Profinet Interface - Siemens SIMATIC ET 200AL System Manual

2.1.3

PROFINET interface

Overview
PROFINET devices of the SIMATIC product family have one or more PROFINET interfaces
(Ethernet controller/interface). The PROFINET interfaces have one or more ports (physical
connection options).
In the case of PROFINET interfaces with multiple ports, the devices have an integrated
switch.
PROFINET devices with two ports on one interface allow you to configure the system in a
line or ring topology. PROFINET devices with three or more ports on one interface are also
ideal for setting up tree topologies.
Properties and rules for naming the PROFINET interface and its representation in STEP 7
are explained in the following.
Properties
Every PROFINET device on the network is uniquely identified via its PROFINET interface.
For this purpose, each PROFINET interface has:
● A MAC address (factory default)
● An IP address
● A PROFINET device name
Identification and numbering of the interfaces and ports
Interfaces and ports for all modules and devices in the PROFINET system are identified with
the following characters:
Table 2- 3
Element
Interface
Port
Ring port
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Identification for interfaces and ports of PROFINET devices
Symbol
X
P
R
Description
2.1 Introduction to PROFINET
Interface number
In ascending order starting from
number 1
In ascending order starting from
number 1
(for each interface)
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