POWERLINK networks – Basics

Ethernet POWERLINK is used in automation technology for sending and receiving process data. The bus system was developed by B&R Industrial Automation GmbH and is supported by the EPSG (Ethernet Powerlink Standardization Group) user group.

Ethernet POWERLINK is based on the standard Ethernet communication system. The high flexibility and compatibility of Ethernet is combined with real-time capability in Ethernet POWERLINK.

Ethernet POWERLINK is suitable for different applications:

• I/O communication
• Motion control
• Exchange of safety-related process data
• Integration of sensors
• Integration of sensors/actuators of the safety technology
• Visualization and diagnostics

• Network components
• Bus cycle
• Technologies
• Redundancy