User Guide

SI-PROFINET V2

Part Number: 0478-0363-02

Issue Number: 2
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 Contents
1 Safety information ..........................................................6
1.1 Warnings, Cautions and Notes ....................................................................6
1.2 Important safety information. Hazards.
Competence of designers and installers ......................................................6
1.3 Responsibility ...............................................................................................6
1.4 Compliance with regulations ........................................................................6
1.5 Electrical hazards .........................................................................................7
1.6 Stored electrical charge ...............................................................................7
1.7 Mechanical hazards .....................................................................................7
1.8 Access to equipment ....................................................................................7
1.9 Environmental limits .....................................................................................7
1.10 Hazardous environments .............................................................................8
1.11 Motor ............................................................................................................8
1.12 Mechanical brake control .............................................................................8
1.13 Adjusting parameters ...................................................................................8
1.14 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) ...........................................................8

2 Introduction ....................................................................9
2.1 Products covered by this User Guide ..........................................................9
2.2 What is PROFINET? ....................................................................................9
2.3 Introduction to SI-PROFINET V2 .................................................................9
2.4 Features / specification ................................................................................9
2.5 Firmware version .........................................................................................9
2.6 Option module identification .......................................................................10
2.7 Conventions used in this guide ..................................................................10
2.8 SI-PROFINET V2 conventions ...................................................................10
2.9 PROFINET network controller or PLC? .....................................................10

3 Mechanical installation ................................................11

3.1 General installation ....................................................................................11

4 Electrical installation ...................................................13

4.1 Bus media ..................................................................................................13
4.2 Cabling considerations ...............................................................................13
4.3 Cable ..........................................................................................................14
4.4 Maximum network length ...........................................................................15
4.5 SI-PROFINET V2 terminal descriptions .....................................................15
4.6 Module grounding ......................................................................................16
4.7 Network topology .......................................................................................16
4.8 Minimum node-to-node cable length ..........................................................16

5 Getting started ..............................................................17

5.1 SI-PROFINET V2 XML file (or GSDML file) ...............................................17
5.2 Configuring the PROFINET IO communications ........................................17
5.3 Setting the IP address ................................................................................18
5.4 IP address classes .....................................................................................18
5.5 Subnet mask ..............................................................................................19
5.6 PROFINET device name ...........................................................................20

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 6 Additional features .......................................................21
6.1 Update time ................................................................................................21
6.2 PROFINET transmission cycle ..................................................................21
6.3 Discovery and Configuration Protocol (DCP) .............................................22
6.4 Identification and Maintenance (I&M) ........................................................24

7 Parameter descriptions ...............................................26

7.1 Single line parameter descriptions .............................................................26
7.2 Menus ........................................................................................................29

8 Diagnostics ...................................................................40
9 Glossary ........................................................................44

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1 Safety information
1.1 Warnings, Cautions and Notes

A Warning contains information which is essential for avoiding a safety hazard.

WARNING

A Caution contains information which is necessary for avoiding a risk of damage to the
product or other equipment.
CAUTION

NOTE A Note contains information which helps to ensure correct operation of the product.

1.2 Important safety information. Hazards. Competence of

designers and installers
This guide applies to products which control electric motors either directly (drives) or indirectly
(controllers, option modules and other auxiliary equipment and accessories). In all cases the
hazards associated with powerful electrical drives are present, and all safety information relating to
drives and associated equipment must be observed.
Specific warnings are given at the relevant places in this guide.
Drives and controllers are intended as components for professional incorporation into complete
systems. If installed incorrectly they may present a safety hazard. The drive uses high voltages and
currents, carries a high level of stored electrical energy, and is used to control equipment which can
cause injury. Close attention is required to the electrical installation and the system design to avoid
hazards either in normal operation or in the event of equipment malfunction. System design,
installation, commissioning/start-up and maintenance must be carried out by personnel who have
the necessary training and competence. They must read this safety information and this guide
carefully.

1.3 Responsibility
It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure that the equipment is installed correctly with regard
to all instructions given in this guide. They must give due consideration to the safety of the complete
system, so as to avoid the risk of injury both in normal operation and in the event of a fault or of
reasonably foreseeable misuse. The manufacturer accepts no liability for any consequences
resulting from inappropriate, negligent or incorrect installation of the equipment.

1.4 Compliance with regulations

The installer is responsible for complying with all relevant regulations, such as national wiring
regulations, accident prevention regulations and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) regulations.
Particular attention must be given to the cross-sectional areas of conductors, the selection of fuses
or other protection, and protective ground (earth) connections.
This guide contains instructions for achieving compliance with specific EMC standards. All
machinery to be supplied within the European Union in which this product is used must comply with
the following directives:
2006/42/EC Safety of machinery.
2014/30/EU: Electromagnetic Compatibility.

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1.5 Electrical hazards

Safety information
The voltages used in the drive can cause severe electrical shock and/or burns, and could be lethal.
Extreme care is necessary at all times when working with or adjacent to the drive. Hazardous
voltage may be present in any of the following locations:
• AC and DC supply cables and connections
• Output cables and connections
• Many internal parts of the drive, and external option units

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Unless otherwise indicated, control terminals are single insulated and must not be touched.
The supply must be disconnected by an approved electrical isolation device before gaining access
to the electrical connections.
The STOP and Safe Torque Off functions of the drive do not isolate dangerous voltages from the

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output of the drive or from any external option unit.
The drive must be installed in accordance with the instructions given in this guide. Failure to
observe the instructions could result in a fire hazard.

1.6 Stored electrical charge

The drive contains capacitors that remain charged to a potentially lethal voltage after the AC supply
has been disconnected. If the drive has been energized, the AC supply must be isolated at least

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ten minutes before work may continue.

1.7 Mechanical hazards

Careful consideration must be given to the functions of the drive or controller which might result in a
hazard, either through their intended behaviour or through incorrect operation due to a fault. In any
application where a malfunction of the drive or its control system could lead to or allow damage,
loss or injury, a risk analysis must be carried out, and where necessary, further measures taken to

Getting started
reduce the risk - for example, an over-speed protection device in case of failure of the speed
control, or a fail-safe mechanical brake in case of loss of motor braking.
With the sole exception of the Safe Torque Off function, none of the drive functions must be
used to ensure safety of personnel, i.e. they must not be used for safety-related functions.

Additional features
The Safe Torque Off function may be used in a safety-related application. The system designer is
responsible for ensuring that the complete system is safe and designed correctly according to the
relevant safety standards.
The design of safety-related control systems must only be done by personnel with the required
training and experience. The Safe Torque Off function will only ensure the safety of a machine if it is
correctly incorporated into a complete safety system. The system must be subject to a risk
Parameter descriptions

assessment to confirm that the residual risk of an unsafe event is at an acceptable level for the
application.

