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Proving market readiness
The first test was set up with nearly 240 Endress+Hauser measuring devices, including flow, pressure, temperature and level sensors. They were integrated into a system with Pepperl+Fuchs’ field switches and a Honeywell control system, all using Ethernet-APL and Profinet. For the second test, ABB provided the control system and was tested along with the previous field switches and measuring devices.
The test results showed that Ethernet-APL can be used in real world scenarios. All relevant requirements like total net load or redundancy switch-over times were met or exceeded.
Given the success of the load test, the participating companies indicate that they have taken a significant step towards a technological infrastructure that is open, future-proof and ready for the Industrial Internet of Things. Endress+Hauser, which is planning the release of a portfolio of Ethernet-APL measuring devices that transmit data via the Profinet protocol, says Ethernet-APL will enable customers to create more flexible, efficient and cost-effective industrial systems and deliver more benefits for the industry.
See more information about Endress+Hauser’s Ethernet-APL plans at https://eh.digital/launch-ethernet-apl.