Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Profinet",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Drive interface is internationally standardised from
Profibus Group, which we summarised at the time by saying "The established PROFIdrive profile for PROFIBUS and PROFINET became an internationally standardized drive interface, following publication of the IEC series 61800-7".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release Positioning systems and drives introduced from
HMK Automation and Drives: "Integrated positioning systems are designed to provide quick and easy setting of axes on production machines and include an absolute encoder in a compact easy to fit package".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Profibus Group
- take a look at Ethernet usage reduces automation costs
which says: "The consistent use of Ethernet in automation systems produces a big cost reducing potential in planning, commissioning and maintenance of networked automation systems".
Take a look also at the news release from Turck, RFID hs no time delay during communication,
as well as Ethernet-based communication growth reviewed from IMS Research,
and Integrate automation into MES and ERP from Profibus Group.
See also:
Profisafe specified for wireless networks
(June 2007)
Profisafe profile now specifies conditions for safely transmitting data via WLAN and Bluetooth and has been assessed and approved by the BGIA and TUV
News on the PROFIBUS, PROFINET and PROFIsafe technology from Profibus Group
(June 2007)
A Profibus user conference covers developments in PROFIBUS, PROFINET and PROFIsafe technology for factory and process automation to ease companies' transition from conventional to fieldbus systems
Profinet now integrates with Hart
(June 2007)
Draft specification for the integration of Hart into Profinet has been released in time for Interkama 2007
Hands on training at user group meeting
(May 2007)
Workshops and training sessions available on both days for forthcoming Profibus user group meeting
Simotion V4.1 for improved performance
(May 2007)
With Version 4.1 of its Simotion control system, Siemens Automation and Drives (AandD) provides additional Profinet functions for modular machine concepts
Westermo wireless communication presentation
(May 2007)
Alan Bollard of Westermo Data Communications will discuss wireless networking at the Profibus user conference in England
Maintenance operations guidelines for Profinet
(April 2007)
Open integration path between MES and Profinet based automation systems by Dr Peter Wenzel, PI (Profibus and Profinet International), Karlsruhe, Germany
Connection to ethernet for vision sensor
(April 2007)
Cognex Corporation has released In-Sight Explorer software 3.4, enabling easy connection of In-Sight vision sensors to the ethernet via Profinet, and communication with Siemens S7 controllers
Innovation in RFID integration
(April 2007)
Comtrol technology provides filtering of string, RFID, and barcode data while extracting the barcode and RFID parameters
Profibus user conference programme
(March 2007)
Programme includes presentation focusing on the development of fieldbus systems and the way forward with particular emphasis on integration of fieldbus into modern process systems
Failsafe devices for factory automation
(March 2007)
Two failsafe devices for factory automation have been introduced by Siemens Automation and Drives, the CPU 319F-3 PN/DP from the Simatic S7-300 range and the EM 4 F-DI / 3 F-DO
Interconnection solutions for automation
(March 2007)
Interconnection and networking solutions for the Automation IT environment, available from Harting, includes interfaces between industrial automation equipment and sensors and monitoring systems
Digital servo amplifier has Ethernet interface
(March 2007)
Danaher Motion has expanded its Servostar range with the S700 digital servo amplifier which features an Ethernet interface and a slot for a safety expansion card
Cabling and Assembly installation guidelines
(February 2007)
Profibus Installation Guideline for Cabling and Assembly has been revised and is now available in its second edition
Selection guide for IT products for automation
(February 2007)
Guide covers Harting's ranges of unmanaged, configurable and managed switches for standard Ethernet, Ethernet/IP and Profinet networks
Soft PLC serves hardware-free Profinet
(January 2007)
Eliminate Profibus hardware costs with an IEC 61131-3 standard Soft PLC which now supports the Profinet standard for real time communications over Ethernet
Innovation in industrial controls seminar in Haifa
(January 2007)
Ethernet Direct Corporation is cooperating with Ardan Control Tech to offer a 1-day seminar featuring 'Innovation in Industrial Controls'
News on the Profibus and Profinet from Profibus Group
(January 2007)
PI has completed the TCI (Tool Calling Interface) specification after less than a year of development work
PROFIBUS fieldbus courses set in Ireland
(January 2007)
In Ireland, PROFIBUS courses include a one day installer's course, a two day technician course and a three day Engineers course caters for commissioning and engineering staff
Profinet in Process Automation
(December 2006)
PI (Profibus and Profinet International) is standardising the use of Profinet in process automation
Successful Standards in China
(December 2006)
The Chinese Profibus organisation (CPO) and their umbrella organisation PI (Profibus and Profinet International) are recording great success in standardising their technologies in China
News on the Profinet and MES Maintenance Operations guideline from Profibus Group
(December 2006)
Profibus International has released the 'Profinet and MES Maintenance Operations' guideline
Push-Pull overmoulded patch cables
(December 2006)
Harting has introduced a range of patch cables which combine the company's Push-Pull interconnection technology with overmoulding for enhanced reliability
The Myths and Facts About Profinet
(November 2006)
Free Booklet Addresses the Myths and Facts About Profinet Industrial Ethernet in a Fun, Whimsical Format
AC drive system expands into multi-axis usage
(October 2006)
Originally for high-performance single-axis applications, an AC drive can now be an integrated modular drives system for single-axis and multi-axis applications
How to get to grips with the basics of Profinet
(October 2006)
New One-day Course covers the basics of Profinet Implementation - 11 December 2006
Profibus User Conference 2007 - Call for Papers
(September 2006)
Profibus UK has issued a Call for Papers for its annual Profibus User Conference to be held at Coombe Abbey, Warwickshire on 26th and 27th June 2007
Profibus UK announces training events
(September 2006)
Profibus UK has announced a new schedule of training events through to June 2007 including three new courses offered at the Profibus Competence Centre at Manchester Metropolitan University
Versatile drive makes integrated modular system
(August 2006)
A versatile drive expands the Sinamics S120 system into an integrated modular drives system for single-axis and multi-axis usage as it has converters for single-axis applications
Profibus welcomes Emerson/Siemens co-operation
(August 2006)
Emerson Process Management and Siemens Automation and Drives have announced that both companies are trading technology know-how and providing each other with engineering support
Process and drives firms expand system interfaces
(July 2006)
Emerson Process Management and Siemens Automation and Drives have announced their expansion of system interfaces to enable both companies to expand support of global fieldbus standards
Bus system covers all automation safety aspects
(July 2006)
PROFIsafe is defined for PROFIBUS and PROFINET and is believed to be the only solution, which completely covers factory and process automation applications, says Profibus
Communication interface is Fieldbus-independent
(July 2006)
Profibus International is developing the specification for a fieldbus-independent communication interface for intelligent sensors / actuators in factory automation
IO link gains momentum
(July 2006)
The 'IO Link' working group is developing the specification for a fieldbus-independent communication interface for intelligent sensors / actuators in factory automation