BASF Selects ABB for Greenfield Projects After a Successful Ethernet-APL Trial
以太網-APL試驗成功后，巴斯夫選擇ABB實施新建項目

As part of the first greenfield Ethernet Advanced Physical Layer (Ethernet-APL) project for BASF in Europe, ABB has been awarded Distributed Control System (DCS) contracts.

作為巴斯夫在歐洲首個新建以太網高級物理層 (Ethernet-APL) 項目的一部分，ABB獲得了分布式控制系統 (DCS) 合同。

Ethernet-APL describes a physical layer for the Ethernet communication technology that is designed especially for the requirements of process industries. These require high data communication speeds over long distances, power and communication transmission through a single cable, and protective measures for safe use in hazardous areas. Ethernet-APL is highly robust for extremely reliable operation. Ethernet has long been the standard IT communication solution, while Industrial Ethernet has been the variant of this standard for the process industries. Ethernet-APL bridges the gap between the two.

以太網-APL描述了以太網通信技術的物理層，它是專門為過程工業的需求而設計的。這些需要長距離的高數據通信速度、通過單根電纜進行電力和通信傳輸，以及在危險區域安全使用的保護措施。以太網-APL高度穩定，可實現極其可靠的運行。以太網長期以來一直是標準的IT通信解決方案，而工業以太網則是該標準在流程工業的變體。以太網-APL彌合了這兩者之間的差距。

Testing 240 connected devices to prove the viability before European debut
在歐洲首次亮相前測試240臺連接設備以證明其可行性

Prior to proceeding with their first greenfield Ethernet-APL project in Europe, BASF required potential suppliers to conduct Ethernet-APL performance tests before final contracts were awarded. These tests were completed in March 2023 and following their success, BASF placed order for ABB DCS shortly after.

在歐洲開展首個新建以太網-APL項目之前，巴斯夫要求潛在供應商在授予最終合同之前進行以太網-APL性能測試。這些測試于2023年3月完成，測試成功后不久，巴斯夫向ABB下了DCS訂單。

The performance tests were executed by ABB using ABB Ability System 800xA equipment under realistic production equipment environments. Due to this effort, BASF was able to test the APL technology, integration capabilities and maintainability in the overall automation system.

性能測試由ABB使用ABB Ability系統800xA設備在實際生產設備環境下執行。通過這一嘗試，巴斯夫能夠在整個自動化系統中測試APL技術、集成能力和可維護性。

Gerd Niedermayer, senior E+I Engineering Manager at BASF, now sees the results of all the previous efforts. He said: "We have been working for about five years with industry partners to jointly drive this technology forward, and now we have proven APL’s operational readiness. As a result of these tests, we are now planning to equip new BASF plants in Europe with this technology.”

如今，巴斯夫高級E+I工程經理Gerd Niedermayer看到了之前所有努力的結果。他說：“我們與行業合作伙伴合作了大約五年，共同推動這項技術的發展，現在我們已經證明了APL的運營準備就緒。根據這些測試的結果，我們現在計劃為歐洲的新巴斯夫工廠配備這項技術。”

Dr. Emanuel Trunzer, BASF automation engineer at the Center of Technical Expertise for Automation Technology, explained the reasons that the testing was undertaken, and the results achieved. "These tests were done to demonstrate the functioning and robustness of a PROFINET network via Ethernet-APL on a realistic plant scale,” Trunzer said. "This was a great value add to previous lab-scale testing and was essential to gain user acceptance and confidence in this technology. We in Engineering at BASF were invited to incorporate our user requirements into these tests, and that meant almost 240 devices, plus 10 field switches and multiple control systems, were jointly set up to reflect a realistic large-scale system. It was impressive to see that a system with 240 devices operates with such robustness and reliability.”

巴斯夫自動化技術專家中心的自動化工程師Emanuel Trunzer博士解釋了進行測試的原因和取得的結果。“這些測試是為了在實際工廠規模上演示通過以太網-APL的PROFINET網絡的功能和穩健性，”Trunzer說。“這是對先前實驗室規模測試的巨大增值，對于獲得用戶對該技術的認可和信心至關重要。我們巴斯夫工程部受邀將用戶需求納入這些測試中，這意味著聯合設置了近240臺設備，加上10個現場開關和多個控制系統，以反映真實的大型系統。令人印象深刻的是，一個擁有240臺設備的系統能夠如此穩定可靠地運行。"

Higher speed gives many benefits
更高的速度帶來諸多好處

Ethernet-APL brings several benefits enabling faster, seamless communication between field devices in a process plant, while maintaining the intrinsic safety built into the systems.

以太網-APL具有多種優勢，能夠在加工廠的現場設備之間實現更快、無縫的通信，同時保持系統內置的本質安全。

The solution also allows easier engineering, commissioning and maintenance of field instrumentation; provides higher availability and better performance; and ensures more usable and insightful data from the production process.

該解決方案還簡化了現場儀表的工程設計、調試和維護；提供更高的可用性和更好的性能；并確保從生產過程中獲得更有用、更有洞察力的數據。

ABB has been an early adopter of Ethernet-APL, working closely with other early adopters in their areas of specialization to introduce this new technology. By fully integrating Ethernet-APL technology into the wider automation scope, users will get smarter and safer overall operations.

ABB是以太坊-APL的早期采用者，與其專業領域的其他早期采用者密切合作，推出這項新技術。通過將以太網-APL技術完全集成到更廣泛的自動化范圍中，用戶將獲得更智能、更安全的整體操作。