Siemens SIMATIC PROFINET Function Manual page 13

STEP 7
The STEP 7 engineering tool supports you in setting up and configuring an automation
solution. STEP 7 provides a uniform application view over all bus systems.
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).
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 V13
Function Manual, 12/2014, A5E03444486-AF
Description
2.1 Introduction to PROFINET
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