Communication networks in different industries can face various performance and environmental requirements.  Below are just a handful of challenges in a few industries:

Oil & Gas - Achieving reliable control network communications across long distances.

Marine - Reducing the amount of weight carried on-board ships.

Metals - Protecting the network from high voltage areas.

Food & Beverage- Fast system thruput to ensure profitability.

Chemical - Protecting the network from the effects of lightning.

All of these challenges can be addressed by usingfiber optic media converters from Siemens Energy & Automation. These devices will allow your PROFIBUS network to communicate along fiber optic cables.

The complete offering of Siemens fiber optic networking solutions create fast and reliable communication systems for your company by delivering the following benefits over copper cabling...

Speed & Distance  - Up to 15km with Glass Fiber  - Up to 400m with PCS Fiber  - Up to 80m with Plastic Fiber  - Speeds up to 12Mbps	Noise Immunity  - No electromagnetic or RF interference  - Eliminates electrical potential differences  - No concerns about short circuits
Lightning Protection Glass and/or Plastic cable is immune to the effects of lightning	Flexibility  - One cable for PROFIBUS & Ethernet networks  - Much lighter weight than copper cable