Profibus Extension for an Industrial Device
Hardware extension and C firmware that add Profibus DP fieldbus connectivity to an existing industrial device.
- Designed a hardware extension with RS485-based Profibus conversion
- Programmed C firmware for reliable fieldbus communication logic
- Integrated the extension into the device's existing architecture
- Technologies: Profibus, RS485, C
Context
An existing device had to be extended with Profibus communication.
My Role
I developed a hardware extension and programmed firmware in C for reliable communication.
Technical Challenge
The Profibus connection had to be integrated into an existing device architecture. This required hardware extension, RS485 conversion and firmware adaptation.
Solution
An extension for Profibus communication based on RS485 conversion was implemented. The firmware handled the reliable communication logic.
Impact
The device could be connected to industrial fieldbus environments.
Technologies
Profibus, RS485, C, Hardware extension
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