1 Introduction. - 1. 1 Networking Reasoning Consequences. - 1. 2 Control of Technical Processes. - 1. 3 Communication as the Basis for Distributed Systems. - 1. 4 Fundamental Application Concepts. - 1. 5 Overview of Fieldbus Systems. - 1. 6 The Road to Decentralization. - 2 Distributed System. - 2. 1 Sensor-/Actuator Level. - 2. 2 Distributed Systems based on LonWorks. - 2. 3 An Example for a LonWorks System Design. - 2. 4 Communication Efficiency and Transparency. - 2. 5 Outlook on Future Distributed Applications. - 3 LonWorks Nodes. - 3. 1 Node Overview. - 3. 2 Node Memory. - 3. 3 Pin Descriptions and Input/Output Interfaces. - 3. 4 Clock System and Timer. - 3. 5 Reset Security Functions and Sleep Mode. - 3. 6 Neuron ID and Service Pin. - 3. 7 Programming Specialties. - 3. 8 Connection to Host Processors. - 3. 9 Components of LonWorks Nodes. - 4 The LonTalk Protocol. - 4. 1 Introduction. - 4. 2 Protocol Overview and Terminology. - 4. 3 Addressing in LonTalk. - 4. 4 Physical Layer. - 4. 5 Link Layer. - 4. 6 Network Layer. - 4. 7 Transport Layer. - 4. 8 Session Layer. - 4. 9 Presentation and Application Layer. - 4. 10 Network Management and Diagnostic. - 4. 11 LonTalk PDU Format. - 5 Neuron Chip Firmware. - 5. 1 CPU Model. - 5. 2 Firmware Initialization. - 5. 3 Firmware Normal Operating Mode. - 5. 4 Communication. - 6 Programming Model. - 6. 1 Neuron C. - 6. 2 Neuron C Scheduler. - 6. 3 Communication Objects. - 7 Network Topologies and Network Interconnections. - 7. 1 Characteristics of Bus Structures and Open Media. - 7. 2 Repeater Bridges Router and Gateways. - 7. 3 Routing in LonWorks Networks. - 7. 4 LonWorks Router. - 7. 5 Communication Media supported by LonWorks Routers. - 7. 6 Network Interconnections. - 8 Supported Input/Output Objects. - 8. 1 Direct I/O Objects. - 8. 2 Byte Serial Input/Output Objects. - 8. 3 Bitserial Input/Output Objects. - 8. 4Timer-Counter Objects. - 9 Interoperability. - 9. 1 From Compatible to Plug-and-Play. - 9. 2 Terminology. - 9. 3 Requirements and Proof of Interoperability. - 9. 4 Conformity and Interoperability with LonWorks. - 10 Profiles. - 10. 1 Profile and Standard. - 10. 2 Classes of Profiles. - 10. 3 LonMark Functional Profiles. - 10. 4 Profiles in the LonTalk Protocol. - 10. 5 Example of a Functional Profile. - 11 A Distributed LonWorks Application. - 11. 1 Process Course. - 11. 2 Control Elements. - 11. 3 From Control Sequences to Neuron C Programs. - 11. 4 Plant Monitoring. - 11. 5 Bus Topology. - 11. 6 Application Limits. - 12 Tools. - 12. 1 Overview. - 12. 2 Design Tools. - 12. 3 Test- and Diagnosis Tools. - 12. 4 Tool Development. - 13 Performance Aspects. - 13. 1 Methodology. - 13. 2 Analysis. - 14 New Platforms. - 14. 1 Standardization. - 14. 2 VENUS Framework. - 14. 3 L-Chip. - 14. 4 Drivers and Software Tools. - 14. 5 ORION Protocol Stack. - 14. 6 System on a Chip and System Simulation. - 14. 7 Gadget Stack. - Literature. - Appendix A Selected Component Manufacturers. Language: English