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by Alex.W
18 Jun 2025, 13:37
Forum: PROFINET-News
Topic: Do you have any questions, suggestions or ideas about our PROFINET video formats?
Replies: 1
Views: 34932

Re: Do you have any questions, suggestions or ideas about our PROFINET video formats?

Alex.W wrote: 18 Jun 2025, 13:36 Do you have any questions, suggestions or ideas about our PROFINET video formats?

For example: PROFINET The Episode 1
On this page you have the opportunity to do so. ;-)
by Alex.W
18 Jun 2025, 13:36
Forum: PROFINET-News
Topic: Do you have any questions, suggestions or ideas about our PROFINET video formats?
Replies: 1
Views: 34932

Do you have any questions, suggestions or ideas about our PROFINET video formats?

Do you have any questions, suggestions or ideas about our PROFINET video formats?

For example: PROFINET The Episode 1
by Alex.W
28 Apr 2025, 15:56
Forum: Security Class 1
Topic: What does Security Class 1 mean and what does it include?
Replies: 1
Views: 105276

Re: What does Security Class 1 mean and what does it include?

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...
by Alex.W
28 Apr 2025, 14:56
Forum: Security Class 2/3
Topic: What does Security Class 2/3 mean and what does it include?
Replies: 1
Views: 12704

Re: What does Security Class 2/3 mean and what does it include?

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 ...
by Alex.W
22 Mar 2024, 13:59
Forum: Process - Certification "How to"
Topic: What is the average time required for certification?
Replies: 1
Views: 16919

Re: What is the average time required for certification?

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.
by Alex.W
22 Mar 2024, 13:56
Forum: Security and Certification
Topic: What about (Cyber)Security certifications?
Replies: 1
Views: 30139

Re: What about (Cyber)Security certifications?

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.
by Alex.W
22 Mar 2024, 13:54
Forum: Test Preparation
Topic: Is ETS-Board only for testing devices which supports PROFINET over TSN?
Replies: 1
Views: 15161

Re: Is ETS-Board only for testing devices which supports PROFINET over TSN?

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 ...
by Alex.W
22 Mar 2024, 13:52
Forum: Test Preparation
Topic: Where to find the test costs?
Replies: 1
Views: 16544

Re: Where to find the test costs?

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.
by Alex.W
22 Mar 2024, 13:50
Forum: Process - Certification "How to"
Topic: Can I test my device prior to the final test by test organization?
Replies: 1
Views: 15762

Re: Can I test my device prior to the final test by test organization?

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.
by Alex.W
22 Mar 2024, 13:49
Forum: Test Preparation
Topic: The certification is only in Germany?
Replies: 1
Views: 15926

Re: The certification is only in Germany?

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
by Alex.W
22 Mar 2024, 13:46
Forum: Basics
Topic: Is it possible to have a compact and a modular head unit in the same rack?
Replies: 1
Views: 17404

Re: Is it possible to have a compact and a modular head unit in the same rack?

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...
by Alex.W
22 Mar 2024, 13:45
Forum: Basics
Topic: Is there standard PROFINET support for remote device firmware update?
Replies: 1
Views: 17421

Re: Is there standard PROFINET support for remote device firmware update?

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.
by Alex.W
22 Mar 2024, 13:43
Forum: Basics
Topic: Where to define if a device is modular or compact?
Replies: 1
Views: 17606

Re: Where to define if a device is modular or compact?

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.
by Alex.W
22 Mar 2024, 13:42
Forum: Basics
Topic: Is there a recommendation for a switch-chip with 2 ports to integrate into a device?
Replies: 1
Views: 17380

Re: Is there a recommendation for a switch-chip with 2 ports to integrate into a 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...
by Alex.W
22 Mar 2024, 13:27
Forum: Basics
Topic: Controller configuration vs PC parameterization
Replies: 1
Views: 18089

Re: Controller configuration vs PC parameterization

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...
by Alex.W
22 Mar 2024, 13:25
Forum: Basics
Topic: Trace
Replies: 1
Views: 16221

Re: Trace

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...
by Alex.W
22 Mar 2024, 13:23
Forum: Basics
Topic: Is there a function like the rack optimisation in CIP EthernetIP for head devices in PROFINET?
Replies: 1
Views: 17645

Re: Is there a function like the rack optimisation in CIP EthernetIP for head devices in PROFINET?

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...
by Alex.W
22 Mar 2024, 13:20
Forum: Basics
Topic: More than 1024 byte to transfer
Replies: 1
Views: 16772

Re: PROFINET Basics

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 ...
by Alex.W
22 Mar 2024, 13:05
Forum: EcoSystem
Topic: What is the advantage of sending IO data cyclically?
Replies: 1
Views: 46574

Re: What is the advantage of sending IO data cyclically?

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...
by Alex.W
22 Mar 2024, 12:56
Forum: EcoSystem
Topic: Is it possible to manage PROFINET with an IT approach using IP and SNMP tools?
Replies: 1
Views: 32401

Re: Is it possible to manage PROFINET with an IT approach using IP and SNMP tools?

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...
by Alex.W
22 Mar 2024, 12:52
Forum: EcoSystem
Topic: Forwarding Frame
Replies: 1
Views: 33010

Re: Forwarding Frame

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...
by Alex.W
22 Mar 2024, 12:51
Forum: EcoSystem
Topic: Dissector for PROFINET
Replies: 1
Views: 32424

Re: Dissector for PROFINET

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 ...
by Alex.W
22 Mar 2024, 12:48
Forum: EcoSystem
Topic: How to eliminate traffic of PROFINET?
Replies: 1
Views: 31865

Re: How to eliminate traffic of PROFINET?

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...
by Alex.W
22 Mar 2024, 12:46
Forum: EcoSystem
Topic: Can PROFINET used instead of TCP/IP?
Replies: 1
Views: 32160

Re: Can PROFINET used instead of TCP/IP?

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...
by Alex.W
22 Mar 2024, 12:43
Forum: EcoSystem
Topic: Digital Twin
Replies: 1
Views: 32798

Re: PROFINET EcoSystem

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...
by Alex.W
22 Mar 2024, 12:35
Forum: Community Stack
Topic: What configuration software can be recommended?
Replies: 1
Views: 31529

Re: What configuration software can be recommended?

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...
by Alex.W
06 Mar 2024, 14:11
Forum: GSD-Checker
Topic: Which version supports GSDX files?
Replies: 1
Views: 44167

Re: Which version supports GSDX files?

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.
by Alex.W
06 Mar 2024, 14:06
Forum: GSD-Checker
Topic: "timestamp service is required"
Replies: 1
Views: 31815

Re: "timestamp service is required"

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...
by Alex.W
06 Mar 2024, 14:03
Forum: GSD-Checker
Topic: Does the checker also contain sample files?
Replies: 1
Views: 32140

Re: Does the checker also contain sample files?

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?
by Alex.W
06 Mar 2024, 13:57
Forum: GSDX
Topic: Import GSDX into TIA Portal
Replies: 1
Views: 18018

Re: Import GSDX into TIA Portal

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.