SIMATIC Industrial Software - Leocom

■ Overview
PROFINET – The open standard for automation
PROFINET is the innovative and open Industrial Ethernet
standard (IEC 61158) for industrial automation. With PROFINET,
devices can be linked up from the field level through to the
management level.
PROFINET enables system-wide communication, supports
plant-wide engineering and uses the IT standards right down to
the field level. Solutions for implementation in process automation
are currently under development. PROFINET is already wellproven
in the automobile industry, food, beverages and tobacco
industries and in logistics in a wide range of different applications.
Existing fieldbus systems such as PROFIBUS can be
easily integrated without any modification of existing devices.
PROFINET is a comprehensive standard that meets all the
requirements for using Ethernet in automation.
Overview
PROFINET
Siemens ST 70 · 2005
Introduction
Network components for Industrial Ethernet –
optimized for use with PROFINET
Active network components
The industrial switches of the SCALANCE X product family are
optimized for use at the field level through:
A cost-optimized number of op tical and electrical interfaces
Seamless integration into the PROFINET diagnostics concept
Optimized support of RT technology through prioritizing.
Integral retaining collars for stress relief and bending stress
relief of the plug-in connection
Wireless transmission is also no problem for PROFINET with the
SCALANCE W Industrial Wireless LAN components
Passive network components
With the fast installation system Industrial Ethernet FastConnect
(IE FC) from SIMATIC NET, structured cabling from the office
environment becomes industry-compatible for installation in the
production hall. FastConnect cables can also be assembled
extremely quickly and easily on site. FastConnect offers a complete
system. Apart from the FastConnect system that is based
on copper cables – with a wide range of industrial installation
cables, socket outlets, connectors and patch cables – a comprehensive
range of optical transmission media is also available.
Industrial Security – the security solution
specially designed for industrial automation technology; the
SCALANCE S product family is offered for this purpose including
SOFTNET Security; in the form of a software module or a hardware
module.
PROFINET technology components
The openness of this standard is emphasized by the marketing
of PROFINET technology. It is offered in the form development
kits as is the case for PROFIBUS. Device manufacturers are supported
with implementation by worldwide competence centers.
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