Profinet as a software solution

Bill84
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Profinet as a software solution

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Is it possible to add Profinet to my device using a software solution ?​
benja_m
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Bill84 wrote: 04 Oct 2023, 11:27 Is it possible to add Profinet to my device using a software solution ?​
Yes, it is possible. There are some vendors available offering such software-only solutions.

Depending on hardware capabilities, you may have some limitations such as
  • not reaching the highest specified netload class
  • not reaching fastest specified network update time
  • not being able to have a synchronized communication (IRT or TSN Streams)
But for most devices, that will not be a sevear issue.
ip01
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Re: Profinet as a software solution

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Is the pi profinet-community-stack a suitable start point for creating a client software implementation on Windows PC?
benja_m
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ip01 wrote: 06 Oct 2023, 13:19 Is the pi profinet-community-stack a suitable start point for creating a client software implementation on Windows PC?

I advise you not to go that way unless you are very experienced with Profinet. The Community Stack is only a pure Protocol stack without dedicated APIs for the application and only an example adaption to Ethernet.

I recommend using a dedicated SDK from a technology provider, which can off course base on the Community Stack.
Thanatos
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Bill84 wrote: 04 Oct 2023, 11:27 Is it possible to add Profinet to my device using a software solution ?​
Hey Bill! ok you just blew my mind... Can you back this truck up for us newbies? :D
What type of device are you thinking?
and somehow you are going to implement Profinet onto it? :shock:
Hmutlu
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Re: Profinet as a software solution

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Bill84 wrote: 04 Oct 2023, 11:27 Is it possible to add Profinet to my device using a software solution ?​

please check the below solution;

https://mall.industry.siemens.com/mall/ ... s/10228079
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