PROFINET V2.5 – Ready for Tomorrow’s Demands
The new PROFINET V2.5 specification enhances the power, security, and flexibility of industrial communication.
This update addresses the growing demands of modern automation systems by focusing on IT/OT convergence, integrated cybersecurity ("Security inside"), and optimized real-time communication, even with concurrent TCP/IP traffic.
New features, such as a transport channel, enable the secure and efficient implementation of use cases, including parameterization, firmware updates, and tool access.
Meanwhile, scalable security mechanisms, certificate management, and enhanced device and asset management ensure greater transparency and control within the network.
PROFINET V2.5 is designed to meet the requirements of modern industrial automation, enabling future-proof communication, interoperability, and flexible system integration.
Integration into IT infrastructures is also simplified. Devices can be more easily connected, and data can be collected and analyzed more efficiently. All collected information is accessible throughout the entire lifecycle.
Despite the new features, proven backward compatibility is maintained, enabling existing systems to continue operating and expand gradually.
PROFINET V2.5 lays the foundation for scalable, secure, and future-proof automation solutions from the field level to the IT world.