Because this is a standard reference, prices vary widely. As of this writing:
Pro tip: Join the International Society of Automation (ISA); members often receive discounts on this handbook. Because this is a standard reference, prices vary widely
The fifth edition mentioned wireless as experimental. The sixth edition dedicates over 100 pages to wireless instrumentation—battery life estimation, mesh routing, co-existence with Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, and the terrifying problem of a lost data packet in a safety loop. Their conclusion: never for safety-instrumented functions (SIF), but yes for condition monitoring and secondary measurements. Pro tip: Join the International Society of Automation
A revelation: the sixth edition treats the control valve not as a dumb actuator but as a sensor of last resort. By analyzing valve position, air supply pressure, and stem friction, an engineer can diagnose pump cavitation, filter clogging, or even product viscosity changes. This “valve signature analysis” is virtually absent from competing handbooks. co-existence with Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
The book is structured to serve both the academic and the tradesperson. Here is a breakdown of its major sections: