Ethernet APL setup at WoTS 2026
During WoTS 2026, a fully functional Ethernet APL setup will be presented to the general public for the first time. This gives visitors a unique opportunity to see this innovative technology in action live within a realistic industrial environment. The setup demonstrates how Ethernet APL (Advanced Physical Layer) can be applied in practice, including integration with existing 4-20 mA infrastructures.
The demonstration is the result of intensive collaboration between industrial end-users and a group of leading suppliers. Based on a shared vision of innovation, all parties involved have brought together their knowledge, technology, and expertise to make this working installation possible. The importance of open collaboration and interoperability is central to this.
The hybrid setup demonstrates how modern Ethernet technology and existing installations can work together seamlessly. This provides insight into how industries can digitize step-by-step without immediately replacing existing infrastructure completely. At the trade fair, visitors will experience how Ethernet APL bridges the gap between traditional process automation and the future of industrial communication.
The setup integrates solutions and components from multiple technology partners, including control systems, safety solutions, switches, field equipment, and control technology. The collaboration between these parties underscores the shared commitment to making innovation accessible and practically applicable for the process industry.
The complete Ethernet APL setup will be presented operationally during WoTS and staffed by specialists from the participating organizations. This gives visitors not only the opportunity to view the technology live, but also to engage directly with field experts regarding applications, interoperability, and future developments in industrial Ethernet communication.
The setup at the WoTS features products from these suppliers:
- Siemens control system (PLC)
- HIMA safety PLC
- Endress+Hauser switches
- Stahl switches
- Phoenix field switch
- VEGA pulse meter / level meter
- Samson control valves
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