This article explains one of the most dramatic evolutions in Industrial Automation: the transition from 4-20 mA to digital fieldbuses. It compares the two and highlights key benefits and new control scenarios arising from the implementation of fieldbuses.
AUTEX-OPEN, a PITC/PICC based in Argentina has produced a very detailed technical document on Ethernet-APL. The document is written in Spanish language and can be downloaded here.
This new resource explains the mechanisms of PROFINET IRT. It also describes implementation considerations. Download the full White Paper: "PROFINET IRT: The Solution For Synchronous Real-Time Applications" here.
With view towards a future with increased networking, for example by Industrie 4.0, situations may arise in which the traditional cell-protection and defense-in-depth concepts alone are not sufficient. Read this Tech Tip for details on PI's approach to PROFINET security.
The open IO-Link standard establishes continuous communication with sensors and actuators irrespective of the fieldbus used. Now, even hydraulic proportional valves can be intelligently, easily and cost-effectively integrated with bi-directional digital communication.
In this Tech Tip, you can learn all about a crucial piece of infrastructure in PROFINET networks: the cabling. Copper and fiber optics considerations together with the different cable types and applications are covered.
What is the difference between PROFINET and Ethernet? Can you give us a PROFINET vs Ethernet comparison? We get these questions quite often. They can be difficult to answer because PROFINET and Ethernet are complementing technologies, not competing technologies. A new white-board video resolves these common questions. Watch it today!
PROFINET is opening up a world of possibilities in the Process Automation industry. This new technical slide set describes the challenges of process applications, the implementation of PROFINET, case studies, and much more. Download the document and learn about PROFINET in PA.
