Siemens: Profibus

Siemens, the one-stop-bus shop for your PROFIBUS solution

PROFIBUS is an open fieldbus solution for factory and process automation based on IEC 61158. PROFIBUS is supported and developed by PROFIBUS International. In the United States, PROFIBUS International is represented by the PROFIBUS Trade Organization (PTO).

Benefits

Vendor independent with the biggest 3rd party vendor support worldwide
Most flexible fieldbus network, providing fast and reliable data exchange and built-in diagnostic capabilities
Different transmission media - electrical and fiber optic networks as well as wireless
A stable but not static technology moving forward while responding to customer requirements without losing its compatibility

PROFIBUS Products
	Network Components Components for a fast and simple set-up of an electrical PROFIBUS network like repeater, links, coupler etc.
	Network components - Fiber Optic Is PROFIBUS on fiber optic cable required? Siemens offers the fiber optic component for a quick set-up cable and connector as well as media converter.
	PC Interfaces There is no better way to connect your PC to PROFIBUS – Siemens interface cards and corresponding software.
	Cable and Connector Need to save time and money? Welcome to FastConnect, the quick and easy do-it-yourself cabling system.
	PROFIBUS Diagnostic Concept Siemens complete diagnostic concept; from cable installation via commissioning to complete plant monitoring during operation.
	Communication Processor for S7 Select the PROFIBUS CP when additional PROFIBUS interfaces are required or additional protocols are needed..
	PROFIBUS via Power Rails PROFIBUS replaces proprietary power rail solutions to provide customers the benefits of a complete automation solution using one fieldbus.
	Components for Process Automation Siemens provides the right products to extend the PROFIBUS network into the process automation industry – cables, connectors, couplers etc
	PROFIBUS Interface Center Siemens offers PROFIBUS chips and support for 3rd party vendors, making it easy to connect your device to PROFIBUS.
	PROFIsafe Safety Field Bus PROFIsafe permits safety-related communications using the standard PROFIBUS DP field bus.