The PROFIBUS-DP (Distributed Peripherals) fieldbus standard has been around for over two decades and, yet, physical layer requirements can still be unclear, often leading to confusion in transceiver ...

Over the past decade Profibus has become the world market leader in Fieldbus technology, providing communications horizontally at the field level, as well as vertically through several hierarchical ...

Softing Industrial Automation announces an expansion of its plantperfect monitor software solution. The new version 2.00 will ...

Field-device diagnostics can improve instrument reliability, but diagnostics alone won’t deliver reliability gains ...

The automation industry has changed dramatically over the past decade with the advent of Industry 4.0 and the drive for greater connectedness and digitalization of all plant floor devices and related ...

PROFIBUS & PROFINET International (PI) is the most influential interest group in the field of industrial communication. We network expertise, companies and people – regionally and internationally.

Industrial processes depend on reliable network cabling. This is typically run through cable chains and can take a lot of abuse which may eventually lead to breakages. Regular testing to make sure ...

Linear Technology introduces the LTC2876 and LTC2877, exceptionally rugged, high voltage tolerant RS485 transceivers targeted for PROFIBUS-DP (decentralized periphery) master and slave devices. As ...

A completely reworked web based training from PROFIBUS International is now available free of charge. A completely reworked Web Based Training (WBT) from PROFIBUS International is now available free ...

This pocket guide provides an overview of PROFIBUS operations, installation and configuration, wiring schemes, troubleshooting, and tips and tricks.