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Can PROFINET use Ethernet cable?
Since the PROFINET is based on the standard Ethernet, is it possible to use the same Ethernet cables?
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As per designing any network, you should always employ the appropriate components - one of the main ones, the cabling.
A PROFINET network can function with standard Ethernet cables, without a need for specialized hardware or vendor-specific products. Operators can utilize the standard copper of fiber optic Ethernet cables.
However, the industrial environments often present harsh conditions and the equipment must be able to withstand extreme temperatures, humidity, vibrations, torsion, and especially electromagnetic interference.
Therefore, it is highly recommended to utilize industrial Ethernet cables, which are the same as the standard ones when it comes to the wire structure, but the industrial ones offer additional ruggedized built, shielding protection, and proper jacketing. They are often called PROFINET cables and usually come in green jacketing.
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