Inside PROFINET

PROFINET is an open Industrial Ethernet solution based on international standards. It is a communication protocol designed to exchange data between controllers and devices in an automation setting. It was introduced in the early 2000s and is the most well-adopted Industrial Ethernet solution.

Since PROFINET is an open standard, hundreds of manufacturers have developed PROFINET products, such as PLCs, PACs, Drives, Robots, Proxies, IOs, and diagnostic tools.

Now is your chance to get the inside story, explaining exactly what PROFINET is and how it works.

The short video above covers a complete overview, including details on the company’s protocol mechanisms, installation, configuration, network components, and more.