1.8 Access to equipment

Access must be restricted to authorized personnel only. Safety regulations which apply at the place
of use must be complied with.
Diagnostics

1.9 Environmental limits

Instructions in this guide regarding transport, storage, installation and use of the equipment must
be complied with, including the specified environmental limits. This includes temperature, humidity,
contamination, shock and vibration. Drives must not be subjected to excessive physical force.
Glossary

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1.10 Hazardous environments
The equipment must not be installed in a hazardous environment (i.e. a potentially explosive
environment).

1.11 Motor
The safety of the motor under variable speed conditions must be ensured.
To avoid the risk of physical injury, do not exceed the maximum specified speed of the motor.
Low speeds may cause the motor to overheat because the cooling fan becomes less effective,
causing a fire hazard. The motor should be installed with a protection thermistor. If necessary, an
electric forced vent fan should be used.
The values of the motor parameters set in the drive affect the protection of the motor. The default
values in the drive must not be relied upon. It is essential that the correct value is entered in the
Motor Rated Current parameter.

1.12 Mechanical brake control

Any brake control functions are provided to allow well co-ordinated operation of an external brake
with the drive. While both hardware and software are designed to high standards of quality and
robustness, they are not intended for use as safety functions, i.e. where a fault or failure would
result in a risk of injury. In any application where the incorrect operation of the brake release
mechanism could result in injury, independent protection devices of proven integrity must also be
incorporated.

1.13 Adjusting parameters

Some parameters have a profound effect on the operation of the drive. They must not be altered
without careful consideration of the impact on the controlled system. Measures must be taken to
prevent unwanted changes due to error or tampering.

1.14 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

Installation instructions for a range of EMC environments are provided in the relevant Power
Installation Guide. If the installation is poorly designed or other equipment does not comply with
suitable standards for EMC, the product might cause or suffer from disturbance due to
electromagnetic interaction with other equipment. It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure
that the equipment or system into which the product is incorporated complies with the relevant EMC
legislation in the place of use.

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2 Introduction

Safety information
2.1 Products covered by this User Guide
This User Guide covers the SI-PROFINET V2 option module.

The SI-PROFINET V2 is an option module that provides PROFINET connectivity and can be

Introduction
installed to the following drives:
• Unidrive M200 / M201 (sizes 2 to 9)
• Unidrive M300 (sizes 2 to 9)
• Unidrive M400 (sizes 2 to 9)

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• Unidrive M600 (sizes 3 to 11)
• Unidrive M700 / M701 / M702 (sizes 3 to 11)

2.2 What is PROFINET?

PROFINET is an Ethernet based industrial network protocol adapting Ethernet hardware and
protocols to the real time needs of industrial automation. It is similar to PROFIBUS in that it enables
distributed IO control from a PLC.

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2.3 Introduction to SI-PROFINET V2
SI-PROFINET V2 is an option module that allows any suitable Control Techniques variable speed
drive to be connected to a PROFINET network as a PROFINET IO slave device.
It is possible to use more than one SI-PROFINET V2 or a combination of SI-PROFINET V2 and
other option modules, to add additional functionality such as extended I/O, gateway functionality, or
additional PLC features.

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2.4 Features / specification
The following features are included in the SI-PROFINET V2 option module:
• Dual 100 BASE-TX RJ45 connectors with support for shielded twisted pair, full-duplex 100 M
bps connectivity with auto crossover correction

Additional features
• Both RJ45 ports operate in full duplex mode as a network switch
• PROFINET Real Time class RT_Class_1 and conformance class A
• Cycle times from 2 ms to 512 ms specified during configuration
• Automatic device replacement using the LLDP protocols
• LED indication of network port activity
• Up to 64 cyclic IO module slots (maximum 32 inputs and 32 outputs configured by network Parameter descriptions

configuration tool and GSDML file)

• Identification and Maintenance functions I&M0 to I&M4 supported

2.5 Firmware version

This product is supplied with the latest firmware version. When retro-fitting to an existing system, all
firmware versions should be verified to confirm the same functionality as products of the same type
already present. This also applies to products returned from a Nidec Industrial Automation’s
Diagnostics

Service Centre or Repair Centre. If there is any doubt please contact the supplier of the product.
The firmware version of the product can be identified by looking at Pr MM.002 where MM is the
relevant menu number for the module slot being used.
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2.6 Option module identification
The SI-PROFINET V2 module can be identified by:
1. The label located on the option module.
2. The color coding across the front of the SI-PROFINET V2 module (yellow/green).
Figure 2-1 SI-PROFINET V2 label details

SI-PROFINET V2
82500000018200
S/N : 8000001001 1714 A B

S/N : 8000001001

2.6.1 Date code format

The date code is four numbers. The first two numbers indicate the year and the remaining numbers
indicate the week of the year in which the drive was built.
Example:
A date code of 1710 would correspond to week 10 of year 2017.

2.7 Conventions used in this guide

The configuration of the host drive and option module is done using menus and parameters. A
menu is a logical collection of parameters that have similar functionality. In the case of an options
module, the parameters will appear in menu 15, 16 or 17 depending on which slot the module is
installed to. The menu is determined by the number before the decimal point.
The method used to determine the menu or parameter is as follows:
• Pr S.mm.ppp - Where S signifies the option module slot number and mm.ppp signifies the
menu and parameter number of the option module's internal menus and parameters.
• Pr MM.ppp - Where MM signifies the menu allocated to the option module set-up menu and
ppp signifies the parameter number.
• Pr mm.000 - Signifies parameter number 000 in any drive menu.

2.8 SI-PROFINET V2 conventions

When referring to the cyclic data, the terms input and output are with respect to the PROFINET IO
controller (PLC).

2.9 PROFINET network controller or PLC?

The terms 'network controller' and 'PLC' are mutually used in this manual to refer to the PROFINET
network controller. This is generally a PLC with a PROFINET interface and possibly a programming
interface to connect to the programming device or PC. However this interface is not necessary, as
the PROFINET interface can be used to program the PLC.

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3 Mechanical installation

Safety information
Before installing or removing an option module from any drive, ensure the AC supply has
been disconnected for at least 10 minutes and refer to section 1 Safety information on
page 6. If using a DC bus supply ensure this is fully discharged before working on any
drive or option module.

Introduction
WARNING

3.1 General installation

Figure 3-1 Installation of an SI option module on Unidrive M200 to M400 (sizes 2 to 4)

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2

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Getting started
Additional features
1
• With the option module tilted slightly backwards, align and locate the two holes in the rear of the
option module onto the two tabs (1) on the drive.
• Place the option module onto the drive as shown in (2) until the module clicks into place. The Parameter descriptions
terminal cover on the drive holds the option module in place, so this must be put back on.

NOTE Option modules can only be installed on drives that have the option module slot
functionality.

NOTE Figure 3-1 above is for illustration only, the actual option module may be different to the
one shown.
Diagnostics
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Figure 3-2 Installation of an SI option module on Unidrive M200 to M400 (sizes 5 to 9)

• Place the option module onto the drive as shown in (2) until the module clicks into place. The
terminal cover on the drive holds the option module in place, so this must be put back on.
Figure 3-3 Installation of an SI option module on Unidrive M600 to M702

• Move the option module in direction shown (1/2).

