PROFIBUS - fieldbus technology for hybrid processes

As a pioneer and leading manufacturer of PROFIBUS instruments, your investment is in safe hands:

• Savings due to smaller footprint and fewer components and cables

• Reduced planning, engineering and commissioning costs

• Less effort for documentation and Ex certification

• More flexibility, higher precision and greater productivity

• High plant availability through efficient maintenance and repair

• Simple device exchange, independent of device generation

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PROFIBUS devices connect to a PLC via a PROFIBUS DP I/O card. The interface to the PROFIBUS PA segment(s) is a bus coupler or link. A so-called GSD file is required to engineer the system.

In order to ensure seamless integration into control systems:

• PROFIBUS devices are tested and certified in independent laboratories that are accredited by the PROFIBUS User Organization (PNO)

• Our devices are additionally tested with all relevant control systems under typical operating conditions

PROFIBUS device information (parameters, status etc.) can be accessed by:

• a FDT frame, e.g. FieldCare, which requires a so-called DTM for each device type

• a DD/EDD operating tool such as Asset Management Solution (AMS) and Process Device Manager (PDM)

We offer DTMs, DDs and EDDs for all our PROFIBUS DP and PROFIBUS PA devices and ensure they are integrated into the above-mentioned tools.

The device description files and certificates can be obtained from the download area of each product.

A comprehensive range of technology training courses is available:

• Based on hands-on experience, recognized in
  all industries

• Application specific and practically orientated

• Manufacturer independent

Details on the current training program: Technology Training