As the Industrial Ethernet market is split roughly in thirds between PROFINET, Ethernet/IP and ‘other’, there are still factors to be considered when choosing an Industrial Ethernet networking standard. Everyday, more users are questioning the strategies of their vendors in search of ‘best in class’ technology. This white paper serves as a guide to that search.
This white paper describes five criteria important to the selection of an Industrial Ethernet: performance, scope, adoption, support, and certification. While many protocols strive for satisfaction in a given area, PROFINET surpasses requirements in all areas.
Read the whitepaper: 5 Criteria for implementing Industrial Ethernet