PROFIBUS Interfaces and Tools

Softing offers a wide range of hardware and software components for the establishment and operation of PROFIBUS networks.

Softing's philosophy places value on the functional integrity, performance and high quality of their products, proven by its inclusion in thousands of systems worldwide. 

This expertise is further demonstrated through their development of PROFIBUS technology.

Gateways

Hitex UK also supply the full range of PROFIBUS gateways from Softing and INAT.

Configuration Tools

The appropriate configuration tools are critical when commissioning a PROFIBUS network. Find out more here.

Hitex UK will be able to assist you in making the right choices for your installation whether it be a new network or expanding an existing network.

To discuss your requirements in more detail please contact Dale Fittes or Dave Tomlin or call us on 024 7669 2066

Interface Cards

Hitex UK stock the largest range of PROFIBUS cards in the UK. 

PROFI104

PROFI104

PC/104 Board for Use as Master or Slave

Single channel interface board in PC/104 format for integrating PCs into PROFIBUS architectures as machine controllers, supervisory control applications, visualization systems or field devices.

  • Reduced Logistics through Universal Application Options
  • Efficient Integration through Easy Protocol Selection and Wide Range of Drivers
  • Cost Effective and Rapidly Available Standard Version for a Wide Temperature Range

PBpro PC/104plus

PBpro PC/104plus

PC/104plus Board for Use as Master or Slave

Single channel interface board in PC/104plus format for integrating PCs into PROFIBUS architectures as machine controllers, supervisory control applications, visualization systems or field devices.

  • Reduced Logistics Through Universal Application Options
  • Efficient Integration Through Easy Protocol Selection and Wide Range of Drivers
  • Cost Effective and Rapidly Available Standard Version for a Wide Temperature Range

PBpro PCI

PBpro PCI

Universal PCI Board for Use as Master or Slave

Single and dual channel interface boards in universal PCI format for integrating PCs into PROFIBUS architectures as machine controllers, supervisory control applications, field devices or operator panels.

  • Reduced Logistics through Universal Application Options
  • Efficient Integration through Easy Protocol Selection and Wide Range of Drivers
  • Low Infrastructure Costs through Additional Use as PG/PC Adapter and Parameterization Interface

PBpro PCI Express

PBpro PCI Express

Universal PCI Express Board for Use as Master or Slave

Single and dual channel interface board in PCI Express format for integrating PCs into PROFIBUS architectures as machine controllers, supervisory control applications, field devices or operator panels.

  • Reduced Logistics through Universal Application Options
  • Efficient Integration through Easy Protocol Selection and Wide Range of Drivers
  • Low Infrastructure Costs through Additional Use as PG/PC Adapter and Parameterization Interface

FG PROFIBUS

FG PROFIBUS

Remote Interface for Use as Master or Slave

FG PROFIBUS is a family of interfaces for remote access to one, two or three PROFIBUS segments via Ethernet for device parameterization, controller programming and data acquisition. On the PC the remote interface acts like a local PROFIBUS board.

  • Comprehensive Access to Data Simultaneously with Existing Control Systems
  • Efficient Integration Through Easy Protocol Selection and Wide Variety of Software Interfaces
  • De-facto Standard for Device Parameterization via FDT/DTM

PROFIusb

PROFIusb

Universal PROFIBUS Interface with USB High Speed Port

High performance, single channel PROFIBUS USB interface for a wide variety of tasks from network configuration, device parameterization and PLC programming to plant maintenance and production data acquisition. 

  • Rugged Metal Housing for Everyday Use in the Field
  • Active Bus Connection Cable for Reduced Disturbances
  • Easy Integration via API, OPC, DTM or STEP7 Drivers