Profinet and ethernet/ip are both mature, proven industrial ethernet protocols Both profinet and ethernet/ip were developed in the early 2000s to replace older fieldbuses (profibus dp and devicenet respectively) with industrial ethernet — running on the same. They solve the same fundamental problem — connecting controllers to field devices over ethernet — but.
PROFINET Uses TCP/IP? – PI North America
This white paper will help clear any doubts by explaining the distinction between ethernet and profinet
Also, it will expand on their roles in automation applications.
In this article, we will cover nine factors you should consider to help you choose the right protocol for your operation.
