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Industrial communication protocols are essential for seamless data exchange and control in automation systems. Protocols like Modbus Serial and TCP/IP, Profibus, DeviceNet, and HART facilitate communication between devices in various industries. Ethernet and WirelessHART offer robust networking solutions. Concepts like VLAN, VPN, and OPC ensure interoperability. Proper cabling, troubleshooting strategies, and understanding devices like hubs, switches, routers, and gateways are vital. This foundation enables efficient automation, making industries smarter and more efficient.
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Modbus
Ethernet
Profibus
- What is Profibus and what is its application in Instrumentation?
- Difference between Profibus and foundation field bus
DeviceNet
OSI
Fieldbus
- What is Foundation Fieldbus?
- What are Fieldbus Coupling devices?
- Field Bus Communication
- Comparison between Conventional (4-20ma) connection, Foundation-Fieldbus, and HART?
HART
- What are the functions of HART communicator? How to use it for Zero trim & D/A trim?
- HART communicator features and connection
- Basics of wirelessHART network protocol
- HART ( Highway Addressable Remote Transducer) Communication Protocol
- What is HART and HART Multiplexer?
Fiber optics
RS-232 RS-422 or RS-485 protocols
Wireless communication
Other communication protocols
- What is DNP3 Protocol?
- Industrial Control Area Network (CAN)
- An overview of industrial communication network
- What is the Common Industrial Protocol (CIP)?
- Communication network topology
- IEEE 488 – Introduction
- List of short- distance communication protocols
- Difference between Data Highway and Data Highway plus
- SCADA communication protocol
- PLC communications
- What is UART? Basics of UART
- What is a Network?
- What is the difference between OT & IT networks?
- Basics of industrial networking architecture
- What is an OPC or Open process control?
- Difference between VLAN and VPN
Trouble shooting communication system
- Installation & Troubleshooting of communication systems -part 1
- Installation & Troubleshooting of communication systems -part 2
Hardware used in communication
- What is a hub, switch, and a router and how are they different from each other
- What is the purpose of Gateway, Bridges & Routers in networks?
- Data Acquisition Card (DAQ) function
- Antennas and it’s size, direction importance
- Communication Networking devices
- Protocol analyzers & analysis
- What is a hub, switch, and a router and how are they different from each other
Cables
