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19/03/2025Seamless DCS Integration: Pepperl+Fuchs Presents Product Study on FF-H1 to PROFINET Connectivity

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As part of the digital transformation, many plant operators face the challenge of efficiently integrating their established Foundation Fieldbus H1 (FF-H1) field devices into modern Ethernet-based control networks—without having to abandon existing technologies such as EDDL, FDI, or FDT/DTM for device integration and management. At the same time, the connection to controllers and asset management should be as simple and cost-effective as possible.

But how can existing FF-H1 devices be integrated into an infrastructure that also supports Ethernet-APL without replacing the entire infrastructure at great cost and effort? This is where Profinet Proy technology comes in.

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Premiere at Hannover Messe: FF-H1-Integration via Proxy – The Smart Path to System Migration

At this year’s Hannover Messe, Pepperl+Fuchs will showcase a product study demonstrating how this challenge can be overcome efficiently and easily with the Ethernet-APL switch. At the core is Proxy technology, which acts as an intelligent interface between FF-H1 and PROFINET. It seamlessly translates communication between the two protocols, ensuring that existing devices remain fully operational. The Ethernet-APL Field Switch from FieldConnex serves as the central link in this connection—essentially functioning as a smart Proxy. Visitors will have the exclusive opportunity to explore this product study in detail and engage with experts about the numerous advantages of FF-H1-to-PROFINET integration.

More Productivity and Efficiency for Process Industries

The combination of proven FF-H1 technology and modern PROFINET opens up entirely new possibilities for migration projects realizing digital process control. Pepperl+Fuchs' innovative solution enables a seamless and parallel operation of all devices, independent of age and communication technology: legacy with Foundation Fieldbus H1 or new technology based on Ethernet-APL. This eliminates the need for complex upgrades of the infrastructure while reducing downtime.

Highlights

  • Fast and Reliable Data Communication
  • Investment Protection
  • Easy Integration
  • Maximum Availability

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