Join us for the Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for Tuesday, 11th June 2024, from 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm. This important event offers members an opportunity to engage in vital discussions, review achievements, and contribute to the future direction of our organisation. To participate, please register and obtain the meeting details by sending an […]
The specification and certification of PROFINET over APL, based on the IEEE standard 10BASE-T1L, has now been completed for devices. Supplements for certification of the APL-Switches are currently in progress. Similar device classes but also new devices can be used for non-ex applications, too. For this purpose, the SPE technology, which is also the basis […]
Flexible production plants, interoperability, and efficiency do not need to be contradictory. With the Module Type Package (MTP) technology, all these goals can be achieved at the same time. Sounds like a dream? In summer 2023, NAMUR, ZVEI, and PI joined their forces to make this dream reality. Since then, nearly 50 experts from plant […]
The Linux TSN-Testbench is a powerful tool developed by Linutronix for validating real-time and non-real-time traffic in converged networks. Hosted by PROFIBUS & PROFINET International (PI), this project supports protocols such as PROFINET and OPC/UA PubSub, and is open to extension with other protocols. Flexibility and Functionality The Linux TSN-Testbench offers the flexibility to simulate […]
Click on a photo or headline below to learn more about a given new product. IO-Link Pressure Transmitter and Switch The FPI 8237 IO-Link Flush Membrane from Trafag pressure transmitter impresses with an absolutely smooth and robust flush-mounted measuring diaphragm made of corrosion-resistant duplex steel. The transmitter is designed as a smart sensor and provides application-relevant information […]
Join us for an immersive learning experience with our combined course held at HMS locations throughout Australia. Certified PROFIBUS Network Engineer will include Certified PROFIBUS Installer course(4 days). The CPE course will come with two certificates: Certified PROFIBUS Installer and Certified PROFIBUS Engineer. Members enjoy exclusive discounts. All topics from the Troubleshooting and Maintenance training […]
State of the Art Ethernet-APL is done. The specs are written, finalized, and published in the international standards organizations. To recap: Ethernet-APL is an extension of IEEE 802.cg (10BASE-T1L) two-wire Ethernet –for intrinsically safe environments. This is done and standardized in the IEC under TS 60079-47 2-WISE (2-Wire Intrinsically Safe Ethernet). Now is the time […]
New year, same challenges. As in the previous year, in 2024 enterprises are aiming for transparency within their business operations and supply chains, to cope with the impacts of the VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity) world and global crises. Knowing the location of assets, equipment, goods, or staff is more important than ever before […]
Brian Condell – Product Applications Engineer, Analog DevicesMichael Jackson – End Market Specialist, Analog Devices Abstract This article shows how a resistance temperature detector (RTD) industrial temperature sensor can be quickly redesigned to meet smart factory demands for temperature measurement devices with smaller form factors, flexible communications, and remote configurability. This can be done using […]
The experts at PROFIBUS & PROFINET International (PI) have successfully completed all activities for the use of PROFINET in hazardous applications in process automation. The final step here was provision of a complete certification test for PROFINET over APL devices. This was based on the specification documentation for the intrinsically safe physical layer for 2-wire […]