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by benja_m
12 Sep 2024, 18:51
Forum: PROFINET Test & Certification
Topic: Help Needed with Pre-Testing Two-Port PROFINET Device Configuration
Replies: 2
Views: 635

Re: Help Needed with Pre-Testing Two-Port PROFINET Device Configuration

Hi everyone, I am currently pre-testing a two-port PROFINET device before applying for the actual certification in the lab. I am using an ETS board for testing and following the steps outlined in the product documentation. Here is what I have done so far: Set the IP for the NIC connected to the ETS...
by benja_m
23 Jul 2024, 10:42
Forum: PROFINET Implementation
Topic: Switch as Profinet I/O device - LLDP support
Replies: 1
Views: 2406

Re: Switch as Profinet I/O device - LLDP support

We are starting development to support Profinet on our switches. We are aiming for Compliance Class B certification. I am trying to look for what are the LLDP TLVs that are to be supported by the switch acting as a Profinet I/O device. Is there a specification I can refer to similar to the 802.1ab(...
by benja_m
28 May 2024, 10:33
Forum: PROFINET Test & Certification
Topic: Profinet certification
Replies: 15
Views: 39910

Re: Profinet certification

vwankhede wrote: 27 May 2024, 11:36 For Profinet certification test with TMDx654IDKEVM eval kit, what drivers and stack needed in TMDx654IDKEVM eval kite?
all you need is contained in the Profinet certification tool. you simply need to "install" a delivered image to an SD card.
by benja_m
17 Apr 2024, 16:45
Forum: PROFINET Test & Certification
Topic: IM5_Supported_ETS_ART_2.44.1_Problem
Replies: 2
Views: 5223

Re: IM5_Supported_ETS_ART_2.44.1_Problem

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...
by benja_m
09 Apr 2024, 16:44
Forum: PROFINET Implementation
Topic: Specification for BlockQualifier FactoryReset
Replies: 2
Views: 4835

Re: Specification for BlockQualifier FactoryReset

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...
by benja_m
04 Apr 2024, 12:03
Forum: PROFINET Test & Certification
Topic: ETS board, flashing system image via ethernet
Replies: 1
Views: 3535

Re: ETS board, flashing system image via ethernet

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.
by benja_m
19 Mar 2024, 12:51
Forum: PROFINET Test & Certification
Topic: ETS for IRT and Netload
Replies: 1
Views: 2393

Re: ETS for IRT and Netload

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...
by benja_m
06 Mar 2024, 07:50
Forum: PROFINET Test & Certification
Topic: Non-Profinet-neighbor Testcases with ETS-Board
Replies: 2
Views: 3219

Re: Non-Profinet-neighbor Testcases with ETS-Board

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, ...
by benja_m
16 Jan 2024, 11:08
Forum: GSDX
Topic: Signing of GSDX file
Replies: 2
Views: 2343

by benja_m
10 Jan 2024, 10:30
Forum: PROFINET Test & Certification
Topic: Unexpected LLDP frame from "PROFIBUS" TLV?
Replies: 6
Views: 17055

Re: Unexpected LLDP frame from "PROFIBUS" TLV?

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...
by benja_m
09 Jan 2024, 14:38
Forum: PROFINET Implementation
Topic: Profinet as a software solution
Replies: 7
Views: 23653

Re: Re:

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...
by benja_m
10 Oct 2023, 13:16
Forum: PROFINET Implementation
Topic: Testing in early development phase
Replies: 5
Views: 17637

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 ...
by benja_m
10 Oct 2023, 07:59
Forum: PROFINET Test & Certification
Topic: Profinet certification
Replies: 15
Views: 39910

Re: Profinet certification

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
by benja_m
10 Oct 2023, 07:58
Forum: PROFINET Test & Certification
Topic: Required hardware for the certification tests
Replies: 1
Views: 7889

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...
by benja_m
09 Oct 2023, 13:19
Forum: PROFINET Implementation
Topic: Memory footprint
Replies: 1
Views: 10911

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...
by benja_m
09 Oct 2023, 09:24
Forum: PROFINET Test & Certification
Topic: Profinet certification
Replies: 15
Views: 39910

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
by benja_m
09 Oct 2023, 09:18
Forum: PROFINET Implementation
Topic: Testing in early development phase
Replies: 5
Views: 17637

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...
by benja_m
09 Oct 2023, 09:11
Forum: PROFINET Implementation
Topic: Profinet as a software solution
Replies: 7
Views: 23653

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...
by benja_m
06 Oct 2023, 09:34
Forum: PROFINET Implementation
Topic: Profinet as a software solution
Replies: 7
Views: 23653

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...
by benja_m
06 Oct 2023, 09:29
Forum: PROFINET Test & Certification
Topic: Profinet standard releases
Replies: 1
Views: 8087

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.