PROFINET - uniform communication from the office-world through to the field level

Ethernet has established itself as the communications standard in the office-world. The requirements to the industrial communication is far higher, such as real-time capability, integration of distributed field devices, quick and installation methods etc., than those made in the office-world. These demands are fulfilled by PROFINET, the open and manufacturer independent Industrial Ethernet Standard from PROFIBUS International, ensuring a uniform communication from the office-world through to the field level.

PROFINET makes use of IT-Standards, such as TCP/IP and makes real-time communication for automation tasks and high performance motion control applications a reality.

The seamless integration of existing field bus systems into PROFINET ensures that your investment is equipped and suitable for future expansion and developments.

Your advantages:

• Communication between PLCs in distributed systems (distributed intelligence)
  
  
• Communication between distributed field devices such as periphery devices and drives
  
  
• Real-time communication
  
  
• Synchronous communication for Motion Control applications
  
  
• Assembly and installation guidelines with standardised connectors and network components
  
  
• Remote maintenance and network diagnostics through the use of proven IT-standards (e.g. SNMP)
  
  
• Protection against manipulation, illegal access and spying with Industrial Security Components
  
  
• Safety communication for applications to protect people, machines and the environment
  
  
• Continuous developments in the PROFIBUS International working groups e.g. standardisation for the process industry