Several specifications exist, which describe different system aspects. PROFINET IO is used for data exchange between I/O controllers (PLC, etc.) and I/O devices (field devices). PROFINET IO uses the proven communication model and application view of PROFIBUS DP and extends it by Ethernet as the communication medium.

Besides the PROFINET IO view of data, PROFINET also supports a component view. In this view, the application software and the devices are modelled as self-contained components, which interact via a component bus. With PROFINET CBA Engineering, connections between automation components are no longer programmed, but "linked" by logical code.

Further specifications concern Network Management, use of Web technologies and security aspects in the PROFINET world.

Softing PROFINET Products

Softing actively participates in various PNO working groups that are creating PROFINET specifications.
Our knowledge and experience used in specifications work is also reflected by our products and servicesSofting is approved as PROFINET Competence Center by PROFIBUS International.

• PROFINET CBA Web Integration
• PROFINET IO Monitoring
• PROFINET Training
• PROFINET Services

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