PI Academy
The PI Academy brings together all the important information on PI technologies in one place for young talents and newcomers.
PI-Technologies at a Glance:
PROFIBUS and PROFINET International (PI) is the world’s leading organization for the development, standardization, and promotion of industrial communication and automation technologies.
PI is responsible for the development of open, market-leading standards such as PROFIBUS, PROFINET, IO-Link, omlox, MTP, NOA und SRCI, which are used across a wide range of industrial production applications. More than 950 experts work in 80 working groups to continuously advance and promote these technologies.
Together with 23 regional offices (RPAs) and a network of 13 Test, 30+ Training, and 60+ Competence Centers, PI supports over 1,800 member companies worldwide. Its services include information, webinars, workshops, consulting, training, software, and various online resources. More than 10,000 certified PI professionals offer in-depth expertise in PROFIBUS and PROFINET.
PI is continuously expanding its technology portfolio to support discrete manufacturing, the process industry, and other sectors.
What is PROFIBUS?
PROFIBUS (Process Field Bus) is a standardized, widely used fieldbus system for communicating with automation devices in manufacturing and process industries.
PROFIBUS enables reliable, real-time data exchange between controllers and decentralized field devices, such as sensors and actuators.
Materials on PROFIBUS
A PROFIBUS vs PROFINET Comparison - Key Differences and Similarities
PROFIBUS Dialogues - Explosion Prevention (EN)
Helpful Troubleshooting Tips for PROFIBUS Projects (plus 5 common mistakes to avoid at all costs)
PROFIBUS Dialogues - Costs
PROFIBUS Dialogues - Standardization (EN)
PROFIBUS Dialogues - Life Cycle Management / I & M Functionality (EN)
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What is PROFINET?
PROFINET is an open, Ethernet-based industrial standard for automation technology. It facilitates the fast, reliable, and flexible communication of controllers, decentralized peripheral devices, and IT systems.
Materials on PROFINET and its Profiles
Web Based Trainings
PI offers web-based training courses that provide a solid introduction to PROFINET and its profiles.
These online modules offer fundamental insights into the technology and guide participants through essential topics, such as communication, integration, and application in automation technology, step by step.
Slide Sets
Discover key industrial communication technologies: PROFINET, which enables powerful real-time Ethernet communication, and PROFIdrive, which serves as a standardized interface for drive technology.
Our slide sets provide a concise introduction to these topics and are perfect for quickly sharing information.
System Descriptions
The system descriptions for PROFINET and its profiles offer a concise overview and structured introduction to its key functions, features, and applications.
They demonstrate how PROFINET, as a robust industrial Ethernet system, establishes the foundation for contemporary automation.
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What is IO-Link?
IO-Link is a standardized, manufacturer-independent communication protocol (IEC 61131-9) that connects sensors and actuators to automation systems point-to-point.
It allows for the bidirectional exchange of process, parameter, and diagnostic data via a simple, unshielded three-wire cable.
Materials on IO-Link
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What is omlox?
omlox is an open standard for location technologies in industry. It combines various tracking technologies, such as ultra-wideband (UWB), radio-frequency identification (RFID), wireless local area network (WLAN), and global positioning system (GPS), into one interoperable system. This allows companies to precisely track their assets, vehicles, and products across locations, regardless of the manufacturer.
Materials on omlox
Whitepaper
Discover how modern location systems are transforming industrial production and unlocking new efficiencies.
In our white paper, Locating Technologies Reimagined, we demonstrate how OMXOL brings together various location technologies in an open standard, enabling manufacturers to track products seamlessly.
omlox - the open locating standard
omlox - the open locating standard: use case omlox installation at the SmartFactoryOWL in Lemgo
omlox - the open locating standard: holistic fleet management / Lean AGV /AMR set-up with omlox
omlox Showroom at Accenture – Real-Time Tracking in Action
omlox - the open locating standard: MANN+HUMMEL reference installation (EN subtitles)
Discover omlox: Revolutionizing Industry Standards | RTLS TechDay 2024
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What is MTP?
The so-called Module Type Package (MTP) describes the process module functions independently of the manufacturer. Since it can be obtained from the automation engineering of a module, module manufacturers are able to generate it without much effort. Operators, in turn, can use the module functions with little effort by importing the MTPs into a higher-level automation level.
Materials on MTP
MTP
Our Basic Slide Set provides you with a clear and concise overview of MTP.
You will gain an overview of the MTP concept, use cases, and advantages. It explains the structure of an MTP-compliant Process Equipment Assembly (PEA) and the orchestration of multiple PEAs in the Process Orchestration Layer (POL).
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What is SRCI?
The SRCI (Standard Robot Command Interface) is an open standard that provides uniform control of robots. It integrates robots directly into the world of PLC automation, turning them into standardized peripheral devices. This eliminates the need for proprietary interfaces, greatly simplifying engineering, commissioning, and operation.
Materials on SRCI
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