application profiles: PROFIsafe & PROFIdrive of Profibus (Process Field Bus)
Profibus is just a standard for field bus communication in automation technology. It's open and vendor-independent. The interface of Profibus permits a vast application in processes, manufacture and building automation
Users can combine varieties of Profibus protocols with their own software and other requirements, resulting in a unique application profile. There are many application profiles that combine standards for transmission media, communication protocol (FMS, DP-V0, etc), and unique protocols. Each application profile is tailored to a specific use.
Two application profiles of Profibus are widespread, PROFIsafe and PROFIdrive.
PROFIsafe uses additional software to create a high-integrity network. This network is useful in situations where high safety is a requirement. Suppliers and manufacturers must maintain high standards in quality to be certified in PROFIsafe.
PROFIdrive was created for motion control applications. Software added to the Profibus DP specification allows the network to achieve precise control of servo motors and other equipment. So PROFIdrive can achieve synchronization across the network.
