PROFIBUS

Process Field Bus

IEC fieldbus standard for process and factory automation. Defines PROFIBUS DP (Decentralized Peripherals) for fast I/O and PROFIBUS PA (Process Automation) for intrinsically safe process instrumentation. Predecessor to PROFINET.

Document
IEC 61158 / IEC 61784 (PROFIBUS profiles)
URL
https://www.profibus.com/technology/profibus
Label
Standard
Keywords
PROFIBUS fieldbus process automation factory automation PROFIBUS DP PROFIBUS PA intrinsic safety

Domain: Industrial Communication Protocols · Standard