Profinet Terms - Siemens SIMATIC PROFINET Function Manual

Documentation from PROFIBUS & PROFINET International on the Internet
You will find numerous documents on the topic of PROFINET at the Internet address
(http://www.profibus.com) of the "PROFIBUS & PROFINET International" PROFIBUS user
organization, which is also responsible for PROFINET.
Additional information can be found on the Internet (http://www.siemens.com/profinet).
Overview of the most important documents and links
A compilation of the most important PROFINET application examples, FAQs and other
contributions in the Industry Online Support is available in this FAQ
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/108165711).
2.1.1

PROFINET terms

Definition: Devices in the PROFINET environment
In the PROFINET environment, "device" is the generic term for:
● Automation systems (PLC, PC, for example)
● Distributed I/O systems
● Field devices (for example, hydraulic devices, pneumatic devices)
● Active network components (for example, switches, routers)
● Gateways to PROFIBUS, AS interface or other fieldbus systems
PROFINET with STEP 7 V14
Function Manual, 09/2016, A5E03444486-AG
Description
2.1 Introduction to PROFINET
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