Abstract
In various process control environments in which FieldBus communication systems are widely used it is often necessary to interconnect them. Unfortunately this interconnection raises several issues and the solutions found so far are not very satisfactory. In this paper, we propose a new solution which uses a wireless LAN based on the IEEE 802.11 draft standard as a backbone system. The problems of integrating the traffic generated by FieldBus systems, which notoriously features urgent time constraints, into IEEE 802.11 wireless LAN are dealt with and solved by proposing a simple modification to the 802.11 MAC protocol. Through simulation analysis, we then present a performance evaluation of the interconnection system and the cost of the modification proposed.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
