Profinet Io; Simatic Net - Siemens SIMATIC NET System Manual

Basics of communication with Industrial Ethernet
1.2 Industrial Ethernet
Documentation of PROFINET on the Internet
Numerous publications on the topic of PROFINET can be found at the Internet address
(https://www.profibus.com) of PROFIBUS & PROFINET (PI) International.
You will find further information on the Internet (https://www.siemens.com/profinet).
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PROFINET IO

What is PROFINET IO?
Within the framework of PROFINET, PROFINET IO is a communications concept for the
implementation of modular, distributed applications.
With PROFINET IO, you create automation solutions in the same way as familiar from
PROFIBUS DP.
Implementation of PROFINET IO is implemented by the PROFINET standard for
programmable controllers (IEC 61158-x-10).
The STEP 7 engineering tool supports you when setting up and configuring an automation
solution.
In STEP 7, you therefore have the same application view regardless of whether you are
configuring PROFINET devices or PROFIBUS devices. The user program looks the same for
PROFINET IO and PROFIBUS DP. The same function blocks and system status lists are
used (were expanded for PN IO).
1.2.3

SIMATIC NET

SIMATIC NET in the automation world
SIMATIC NET is the product name for networks and network components. The network
solutions of SIMATIC NET are an integral component of Totally Integrated Automation (TIA).
With TIA, Siemens is the only manufacturer that offers a consistent basis for the realization
of customer-specific automation solutions.
The data can be exchanged between all levels - from the field level to the production
management level right through to the enterprise management level.
The SIMATIC NET network components have uniform system interfaces and are compatible.
In addition to the previous wired solutions, wireless communication is gaining ground in
industry. SIMATIC NET offers products for company-wide data transmission over local
networks, intranet, Internet or wireless networks.
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