PROFINET

Technology

With its real-time communication capabilities PROFINET is the leading Industrial Ethernet protocol for communication between devices in industrial automation systems. It ensures reliable data transmission, supports various network topologies, and provides device configuration and diagnostics.

Find out everything you need to know about PROFINET technology. Get an overview of it's benefits, performance, diagnostics, safety and more.

Information Models

FDI

FDI, a tech outlined in IEC 62769, is a joint effort by process and automation tech leaders. It streamlines field device integration across diverse host systems.

GSD

GSD (Generic Station Description) standardizes field device information, enabling smooth integration and configuration in automation systems.

OPC UA

UPC UA enables seamless communication between devices, machines and systems, regardless of manufacturer or platform.

PA-DIM

PA-DIM is a standard framework for sharing info about field devices in process automation, ensuring smooth integration among different manufacturers.

Profiles

PROFIdrive is the standard profile for drive technology in conjunction with the PROFIBUS and PROFINET communication systems.

PROFIsafe is the leading technology for use in all sectors of discrete manufacturing and process automation.

PA Profile 4 streamlines and accelerates the management of field devices, making tasks such as commissioning, maintenance and device replacement easier and faster.

PROFIenergy offers interoperable interface and standardized information models for POwer Consumption Management in production.

Realtime Communication Technologies

RT

PROFINET RT enables real-time communication for industrial automation, ensuring timely and synchronized data exchange.

IRT

PROFINET IRT enhances PROFINET RT, offering precise and synchronized real-time communication for critical industrial applications.

TSN

PROFINET TSN merges industrial Ethernet (PROFINET) with Time-Sensitive Networking, ensuring precise real-time communication for industrial automation.

Connectivity Technologies

SPE

PROFINET SPE uses a single twisted pair for data transmission in industrial applications, simplifying cabling and reducing costs.

APL

PROFINET APL extends PROFINET for process automation, using a robust physical layer for reliable communication in harsh industrial environments.

Wireless

PROFINET Wireless extends PROFINET for wireless communication in industrial automation, promoting flexibility and efficiency in device connectivity.

PROFINET: The future of industrial communication

PROFINET is the leading Industrial Ethernet for automation technology and a key element of PI. Our vision is to create a seamless, reliable and future-proof communication infrastructure for industry that meets the requirements of Industry 4.0 and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).

With PROFINET, we offer a powerful and flexible platform that enables companies to make their production processes more efficient, secure and sustainable. PROFINET integrates seamlessly into existing networks and offers end-to-end communication from the field level to the control level. It supports real-time communication, highly available systems and robust data security, making it the ideal solution for modern industrial applications.

Our goal at PI is to drive the continuous development of PROFINET to meet the growing demands of digital transformation. We are committed to setting global standards, ensuring interoperability and promoting broad acceptance and implementation of PROFINET in all industrial sectors.

With PROFINET, we are shaping the future of industrial communication - for networked, intelligent and sustainable production.