• Align and insert the option module tab in to the slot provided, this is highlighted in the detailed
view (A).
• Press down on the option module until it clicks into place.

NOTE Option module slots must be used in the following order: Slot 3 (lower), Slot 2 (middle)
and then Slot 1(upper).

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4 Electrical installation

Safety information
4.1 Bus media
The SI-PROFINET V2 option module incorporates two 100 BASE-TX RJ45 interfaces operating in
full duplex mode with auto crossover correction.
Both ports have integrated switches and can be connected to other PROFINET devices to create a

Introduction
line network.

4.2 Cabling considerations

To ensure long-term reliability it is recommended that any cable used is tested using a suitable
Ethernet cable tester, this is of particular importance when cables are constructed on site.

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When installing fieldbus or communications cables (especially high speed data cables such as
PROFINET), consideration should be given to the physical layout and positioning of the cables, in
particular the positioning with regards to other cables (power cables etc.). The recommended
distances between different category cables is shown in Table 4-1 Cable properties on page 14.
Cables belonging to the same category may be placed adjacent to each other with no danger of
cross-interference.

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Similar category cables can be installed in an earthed metal cable tray / trunking separated from
other category cables by earthed metal partitions, provided the cable tray or trunking has a lid so
the cables are completely surrounded in an earthed metal enclosure.
Figure 4-1 Recommended cable distances
> 20 cm

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Cable > 10 cm Cable > 10 cm Cable
Category I Category II Category III

Additional features
> 50 cm
> 50 cm > 50 cm
Cable
Category IV

Category I – sensitive and safe cables.

Communication cables Parameter descriptions
Data cables
Low voltage power (AC up to 25V / DC up to 60V)

Category II – medium voltage cables.

Cables carrying AC voltages between 25V and 400V
Cables carrying DC voltages between 60V and 400V

Category III – high voltage cables.

Cables carrying AC or DC voltages above 400V
Motor / drive inverter cables
Diagnostics

Category IV – water industry cables.

Any cables at risk of direct lightning strikes (e.g. cables running outside, between buildings)

Cables should not be distorted, stretched, crushed or otherwise damaged in any way as this may
cause future reliability issues.
Glossary

Avoid excessive bending during installation, the maximum recommended bending radius is 10
times the cable diameter 75 mm (3.0 in).

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 NOTE Cabling issues are the single most frequent cause of network downtime.
• Ensure cables are correctly routed i.e. not adjacent to high-power cables etc.
• Wiring must be correct, and the connectors should be of industrial grade with metal
shielding.
• Routers or switches must be of industrial and not ‘office’ quality, as they do not
provide the same degree of noise immunity as their industrial counterparts.

4.3 Cable
Copper cables should be shielded twisted pair (STP) and, as a minimum, meet TIA Cat 5e
requirements and be certified for use on a PROFINET network. The coloring of the outer sheath is
not critical but should be consistent (where possible) to simplify system maintenance and,
preferably, for identification purposes comply with the standard PROFINET coloring (yellow/green).
PROFINET copper cables are categorized into three different types, the actual type used is mainly
determined by the relevant application.
• Type A cables are designed for fixed installations where the cable is not subject to any
movement.
• Type B cables are designed for flexible installations where the cable can be subject to
occasional movement or vibration.
• Type C cables are designed for special applications where the cable will be subject to frequent
or continuous movement or vibration.

4.3.1 Cable properties

The properties for all three types of cables are similar, the only difference between the three types
are the size of the individual wires used.
Table 4-1 Cable properties
Impedance 100  ±15 
Loop resistance <115 /km
Transmission rate 100 M Bit/s
Maximum length 100 m
Number of wires 4
Sheath color Green
Insulation color White, Blue, Yellow, Orange

Type A Type B Type C

Wire diameter 0.64 mm 0.75 mm 0.13 mm
AWG 22/7
Wire CSA 0.32 mm2 0.36 mm2 or
(AWG 22/1) (AWG 22/7) AWG 22/19

NOTE Special properties of some copper cables use flame retardant materials which can
reduce the maximum length of the cable to less than 100 m. For more information
please refer to the cable manufacturer's documentation.

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4.4 Maximum network length

Safety information
The main restriction imposed on Ethernet cabling is the length of a single segment of cable. The SI-
PROFINET V2 module has two 100 BASE-TX Ethernet ports, which support segment lengths of up
to 100 m. This means that the maximum cable length which can be used between one SI-
PROFINET V2 port and another 100 BASE-TX port is 100 m, however it is not recommended that
the full 100 m cable length is used.

NOTE The total network length is not restricted by the Ethernet standard, but depends on the

Introduction
number of devices on the network and the transmission media (copper, fibre optic, etc).

4.5 SI-PROFINET V2 terminal descriptions

The SI-PROFINET V2 module has two RJ45 Ethernet ports for connection to a PROFINET

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network. Each Ethernet port operates in full duplex mode as a network switch and has an LED
associated with it to indicate the connection status as shown in Table 4-2.

Table 4-2 LED functionality

State Meaning
OFF No Ethernet network connection detected

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Steady green Ethernet connection established
Flashing green Ethernet message frame detected

Figure 4-2 SI-PROFINET V2 connections

Link LEDs Getting started

Additional features
Parameter descriptions

Ethertnet
Port B
Ground
tab
Ethertnet
Port A
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Table 4-3 SI-PROFINET V2 Ethernet connections
Port A / B
Pin Function
1 Transmit +
2 Transmit -
3 Receive +
4 Not used
5 Not used
6 Receive -
7 Not used 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
8 Not used

4.6 Module grounding

SI-PROFINET V2 is supplied with a grounding tab on the module that should be connected to the
closest possible grounding point using the minimum length of cable. This will greatly improve the
noise immunity of the module.

NOTE For information on the drive grounding arrangement refer to the relevant drive
documentation.

4.7 Network topology

The SI-PROFINET V2 module has two PROFINET ports with integrated switches to allow the use
of line networks. However, when using line networks, a break in the connection (for example when
replacing a device) will cause all devices downstream from the failure to also stop communicating
with the controller.

Other Ethernet network topologies can be used but care must be taken to ensure that the system
still operates within the constraints specified by the designer.
Generally a star or tree network structure using separate switches gives improved availability in the
event of device failure or replacement. Also, managed switches have a web page interface which
can be used to configure the switch to monitor the data traffic on specific ports using any
appropriate protocol analyzer.
Although the PROFINET protocol does support all major topologies, line topology networks are
normally used for practical and financial reasons, other Ethernet topologies (e.g. star) may not be
suitable for real time communications due to their inherent use of switches or other network
equipment.

