Be in the know – APL and Intrinsically Safe PROFINET (webinar)

Process Plant

The focus of the one hour webinar will be on Ethernet APL (Advanced Physical Layer), with special attention paid to its use with PROFINET. This webinar is brought to you by PI North America. You will learn about: Webinar Details: Date: Tuesday August 27 Start: 12pm MT // 2pm ET Register here Hear from speakers:….

Is Office Cat-5e Cable good for your Industrial Network?

Helmholz connector and PROFINET Cable

Using Office Cat-5e Cable in Industrial Ethernet Networks (Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus TCP)? Industry, at least, has figured out that using office grade switches in industrial settings is a really bad idea. Those who decided to try office grade switches soon figure out it is not a great idea after they have replaced 2 or 3….