PROFIBUS has already found many applications in factory, process and building automation, for example from automotive MANUFACTURE at General Motors across Europe, to Breweries like Bit burger and Guinness to building management like the Russian Kremlin building. PROFIBUS is ALSO being used in applications that were never envisaged from its conception, because it has been constructed in a way that allows for many new device types to be added.

However, the two key areas of industry that can most benefit from its adoption are:

• Factory Automation, where signal wiring costs are cut significantly and many devices can be installed directly on the bus, thus removing the need for many input and OUTPUT signals.
• Process Automation, where cabling costs are significantly reduced; devices can be placed directly in the hazardous areas; many analogue I/O cards can be eliminated by transferring all data on one twisted PAIR cable. This also REDUCES the need for I/S barriers.

PROFIBUS has already found many applications in factory, process and building automation, for example from automotive manufacture at General Motors across Europe, to Breweries like Bit burger and Guinness to building management like the Russian Kremlin building. PROFIBUS is also being used in applications that were never envisaged from its conception, because it has been constructed in a way that allows for many new device types to be added.

However, the two key areas of industry that can most benefit from its adoption are: