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Industrial communication refers to the communication between industrial automation devices, as opposed to the use of language that we use to communicate with each other.
The devices in an automated system or process must be able to communicate with each other. This flow of information can be classified into levels using, for example, the three-tier model used in building automation, comprising the management, automation and field levels (see Fig. 2.1 and Chap. 1). To perform the automated functions at the various levels, information is constantly exchanged within each level (horizontal communication) and between the different levels (vertical communication) [SEITZ03].
Industrial communication systems such as field buses and networks are used for horizontal and vertical communication.
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Merz, H., Hansemann, T., Hübner, C. (2009). The Basics of Industrial Communication Technology. In: Building Automation. Signals and Communication Technology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-88829-1_2
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