Automation Workshop on Industrial Networking

Industrial Networking

Introduction to Industrial networking

• Introduction to Industrial networking
• Basic network knowledge, supported by demonstrations and practical assignments;
• Data communication and networking used in plants
• Serial connections: RS232/RS422/RS485
• Sensor and Control-level Networks
• Introduction to network equipment, Routing, Switching

Introduction to commonly used networking protocols – Fieldbus, Profibus, Modbus, Ethernet, Control Net, HART Communication

• OSI model
• Available networks (Master/Slave, Client/Server and producer/Consumer)
• Communication relations (Point to Point, Multicast and Broadcast)
• Transmission media (Cables, Wireless)
• Network Standards

Practical Sessions on Modbus and Profibus protocols

• Transmission medium
• Physical characteristics and installation details
• Data link functions
• Addressing
• Master Slave Mode
• Remote I/O System
• Sharing / Accessing Data on network

Troubleshooting

• Common symptoms, problems and solutions
• How to quickly identify likely causes
• Communications issues
• Grounding/shielding/noise