The future IoT applications in the process industry through the Ethernet advanced physical layer (Ethernet-APL). It fulfills all of the central requirements for process plants, such as two-wire cables with long cable runs and interoperability. For the first time ever, modern Ethernet technology will be applicable in hazardous areas up to Zone 0 / Class 1, Div. 1.
An IIoT Ecosystem does more than simply bridge the OT:IT divide; it can help unlock the value that is trapped as technical debt. This session examines the journeys of three users pursuing digital excellence via a migration from analog legacy to an ethernet based future.
For years, terms and topics like Industry 4.0, IIoT, big data, cyber security and Digitalization have dominated industry. For some companies, the gains have been far more than incremental, but for most, this emerging technology opportunity has brought little more than a basic understanding of what could be possible while failing to deliver a baseline framework of what is deployable.
When it comes to digitalization, there is no destination, but rather a journey towards evolution, continuous improvement, and maintaining a competitive advantage. Leveraging Ethernet APL is but one component that enables the technology ecosystem required to drive outcomes that transcend a short term project to digitize and analog infrastructure.
By highlighting and examining the Ethernet APL infrastructure, field networking components, and the IEC 624443 model, this presentation will demonstrate use cases and considerations for nurturing execution for a digitalization journey with a collective understanding that data is not only an asset but should be available and actionable.