Any network devices used, such as switches, must be capable of RT communications and ideally,
also IRT (Isochronous Real Time) communications, although SI-PROFINET V2 does not currently
support this protocol. Standard office equipment is not normally suitable and should not be used.

NOTE For the device replacement feature to work, the physical network topology must be
configured in the PLC, for further information please refer to the PLC documentation.

4.8 Minimum node-to-node cable length

There is no minimum length of cable recommended in the Ethernet standards. To avoid possible
cabling problems, it is recommended that sufficient cable length is provided to ensure adequate
bend radii on cables and avoid unnecessary strain on the connectors.

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5 Getting started

Getting started
This chapter is intended to provide a generic guide for setting up SI-PROFINET V2 on a
PROFINET network. The setup flowchart (SI-PROFINET V2 setup flowchart on page 20) is
intended as a guide only, and is provided to detail the stages that are required to achieve a
functioning network. It is recommended that this entire chapter is read before attempting to
configure a system.

Introduction
5.1 SI-PROFINET V2 XML file (or GSDML file)
A GSDML (General Station Description Markup Language) file is required to describe the drive
interface to a PROFINET controller or PLC. This is an XML file, the structure of which is specified

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by the PROFIBUS INTERNATIONAL organization (www.profibus.org).

The GSDML file is used in conjunction with the network configuration software to configure the SI-
PROFINET V2 module for cyclic data exchange. All relevant drive parameters are available as a
'module' to be added to the cyclic data 'slots'.

Non-specific 'Flexible modules' are also provided so that the user can allocate a parameter within

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the drive (or option module), that is not directly available as a specific 'module'. There are
predefined modules, such as 'Drive Position Feedback’ can be selected. These options will be
available from a drop-down selection list within the 'Parameters' tab of the 'module' properties.

The GSDML file for SI-PROFINET V2 can be downloaded from the main Control Techniques
company website (www.controltechniques.com), providing you are registered or, alternatively,
requested from your local Drive Centre or supplier.

Getting started
NOTE For further information regarding the use of the GSDML file please refer to the PLC
documentation

5.2 Configuring the PROFINET IO communications

Additional features
SI-PROFINET V2 does not require the module parameters to be configured by the user in order to
achieve PROFINET cyclic communications. All the necessary configuration is undertaken by the
network controller or PLC during the start-up sequence, and after the network configuration is
programmed into the network controller or PLC.
Parameter descriptions
It must be noted that when configuring the cyclic data modules, if a module is configured but the
associated drive parameter does not actually exist in the drive, then the PLC will not start up
correctly and will indicate a configuration fault.

With Unidrive M600-M702 drives, parameters of slot option module menus can also be configured
for cyclic data communication via proper 'Flexible Modules'. The source of the associated
parameter can be set to drive or any possible slot within the 'Flexible Module' parameter properties.
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5.3 Setting the IP address
Each device on a network must have it's own unique IP address, if the network is not to be
connected to other networks or the Internet, then the assignment of the IP addresses is not critical
(although using a standard system is recommended). The issue of address assignment becomes
more important when connecting multiple networks together or connecting to the Internet where
there is a strong possibility of address duplication unless a standard addressing system is used.

The IP address and subnet mask will be determined during the network configuration setup and,
along with the device name, programmed into the module during parameterization.

When selecting IP addresses, the following points should be considered:

• Reserve adequate address space: Ensure you have enough reserve address space on your
chosen addressing scheme to allow for future expansion
• Uniqueness: Ensure all your addresses are unique
• Avoid reserved addresses: Some addresses are reserved and should not be used. (e.g.
127.0.0.1 is a loop-back address)
• Broadcast and system addresses: The highest and lowest host addresses are used for
broadcasts and system addressing and should not be used
• Use a system: Adopt a scheme to assign IP addresses, for example, reserve ranges of
addresses for specific uses such as servers, routers, work stations etc.

5.4 IP address classes

IP addresses are grouped into five classes, each class has a specific set of addresses and typical
situation where it is used. When selecting the class of IP addresses to use, consideration must be
given to the number of subnets and hosts that are required.
Table 5-1 shows how the class types are defined.
Table 5-1 IP address class configuration
First byte Number of Host Number of
Class Valid networks
range subnets component hosts
1.0.0.1
A 1 - 126 to 126 x.y.z 16,777,214
126.255.255.254
128.0.0.1
B 128 - 191 to 16,382 y.z 65,534
191.254.255.254
192.0.0.1
C 192 - 223 to 2,097,150 z 254
223.255.254.254
D 224 - 239 Multicast group ID
E 240 - 255 Reserved

NOTE Network ID's and host ID's with all 0's or all 1's specify a broadcast address and are
therefore not included as valid networks.

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Table 5-2 IP address classes
W X Y Z

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Class A 0 Net ID (7 bits) Host ID (24 bits)
Class B 1 0 Net ID (14 bits) Host ID (16 bits)
Class C 1 1 0 Net ID (21 bits) Host ID (8 bits)
Class D 1 1 1 0 Multicast group ID (28 bits)
Class E 1 1 1 1 Reserved (28 bits)

Introduction
5.5 Subnet mask
The subnet mask defines which part of the IP address constitutes the subnet address and which
part constitutes the host address.

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The subnet mask is bit-wise ANDed with the IP address to give the network ID, the host ID portion
of the IP address is bit-wise ORed with the subnet mask to give the host ID.
• A '1' in the subnet mask indicates that the corresponding bit in the IP address is part of the
network or subnet ID address
• A '0' in the subnet mask indicates that the corresponding bit in the IP address is a part of the
host ID address

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Figure 5-1 Network and host ID illustrates an example with a class C IP address.
Figure 5-1 Network and host ID
SM-PROFINET IP address
W X Y Z
192 168 0 2

Getting started
Bitwise Bitwise
AND OR

Subnet mask

Additional features
W X Y Z
255 255 255 0

= Parameter descriptions
Result
W X Y Z
192 168 0 2
Diagnostics

Network ID: Host ID:

192.168.0 2
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5.6 PROFINET device name
Every PROFINET device must have a unique device name assigned to it during network
configuration. Device names are used by the PLC to communicate with the device for RT
messages (cyclic data and alarms). Without a device name, the device will not enter data exchange
with the PLC.

The actual choice of device name is not important to the PROFINET IO system itself, however a
suitable name should be chosen so that it is easily recognized on the network and identifies the
location and function of the device.

