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Ethernet-APL – Network Topologies

March 13, 2023 · Thomas Rummel

The fact that Ethernet-APL (Advanced Physical Layer) supports almost all Industrial Ethernet protocols makes network planning and installation much easier for plant engineers and planners. However, a number of points need to be kept in mind to ensure the network is stable and fail-safe. The blog post looks at the various network topologies for Ethernet-APL, as recommended by the Ethernet-APL Engineering Guideline.

aplSwitch · Ethernet Network · Ethernet-APL · process industry · profibus · profinet · profinet networks · Profibus network · commModule APL

Ethernet-APL – the New Gold Standard for Process Automation

January 18, 2023 · Thomas Rummel

The new Ethernet-APL technology considerably simplifies the process of setting up high-performance automation networks and seamlessly integrating field devices into process manufacturing. For device manufacturers and automation network operators alike, Ethernet-APL products from Softing avoid expensive and time-consuming implementation projects while supporting the cost-effective migration of network topology to the new digital standard.

Ethernet · process automation · aplSwitch · commModule APL · Ethernet Network · Ethernet-APL

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