• DocumentCode
    2550699
  • Title

    Experiences with fiber optics in a mill environment

  • Author

    Thomas, Larry K.

  • Author_Institution
    Weyerhaeuser Paper Co., Springfield, OR, USA
  • fYear
    1988
  • fDate
    6-10 June 1988
  • Firstpage
    16
  • Lastpage
    19
  • Abstract
    With the wide use of programmable controllers in the paper industry now becoming common practice, applications that involve remote inputs and outputs at distances in thousands of feet may require the use of fiber-optic communications for reasons of reliability, installation time, or installation cost. The first application of this communication medium in a mill environment is presented. The overview covers topics such as site description, communication-medium limitations, and testing alternatives.<>
  • Keywords
    fibre optics; optical links; paper industry; telecontrol; communication-medium limitations; fiber optics; fiber-optic communications; installation cost; installation time; mill environment; paper industry; programmable controllers; reliability; remote inputs; remote outputs; testing; Bridges; Costs; Fires; Manufacturing; Milling machines; Optical fiber cables; Optical fibers; Protection; Pulp and paper industry; Rivers;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • Conference_Titel
    Pulp and Paper Industry Technical Conference, 1988., Conference Record of 1988 Annual
  • Conference_Location
    Milwaukee, WI, USA
  • Type

    conf

  • DOI
    10.1109/PAPCON.1988.10895
  • Filename
    10895