Since their grand debut, Teltonika Networks' TSW202 and TSW212 managed switches have supported the Profinet protocol. However, we are pleased to announce that these devices are now officially certified by Profinet. This certification serves as a testament to the compliance of switches with other devices within machines and industrial plants
What is Profinet and what are its benefits?
Profinet is one of the most popular industrial Ethernet protocols that facilitates interaction and security between Profinet-compatible devices within the IoT field. It can be used in multiple specialized network solutions in sectors such as digitalization and Industry 4.0, enhancing M2M communication for multiple controllers and industrial equipment.
The most important aspect of the Profinet protocol is that it is responsible for exceptionally fast and accurate data exchange between machines and controllers with data transmission rates that have data delay tolerances measured in microseconds. Not only is this extremely impressive, but more importantly, it leads to safer, less expensive, and higher-quality processes such as manufacturing.
Why is Profinet so important for managed switches?
The TSW202 PoE+ switch and TSW212 Ethernet switch are officially Profinet certified, indicating that these network devices are fully capable of meeting the extensive requirements associated with managed switches. And since Profinet supports data transfer rates of up to 1 Gbps, specialized network solutions in industry, automation, manufacturing, and robotics can benefit greatly from employing Profinet-compatible managed switches in their network infrastructure.
Profinet-certified managed switches can offer automated data processing, real-time network management, and diagnostics, which can help monitor the health of your network or troubleshoot problems. These models can also promise maximum flexibility in your network solution equipment: from simple sensors to advanced PLCs. Teltonika Networks' managed switches can also prioritize the traffic they carry by being equipped with QoS functions, allowing Profinet traffic to be prioritized over others.