A typical device name may contain up to four labels, each label is separated by a dot (.) and may be
up to 63 characters long. The device name must also satisfy DNS naming conventions, therefore
the following rules must be observed when choosing a device name:
• Maximum length of 127 characters
• Characters must be either letters (lower case), numbers, dashes (-) or dots (.)
• The device name must start with a letter and end with either a letter or number
• The device name must not be of the format n.n.n.n (where n is a number from 0 to 999)
• The device name must not begin with the character sequence 'port-xyz-' (where x,y,z is a
number from 0 to 9)
A typical example of a device name could be: motor-1.conveyor-2.line-3.ct-4

NOTE

The default name is specified in the GSDML file in the string value 'DNS_CompatibleName'.
Figure 5-2 SI-PROFINET V2 setup flowchart

Start
Ensure each device name
is unique and corresponds See PLC
Connect all drives to the network documentation
configuration in the PLC
together using
approved cable /
connectors / See Section 4
repeaters

See PLC
Configure cyclic documentation
Ensure segment IO data
lengths are no
See Section 4
longer than the
maximum limits

Start PLC and See PLC

A dedicated ensure there are documentation
Ethernet cable no errors
Perform cable tests
tester is
recommended

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6 Additional features

Safety information
This chapter provides information on the additional functions and features of the SI-PROFINET V2
option module.

6.1 Update time

In contrast to some other fieldbus networks, PROFINET has no single bus cycle where the slowest

Introduction
device determines the update rate for all devices, PROFINET allows different update rates for each
device. SI-PROFINET V2 can be configured with an update rate of between 1 ms to the slowest
rate of 512 ms; the possible update rates are 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256 and 512 ms.
When selecting the update time, it is recommended that the slowest rate necessary is used, this is
to minimize the possibility of overloading the network.

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6.2 PROFINET transmission cycle
The PROFINET transmission cycle is the time required to update all the devices on the PROFINET
network; the length of the PROFINET transmission cycle (send cycle) is determined by the
PROFINET device which has the slowest update rate.

The transmission cycle can be split into a number of phases where each phase contains one or

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more devices with similar update rates, the duration of each phase will be equal to the fastest
update rate.
Example:
In the following example (Figure 6-1 PROFINET transmission cycle example ), a system uses four
PROFINET devices, device 1 has an update rate of 8 ms, device 2 has an update rate of 4 ms,
device 3 has an update rate of 2 ms and device 4 has an update rate of 1 ms.

Getting started
Figure 6-1 PROFINET transmission cycle example
Send cycle 8 ms

Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5 Phase 6 Phase 7 Phase 8

Additional features
1 1
2 2 2
3 3 3 3 3
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Parameter descriptions

1 Device 1 (8 ms update rate)

Each phase represents a time period in which a frame is actually sent.

2 Device 2 (4 ms update rate)

The length of the phase is important as it indicates if the time is sufficient to

3 Device 3 (2 ms update rate) send all frames in the phase.

4 Device 4 (1 ms update rate)

Diagnostics

The PROFINET transmission cycle is effectively the slowest update rate (8 ms in this example),
and the phase time is effectively the quickest update rate (1 ms in this example). The following
information is provided for use when designing a PROFINET network to calculate the total and
individual transmission cycle times.
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6.2.1 Number of phases
The number of phases is determined by the formula:
Number Of Phases = Send Cycle / Fastest Update Rate = 8 ms / 1 ms = 8
6.2.2 Length of phase
The length of each phase is determined by the formula:
Length Of Phase = S;endClockFactor x 31.25 µs = 32 x 31.25 µs = 1 ms
Where:
SendClockFactor is specified in the GSDML file as the 'MinDeviceInterval' value.
6.2.3 Reduction ratio
The reduction ratio acts as a multiplier of the minimum update time and is determined by the
formula:
Reduction ratio = Send Cycle Device / Length Of Phase
In this example,
Reduction ratioDevice 1 = 8 ms / 1 ms = 8
Reduction ratioDevice 2 = 4 ms / 1 ms = 4
Reduction ratioDevice 3 = 2 ms / 1 ms = 2
Reduction ratioDevice 4 = 1 ms / 1 ms = 1

The SI-PROFINET V2 module allows the update rate to be configured in one of three ways:
1. Automatic - the update time selected is the time that the IO system calculates, based on the
configuration, that can be reliably achieved.
2. Fixed update time - the user selects the device update rate directly from a selection.
3. Fixed factor - the user selects the reduction ratio to be used to multiply the minimum
transmission cycle time by to give the device update rate.

6.3 Discovery and Configuration Protocol (DCP)

SI-PROFINET V2 supports the discovery and configuration protocol. This protocol (when correctly
configured), is used in the event of device replacement to automatically configure the new device.
All the necessary configuration is done by the neighbouring devices when the new device is
detected.

6.3.1 Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP)

LLDP is a manufacturer independent layer 2 protocol, defined in accordance with the IEEE802.1AB
standard.

During startup and also at regular intervals, LLDP is used to send and receive device information
between neighbouring devices. This information includes the device name and port numbers. LLDP
messages use a special multicast destination MAC address that 802.1D compliant bridges do not
forward, i.e. the LLDP message is only seen by neighbouring devices. If all devices in a network
support the LLDP protocol then an accurate network topology view can be presented in the
diagnostic tool or PLC.

Information received via LLDP is stored locally on every device, in a structure called Management
Information Base (MIB). This information can be retrieved using SNMP (Simple Network
Management Protocol) messages.

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6.3.2 Configuring the network topology for DCP

Safety information
In order to use the network discovery and configuration protocol, the PLC must be correctly
configured and programmed with the physical network topology, the following information is
intended as a guide only, for more specific information (in particular for other types of PLC's), then
please consult the PLC documentation.

NOTE Although the Siemens PLC is mentioned in this manual, Control Techniques does not
recommend or endorse any particular PLC or controller manufacturer.

Introduction
The following information relates to the Siemens S7-1215C PLC.
The PLC must be configured to support device replacement, this is an option in the properties of
the PROFINET port. In the device configuration screen of the TIA PORTAL application, open the
properties of the PLC PROFINET port, click 'Interface options' under 'Advanced options' as shown

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in Figure 6-2. Ensure the option 'Support device replacement without exchangeable medium' is
selected.
Figure 6-2 PLC device replacement option

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Getting started
Additional features
Parameter descriptions

The network topology must now be configured. From the hardware configuration screen, select the
port, right click it and select 'PROFINET IO Topology…', the topology editor will be displayed, select
the 'Graphic view' tab and using 'drag and drop', connect the relevant device ports together to
match the physical network wiring. The program must then be compiled and downloaded to the
PLC in the normal manner.
Diagnostics

Once the PLC has been configured, if a device is replaced then the new device will be
automatically configured with the original device's properties, including the device name and IP
address.
NOTE For the discovery protocol to work, the replacement device must not have a device name
Glossary

programmed, i.e. it must be blank or unused. If a device name exists in the module and
that name is different to the device name set in the network configuration then the PLC
will indicate a configuration error and will not enter data exchange with it.

