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Increasing popularity of Ethernet-based field networks is an opportunity to integrate heterogeneous automation devices and systems. To achieve this goal, a universally adopted open communication protocol is required. In general computing, Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) performs that role. In this paper, the HTTP is evaluated as a core data transfer protocol of industrial field networks, and compared to a proprietary Ether-S-Bus communication protocol of Saia Burgess PCD Series programmable logic controllers.
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Jestratjew, A., Kwiecień, A. (2011). Using HTTP as Field Network Transfer Protocol. In: Kwiecień, A., Gaj, P., Stera, P. (eds) Computer Networks. CN 2011. Communications in Computer and Information Science, vol 160. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-21771-5_33
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