Process Instrumentation Networks
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Process Instrumentation Networks provide communication between process instruments and the process control system. We offer integrated PlantPAx™ Process Automation System support for instruments on HART and the FOUNDATION™ fieldbus. Our Encompass™ Partners provide expanded support for Profibus PA, as well as Modbus and other networks. Endress+Hauser and other partners now offer process instruments that connect to EtherNet/IP™ networks to support this growing trend. |
Features
Ethernet/IP™ Network
- Industry-leading plant-floor Ethernet solution that integrates IT, automation, and process control disciplines
- Provides tightest integration between instrumentation and our PlantPAx™ Process Automation System
HART Protocol
- Widely accepted standard for digitally enhanced communication with instrumentation within the process industries
- A variety of HART-compatible products is available from Rockwell Automation and our Encompass™ Partners
FOUNDATION™ Fieldbus
- Leading digital protocol for process automation
- Supports distributed control and plant optimization strategies
- Linking devices help you to cost-effectively apply FOUNDATION fieldbus devices within your process applications system while leveraging the Rockwell Automation Integrated Architecture
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The PlantPAx Process Automation System unifies core Integrated Architecture process automation capabilities and technologies with those of market leading partners to provide a scalable, open, and cost-effective process solution.
HART Protocol
The HART (Highway Addressable Remote Transducer) protocol is a widely accepted standard for digitally enhanced communication with instrumentation within the process industries. We support the HART protocol with analog I/O modules. Additional products are available from our Encompass™ Partners.
FOUNDATION Fieldbus
FOUNDATION Fieldbus is a local area network standard that describes connecting controllers to devices in process applications. We support FOUNDATION Fieldbus with linking devices. Additional products are available from our Encompass™ Partners.
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