Fieldbus: Ethernet based communication - Installation information

     
Question: 
What has to be considered when installing fieldbus modules for Ethernet-based communication (Profinet, Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT)?
 
Answer:
Special attention has to be paid to the design of cabling, shielding and shield connection.

The information in the attached document serves as a support for creating a standard-compliant and robust Ethernet installation. The suggestions and tips contained in the document help to avoid weak points in the installation and provide assistance in the evaluation and analysis of problems in existing installation.
If there are communication faults in the machine, the Lenze checklist for fault analysis is a good aid for further localisation of the faults.
EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG)
Furthermore, the EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG) has also published an installation guide (ETG.1600 EtherCAT Installation Guide), which contains notes to be observed when wiring the EtherCAT fieldbus.
You can download the current version of this document from the ETG website: 
Profinet / Profibus User Group PNO
The PNO also provides its own installation guide guidelines / documents on its homepage.
     
Search terms: Profinet, EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP
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AKB-ID: 201900320
Last update: 2025/06/18
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