HART Communication Protocol Overview

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What mode in the ISA 100.11A protocol allows for the passing of legacy data?

Handheld mode

Routing mode

Encryption mode

Tunneling mode (correct)

Which feature of the ISA 100.11A network ensures reliability through methods like error detection and channel hopping?

Flexibility

Reliability (correct)

Determinism

Security

Which component manages and distributes security keys within the ISA 100.11A standard?

Network security manager (correct)

Transport layer manager

Data link controller

Encryption manager

What is one of the roles of the transport layer in the ISA 100.11A network concerning security?

Securing peer-to-peer communications Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a feature supported by the ISA 100.11A network?

Using proprietary standards Signup and view all the answers

What does Z-Wave utilize to bypass obstructions caused by household appliances?

Healing Signup and view all the answers

Which devices are included in the Z-Wave network?

Static devices Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the power requirements of Zigbee devices?

Can last up to seven years on a single set of batteries Signup and view all the answers

What is a notable feature of Z-Wave systems compared to Zigbee systems?

Less user-friendly Signup and view all the answers

How does Z-Wave rank in terms of expense compared to Zigbee?

More expensive than Zigbee Signup and view all the answers

What is a target audience for Zigbee systems?

Technology experts seeking customization Signup and view all the answers

What advantage does Zigbee offer regarding its Alliance?

Comprises a wide range of communication companies Signup and view all the answers

Which type of user is more likely to favor Z-Wave systems?

Users who prefer simplicity and ease of use Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary technique used in the HART Data Link Layer to ensure reliable communication?

Super-frames and TDMA Signup and view all the answers

What functionality does channel blacklisting provide in HART communication?

Identifies and removes unreliable channels Signup and view all the answers

Which networking approach does WirelessHART utilize for communication between devices?

Mesh networking Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the HART Application Layer?

Handling command and response messages Signup and view all the answers

How does HART manage network congestion?

By restricting its operation to specific channels Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following layers does the HART Network layer encompass?

Network, Transport, Session Signup and view all the answers

What type of environments is ISA 100.11A primarily designed for?

Large scale industrial complexes Signup and view all the answers

What feature does the HART Data Link Layer use for managing timing in communication?

Time slots Signup and view all the answers

Which transport services does ISA 100.11A offer?

Reliable, best effort, and real-time Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the super-frames in the HART Data Link Layer?

To control timing and avoid collisions Signup and view all the answers

Which layer supports mesh routing and frequency hopping in ISA 100.11A?

Data link layer Signup and view all the answers

What is the foundation for the physical and MAC layers in ISA 100.11A?

IEEE 802.15.4 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following topologies is NOT allowed in ISA 100.11A?

Point-to-point Signup and view all the answers

How many devices approximately use ISA 100.11A?

1 billion Signup and view all the answers

What type of networks are permitted under ISA 100.11A?

Radio link and field buses Signup and view all the answers

Which organization is associated with the development of ISA 100.11A?

International Society of Automation Signup and view all the answers

What is the main challenge in Social Sensing for Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs)?

Distinguishing rare events from regular events Signup and view all the answers

How does the proposed system adjust the duty cycles of sensor nodes?

Through weak estimation learning automata Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the fire monitoring and alarm system designed for Bord and Pillar coal mines?

To offer real-time monitoring and emergency response Signup and view all the answers

What does the Probabilistic Duty Cycle (PDC) in WSNs rely on for its operation?

Information accumulated from social media Signup and view all the answers

In addition to alarm capabilities, what information does the fire monitoring system provide?

Location and direction of fire spread Signup and view all the answers

What is one outcome of effective duty-cycle management in sensor networks?

Reduced energy consumption Signup and view all the answers

Which technology is specifically mentioned in the context of monitoring underground coal mines?

Wireless Sensor Networks Signup and view all the answers

Which element is crucial for identifying the occurrence possibility of rare events in WSNs?

