Chapter 4. Industrial Network Protocols
Information in this Chapter:
• Overview of Industrial Network Protocols
• Modbus
• ICCP/TASE.2
• DNP3
• OLE for Process Control
• Other Industrial Network Protocols
• AMI and the Smart Grid
Understanding how industrial networks operate requires a basic understanding of the underlying communications protocols that are used, where they are used, and why. There are many highly specialized protocols used for industrial automation and control, most of which are designed for efficiency and reliability to support the economic and operational requirements of large distributed control systems. Similarly, most industrial protocols are designed for real-time operation to support precision operations.
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