Communication networks play
a crucial role in automation systems.  SIMATIC
NET offers a complete range of bus systems
for field or process communication.
Industrial mobile communication
The industrial mobile communication products
(such as MOBIC) from SIMATIC NET rely on
wireless global networks, such as WLAN
(in accordance with IEEE 802.11 b) and
GSM – and soon, UMTS as well. Because
of the growing diversity in information
technology, SIMATIC NET is increasingly
being used in automation engineering.
Industrial Ethernet
Industrial Ethernet, the international standard
for area and cell networking, is the number
one network within the global LAN environment,
with a share of more than 80% of the market.
The basis for the Ethernet-based PROFINET
standard, Industrial Ethernet allows the
installation of powerful and efficient
communication networks with a wide range.
PROFIBUS
PROFIBUS is the international standard for
the field sector and the worldwide market
leader in field buses. It offers powerful
and efficient process and field communication.
A cost-effective alternative to a cable
network, the AS-Interface connects sensors
and actuators using a 2-wire cable.
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