What does Security Class 1 mean and what does it include? Security Class 1 includes advanced network management (SNMP) configuration capabilities : SNMP is disabled by default; SNMP access can be enabled persistently by the owner/operator (with configuration options for SNMP community names and the...

What does Security Class 2/3 mean and what does it include? PROFINET Security Classes describe the security capabilities of PROFINET devices (IO devices and IO controllers). Security Class 2 includes authentication of AR endpoints during AR establishment cryptographic protection of messages within ...

Webinar_Question wrote: ↑22 Mar 2024, 13:56 What is the average time required for certification?

• PROFINET certification 3-5 days

• Profile (Ps and Pd) also 3-5 days

• Lead times of 4-8 weeks may occur for PITLs. You should therefore apply in good time.

Webinar_Question wrote: ↑22 Mar 2024, 13:55 What about (Cyber)Security certifications? Is network load the only test included today?

Right now, netload testing is available, within this calendar year (2024) we will also introduce Security Class 1 Testing.

Is ETS-Board only for testing devices which supports PROFINET over TSN? A few testcases failed with ETS-Board and passed with the standard-test-setup. (for example non-profinet-neighbor-test) No, the ETS Board is used in official certification for CC-A, CC-B and CC-C devices. With the migration of ...

Webinar_Question wrote: ↑22 Mar 2024, 13:51 Where to find the test costs?

Each test laboratory has its own pricing structure. Simply contact them and ask for a quote.

Webinar_Question wrote: ↑22 Mar 2024, 13:50 Can I test my device prior to the final test by test organization?

Yes this can and should be done either in your company using the hardware needed and defined in the test specification or in the test lab itself for pre-testing.

Webinar_Question wrote: ↑22 Mar 2024, 13:48 The certification is only in Germany?

There are test labs around the world offering different test scopes. You can choose the lab which fits best.
see test-labs

Is it possible to have a compact and a modular head unit in the same rack? The device is either defined as a compact device, in which case the user has no option to insert (or remove) modules. However, you can also design a modular device in such a way that certain slots are already filled, which t...

Webinar_Question wrote: ↑22 Mar 2024, 13:44 Is there standard PROFINET support for remote device firmware update?

No, no mechanism for updating the firmware has yet been defined.

Webinar_Question wrote: ↑22 Mar 2024, 13:42 Where to define if a device is modular or compact?

In the GSDML of your own developed device.

Is there a recommendation for a switch-chip with 2 ports to integrate into a device? The Microchip KSZ8863 is an option. Please keep in mind that PROFINET sees this device as a PROFINET device with 2 PROFINET ports. The Switch controller needs to be a managed Switch Controller (Layer 2+) and your P...

What is the difference between the controller configuration vs pc parameterization? The controller configures the device during start-up. The settings made during project planning are transferred to the device and checked to see whether the device meets the expectations, e.g. whether the order numb...

Trace doesnt has any relation to trace function (Data acquisition) or it is just for diagnostic function? The Trace feature is something required to develop the PN device. With the trace function you can get infromation from the stack with no influence on the real-time behaviour of your device. The...

Is there a function like the rack optimisation in CIP EthernetIP for head devices in PROFINET? Basically, we do not need this function with PROFINET. The performance of the controllers and the network is so good, even at 100 MBit/s transmission speed, that 64 devices, e.g. servo drives or modular f...

In case of having more than 1024 byte to transfer is there any possiblity to fragment image in real time processing? PROFINET distinguishes two diffent mehtods to exchange data: 1. Cyclical data exchange: This is the fast and deterministic data exchange between a PROFINET Controller and a PROFINET ...

What is the advantage of sending IO data cyclically compared to sending IO data only when a data change occurs? PROFINET was designed for cyclical data exchange. Ultimately, it is a question of philosophy. In a machine, you normally have many sensors where the input information changes more or less...

Is it possible manage PROFINET with an IT approach using IP and SNMP tools? PROFINET organizes the network itself. The bridges/switches use priority control to ensure that the traffic from PROFIINET is preferentially transmitted thanks to the VLAN priority tag. The utilization of the network (or th...

How does a device know that the incoming PROFINET frame should be forwarded? Is it MAC address based? Each Ethernet frame contains an address field that is used in Layer 2 (switching or bridging) to transmit the frames in a directed manner (point to point = unicast or point to multipoint = multicas...

What are we going to see if we capture PROFINET packet using Wireshark. Will it showed as a TCP or UDP Packet? Wireshark offers a dissector for PROFINET. This decodes all frames. The cyclic frames in the data exchange (= input/output signals of the hardware) do not contain an IP address or Layer 4 ...

How to eliminate traffic of PROFINET? PROFINET is based on standard Ethernet. PROFINET frames are transmitted in parallel to TCP/IP frames. This is known as coexistence. PROFINET ensures deterministic data exchange via various mechanisms that are generally supported by all current Ethernet nodes (b...

Can PROFINET used instead of TCP/IP? PROFINET is a protocol suite based on standard Ethernet. Frames have been defined that look different depending on the service. Ultimately, all of this is already included in the devkit. 1. the naming of the devices (initial assignment of addresses) and the disc...

Which is the software where I can simulate the digital twin? For digital twins various SW exists, depending on the use case. NX MCD is a tool to create a digital twin of a machnine which can help to validate alternative design concepts early in the development cycle. Complete machine & plant de...

For a controller implementation with communicty stack, what configuration software can be recommended? The PROFINET Community Stack is not a devkit. There is therefore no ready-made engineering. The idea is that a technology provider can offer a high-quality product with the help of the community s...

Webinar_Question wrote: ↑06 Mar 2024, 14:07 Which version supports GSDX files?

The GSD Checker has supported GSDX files for several versions. The latest v2.44.1 also supports signing.

What does "timestamp service is required" mean? This is a misconfiguration in the signing tool. The timestamp service is required to ensure that the GSDX file remains valid for a long time after the certificate has expired. Please change the configuration or reinstall the tool using the a...

Webinar_Question wrote: ↑06 Mar 2024, 14:01 Does the checker also contain sample files?

Yes, the checker contains examples of GSDML and GSDX files?

Webinar_Question wrote: ↑06 Mar 2024, 13:56 Does TIA Portal work directly with the GSDX Files? Or we have to unpack the GSDML Files and then import this in TIA?

TIA Portal V19.1+ will directly support GSDX files.

My company has a signing option for Windows drivers, for example. This is a signature accepted by Windows. I would like to use this for signing to avoid the complexity of managing another signature process. Are there any plans to introduce this process? GSDX provides a standardized way to combine G...

What was the reason to use smart card? Smart cards offer a more secure and proven mechanism for storing cryptographic keys. If an attacker steals the cryptographic key from the manufacturer, he can sign any GSDX files on behalf of the manufacturer. A softkey, for example, would be easier to copy an...