Albrecht, JanisJanisAlbrechtSchlabeck, TarekTarekSchlabeckJasperneite, JürgenJürgenJasperneite2023-05-252023-05-252022https://publica.fraunhofer.de/handle/publica/442149Ethernet 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.ennetwork convergenceTime Sensitive Networking (TSN)interoperabilityPROFINETOPC UA Field eXchangeCC-Link IE TSNconference paper