Switched Ethernet for factory communication

Focuses on the special requirements of the control-level within factory communication systems to transmit real-time data via a switched Ethernet network. A performance evaluation of switched Ethernet is presented by providing simulation results. The simulations study the influence of different netwo...

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Published inIEEE International Conference on Emerging Technologies and Factory Automation 2001 pp. 205 - 212 vol.1
Main Authors Jasperneite, E., Neumann, P.
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published IEEE 2001
Subjects
Automatic control
Automation
Communication switching
Communication system control
Communication system traffic control
Control systems
Ethernet networks
Network topology
Production facilities
Road accidents
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ISBN0780372417
9780780372412
DOI10.1109/ETFA.2001.996370

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Summary:Focuses on the special requirements of the control-level within factory communication systems to transmit real-time data via a switched Ethernet network. A performance evaluation of switched Ethernet is presented by providing simulation results. The simulations study the influence of different network topologies as well as the scheduling algorithms first-come-first-served and priority queuing within devices and intermediate systems, like switches. Furthermore we suggest a bus-like topology to enable fieldbus-like cabling qualities. Moreover the paper considers the impact of the dwell time within the stations upon real-time behavior.
ISBN:0780372417
9780780372412
DOI:10.1109/ETFA.2001.996370