ISA100 Wireless Moves Forward: Wireless communication facilitates better data analytics, decreased downtime and more--with ISA100 often the best option for industrial applications.

The article discusses the use of ISA100 wireless technology in industrial applications. It highlights the case of OMV Petrom, a Romanian oil and gas producer, which successfully used ISA100 wireless for real-time oil-field monitoring. The article emphasizes the importance of interoperability and cybersecurity in choosing ISA100 wireless over other IIoT technologies. It also mentions other companies, such as Flint Hills Resources, that use ISA100 wireless for data analytics and decreased downtime. The article explains the development and features of ISA100 wireless, as well as its certification process. It also mentions alternatives to ISA100 wireless but concludes that ISA100 is the preferred choice for mission-critical applications in the process automation industry. The article concludes by discussing the future evolution of the ISA100 standard and the resources available for training and implementation. [Extracted from the article]