PROFINET is standardized in IEC 61158 and
IEC 61784. The ongoing further development of
PROFINET off ers users a long-term view for the
implementation of their automation tasks.
For plant and machine manufacturers, the use
of PROFINET minimizes the costs for installation,
engineering, and commissioning. For plant owners,
PROFINET off ers ease of plant expansion and high
plant availability due to autonomously running
plant units and low maintenance requirements.
The mandatory certifi cation for PROFINET devices
also ensures a high quality standard.