Microcomputer Networks for Process Control

  • S. M. Prince
Conference paper
Part of the Nato Advanced Study Institutes Series book series (ASIC, volume 80)

Abstract

There are many advantages in the use of a distributed network of microcomputers for process control applications, including fault tolerance, local intelligence, and incremental expansion. This paper presents a communication system architecture for a Distributed Computer Control System (DCCS). It is based on interconnected subnetworks, allowing both rings and serial highways to be used for the subnetworks. Section 2 describes the communication requirements of a DCCS. Section 3 presents the topology, and section 4 the architecture of the communication system. Protocols are dicussed in section 5.

Keywords

Local Area Network Error Recovery Process Control System Point Line Virtual Circuit 
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© D. Reidel Publishing Company 1982

Authors and Affiliations

  • S. M. Prince
    • 1
  1. 1.Department of ComputingImperial CollegeLondonUK

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