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industrial control networkA network used to connect devices for factory automation and process control applications. Such networks, which are typically referred to as "buses," (Fieldbus, Modbus, PROFIBUS, etc.), are made up of sensors, actuators and controllers. An industrial network provides data link services at layers 1 and 2 of the OSI model and a command set at layer 7. Some functions in layer 3 through 6 may be partially or completely provided. See 4-20 mA, Fieldbus, CAN bus, DeviceNet, PROFIBUS, Modbus and industrial automation. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The availability of open architecture software solutions for industrial control networks both reflects and lends additional strong force to the migration towards open networking. The availability of open architecture software solutions for industrial control networks both reflects and lends additional strong force to the migration towards open networking. The heart of the Orion systems is an internal network based on a distributed architecture using an industrial control network. |
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