Resources

Since March of 2006 the PROFIblog has been the definitive source for news and opinion on PROFIBUS, PROFINET, fieldbuses, and industrial automation. Check back often and leave a comment or two.

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The White Paper library contains a myriad of documents pertaining to a wide range of topics. Some are technical in nature and go into depth on a particular feature of either PROFIBUS or PROFINET. Others provide side-by-side comparisons of competing technologies or present cases studies.

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The application story library contains real-world example uses of PROFIBUS and PROFINET technologies. They show how using a fieldbus or Industrial Ethernet network helped a user in some aspect of their manufacturing. Topics highlight easier installation, faster commissioning, maximizing uptime, or increasing throughput.

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Our Documentation section contains a wealth of information from specifications and profiles, to installation guidelines and brochures. They are suitable for browsing and printing.

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To gain an in depth understanding of PROFIBUS and PROFINET, books are available for purchase. They start at a very high level and work down into the details of the protocols, and are therefore useful for both novices and experts.

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