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6.4 Identification and Maintenance (I&M)
Identification and Maintenance (I&M) functions can be used to read and change various information
about devices, such as manufacturer, ordering information, serial number, etc. This information can
be used to assist the user in tracking the drive's life cycle through commissioning/start-up,
parameterization, diagnosis, repair, etc. SI-PROFINET V2 supports I&M0 to I&M4 inclusively; I&M0
is mandatory for all PROFINET devices, I&M1 to I&M4 are optional. Each I&M function returns
specific information about the device and is explained in the following tables.
6.4.1 I&M0
Table 6-1 I&M0 Description
Attribute Value (Read only)
Manufacturer ID 0x0160
Order ID SI-PROFINET V2
Serial number (Pr S.00.005 x 1,000,000,000 + Pr S.00.004)
Hardware revision (Pr S.00.003)
Software revision (Pr S.00.002)
Revision counter (as read)
Profile ID (as read)
Profile specific type (as read)
I&M version (as read)
I&M supported (as read)

Manufacturer ID: 2-byte unsigned hexadecimal number assigned by the

PROFIBUS business office and specified in the GSDML file.
For Control Techniques this value is 0x0160.
Order ID: 20-byte string to identify the device.
This value is specified in the GSDML file.
For SI-PROFINET V2 this value is 'SI-PROFINET V2'.
Serial number: 16-byte string indicating the module serial number.
This value is read from Pr S.00.004 and Pr S.00.005 of the SI-PROFINET V2 module.
Hardware revision: 2-byte unsigned hexadecimal number indicating the hardware revision of the
SI-PROFINET V2 module.
This value is read from Pr S.00.003 of the SI-PROFINET V2 module.
Software revision: 4-byte value consisting of a single character 'V' and 3 unsigned 8-bit decimal
numbers indicating the software revision of the SI-PROFINET V2 module.
This value is taken from Pr S.00.002 of the SI-PROFINET V2 module.
Revision counter: 2-byte unsigned decimal number.
This value is not changed by SI-PROFINET V2 but can be changed by the network controller.
Profile ID: 2-byte unsigned hexadecimal number indicating the application profile.
Devices not following any particular profile use the generic profile value 0xF600.
Profile specific type: 2-byte unsigned hexadecimal number indicating the application profile
specific type. This value is not applicable to devices using the generic profile and in these instances
this value will be zero.
I&M version: 2 unsigned 8-bit numbers indicating the version of the implemented I&M functions.
I&M supported: 2-byte unsigned number indicating the availability of the implemented I&M
functions as shown in Table 6-2.

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Table 6-2 Supported I&M bit descriptions

Safety information
Bit Value Description
0 Profile specific I&M
0 I&M1 Not supported
1
1 I&M1 Supported
0 I&M2 Not supported
2
1 I&M2 Supported

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0 I&M3 Not supported
3
1 I&M3 Supported
0 I&M4 Not supported
4
1 I&M4 Supported

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5 to 15 Reserved

6.4.2 I&M1
Table 6-3 I&M1 Description
Attribute Value (Read/Write)
Drive function (32 bytes) (User defined)

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Drive location (22 bytes) (User defined)
Drive function: 32-byte string indicating the drive function.
Drive location: 22-byte string indicating the drive location.

6.4.3 I&M2

Getting started
Table 6-4 I&M2 Description
Attribute Value (Read/Write)
Installation date (User defined)
Installation date: 16-byte string indicating the installation or commissioning date of the device. The

Additional features
installation date is in the format DD/MM/YYYY.

6.4.4 I&M3
Table 6-5 I&M3 Description
Attribute Value (Read/Write)
Parameter descriptions
Descriptor (54 bytes) (User defined)
Descriptor: 54-byte string used to store additional information on the location, function or
maintenance status of the device.

6.4.5 I&M4
Table 6-6 I&M4 Description
Attribute Value (Read/Write)
Diagnostics

Signature (54 bytes) (User defined)

Signature: 54-byte octet string used to allow parameterization tools to store a security code as a
reference for a particular parameterization session and audit trail tools to retrieve the code for
integrity checks.
Glossary

NOTE

All unused bytes of the I&M functions will be set to 0x20 (space).

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7 Parameter descriptions
7.1 Single line parameter descriptions
7.1.1 Menu 0 - Setup

Parameter Range Default Type

S.00.001 Module ID 0 to 65535 434 RO Num ND NC PT

S.00.002 Software Version 00.00.00.00 to RO Ver ND NC PT

99.99.99.99
S.00.003 Hardware Version 00.00 to 99.99 RO Ver ND NC PT

S.00.004 Serial Number LS 0 to 99999999 RO Num ND NC PT

S.00.005 Serial Number MS 0 to 99999999 RO Num ND NC PT

S.00.006 Module Status Initializing (0), OK (1), RO Txt ND NC PT

Config (2), Error (3)
S.00.007 Module reset Off (0) or On (1) Off (0) RW Bit NC

S.00.008 Module Default Off (0) or On (1) Off (0) RW Bit NC

S.00.030 Slot Indicator 0 to 8 RO Num ND

S.00.031 Slot Menu Number 0 to 255 RO Num ND

Read / Bit Date Time

RW RO Read-only Bit Txt Text string Date Time
Write parameter parameter parameter
Character Binary MAC Version Slot, menu,
Chr Bin IP IP address Mac Ver SMP
parameter parameter address number parameter
Number No default Rating Non-
Num DE Destination ND RA NC PT Protected
parameter value dependent copyable
Power-
FI Filtered US User save PS
down save

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Safety information
Parameter Range Default Type
Initializing (0), Links Down (1),
S.02.003 Network Status No Address (3), Ready (4), RO Num ND NC PT
Active (5)
Network Message
S.02.004 0 to 65535 Msg/s RO Num ND NC PT
Count

Introduction
S.02.006 IP Address 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255 0.0.0.0 RO IP NC PT

S.02.007 Subnet Mask 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255 0.0.0.0 RO IP NC PT

S.02.008 Default Gateway 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255 0.0.0.0 RO IP NC PT

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0:0:0:0:0:0 to
S.02.011 MAC Address RO Mac ND NC PT
FF:FF:FF:FF:FF:FF

Read / Bit Date Time

RW RO Read-only Bit Txt Text string Date Time
Write parameter parameter parameter
Character Binary MAC Version Slot, menu,
Chr Bin IP IP address Mac Ver SMP
parameter parameter address number parameter
Number No default Rating Non-

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Num DE Destination ND RA NC PT Protected
parameter value dependent copyable
Power-
FI Filtered US User save PS
down save

Getting started
Additional features
Parameter descriptions
Diagnostics
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7.1.3 Menu 5 - PROFINET configuration

Parameter Range Default Type

No Error (0), Input Mapping Error (1),
Configuration Output Mapping Error (2), No Error
S.05.004 RO Txt NC PT
Error Data Size Error (3), (0)
Parameter Configuration Error (4)
Module Revision
S.05.006 0 to 65535 RO Num ND NC PT
Counter
S.05.007 Profile ID 0 to 65535 62976 RO Num PT

