Fieldbus & Industrial Networking


Ethernet communication at all levels

1 April 2011 Fieldbus & Industrial Networking

Schneider Electric will give a first-hand practical demonstration of its collaborative process automation solution, PlantStruxure, focusing on the solution’s networks and communications. These are built on Ethernet, offering all the industrial features of the technology and facilitate transparent communication on all levels – field, process, plant and enterprise. Four imported display panels will be used to demonstrate the PlantStructure architecture. Visit Hall 5, Stand N1 for a demonstration.

For more information contact Isabel Mwale, Schneider Electric,+27 (0)11 254 6400, [email protected], www.schneider-electric.co.za



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