Rapid way to implement Profibus DP: new book published

Rapid way to implement Profibus DP: new book published

Keywords Fieldbus,Profibus, Publication

Increasing demand for implementing Profibus DP l EN 50170 volume 2 on a wide variety of products has led to the publication of a new book on the subject. Entitled The Rapid Way to Profibus-DP, the new book is written by Manfred Popp and published by the Profibus User Association. In 21 chapters over 120 pages, the book introduces the reader to the Profibus protocol, shows the typical application areas for Profibus DP and explains in full the wiring parameters, connector arrangements and the Profibus interface.

Suitable for anyone considering designing or integrating Profibus DP products, the book explains such concepts as profiles, the data link layer and the application layer, how to calculate message and bus cycles and shows the reader how to create GSD files,configure DP systems and commission Profibus DP products.

It introduces a range of ready-made bus interface devices and explains how products may be developed,quickly and simply using these devices with off-the-shelf development and diagnostic tools.

Priced at £15(members), £32 (non-members), The Rapid Way to PROFIBUS-DP is available from stock at The Profibus Group, PNO UK, 1 West Street, Titchfield,Hants PO14 4DH. Tel: +44(0)1329 846166.