Integrate controllers, I/O stations, and other automation devices seamlessly into a PROFIBUS network. Each PROFIBUS device can be configured and diagnosed directly using the FL NP PND-4TX PB. I/O signals of PROFIBUS devices are linked directly to program variables from the application.

Do you want to integrate an INTERBUS application into a PROFINET network? Then the FL NP PND-4TX IB is the ideal solution. Simply parameterize the device using your corresponding programming tool. Use the integrated switch in the control cabinet as an uplink to the higher-level control system or in the field for series connection.

Unique: consistent PROFIsafe communication across network boundaries.

The PROFIsafe gateway from Phoenix Contact enables secure communication between two PROFINET networks. This means that you can implement system-wide and manufacturer-independent functional safety, such as emergency stop concepts.

The main advantage of Ethernet-based PROFINET is that subsystems can be consistently integrated into the communication and diagnostics concept using gateways and proxies.

You can also access field devices via the PROFINET controller. This means that there is no duplicate configuration or addressing. Therefore you can even integrate partial segments or older systems without Ethernet into your PROFINET network.

Example:
In automotive production a robot cell uses INTERBUS. However, the various control cabinets are networked via PROFINET.