Real-time Ethernet protocols in automation technology are used for process control instead of Fieldbus systems. Ethernet serves as an effective communication standard on layers 1 and 2 of the ISO/OSI model, facilitating the reading of sensor values and the controlling of actuators by central controllers at various points in a machine or system. In such setups, when they take on control engineering tasks, special demands … Continue reading  What is the need for real-time Ethernet protocols?