Expectation of FOUNDATION Fieldbus

Abstract

Foundation Fieldbus (hereinafter, referred to as Fieldbus) is a two-way and all digital communication method. It is expected to be the main communication method for the next generation field networks. In 1996, its first specification was released. Since then, many vendors developed all kinds of compatible devices and the test of corresponding devices has been carried out in a trail plant. In 1999, the Fieldbus systems were actually applied in a good many plants in the world. The application of the fieldbus systems will be greatly widened in the year of 2000.