FAQ - PI Product Finder ECLASS
Here you’ll find answers to the most important questions about the new PI Product Finder ECLASS. Learn more about its features, the product search, and the transition to the new PI Product Finder ECLASS.
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What is the difference between the previous PI Product Finder and the new PI Product Finder ECLASS?
What is the difference between the previous PI Product Finder and the new PI Product Finder ECLASS?
The previous PI Product Finder can still be used to search for the products listed there, but it is now in read-only mode and is no longer updated.
The new PI Product Finder ECLASS, offers improved usability and more valuable information for users, as well as easier product data maintenance for manufacturers. The new PI Product Finder ECLASS is the central platform for structured and up-to-date product searches. Using ECLASS, products can be filtered specifically by manufacturer, product type, technical features, and technologies. The product data is maintained and kept up to date by the manufacturers themselves.
Have the products from the previous Product Finder been transferred to the new PI Product Finder ECLASS?
Have the products from the previous Product Finder been transferred to the new PI Product Finder ECLASS?
No. The existing entries in the previous PI Product Finder could not be automatically transferred to the new PI Product Finder ECLASS because their previous data structure was not clearly classified. The new PI Product Finder ECLASS is therefore being rebuilt by manufacturers using structured product data.
What is the PI Product Finder ECLASS?
What is the PI Product Finder ECLASS?
The new PI Product Finder ECLASS is based on a structured product database for products featuring PI technologies and a modern user interface that facilitates easy searches and the display of a wealth of valuable product information. It enables users to search for specific products and filter results based on various features and technologies. The product data is structured according to ECLASS to ensure a consistent and clear product search experience.
What products can I find in the new PI Product Finder ECLASS?
What products can I find in the new PI Product Finder ECLASS?
In the new PI Product Finder ECLASS, you will currently find PROFINET products and products related to other PI technologies.
What technologies and profiles can I search for?
What technologies and profiles can I search for?
The technology filter currently includes: PROFINET · PROFIdrive · PROFIsafe · PROFIenergy · Encoder Profiles · PA Profiles · Remote IO for FA · Remote IO for PA · SRCI · LVSG
What does ECLASS stand for?
What does ECLASS stand for?
ECLASS is an international standard for the uniform classification and description of products and services. The ECLASS-based structure allows product information to be recorded in a standardized way and makes it easier to search for and compare products based on defined characteristics.
Why can't I find a specific product or manufacturer?
Why can't I find a specific product or manufacturer?
The new PI Product Finder ECLASS displays only those products that have been submitted and published by the respective manufacturers. If a product is not yet included in the new PI Product Finder ECLASS, it may not have been entered or published yet. Product data is provided and maintained by the respective member companies.