combine intrinsically safe energy limitation and galvanic isolation in one product".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release GBP 60,000 temperature sensing order placed from
ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation): "ABB engineered its products to fit the applications by supplying the standard transmitters with nonstandard mountings".
In October 2007, we covered the news from Northwire
concerning its DataCell Foundation fieldbus cable
- take a look at Fieldbus cable line expanded
which says: "Northwire's expanded DataCell Foundation fieldbus cable range helps customers to quickly get the right cable for their industrial-networking needs".
Take a look also at the news release from Pepperl+Fuchs GB, Power modules provide redundancy,
as well as Training course targets Fieldbus sales from Fieldbus Center,
and Companies sign large petroleum order from Yokogawa Europe - Industrial Automation.
See also:
Control system order signed for waste incineration
(August 2007)
Yokogawa is supplying distributed control systems to five incinerators in the northern Italian region of Emilia Romagna
Cables survive 10 million flexes
(August 2007)
DataCell Field CC-Link cables are available as standard network cable and network cable with a power pair
New Fieldbus course launched
(August 2007)
Students attending 'Course 101: Introduction to Fieldbus' will become familiar with the basic concepts and new terminology related to the Foundation fieldbus automation infrastructure
Fieldbus installation system suits new plant
(August 2007)
Pepperl+Fuchs FieldConnex will interface the field measurement instrumentation to Emerson's DeltaV digital automation system in GE Healthcare's Lindesnes plant in Norway
Process control system improves reliability
(July 2007)
Proficy Process Systems is a fully integrated system that offers increased throughput, performance and efficiency, and reduced total cost of ownership
Fieldbus interoperability specification launched
(June 2007)
Hosts successfully completing registration testing will be authorised to bear the Foundation's official product registration symbol
Foundation Fieldbus H1 networks in hazardous areas
(June 2007)
White paper provides a rigorous discussion of hazardous environments, the standards and practices involved, and considerations for installing a Foundation Fieldbus H1 system
Commitee aids Fieldbus marketing in India
(May 2007)
The Fieldbus Foundation's Indian marketing committee is set to promote adoption of Foundation fieldbus technology throughout the Indian market
Pressure transmitters offer easy retrofitting
(May 2007)
Endress + Hauser's Cerabar S and Deltabar S are built to last, with a robust dual-chambered stainless steel or epoxy coated aluminium housing
Calibrator and fieldbus configurator combined
(May 2007)
The MC5 Fieldbus Calibrator combines the benefits of both a multi-function process calibrator and a fieldbus configurator
Brochure covers redundant fieldbus system
(May 2007)
The Trunksafe brochure explains how, with Trunksafe, it is not necessary to duplicate the entire segment to achieve redundancy
Fieldbus seminar planned in Brazil
(May 2007)
A one-day seminar in Brazil will cover all aspects of Foundation automation infrastructure management
Committee promotes fieldbus technology
(May 2007)
A new marketing committee is set to promote adoption of Foundation fieldbus technology by the Brazilian industry
Vice Chairman appointed to advisory council
(May 2007)
Dr Graeme Philp has been elected as Vice-Chairman to the Fieldbus Foundation's Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Executive Advisory Council (EAC)
Power conditioner gains Registered Product status
(May 2007)
The MooreHawke Trunksafe TS series power conditioner is now a Fieldbus Registered Product and listed on the Fieldbus Foundation website
Display products are brought up to date
(May 2007)
Catalogue contains updated datasheets for the company's extensive range of hazardous and safe area display products
Fieldbus technology goes on show
(May 2007)
Fieldbus Foundation's stand at Interkama 2007 demonstrated the scope of Foundation Fieldbus technology in process and hybrid applications
Liquid level transmitter offers high accuracy
(April 2007)
Magnetrol's Jupiter is a loop-powered level transmitter that simultaneously measures top and liquid-liquid interface levels
New physical layer measurement tool
(April 2007)
Pepperl+Fuchs' Advanced Diagnostics Module now available in mobile configuration for maximum flexibility
Control valve positioner frees up microprocessors
(April 2007)
The 3730 joins the established line of Samson positioners, all of which are based upon a common model platform
Agreement harmonises fieldbus training
(April 2007)
Fieldbus training centres establish a licence agreement for sharing fieldbus training resources
Simple planning tool for fieldbus network design
(April 2007)
Updated Fieldbus network design software now includes U.S. and metric units of measure, along with latest devices
Fieldbus multiplexer supports temperature inputs
(April 2007)
MTL's 9331-TI fieldbus multiplexer can reduce installed costs by as much as 70% per point when compared to traditional single-temperature inputs
Cables suit industrial environments
(March 2007)
DataCell Field cables have a PVC jacket that is resistant to oil, light and water
Gas automation alliance agreed
(March 2007)
Emerson will engineer, project manage, install, commission, and provide long-term support on the automation solutions for oil, gas and petrochemical facilities in Qatar
Device coupler confirms short-circuit capabilities
(March 2007)
Trunkguard continued to operate and maintain communications with DeltaV after multiple short circuits on spurs, temperatures from -40 to 70C, and operation at upper and lower voltage limits
Fieldbus Foundation looks forward to Intkerama '07
(February 2007)
The Fieldbus Foundation has unveiled its plans to exhibit at the forthcoming Interkama 2007 International Trade Fair, to be held April 16-20 in Hannover, Germany
Single universal tool simplifies field work
(February 2007)
Emerson Process Management's 375 Field Communicator enables configuration, calibration and troubleshooting of more than 1000 Hart and Foundation fieldbus devices from 124 manufacturers
Foundation fieldbus training course
(February 2007)
The Fieldbus Center at Lee College is offering a Foundation fieldbus training course for power and wire installers
Fieldbus system is passed fit for hazardous areas
(February 2007)
The MooreHawke Route-Master fieldbus system has been approved by Factory Mutual as an intrinsically safe apparatus for use in the USA and Canada
Increased safety for Fieldbus barrier wiring hub
(February 2007)
MTL is launching second generation Fieldbus Barrier with improved performance
Barrier provides intrinsically safe connections
(February 2007)
Wiring hub provides intrinsically safe spur connections from a nonintrinsically safe trunk, for connection to Foundation fieldbus H1 or Profibus-PA field devices
Library aids industrial Ethernet training
(January 2007)
Ethernet Direct has established a reference library of information specifically oriented to industrial Ethernet
Foundation Fieldbus changes the playing field
(January 2007)
The Fieldbus Foundation has announced the speakers for its 2007 General Assembly, to be held in Houston, Texas, on 22nd and 23rd February