4.1.3 Encoder Communication Model

The communication channels available between the P-Device and other Devices are shown in Figure 3.

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Figure 3 – Overview about available Communication Services

The Encoder Profile defined in [ENCP] allows two communication interfaces for Encoder devices: PROFIBUS or PROFINET. This specification applies to Encoder devices using different communication protocols also. PROFINET specific parts of the Information Model are optional.