Industrial Instrumentation Communication and Networking

What is Timeout in Communication Protocols?

Timeout in communication protocols is the time limit a system waits for a response before assuming failure or delay.

Learn about the BACNet Protocol and understand the difference between BACNet IP and BACNet MS/TP communication protocols.

Learn why baud rate is a critical parameter in Modbus communication and understand how it affects your industrial automation processes.

A network connector is a device that links different network segments or devices, enabling data transmission across the network.

Two of the most widely used network switches are layer-2 and layer-3 switches. Learn the differences and the advantages.

In this post, we will learn the basic requirements for a network switch to be installed in SCADA and DCS architecture.

Learn the network topologies selection factors and comparison of bus, mesh, tree, star, ring, daisy-chain, and hybrid topology.

Cyclic communication involves regular, scheduled data exchange for real-time control. Acyclic is irregular, and on-demand data transfer.

Types of wireless technologies in industrial automation are Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, wireless HART, ZigBee, RFID, ISA100.11a, and NFC.

Learn the difference between Modbus and Profibus. Modbus is simple to use while Profibus protocol offers higher speed communication.