Tutorial
Learn more about FOUNDATION Fieldbus
The following materials are available for your study and evaluation. For additional information, please contact your Yokogawa sales representative.
Yokogawa Documents:
The Fieldbus Book (TI38K02A01-01E) goes into more detail about the technologies supporting FOUNDATION fieldbus™ and function blocks. This textbook is structured as follows: Introduction Part A Communication Technologies Part B Applications Part C Managing Fieldbus Projects
The Fieldbus Technical Information (TI38K3A01-01E) document explains the basic fieldbus concepts. It also provides guidelines for managing a fieldbus project.
The Yokogawa Technical Report Fieldbus Issue provides good information about the direction Yokogawa is taking to develop this technology.
The PRM Integration Guide with MTL 4840 Series HART Multiplexer explains how to connect the MTL4840 Series HART Multiplexer and configure Yokogawa’s Plant Resource Manager (PRM) software.
The PRM Integration Guide with Pepperl+Fuchs HiDMUX2700 HART Multiplexer explains how to connect the Pepperl+Fuchs HiDMUX2700 HART Multiplexer and configure Yokogawa’s Plant Resource Manager (PRM) software.
Other Materials.
The FOUNDATION fieldbus™ Technical Overview provides a good explanation of fieldbus technology. It is available from the Fieldbus Foundation™.
Relcom Inc. has prepared a Fieldbus Wiring Design and Installation Guide that gives a good grounding in the basics of fieldbus wiring design.
Need to design a fieldbus device? You can use "defacto standard" of fieldbus chip. YTZ420-F from Yamaha for your electronics design. Fieldbus communication software and supporting tools are also available from Softing.
