Ethernet-APL is a physical layer for Ethernet developed to meet process industry requirements.
Ethernet-APL extends the capabilities of conventional Ethernet to meet the high requirements of the process industry, e.g. long cable lengths, easy installation, and explosion-proof design.
Ethernet-APL is a physical layer for Ethernet that uses a two-wire cables to bring Ethernet connectivity to field-level devices such as measurement instrumentation. It supports communication at 10 Mbit/s while also supplying power to connected devices through the same cable. Additionally, Ethernet-APL includes an intrinsic safety power concept for use in hazardous areas.
Discover the potential of Ethernet-APL in process automation
Explore how Ethernet-APL is used in industrial environments to enable digital communication, increase data accessibility, and support future-ready operations.
Diverse types of topologies can be set up with Ethernet-APL.
Endress+Hauser offers measuring devices that are ready for Ethernet-APL.
What is Ethernet-APL? A quick explanation
Diverse types of topologies can be set up with Ethernet-APL.
Endress+Hauser offers measuring devices that are ready for Ethernet-APL.
What is Ethernet-APL? A quick explanation
Any type of industrial Ethernet protocol or standard Ethernet application can be combined with Ethernet-APL. Endress+Hauser has launched PROFINET instruments as the first Ethernet-APL ready devices. Further protocols, such as Modbus TCP and EtherNet/IP, will follow.
Accuracydepending on application Class AA acc. to IEC 60751 Class A acc. to IEC 60751 Class B acc. to IEC 60751 Class special or standard acc. to ASTM E230 Class 1 or 2 acc. to IEC 60584-2
Response timedepending on application
Operating temperature range-196 °C…400 °C (-320,8 °F...752 °F)
Measuring range4 dm³/min to 9600 m³/h (1 gal/min to 44 000 gal/min)
Medium temperature rangeLiner material PFA: –20 to +150 °C (–4 to +302 °F) Liner material PFA high-temperature: –20 to +180 °C (–4 to +356 °F) Liner material PTFE: –40 to +130 °C (–40 to +266 °F)
Measuring range0 to 2 200 000 kg/h (0 to 80 840 lb/min)
Medium temperature rangeStandard: –50 to +150 °C (–58 to +302 °F) Option: –50 to +240 °C (–58 to +464 °F) High temperatur option: –50 to +350 °C (–58 to +662 °F) Option: –196 to +150 °C (–320 to +302 °F)
AccuracyClass AA acc. to IEC 60751 Class A acc. to IEC 60751 Class B acc. to IEC 60751 Class special or standard acc. to ASTM E230 Class 1 or 2 acc. to IEC 60584-2
Response timefastest response time with thermowell t90 starting at below 10 s depending on configuration
Max. process pressure (static)depending on the configuration up to 100 bar
Operating temperature rangePT100 TF iTHERM StrongSens: -50 °C ...500 °C (-58 °F ...932 °F) PT100 TF iTHERM QuickSens: -50 °C …200 °C (-58 °F …392 °F) PT100 WW: -200 °C ...600 °C (-328 °F ...1.112 °F) PT100 TF: -50 °C ...400 °C (-58 °F ...752 °F) Typ K: max. 1.100 °C (max. 2.012 °F) Typ J: max. 800 °C (max. 1.472 °F) Typ N: max. 1.100 °C (max. 2.012 °F)
Max. immersion length on requestup to 4.500,0 mm (177'')
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