Ethernet-APL for Process Automation

Die Technologie hinter dem Standard

Authors

  • Michael Kessler
  • Gunther Rogoll
  • Steffen Graber

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17560/atp.v63i09.2564

Keywords:

Ethernet-APL, Ethernet im Feld der Prozessindustrie, IOT, Industrie 4.0, Digitalisierung

Abstract

Ethernet-APL brings Ethernet into the field of process industries. The new technology enables a plant-wide, universal infrastructure for data transmission. It opens up field devices in hazardous areas to the simple application of Industry 4.0. This article gives an overview of the Ethernet-APL specification and a detailed insight into the technology behind APL, which makes it possible to use Ethernet under the special conditions in process industries. It also shows how existing fieldbus installations can be migrated to Ethernet-APL.

Published

2021-09-21

Issue

Section

Article / Peer Review