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2022
Conference Paper
Title
Investigation of Ethernet TSN Interoperability in Industrial Multi-Protocol Networks
Abstract
Ethernet TSN is adapted by the automation industry. Both standardization and prototyping progresses as TSN-mechanisms are integrated with various application protocols and network technologies. This work investigates the consequences of sharing
Ethernet TSN-mechanisms in multi-protocol networks and the impact on interoperability. For example, PROFINET and CC-Link are not interoperable in an Ethernet TSN network today. A detailed examination of TSN-mechanisms configuration parameters reveals areas of possible conflict. An exemplary side-by-side comparison of PROFINET, CC-Link IE TSN and OPC UA Field eXchange specifications shows concrete interoperability issues on selected Ethernet TSN-mechanisms that can be produced and measured in an experimental test environment. Based on the findings of the analyses of this work a solution discussion is
started.
Ethernet TSN-mechanisms in multi-protocol networks and the impact on interoperability. For example, PROFINET and CC-Link are not interoperable in an Ethernet TSN network today. A detailed examination of TSN-mechanisms configuration parameters reveals areas of possible conflict. An exemplary side-by-side comparison of PROFINET, CC-Link IE TSN and OPC UA Field eXchange specifications shows concrete interoperability issues on selected Ethernet TSN-mechanisms that can be produced and measured in an experimental test environment. Based on the findings of the analyses of this work a solution discussion is
started.
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