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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

Web Based Trainings

PI's web-based training provides a structured, practical introduction to PROFIBUS technology.
 

Its interactive learning modules provide basic technical knowledge and demonstrate how PROFIBUS is used in automation.
 

PROFIBUS Web Based Training

Slide Sets

Our Basic Slide Set provides an easy-to-understand, compact introduction to PROFIBUS.
 

Ideal for quickly imparting practical knowledge, it supports both self-study and training courses.
 

PROFIBUS Basic Slide Set

The PROFIBUS system description offers a concise overview and structured introduction to its key functions, features, and applications.
 

It demonstrates how PROFIBUS establishes the foundation for reliable and efficient automation solutions as a proven fieldbus system.
 

PROFIBUS System Description

A PROFIBUS vs PROFINET Comparison - Key Differences and Similarities


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PROFIBUS Dialogues - Explosion Prevention (EN)


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Helpful Troubleshooting Tips for PROFIBUS Projects (plus 5 common mistakes to avoid at all costs)


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PROFIBUS Dialogues - Costs


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PROFIBUS Dialogues - Standardization (EN)


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PROFIBUS Dialogues - Life Cycle Management / I & M Functionality (EN)


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Further Information

You can learn more about the technology, how it works, and its potential applications here:
 

Deep Dive PROFIBUS

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

PROFINET University

The free PROFINET learning modules offer knowledge in a concise, easy-to-understand, and practical format.
 

They are ideal for building new skills flexibly and at your own pace, from the basics to technical details.
 

PROFINET University

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.
 

PROFINET WBT  PROFIsafe WBT

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.
 

PROFINET  PROFIprocess  PROFIdrive

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.

PROFINET  PROFIsafe  PROFIdrive

The brochure "Easy Way to PROFINET" provides a clear and concise introduction to PROFINET technology.
It breaks down the basics, possible applications, and advantages of PROFINET step by step.
 

The Easy Way to PROFINET Technology

PROFINET - The Movie | Technology Made Easy


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MinutePROFINET: Cybersecurity – Security Class 1


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A PROFIBUS vs PROFINET Comparison - Key Differences and Similarities


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MinutePROFINET: What is PROFINET?


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PROFINET Introduction


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MinutePROFINET: PROFINET Network Architecture | An All in One Solution!


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PROFINET Forum

The PROFINET Forum is a central point of contact for technical questions related to PROFINET.
 

With its combination of current trends and background knowledge, the forum is a valuable resource for anyone looking to confidently use PROFINET in practice.
 

PROFINET Forum

Further Information

You can learn more about the technology, how it works, and its potential applications here:
 

Deep Dive PROFINET

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 Whitepaper

omlox - the open locating standard


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omlox - the open locating standard: use case omlox installation at the SmartFactoryOWL in Lemgo


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omlox - the open locating standard: holistic fleet management / Lean AGV /AMR set-up with omlox


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omlox Showroom at Accenture – Real-Time Tracking in Action


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omlox - the open locating standard: MANN+HUMMEL reference installation (EN subtitles)


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Discover omlox: Revolutionizing Industry Standards | RTLS TechDay 2024


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Further Information

You can learn more about the technology, how it works, and its potential applications here:
 

Deep Dive omlox

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.

Our Basic Slide Set offers a clear and concise overview of SRCI.
 

Ideal for imparting knowledge quickly and in a practical manner, it can be used for both self-study and training courses.
 

SRCI Basic Slide Set

Further Information

You can learn more about the technology, how it works, and its potential applications here:
 

Deep Dive SRCI

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