Social media analytics Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

HART Data Link Layer

Communication is collision free and deterministic via super-frames and Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA)
Super-frames are grouped 10ms wide timeslots
Super-frames regulate transmission timing for collision-free and reliable communication
This layer includes channel hopping and blacklisting to improve reliability and security
Channel blacklisting removes frequently interfered channels from use

HART Network and Transport Layers

Cooperatively manages different traffic types, routing, session creation, and security
WirelessHART relies on a mesh network for communication and each device is set to forward packets from all other devices
Each device keeps an updated network graph (topology) for routing
The HART network layer is equivalent to the Network, Transport, and Session layers combined in the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model

HART Application Layer

Handles communication between gateways and devices with command and response messages
Extracts commands from messages, executes them, and generates responses
This layer is seamless and does not differentiate between wireless and wired HART versions

HART Congestion Control

Restricted to the 2.4Ghz Industrial, Scientific and Medical (ISM) band with channel 26 removed due to restrictions in certain areas
Devices communicate directly when in range
When devices are out of range, messages are routed through other nodes to avoid obstructions (called healing)
This process of bypassing radio dead-spots is done using a message

Zwave vs. Zigbee

Zwave is user-friendly and offers a simple setup
Zwave is ideal for users with a basic understanding of technology seeking a secure, efficient, and easy-to-use system
Zigbee requires minimal power for very long battery life of up to 7 years
Zigbee is ideal for users with tech expertise wanting customization and self-installation
Zwave is expensive
Zigbee is cheaper than Zwave
Zwave is used by 90% of the top security and communication companies in the US for smart home solutions
The Zigbee Alliance includes nearly 400 organizations collectively improving the open-standard Zigbee wireless connection

ISA 100.11A

Developed by the International Society of Automation (ISA)
Primarily designed for large-scale industrial complexes and plants
Over 1 billion devices use ISA 100.11A application layers
ISA 100.11A supports native and tunneled application layers
It offers various transport services including "reliable," "best effort," and "real-time"
Network and transport layers are based on TCP or UDP / IPv6
Data link layer supports mesh routing and frequency hopping
Physical and MAC layers are based on IEEE 802.15.4
Supported topologies include star/tree and mesh
Permitted networks include radio link, ISA over Ethernet, and field buses
Application Support Layer delivers communications services to user and management processes
It can pass objects (methods, attributes) natively within the ISA 100.11A protocol
A tunneling mode allows legacy data through the ISA100.11A network

ISA 100.11A Network Diagram

RD = Routing device
NRD = Non-routing device
H = Handheld device
B = Backbone device

ISA 100.11A Features

Flexibility
Support for multiple protocols
Use of open standards
Support for multiple applications
Reliability (error detection, channel hopping)
Determinism (TDMA, QoS support)
Security

ISA 100.11A Security

Security is fully built-in to the standard
Authentication and confidentiality services are available independently
A network security manager manages and distributes keys
Twin data security steps in each node:
- Data link layer encrypts each hop
- Transport layer secures peer-to-peer communications

Challenges:
- Distinguishing between rare and regular events
- Adapting the duty-cycle with the occurrence probability of events
Contribution:
- Probabilistic duty cycle (PDC) in WSNs
- Accumulates information from social media to identify rare event occurrence possibility
- Adjusts sensor node duty cycles using weak estimation learning automata

Applications of WSNs: Mines

Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) can be implemented to develop a fire monitoring and alarm (FMA) system for Bord & Pillar coal mines
The fire monitoring system is specifically designed for Bord & Pillar based mines
The system is capable of real-time monitoring and alarming, as well as locating and tracking fire spread direction by gathering, analyzing, and storing information continuously

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This quiz focuses on the HART Communication Protocol, covering the Data Link, Network, Transport, and Application Layers. It explores key concepts such as super-frames, TDMA, channel hopping, and wireless communication aspects including mesh networking. Test your knowledge of HART's reliability and security features.