How to read data from profibus with .net application?

Question

Is there any good .NET API which can be used with OPC to communicate with an PROFIBUS? Or are there any other ways to read from a .net application data from a PROFIBUS?

Answer 1

Without an interface hardware I doubt you will be able to communicate directly with a profibus equipment. Have a look at Molex, they have specialized network cards interface and the relevant drivers on board. Link here: Molex. Otherwhise you can also look at Hilsher. However, all of them come with the own drivers. This topic was also dicussed some time ago on SO. Have a look here.