Water & Wastewater Treatment: Modbus and PROFIBUS Adoption
Source:Industrial Automation /
Time:2026-08-16
Water and wastewater treatment plants use fieldbus cables for process control, monitoring of pumps, valves, and flow meters, and SCADA system connectivity. This segment accounts for approximately 10% of fieldbus cable consumption .
Key Protocols:
Modbus (widely used for pump and valve control)
PROFIBUS (common in municipal treatment plants)
Modbus TCP/IP and PROFINET for SCADA integration
Cable Requirements:
Moisture and chemical resistance
UV exposure protection for outdoor installations
Direct-burial and submersible variants
Key Participants: Xylem Inc, Sulzer Ltd, Grundfos Holding A/S, Emerson Electric Co, ABB Ltd
