A bus in computer systems means a collection of unbroken signal lines that interconnect computer modules; these connections are usually made by taps on the lines. Examples of parallel bus architectures and protocols include: IBM PC bus (IBM PC/XT/AT), the … Read more
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Key Facts about RS-485 Industrial Network
RS-485 network is used in many industrial applications to gather data and control addressable motor drives, PLCs, cameras, time clocks, barcode scanners for process control and other factory automatic apparatus.
RS-485 devices can be connected to a computer … Read more
ZigBee Wireless Protocol for Industrial Communication
ZigBee is an open wireless standard for low-rate networks. It is an IEEE standard 802.15.4 protocol. The physical layer radio operates at 2.4 GHz band carrier frequencies with direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS). It supports a range of up to … Read more
How Modbus is used in Industrial Networks
Modbus is an open standardized communication protocol that was founded by Modicon. Initially it was designed for the communication among PLCs in industrial applications but it also gained significance use in building automation domain for instance in HVAC systems, DDCs … Read more
Features of a Serial Interface
In a serial interface, the data is sent 1 bit after the other on a single wire. Serial data is classified as being either synchronous or asynchronous. Synchronous data require that the data bytes be sent as group in a … Read more
Basic Features of Sercos Automation Bus
Sercos is a short form for serial real-time communication system; a digital automation bus that interconnects motion controls, drives, I/O, sensors, and auxiliary devices such as cameras and weighing stations. Sercos is an open controller-to-intelligent digital device … Read more