PROFINET cables: the leading cable for every application with movement

Transporting data reliably and in real time
PROFINET stands for Process Field Network and, like every Industrial Ethernet standard, utilises the TCP/IP or IT standards, which enables continuous application in manufacturing and process automation. Broadly speaking, Profinet fits into the Industrial Ethernet standard alongside bus systems such as Sercos, EtherCat or CC-Link IE. The advantage of such networks, in addition to the possibility of real-time capability, is the modular concept, which allows users to quickly and easily select the functionality themselves. This makes it possible to organise the type of cyclical data exchange across all PROFINET devices, to meet the ever-increasing demands for speed and to establish countless diagnostic options in real time. The seamless integration of other fieldbuses via a PROFINET interface should also not be underestimated.

A distinction is made between PROFINET IO (Input Output), which was created for the connection of decentralised peripherals to a control system (or controller), and PROFINET CBA (Component Based Automation). The latter is used for component-based communication via TCP/IP and real-time communication in modular plant engineering. This is why the term IO controller or IO device is often used within PROFINET networks.

chainflex® cable for connecting several fieldbus systems
At igus®, you can choose between nine different cable qualities depending on the requirements and environment. The various bus cable series offer a different structure and different jacket materials in the form of PVC, PUR or TPE, so that the right cable can be selected for every application to achieve the longest service life in your automation system. But igus® is not only the right partner for permanent and flexible use; lean and efficient processes can also be installed quickly. Trust in our offer with the best price-performance ratio and take advantage of our support with the price check.

All chainflex® PROFINET cables have one thing in common. All chainflex® cables are subject to the same quality standards. It does not matter whether it is a cost-effective cable of the CF888 family or a cable for the highest demands and smallest bend radius, as is the case with the CFBUS.LB. This is why igus® GmbH also offers a 36-month functional guarantee on all chainflex® cables with a service life of up to 10 million double strokes for bus cables.

For fully integrated automation and engineering systems, igus® and readycable® also offer pre-assembled cables as a one-stop service. Every PROFINET cable can be supplied with open ends or pre-assembled. You can choose from a wide range of pre-assembled industrial connectors, whether with overmoulded standard M12 connectors  (D-coded) or field-assembled as  RJ45 . This means that your Industry 4.0 solution can be implemented directly, as Profinet is used as standard on many control systems from Siemens, Allen Bradley, Bosch,... are used as standard.