There are many data communications titles covering design, installation, etc., but almost none that specifically focus on industrial networks, which are an important part of the daily work of industrial systems control engineer, and the main focus of an increasingly large group of network specialists. The focus of this book makes a unique relevant to control engineers and network designers working in this area. * Provides a unique focus on industrial applications of data networks * The emphasis of issues beyond the typical communication and theory to provide the necessary toolkit of knowledge to solve problems of communication industry * Provide tools to allow engineers in various plant or facility to troubleshoot and fix communications problems as quickly as possible