I would like some advice about the PROFIdrive Profile Specification (document name: PROFIdrive_3172_V42_Oct15.pdf). Table 186, "Parameter Access Mode (PAP) Definition" (page 271 of 289), of this document lists the MAP indexes. I am currently experiencing issues with the record data specif...

Is the implementation of the I&M4 data record optional? The signatures/CRC in I&M4 are usable only for the safety parameterization or also for the complete device parameter set (also non safety parametersets)?

I’m implementing a light curtain with Profinet. Does it make sense to support also Profienergy for such a device? hello L_zea, I think it makes sense. Even when energy savings for a single device may be 'low', it is the amount of devices that count :) Yes, at least this will support future sophisti...

When I understand the Profienergy document correctly, the Profienergy service access point can be attached to any submodule? I’m working on a multi axis drive, at which submodule the service access point shall be attached and how to represent the energy values of the different axis? Yes, Profinet/P...

Is there any source code example available for the implementation of PROFIenergy on a Profinet device? I don't now any source code or source code example for a Profienergy device. But at least the Profienergy Service Access Point (PE SAP) uses the same request/respond protocol as the Profidrive par...

Is the source code for the Profidrive profile available ?​ You should ask your Profinet SDK Technology Provider for providing a PROFIdrive sample code. In case of using Profinet ERTEC Chip/PN Driver an example code be downloaded here: https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/us/en/view/109811947 The...

Is the implementation of the Profidrive profile mandatory for the servo or stepper drive ?​ The implementation of PROFIdrive for a PROFINET drive is optional. It's in the decision of the device manufacturer if he offers an interoperable PROFIdrive interface for his drive device or not. Of cause wit...