ABB’s whitepaper on Advanced Physical Layer (APL) highlights how Ethernet-APL is revolutionizing the process industry by bringing the speed, reliability, and scalability of Ethernet to harsh industrial environments. ABB’s Ability™ System 800xA integrates Ethernet-APL to simplify engineering, reduce costs, and enhance asset management through improved device configuration, maintenance, and performance monitoring. By complementing PROFINET, Ethernet-APL enables seamless connectivity and digital transformation at scale, empowering industries to achieve greater operational efficiency, safety, and future-ready automation.

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