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General PI Terms

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This overview is intended to help with the correct spelling and typing of some very often used terms. You can read the terms online and download the list as a word-file (see below).

For publications of PI in English, American English is applied.

The correct spelling and typing (capital / small letters, blanks) for the following terms is:

PROFIBUS
PROFIBUS PA
PROFIBUS DP
PROFIBUS DP-V0
PROFIBUS DP-V1
PROFIBUS DP-V2

PROFIenergy
PROFIsafe
PROFIdrive

PROFINET
PROFINET Device
PROFINET Controller
PROFINET Supervisor

IO-Link

PI (PROFIBUS & PROFINET International)
RPA (Regional PI Association)

PICC (PI Competence Center)
PICC for PROFIBUS
PICC for PROFIBUS for Process Automation
PICC for Drives and Motion Control for PROFIBUS (PROFIdrive)
PICC for Safety Technology for PROFIBUS (PROFIsafe)
PICC for PROFINET
PICC for Drives and Motion Control for PROFINET (PROFIdrive)
PICC for Safety Technology for PROFINET (PROFIsafe)

PITL (PI Test Laboratory, PI Test Lab)
PITL for PROFIBUS
PITL for PROFINET

PITC (PI Training Center)
Certified PROFIBUS Installer
Certified PROFIBUS Engineer
Certified PROFINET Installer
Certified PROFINET Engineer

www.profibus.com
www.profinet.com

The downloads section on profibus.com offers a wealth of valuable resources that are essential for companies working in industrial automation. These documents, including technical descriptions, installation guides, and white papers, provide detailed insights into the implementation and use of PROFIBUS and PROFINET technologies. By accessing these resources, engineers and technical teams can significantly improve their understanding and efficiency in deploying robust, standardized communication solutions in industrial environments.


For companies looking to gain even more from the PROFIBUS ecosystem, becoming a member of PROFIBUS & PROFINET International (PI) offers additional benefits. Members enjoy exclusive access to advanced technical documentation, expert certification programs, and development tools that can accelerate innovation and ensure compliance with the latest industry standards. Membership also provides networking opportunities with other industry leaders, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing, which is crucial in staying ahead in the fast-evolving automation landscape.


By joining PI, companies position themselves at the forefront of industrial communication technology, ensuring they remain competitive and well-equipped to tackle future challenges.

PROFIBUS


PROFIBUS is a standardized, open, digital communications system for all areas of application in manufacturing and process automation.

PROFINET


PROFINET is the innovative open standard for Industrial Ethernet. It satisfies all requirements of automation technology.

profibus.com


IO-LINK is an independent sensor / actuator interface solution for use with all automation technologies.

omlox

 

Omlox is an open technology standard for real-time indoor localization systems for industrial manufacturing.


 

omlox

Omlox is an open technology standard for real-time indoor localization systems for industrial manufacturing.