Hello, I've noticed a simple issue in the ART 2.46.0. After running the tests, when I press the button to print the Certification Report, fields in the General Information, right in the cover page, are not being filled up. Anybody else? Best Regards, Luciano. Hello, we cannot reproduce your issue. ...

Hi everybody, I'm new to profibus and also to the "Automated RT Tester" which we are using in version 2.46.0.205. One of our certification tests fails without detailing the reason. I'm running the "MRP Setup - MRP Interop - Client (CLRPC)" test and the test fails with this messa...

Thank you for your assistance. Our company has already applied for testing. We are currently developing PROFINET IRT-compatible (Encoder Profile compatible) devices. We have obtained all the test equipment specified in the PROFINET certification test specifications and are currently in the process ...

Hello, Just upgraded my ETS system to the latest version, V2.46. Noticed there's a new test case, called "Read out Information (CLRPC)". To validate the installation, run it with my dut previously approved by 2.45. All test cases were cleared, except this new one. Based on the description...

Thank you for your assistance. Our company has already applied for testing. We are currently developing PROFINET IRT-compatible (Encoder Profile compatible) devices. We have obtained all the test equipment specified in the PROFINET certification test specifications and are currently in the process ...

Thank you for your help. I'm currently designing and debugging a device that supports the Encoder Profile. I'm trying to verify it using a certification test tool. One of the certification test tools is called "Automated RT-Tester." Can this tester be used to test devices that support the...

Hello PI Forum colleagues: I am at a loss in the interpretation of this clause. Since in the future compliance with this clause may be added to the ART as per post https://forum.profinet.com/viewtopic.php?t=1260&sid=1926d17fe37e97e6c7845a4f115f8ef5 ( Is there a test case that enforces 4.3.1.4.2...

Hello Alfredo, you found an inconsistency between the Protocol and Service Specification. As the PROFINET Specifications are currently in PI review phase, I would kindly ask you to directly submit a change request. Many thanks. Best regards, Raik Hello Raik. Thanks so much for your prompt reply. Ve...

Hello Test & Certification colleagues. As always, I am so grateful for your support. I have this one question, and forgive my lack of understanding of the specification. I am testing a device that DOES NOT allow setting of Name Of Station value of "port-000" through DCP client such as...

Is it mandatory to have a PROFINET certification for e.g. switches, Wi-Fi /radio components when used in PROFINET environments? The PROFINET certification is mandatory for all PROFINET products having a PROFINET instance integrated and thus having a PROFINET device ID and vendor ID. Unmanaged netwo...

Do I need to get a new PROFINET certificate for every software update/ PCB revision? Please have a look in the "How to get a PROFINET certificate" document. There are some examples, in which cases you need to do retests during the lifecycle of your product.  You can find the document here...

Does the PROFIdrive Profile Tester support other versions then Tia v19 in near future? When would it be available. With the next version of PROFIdrive Profile Tester 6.1 we want to add the TIA V20 support. The timeline for that is not fixed so far, most probably by end of 2025 or beginning of 2026.

Is it necessary to get a Profinet certification if we use a hardware Chip like the one from Hilscher designed on our Controller Board? Yes, it is! The solution is "only" pre-certified confirmed by a so called Technology certificate. The final product using this solution must be tested and...

With Security Class 1, digitally signed GSDs (GSDX) are mandatory. Will those be tested as a part of PROFINET conformance tests? Yes, the GSDX file shall be delivered to the PI testlab for evaluation latest after finishing all other tests. The lab will verify that the GSDX file contains the same GS...

What is DCP? DCP is a PROFINET specific protocol providing device discovery and configuration (e. g. assigning the device name and IP configuration).This means Discovery and Configuration Protocol. It is used to set the IP address, NameOfStation or to Identify devices in the network. It is also use...

After setting up a new project within Automated RT Tester, how is determined, which testcases you have to execute on a specific DUT? Just select all test cases and run them.  If a feature is optional and not implemented, the corresponding test cases will be skipped automatically. The decisions are ...

Will the NETLOAD tests (100 MBit/s) integrated into the Automated RT Tester based on ETS in the next test bundle(s)? What about SPIRTA tests? Yes, currently we are working on the migration of the netload tests to ETS. The first version (normal netload scenarios) is already part of the latest TRIAL ...

Hello: The IRT test setup specifies SIEMENS CP1616, MLFB 6GK1161-6AA02 (PCI) device. But because it is currently very difficult to find computers with PCI slots, I am wondering whether 6GK1162-3AA00 (PCI express) can be used or not for this test. https://sieportal.siemens.com/en-ww/products-service...

The IEC CD 61158-6-10 (PN-AL-protocol) defines a CMInitiatorActivityTimeout handled by the IO device. I'm curious when this timer is started and stopped. I can find a description with state machine in chapter 5.6.3.8 for the CMSM. The CMSM switches from state IDLE to state RUN when CMDEV is in stat...

I am trying to get PROFINET testing setup so we can run tests during a development we are starting and I am looking at the new v2.46 test bundle release and comparing it with the v2.46 test bundle trial release. I am trying to understand Netload testing and what all is needed for that in terms of h...

Dear Sirs, How can I obtain further information about known errors in the ART test? The sheet KnownBugsAndWorkarrounds.xls contains links to an issue tracker that is not longer accessible. Do I need a special account? Thank you in advance! Best regards Please get in contact with pn-ts-support@profi...

I have Profile tester version 6.0.0.0 Inc. 38 I have defined this variable "$fault_1_possible" to be 0 (same value as with older tool version) ############################################################################### # variables for Fault buffer tests ###############################...

I have Profile tester version 6.0.0.0 Inc. 38 I have defined this variable "$fault_1_possible" to be 0 (same value as with older tool version) ############################################################################### # variables for Fault buffer tests ###############################...

Hello, We are developing a PROFINET device with "Class C" certification using "AM243 MCU" from Texas Instruments. However, we have difficulties to manage the IRT cycle time of 250us. We can manage 500us cycle time only. In “PROFINET IO Conformance Classes” document, there is a m...

I am failing IP_DUP_RPC_I&M_EPM - Scenario 2 because my udp port number is not being set correctly. When I look at the documentation for this test it says it is checking for "RPCPortNumber <= 0xC000". When I look at the failure message from the Automated RT Tester software it says &qu...

I am currently working on defining the I/O submodules of a Profinet IO device. From what I understand, modules typically correspond to physically pluggable components, while the definition of submodules within a module is generally left to the device manufacturer's discretion. Source: https://refer...

I read in the ProductDocumentation.pdf file of the AutomatedRtTester_V2.45.0.2 folder from the PN-Test bundle that "Device B must be one of Scalance X204 IRT/ Scalance X202-2P IRT" and "Device D/E must be an ET200SP or ET200MP". I was not sure if that meant that I would need to ...

Hello, Of all tests performed, only one is reporting 'Inconclusive', Manual-DHT. Screenshot 2025-05-15 160547.png Screenshot 2025-05-15 155522.png As a result, Certification Report shows one error. According to TCS_00000014_DHT document, page 11, "... a manual investigation shall ensure the co...

What's the difference between G1_XIST1 and G1_XIST2 when G1_XIST2 reports the actual encoder position? In case of absolute encoders G1_XIST1 and G1_XIST2 report the actual encoder position. The shift factor of G1_XIST1 could be set to different value (freely defined and may not match the internal r...

Hi , Whom i shall contact if i want to confirm the discrepancy I found in PROFINET conformance test cases. I sent mail to xx@oth-aw.de mail address but have not received any response. Hi, please get in contact with PN-TS-Support@profinet.com. The mailbox was switched, so maybe your request was over...