Hi Booster, no these are two different Times. The Device-Cycle-Time is the cycle time the time the device communicates with the F-Host e.g. 1ms. The Device-Acknowledgment-Time is the time the device needs to react on a changed MonitoringNumber (MNR). There is no other time included such as transmis...

The PROFIsafe Tests include tests with the Safetylayer-Tester. In documentation of Safetylayer-Tester, the watchdog test is required for certification. It should be checked whether the measured times are within tolerance. Maximum value = ((watchdog value + 10%) + device cycle time + inaccuracy of m...

The PROFIsafe Tests include tests with the Safetylayer-Tester. In documentation of Safetylayer-Tester, the watchdog test is required for certification. It should be checked whether the measured times are within tolerance. Maximum value = ((watchdog value + 10%) + device cycle time + inaccuracy of m...

Hi Forum, My task: I am supposed to filter incoming/outgoing Profinet and Profisafe messages from a safety PLC (probably SIEMENS 15xx series) in a so-called "APL module" and incorporate them into a new frame. The black channel comes to the APL module via Ethernet APL and should now be for...

DaveLi wrote: ↑04 Oct 2023, 11:15 How long is the Profinet certificate valid ?

In general a PROFINET Certificate is valid for three years.

What modifications to an already certified Profinet device are permitted without necessitating the recertification process again ? If the modifications have no influence to the communication a recertification is not necessary. But you need extend your certificate to the new Software Version via a v...

How can I acquire a vendor ID for my device ?​ You can acquire your vendor ID directly at the PI Office. Just write them an e-mail with your request and they will help you. PROFIBUS Nutzerorganisation e.V. (PNO) Ohiostr. 8 76149 Karlsruhe Tel.: +49 721 986 197 42 Fax: +49 721 986 197 11 certificati...