Hello PROFINET Forum experts. I have a couple of problems. For the other I will start another post. This is strange. With ART 2.44.1 we are testing our solution which now supports I&M5 (the previous version didn't so this is the first time I see this.). The ART is telling me that the GSDML file...

The PN protocol specification (2.4MU4) defines the BlockQualifier field for almost all DCP Suboptions (4.3.1.4.11). But I am missing a definition for the Suboption FactoryReset. Shall the value be ignored by the PN device? In contrast, the BlockQualifier for ResetToFactory is used to select the res...

Hmutlu wrote: ↑29 Mar 2024, 22:35 Is it possible to flashing system image via ethernet interface?

No, this is not possible. As far as i know, this is a topic on the very long "todo / wish"- list. I miss this functionality as well.

My understanding is that - for IRT testing I need a different setup using the SPIRTA tool and a separate PCIE-Card - for Netload testing I need different setup using the pinetload tool on a Linux machine Would this be correct so far? Yes, that is correct. I do not know roadmap for those topics. I a...

Hello everyone, I have a question about the non-profinet-neighbor test cases with the ETS board (ART tester version 2.44.1.2) If I have understood the test specification correctly, the non-profinet neighbors are simulated. So no additional hardware is required. With the current ART-Tester version, ...

Francis wrote: ↑16 Jan 2024, 10:35 How can I sign a GSDX file ?

https://www.profibus.com/newsroom/press ... -gsd-files
https://www.profibus.com/trainingevents ... binar-2024

Hello Profinet experts, currently I'm working with a certification tool from ODVA (CT20) to test our Ethernet/IP device. Unforunately it raises an error "Received LLDP frame from unexpected Source MAC Address: 00:0a:cd:2c:ed:aa". I examined this LLDP frame with Wireshark and see some inte...

Is the pi profinet-community-stack a suitable start point for creating a client software implementation on Windows PC? I advise you not to go that way unless you are very experienced with Profinet. The Community Stack is only a pure Protocol stack without dedicated APIs for the application and only...

Is there a PC-based Profinet master simulator available, or is it preferable to use an HW CPU for this purpose ?​ There are PC based implementations available but i personally do not have experience with it. I am aware of https://profinetcommander.com/ and https://www.codesys.com/ but there may be ...

Cutter12 wrote: ↑09 Oct 2023, 16:32 Are there any testing tools available to prepare the device for certification testing ?​

The same tools used by the testlab are available for free to all PI members. You can find the bundle containing the tool here: https://www.profibus.com/download/profinet-test-bundle

What hardware is required for the certification tests (test bundle) to independently test the device before sending it to the certification lab ?​ This is stated in the test specification. You can find it here https://www.profibus.com/download/profinet-test-specification or as part of the test bund...

What is the memory size or footprint of the Profinet RT stack ?​ There is no "the Profinet RT stack". The memory footprint varies between different implementations and their capabilities. There are implementations available which have a very small footprint but may lack some features or s...

What is the entire procedure for obtaining a PROFINET certificate ? In-house pretest your device with the Profinet test bundle Find a testlab that performthe actual certification test and pass the tests Once positive test report from testlab exists, apply for the certificate at PI central office

During the early development phase, what is the most effective approach to test the interoperation between the Master and Slave (device) ?​ I propose to use a real-world engineering system and matching PLC, e.g. Siemens TIA Portal and a matching Siemens Profinet PLC. Depending on the effort and amo...

Is the pi profinet-community-stack a suitable start point for creating a client software implementation on Windows PC? I advise you not to go that way unless you are very experienced with Profinet. The Community Stack is only a pure Protocol stack without dedicated APIs for the application and only...

Is it possible to add Profinet to my device using a software solution ?​ Yes, it is possible. There are some vendors available offering such software-only solutions. Depending on hardware capabilities, you may have some limitations such as not reaching the highest specified netload class not reachi...

Sarah_Zhang wrote: ↑04 Oct 2023, 10:44 What is the frequency or release schedule for new Profinet standard versions ?​

Typically, there is a yearly maintenance update of the basic Profinet specifications.