PROFINET Implementation

PROFINET offers value-added functions such as parallel TCP/IP communication, large configuration limits, and high speed. The diagnostics are best-in-class, topology views enable uncomplicated documentation, and error location is facilitated.

Device Integration

Our video shows how easy device integration of PROFINET is and which support a device manufacturer can achieve from PROFIBUS & PROFINET International.

What are the first steps?

phases of implementation until the certification

Every device development project needs a product development cycle. Individual consulting services support you, as a manufacturer, in every phase of implementation until the certification of your device.

For you, the manufacturer, certification is as easy as can be: The fully developed PROFINET device is tested by an accredited test laboratory. After successful testing you, the manufacturer, can apply for a certificate from the PI, using the test report as a basis.

Additionally you can use all PROFINET marketing channels for pushing your devices in the market, like Product Finder, join PI at Trade Shows, place article in PROFINEWS or ‘PI Magazin’, and join our PI Working Groups.

Implementation Options

Each of the implementation methods can be realized in a different way. When selecting the most suitable method questions like, the expected production costs, the development time, and the resulting time to market must be taken into account.

There are four options for a technical implementation:

A: PROFINET Protokollstacks
B: Solutions with PROFINET hardware support
C: Ready-to-install communication modules
D: Gateways

Solution for the self-development - A: PROFINET Protokollstacks — A: PROFINET Protokollstacks | Use of PROFINET protocol stacks for standard microcontrollers with integrated standard Ethernet controller without special PROFINET ASIC / FPGA

Solution for the self-development - B: Solutions with PROFINET hardware support — B: Solutions with PROFINET hardware support | FPGA / ASICS with hardware support for IRT functions

Use of ready-to-install basic technology - C: Ready-to-install communication modules — C: Ready-to-install communication modules | complete communication interface for conformance class A – C on a ready-to-install communication module

To PROFINET with gateways — D: Gateways | Integrate devices without integrated PROFINET interface or network segments with different protocols in PROFINET

PROFINET Tips

To familiarize yourself with PROFINET, you can take advantage of available consulting services, books, brochures, and training in the form of classes, seminars and workshops targeted at manufacturers. A comprehensive collection of tips are in the brochure “Recommendation for Design and Implementation of PROFINET Devices.”

Device Certification

To ensure interoperability and conformity of field devices from different manufacturers, device certification by an accredited test laboratory is mandatory for PROFINET. As a result, end customers are guaranteed a high level of plant availability and the risk of cost-intensive service calls is significantly reduced for you as a device manufacturer.

Innovations

The PI community can also tackle more extensive innovations, such as those to be expected in the context of Industrie 4.0 and Industrial Internet of Things. Since it complies completely with the Ethernet Standards, PROFINET provides a first-class starting point from which to face the future.

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