Industrial Instrumentation Communication and Networking

What is the BACNet Protocol? BACNet IP vs. BACNet MS/TP

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.

In this article, you will learn about the optical fiber cable requirement and purpose. Also, the difference between SC and ST connectors.