Simple integration
Ethernet APL can be integrated directly into existing systems, as it is compatible with industrial Ethernet protocols such as PROFINET, EtherNet/IP and Modbus TCP. It can therefore also be used wherever 4 ... 20 mA/HART and Fieldbus technologies have previously been used. This saves extensive retrofitting. Integrated web servers, OPC-UA and local interfaces offer security through comprehensive maintenance and diagnostics options.
Practical implementation
- New facilities: Introducing Ethernet APL into greenfield projects is simple and convenient.
- Existing facilities: The gradual changeover via replacement of remote IOs and field barriers step by step facilitates integration and minimises operational interruptions.
Ethernet APL is the answer to multiple challenges posed by the process industry:
- Secure data transmission in harsh environments – even in Ex-hazardous areas
- Data transmission over long distances of up to 1000 metres
- Increased data transmission speeds (10 Mbit/s)
- Simple installation and lower costs thanks to two-wire cable connection and simultaneous power supply to multiple devices
The new technology thus enables the integration of high-speed data communication with existing field devices, ensuring more efficient and accurate data acquisition and control.
Radar sensor with APL: VEGAPULS 6X (as of 12.2024)
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