About This Manual
© National Instruments Corporation ix HSE Linking Device and NI-FBUS Software
NI-FBUS software In this manual, the term NI-FBUS software refers to either the NI-FBUS
Communications Manager or NI-FBUS Configurator software.
Platform Text in this font denotes a specific platform and indicates that the text
following it applies only to that platform.
Related Documentation
The following documents contain information that you might find helpful
as you read this manual:
General Fieldbus Web sites
• Fieldbus Foundation—responsible for the definition of the Foundation
Fieldbus specification.
–fieldbus.org
Fieldbus system development documentation
• Fieldbus Foundation resources
–Wiring and Installation 31.25 kbit/s, Voltage Mode, Wire Medium
• Relcom Fieldbus resources online
– Wiring Design and Installation Guide
– Online Tutorial
–FAQ
– Sample Fieldbus Topologies
•Fieldbus Standard for Use in Industrial Control Systems, Part 2,
ISA-S50.02.1992
Fieldbus device development documentation
•Developing Your First Foundation Fieldbus Device, available from
the Fieldbus, Inc. Web site at fieldbusinc.com
•Foundation Specification: 31.25 kbit/s Physical Layer Profile for the
Foundation Fieldbus Physical Layer Specifications
•Function Block Application Process, Part 1
•Function Block Application Process, Part 2
• IEC Standard 1158-2 and ISA Standard ISA S50.02