Fieldbus protocol 2 days (14h)

Industrial Ethernet

Compare the main industrial Ethernet networks to make an informed technology choice.

Course Description

This industrial Ethernet training gives engineers and decision-makers a clear, vendor-neutral map of the main real-time industrial Ethernet technologies and how to choose between them.

What the industrial Ethernet training covers

The course explains why standard Ethernet is not deterministic and how industrial Ethernet solves it, then compares the leading systems — EtherCAT, PROFINET and EtherNet/IP — in terms of architecture, real-time performance, topology and typical uses. Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN), quality of service, cabling and diagnostics are also covered.

Who should attend

System architects, integration and commissioning engineers, and technical managers selecting or supporting an industrial Ethernet network.

What you will learn

By the end, participants can compare the major industrial Ethernet protocols objectively, understand where TSN fits, and make an informed choice for a given machine or plant.

Format and delivery

This course is delivered on-site or remotely by ISIT engineers and can be tailored to your team’s protocols, standards and experience level. Contact us to build a programme around your project.

Pedagogical Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Know the fundamentals of Ethernet.
  • Know the fundamentals of the base layers (TCP-UDP/IP).
  • Understand the operating mechanisms of the major industrial Ethernet protocols.
  • Grasp the strengths and weaknesses of these protocols.

Course Program

  • Introduction: Ethernet history and operation recap.
  • Industrial Ethernet protocols: Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, EtherCAT, Ethernet POWERLINK, TSN, MQTT.
  • Use cases: applications, market positioning, strengths and weaknesses, implementation scenarios.
  • Summary: comparison table and conclusion.

Register for Industrial Ethernet

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