What is Field Bus?

Definition

An industrial communication protocol such as Profibus, DeviceNet, or Modbus that connects field devices to controllers over a shared network. Field bus systems reduce wiring complexity and enable centralised monitoring.

Related Terms

PROFIBUS

A widely used industrial fieldbus protocol developed by Siemens for communicatio...

DeviceNet

An industrial network protocol based on CAN bus technology, widely used with All...

Modbus

A widely used serial communication protocol for connecting industrial electronic...

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