S.05.008 Installation Date 00-00-00 to 31-12-99 RO Date ND NC PT

S.05.009 Timeout 1 to 10000 ms 100 RW Num PT

Trip (0), SendFaultValues (1),
No action
S.05.010 Timeout Action Clear output (2), Hold last (3), RW Txt US
(4)
No action (4)
Timeout Event This slot (0), Slot 1 (1), Slot 2 (2), This slot
S.05.011 RW Txt US
Destination Slot 3 (3), Slot 4 (4) (0)
No event (0), Trigger Event (1),
Trigger Event 1 (2),
Timeout Event No event
S.05.012 Trigger Event 2 (3), RW Txt US
Type (0)
Trigger Event 3 (4),
Trigger Event 4 (5)
Profinet Input
S.05.026 Consistency Off (0) or On (1) Off (0) RW Txt US
Enable
Profinet Input
Consistency
S.05.027 0.00.000 to 4.99.999 0.00.000 RW Num US
Trigger
Parameter
Profinet Output
S.05.028 Consistency Off (0) or On (1) Off (0) RW Txt US
Enable
Profinet Output
Consistency
S.05.029 0.00.000 to 4.99.999 0.00.000 RW Num US
Trigger
Parameter

Read / Bit Date Time

RW RO Read-only Bit Txt Text string Date Time
Write parameter parameter parameter
Character Binary MAC Version Slot, menu,
Chr Bin IP IP address Mac Ver SMP
parameter parameter address number parameter
Number No default Rating Non-
Num DE Destination ND RA NC PT Protected
parameter value dependent copyable
Power-
FI Filtered US User save PS
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7.2 Menus

Safety information
The table below details each of the module's internal menus.
Menu Description
S.00 Module information
S.02 PROFINET Ethernet Configuration
S.05 PROFINET Configuration

Introduction
S is the slot number where the module is installed.
The module's menu 0 is also displayed in menu 15, 16 or 17 depending on which slot the module in
installed in. The table below shows the location of the module's menu 0 on the drive.
Slot number Menu 0 location

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1 15
2 16
3 17

Menu 0 - Module Set-up

All parameters in S.00.ppp (i.e. menu 0 within the option module menus) are also present in menus

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15, 16 or 17 depending on the slot that the module is installed to e.g. Pr 3.00.007 is also present as
17.007.
The functionality and properties of the parameters are identical between the two menus.
S.00.001 Module ID
Minimum 0 Maximum 65535
Default 434 Units

Getting started
Type 16 Bit Volatile Update Rate Power-up write
Display Format None Decimal Places 0
Coding RO, ND, NC, PT, BU
Pr S.00.001 displays the ID number for the Option Module. For SI-PROFINET V2, this is 434.

Additional features
S.00.002 Firmware version
99999999 (Display
Minimum 0 (Display 00.00.00.00) Maximum
99.99.99.99)
Parameter descriptions
Default Units
Type 32 Bit Volatile Update Rate Power-up write
Display Format Version Number Decimal Places 0
Coding RO, ND, NC, PT
The firmware version of the option module is in the format of ww.xx.yy.zz
Diagnostics
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S.00.003 Hardware version
Minimum 0.00 Maximum 99.99
Default Units
Type 16 Bit Volatile Update Rate Power-up write
Display Format None Decimal Places 2
Coding RO, ND, NC, PT
The hardware version of the option module is in the format of ww.xx.yy.zz.

S.00.004 Serial Number LS

S.00.005 Serial Number MS
Minimum 0 Maximum 99999999
Default Units
Type 32 Bit Volatile Update Rate Power-up write
Display Format None Decimal Places 0
Coding RO, ND, NC, PT
The module serial number is available as a pair of 32-bit values where Serial Number LS
(Pr S.00.004) provide the least significant 8 decimal digits, and Serial Number MS (Pr S.00.005)
provides the most significant 8 decimal digits. The reconstructed serial number is ((S.00.005 x
100000000) + S.00.004). For example serial number "0001234567898765" would be stored as
S.00.005 = 12345 and S.00.004 = 67898765.

S.00.006 Module Status

Minimum 0 Maximum 101
Default Units
Type 8 Bit Volatile Update Rate Background read
Display Format Text Decimal Places 0
Coding RO, Txt, ND, NC, PT
This parameter displays the current status of the module. All possible values are shown in the table
below.
Value Text Description
-2 Bootldr-Update The bootloader is performing a flash update.
-1 Bootldr-Idle The bootloader is idle.
0 Initializing Module is currently initializing.
1 Ok Module has initialized and has found no errors.
A configuration error has been detected in one of the
2 Config
communications protocols or user program
An error has occurred preventing the firmware or user program
3 Error
from running correctly.

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S.00.007 Reset Module

Safety information
Minimum 0 Maximum 1
Default 0 Units
Type 1 Bit Volatile Update Rate Read every 200 ms
Display Format None Decimal Places 0
Coding RW, NC

Introduction
Changes to the module's configuration will not take effect until the module has been reset.
To reset the module:
• Set Pr S.00.007 to On (1).
• When the sequence has been completed, Pr S.00.007 will be reset to Off (0).

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• The module will reset using the updated configuration.

NOTE
This sequence does NOT store the module's configuration parameters in the drive or the module's
flash memory. This parameter will change back to Off immediately, and as such the change may
not be visible in the display.

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S.00.008 Default Module
Minimum 0 Maximum 1
Default 0 Units
Type 1 Bit Volatile Update Rate Read on module reset
Display Format None Decimal Places 0

Getting started
Coding RW, NC

If the host drive is defaulted (see the drive user guide for details), it will also clear the current
configuration for the slot the module is installed to.
This can be performed as follows:

Additional features
• Set Pr S.00.008 to On.
• Reset the module by setting Pr S.00.007 to On.
• Default parameter values for the module will be loaded.
The module will reset using the default values.
Parameter descriptions
S.00.030 Slot Indicator
Minimum 0 Maximum 8
Default Units
Type 8 Bit Volatile Update Rate Written on power-up
Display Format None Decimal Places 0
Coding RO, ND, PT
Diagnostics

This parameter displays the number of the virtual option slot on the drive that the module is
connected to.
Glossary

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S.00.031 Slot Menu Number
Minimum 0 Maximum 255
Default Units
Type 8 Bit Volatile Update Rate Written on power-up
Display Format None Decimal Places 0
Coding RO, ND, PT

This parameter displays the menu number of the option slot on the drive.
e.g.
Slot 1 - Menu 15
Slot 2 - Menu 16
Slot 3 - Menu 17
Menu 2 - PROFINET Ethernet Configuration
Menu 2 contains all the parameters relating to the configuration of the Ethernet interface on the
module.
S.02.003 Network Status
Minimum 0 Maximum 5
Default 0 Units
Type 8 Bit Volatile Update Rate 1 s write
Display Format Text Decimal Places 0
Coding RO, ND, NC, PT, BU
This parameter displays the current status of the PROFINET network as shown in the table below.
Value Text Description
0 Initializing The network interface is being initialized
1 Links Down No link connection has been detected on either of the Ethernet ports
2 Reserved Reserved
3 No Address The module does not have an IP address.
The network interface has been successfully configured but no data is
4 Ready
being received or transmitted
5 Active The network interface is receiving or transmitting data

S.02.004 Network Message Count

Minimum 0 Maximum 65535
Default Units M sg/s
Type 16 Bit Volatile Update Rate 1 s write
Display Format None Decimal Places 0
Coding RO, ND, NC, PT, BU

This parameter displays the number of frames that the module is transmitting and/or receiving
every second.

