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Preambles<br />

Dietmar Dietrich, Dietmar Bruckner, Gerhard Zucker, and Peter Palensky<br />

Institute of Computer Technology<br />

Vienna University of Technology<br />

Vienna, Austria<br />

Process control requires control units and while in the past these were stand-alone elements, they have<br />

now become more and more interconnected. Today, we have networks on multiple layers; for example,<br />

we have networks of processes with their attendant control units as well as networks of process components.<br />

These <strong>communication</strong> <strong>systems</strong> have different requirements, not only on different layers but also<br />

in vastly different areas of automation. It is fascinating to see that automation permeates essentially<br />

every area of our lives. As a result, we are today able to reach any electrical component, wherever it<br />

may be.<br />

This book provides an overview of the many facets of <strong>communication</strong> that are relevant to <strong>industrial</strong><br />

<strong>systems</strong>. Part I deals with the technical principles that are necessary for <strong>communication</strong>, including both<br />

wired and wireless <strong>communication</strong>, the integration of diverse <strong>systems</strong>, and quality of service aspects.<br />

Part II focuses on the application of <strong>communication</strong> <strong>systems</strong> to different domains such as process and<br />

building automation, energy distribution, and medical applications.<br />

Part III describes what appear to be the most important <strong>communication</strong> technologies. Although<br />

the list is not exhaustive, it does address the most important areas, including wireless <strong>communication</strong>,<br />

fieldbus <strong>systems</strong>, and the <strong>industrial</strong> Ethernet and <strong>industrial</strong> Internet for building automation and automotive<br />

applications. Part IV covers topics related to general integration of Internet technologies into<br />

<strong>industrial</strong> automation. Finally, Part V peers into the future in an attempt to describe possible upcoming<br />

developments.<br />

Preamble to Part I: technical Principles<br />

Friederich Kupzog<br />

Institute of Computer Technology<br />

Vienna University of Technology<br />

Vienna, Austria<br />

Jürgen Jasperneite<br />

Institute Industrial IT<br />

Lemgo, Germany<br />

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© <strong>2011</strong> by Taylor and Francis Group, LLC

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