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PROFINET - The Leading Industrial Ethernet Protocol

With its real-time communication capabilities PROFINET is the leading Industrial Ethernet protocol for communication between devices in industrial automation systems. It ensures reliable data transmission, supports various network topologies, and provides device configuration and diagnostics. 

PROFINET enhances productivity, efficiency, and flexibility in industrial processes. Be part of our community.

14.3Mio.
nodes in total
4.9%
growth
2.2Mio.
new nodes

as of 2023

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PROFINET Community Forum!

Connect with experts, exchange ideas, and explore industrial connectivity. Join the discussions regarding automation challenges with our international PROFINET community. Ask your questions, in English or your local language, and drive forward the revolution in industrial connectivity today! 

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PROFIsafe Watchdog tolerance
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GSDML Spec, SNMP_FeaturesSupported, "is removed???"
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Unexpected LLDP frame from "PROFIBUS" TLV?
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EnableRobot returns InfoID 16#6F02 and status "Interrupted"
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IM5_Supported_ETS_ART_2.44.1_Problem
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"Invalid login or password." at "https://gitlab.profibus.com/"
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Setup required to pre-test a two-port PROFINET device with redundancy S2
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ETS TEDCheck Test Failed
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Cost for GSD signing
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PROFINET Explained

Explore PROFINET, the leading Industrial Ethernet standard. Understand how it works, the underlying technology, its benefits and differentiators, its applications, support, the test & certification process for highest degree of interoperability, and stay updated on future events and training opportunities.

 

PROFINET Explained

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Roadmap

Get an overview with the PROFINET roadmap and discover valuable innovations that are set to revolutionize industrial communication.

PI Technologies Hold Their Ground in the Current Economic Situation
PI Press

The annual survey of newly installed nodes conducted by PI (PROFIBUS & PROFINET International) shows moderate growth for its technologies compared to previous years.

PI Nodes 204
PI Innovations
PI Drives Technological Development Forward
PI Press

The primary task of PI (PROFIBUS & PROFINET International) is to develop and maintain specifications for industrial communication and automation technology, to perform testing and certification, and to create guidelines.

PI Innovations
Perfect Precision and Flexibility
PI Press

PI (PROFIBUS & PROFINET International) will be presenting a new machine building demonstration at the joint PI stand in Hall 9/D68 at the 2025 Hanover Trade Show. The innovative trade show model combines an advanced conveyor platform with a high-precision robot application—a recurring challenge which always requires further development for compliance with increasing demands.

Hanover Trade Show

Highlights & Differentiators

PROFINET Protocol
Vertical Communication

PROFINET enables field level-based IO communication as well as TCP/IP communication over the same cable and in a consistent way.

All Industries
All Industries

PROFINET is the leading industrial automation protocol for all manufacturing industries. It fulfills the communication technology requirements of discrete manufacturing industry processes including drive applications as well as the ones of the process industry processes including intrinsic safety applications.

Information Models
Communication Technology & Information Models

PROFINET covers the communication technology level as well as information models, including detailed and meaningful diagnostics.

Join our Trainings/Events

HMS Networks: Certified PROFINET Installer (CPNI) - Halmstad, SE
07.04.2025
An internationally accredited course covering PROFINET network installation and technology. Who should attend the course? This course is not just for installers, it provides the basic but essential…
HMS Networks: PROFINET Troubleshooting & Maintenance (PN TMC) - Halmstad, SE
08.04.2025
A practical workshop covering PROFINET troubleshooting and maintenance. Who should attend the course? The PROFINET Troubleshooting and Maintenance course provides an intermediate level of training for…
Indu-Sol GmbH: Schulung "EMV & Potentialausgleich" (2 Tage)
09.04.2025 - 10.04.2025
Praxisorientierte Schulung EMV & Potentialausgleich (2 Tage) Wer für die Funktionssicherheit von Automatisierungsnetzwerken zuständig ist, wird zunehmend mit unsichtbaren Störfaktoren aus dem…

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PROFINEWS

PI Technologies for the Process Industries
The automation landscape in the process industry has often been characterized by rigid systems, which has meant that the introduction of new technologies or changes has progressed slowly. However, a wide range of technologies are now available for entry into a modern automation world.
Mar 11, 2025
More Flexibility in Process Plants
With PI technologies, users in the process industry not only benefit from increased efficiency of their systems, but also from reduced maintenance and repair costs. This is demonstrated by the new technologies under the PI umbrella: MTP and NOA.
Mar 11, 2025
Advanced Functionality for the New PROFIdrive Profile Tester
Calling all drive manufacturers: the PROFIdrive Profile Tester has added some advanced features. Take a look at what's new and download it today.
Mar 11, 2025

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