CLPA, Profibus Partner to Promote Open-Network Compatibility
The two organizations intend to enable bi-directional communication between their Ethernet and fieldbus network technologies.
The Japan-based CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA) and Profibus & Profinet International (PI; Karlsruhe, Germany) have announced a close collaboration with the objective of promoting and disseminating the use of CC-Link IE and Profinet open-network Ethernet and fieldbus technology. The partnership is said to be anticipating and responding to the Industry 4.0 initiative and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) movement in manufacturing.
The CLPA and PI intend to enable transparent and easy bi-directional communication between CC-Link IE and Profinet devices through standardized interfaces. To this end, a joint working group is being established to develop the necessary technical specifications to achieve this goal. When work on the specifications is complete, it will be available to members of both organizations for implementation.
“This will give users more flexibility when building their IIoT-, Industry 4.0- or e-Factory-enabled systems,” says Naomi Nakamura, global director of CLPA. “With the combined global network of CLPA offices and PI associations and the large number of available devices from members of both organizations, together we can open up additional markets for our members.”
CC-Link Partner Association, visit cclinkamerica.org.
Profibus & Profinet International, visit profibus.com.
