The characteristics and differences of the various Ethernet protocols

Ethernet is a widespread networking standard within both the manufacturing and process industries. Various protocols can run on this network standard to enable communication between sensors, actuators and machines within one process, such as Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus, MQTT.

Although it is possible to integrate the different protocols, they are not completely interchangeable. The properties, speeds, setting options and management aspects differ per protocol.
In the program of the Industrial Ethernet event, a number of presentations will provide insight into the characteristics of the various protocols and which questions are important for the choice of a specific protocol.

Bas de Koningh and Menno Buitenhuis from Routeco look at the issue mainly from the perspective of mechanical engineering. Many machine builders supply their machines with PROFINET, Ethernet/IP, Modbus or TCP. But which protocol is the best? Or is there no best, or only a best per situation?

Nico Hanemaayer from ATS, Applied Tech Systems and Jaap Westeneng from Endress + Hauser discuss a practical case from the wastewater industry in a joint presentation. We will compare the Modbus, PPROFINET and Ethernet/IP protocols and it will become clear that different protocols can run over the same Industrial Ethernet where there is a choice.

Finally will Diederick Nab from WAGO discuss the MQTT protocol. This protocol is often mentioned in combination with the IIoT development. But what are the features and benefits of the protocol? And for which industrial network challenges can MQTT also be a solution? Diederick Nab from WAGO is happy to tell you more about it.

View the full program here of the Industrial Ethernet event and register as a visitor.