PROFINET for the process industry
The future-proof PROFINET Ethernet standard enables plant-wide an end-to-end and secure communication in the process industry. Among other things, the real-time network allows for fast, reliable exchange of critical process data – secured by redundant ring structures, comprehensive device and network diagnostics even for remote locations, and functional safety with PROFIsafe.
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The future-proof PROFINET Ethernet standard enables plant-wide an end-to-end and secure communication in the process industry. Among other things, the real-time network allows for fast, reliable exchange of critical process data – secured by redundant ring structures, comprehensive device and network diagnostics even for remote locations, and functional safety with PROFIsafe.