Making Sense of Serial Communication Methods

This article provides an introduction to several serial communication methods and how to understand and apply them. Industrial automation systems have always required special communication methods in order to be programmed and to work seamlessly between networked devices. Generations of proprietary and open-source standards have led to a confusing web of related techniques and terms. … Read more

Fundamentals of Industrial Networking: Basic Terms and Concepts

This article includes a list of some common definitions for industrial networking concepts, described in simplified terms to provide a baseline understanding of the concepts. Networking for industrial devices involves many concepts and terms that are uncommon for industrial electrical professionals. Although communication does involve electrical signals, that’s about the end of the list of … Read more