PROFINET - Industrial Ethernet Protocol

PROFINET is the leading Industrial Ethernet protocol for communication in industrial automation systems.

Thanks to its high-performance real-time communication, reliable data transmission and flexible topology, configuration and diagnostics, PROFINET provides the basis for efficient, future-proof automation.

You’ll find everything you need to know about PROFINET technology here. Get an overview of its benefits, performance, diagnostics, security, and more.

PROFINET Technology

PROFINET V2.5 enhances the power, security, and flexibility of industrial communication. Read more about the new specification and its advantages here.

PROFINET V2.5

Click here to visit the new PROFINET website and PROFINET forum. There, you will find information on PROFINET technology, profiles, application areas, and current topics.

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Profinet's Functional Areas

Ready for a deep dive? Find out more about PROFINET's information models, profiles and real-time and connectivity technologies.

Information Models

From device integration to data exchange: Standards such as FDI, GSD, OPC UA, and PA-DIM facilitate seamless communication.

Profiles

PROFINET profiles, including PROFIdrive, PROFIsafe, PROFIprocess, and PROFIenergy, define standardized device and application functions and behavior.

Realtime Communication Technologies

PROFINET encompasses various communication technologies for industrial automation, including Real-Time (RT), Isocronous Real-Time (IRT), and Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN).

Connectivity

PROFINET connectivity technologies, such as SPE, APL, and Wireless, expand the capabilities of Industrial Ethernet by providing flexible transmission methods for various industrial applications.

PROFINET: The future of industrial communication

PROFINET is the leading Industrial Ethernet for automation technology and a key element of PI. Our vision is to create a seamless, reliable and future-proof communication infrastructure for industry that meets the requirements of Industry 4.0 and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).

With PROFINET, we offer a powerful and flexible platform that enables companies to make their production processes more efficient, secure and sustainable. PROFINET integrates seamlessly into existing networks and offers end-to-end communication from the field level to the control level. It supports real-time communication, highly available systems and robust data security, making it the ideal solution for modern industrial applications.

Our goal at PI is to drive the continuous development of PROFINET to meet the growing demands of digital transformation. We are committed to setting global standards, ensuring interoperability and promoting broad acceptance and implementation of PROFINET IO in all industrial sectors.

With PROFINET, we are shaping the future of industrial communication - for networked, intelligent and sustainable production.