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Introduction
Introduction
This chapter describes the STB NIB 2212 Advantys STB standard INTERBUS
network interface module and its support for the island as an INTERBUS network
node.
The chapter begins with an introduction to the NIM and a discussion of its role as the
gateway to the Advantys STB island. There is a brief overview of the island itself,
followed by a description of the major characteristics of the INTERBUS fieldbus
protocol.
What's in this Chapter?
This chapter contains the following topics:
Topic Page
What Is a Network Interface Module? 10
What Is Advantys STB? 13
About INTERBUS 17