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S.02.006 IP Address

Safety information
Minimum 0.0.0.0 Maximum 255.255.255.255
Default 0.0.0.0 Units
Type 32 Bit Volatile Update Rate
Display Format IP address Decimal Places 0
Coding RO, NC, PT, BU

Introduction
In the PROFINET environment, the controller (PLC or PC with PROFINET interface) normally
provides the IO device (PROFINET option module mounted on a drive) with its IP address, subnet
mask and default gateway address. As a group, these are set as either permanent or temporary
values. (Temporary values are cleared by any reset). In an already operational environment, IO

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devices are recognized by their name of station - an ASCII descriptive name defined during system
start-up via the supervisor (an engineering workstation). When IO device replaced in the field, it will
not normally have a name of station, so when it starts up it uses LLDP and DCP to determine from
its neighbours the name of station of the device replacing. When successful, it adopts that name of
station and the controller can then initialize it. During the start-up the supervisors will normally
locates and identify unnamed devices by their MAC and IP address.
When the IP address and subnet mask are set to change and drive parameters saved, the new IP

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address is saved as permanent in the drive. Note that the controller may later override the setting
and alter these values.

S.02.007 Subnet Mask

Minimum 0.0.0.0 Maximum 255.255.255.255

Getting started
Default 0.0.0.0 Units
Type 32 Bit Volatile Update Rate
Display Format IP address Decimal Places 0
Coding RO, NC, PT, BU

Additional features
The subnet mask is normally written to by the controller during the parameterization phase.
The subnet mask supports IP address routing by allowing the module to determine if destination
addresses are either:
• On the same subnet and can therefore be transmitted directly, or
• On a remote network and should therefore, be transmitted through the default gateway. Parameter descriptions

S.02.007 Default Gateway

Minimum 0.0.0.0 Maximum 255.255.255.255
Default 0.0.0.0 Units
Type 32 Bit Volatile Update Rate
Display Format IP address Decimal Places 0
Diagnostics

Coding RO, NC, PT, BU

This parameter displays the default gateway IP address given to the module by the controller.
Glossary

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S.02.011 MAC Address
Minimum 0:0:0:0:0:0 Maximum FF:FF:FF:FF:FF:FF
Default Units
Type 64 bit volatile Update Rate Power-up write
Display Format MAC address Decimal Places 0
Coding RO, ND, NC, PT, BU

Display the MAC address for the Ethernet interface as a 48 bit hexadecimal value.
This is the base MAC address for the module. Because the PROFINET option is a switch, the base
MAC is the address used to talk to the option but each port is also a switch port needing its own
MAC address. The switch ports are assigned the next two sequential MAC address following the
base MAC address.
Only the base MAC address needs to be displayed on the option.
Most significant byte of the MAC address will always be set to 00. The Second most significant byte
of the MAC address will always to be set to 0D. The third most significant byte of the MAC address
will always to be set to 1E and last three bytes forms the serial number.
Menu 5 - PROFINET Configuration
Menu 5 contains all the parameters relating the configuration of the PROFINET interface.
S.05.004 Configuration Error
Minimum 0 Maximum 4
Default 0 Units
On connect request from
Type 8 Bit Volatile Update Rate
controller
Display Format Text Decimal Places 0
Coding RO, Txt, NC, PT, BU

This parameter displays the current status of the PROFINET communications and will also display
any errors that are detected on the module.

Value Text Description

0 No Error No error detected.
1 Input Mapping Error More than 32 parameters (slots) are configured as inputs.
2 Output Mapping Error More than 32 parameters (slots) are configured as outputs.
Data size given in GSDML file does not match actual
3 Data Size Error
parameter size.
Parameter given in connect request is either non-existent or
4 Param Config
the validation has failed.

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S.05.006 Module Revision Counter
Minimum 0 Maximum 65535
Default 0 Units
Type 16 Bit Volatile Update Rate On Module Reset
Display Format None Decimal Places 0
Coding RO, ND, PT, BU

Introduction
A changed value of the revision counter parameter of PROFINET marks a change of hardware or
its parameters. At production, the counter will be set to zero. This value is reserved for the first
installation and the first increment. The counter increments from 1 to 65535, wrapping over back to

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1 when required.
Criteria to increment the revision counter
• If any other than the SI-PROFINET V2 module is removed or inserted then configuration
counter will increment since that is a configuration change.
• Any write access of parameters within the module and its activation.
• If any user save in the drive or in the module.
The counter will reset to zero when the module is defaulted.

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S.05.007 Profile ID
Minimum 0 Maximum 65535
Default 62976 Units
Type 16 Bit volatile Update Rate Background read
Display Format None Decimal Places 0

Getting started
Coding RO, PT, BU

This parameter displays the supported profile ID. This is fixed at 62976 (0xF600), which is a profile
ID for generic devices.

Additional features
S.05.008 Installation Date
Minimum 00-00-00 Maximum 31-12-99
Default Units
Type 32 Bit volatile Update Rate Module reset / Parameter descriptions
initialization
Display Format Date Decimal Places 0
Coding RO, ND, PT, BU
This parameter indicates that the date of installation or commissioning of a device or module. This
date will be written by controller and cannot be modified by the user via the keypad or comms.
Diagnostics
Glossary

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S.05.009 Timeout
Minimum 1 Maximum 10000
Default 100 Units ms
Connect request from
Type 16 Bit volatile Update Rate
controller
Display Format None Decimal Places 0
Coding RW, PT, BU

This parameter defines the time period in which the module must receive a cyclic data frame from
the controller before any specified action is performed. Default timeout value is 100 ms and it is
over-written by the controller when a connect request is received.

S.05.010 Timeout Action

Minimum 0 Maximum 4
Default 4 Units
Module reset /
Type 8 Bit User Save Update Rate
initialization
Display Format Text Decimal Places 0
Coding RW, BU
This parameter defines the action to take when no cyclic message frame is received within the time
period specified by the timeout value in Pr S.05.009. All possible values are shown in the table
below.
Value Text Description
0 Trip Trip drive with corresponding trip
1 SendFaultValues Send configured fault values to output mappings
2 Clear output PLC output parameter will have their values set to zero
3 Hold last Hold the last value in output parameters
4 No action No action

S.05.011* Timeout Event Destination

Minimum 0 Maximum 4
Default 0 Units
Module reset /
Type 8 Bit User Save Update Rate
initialization
Display Format Text Decimal Places 0
Coding RW, BU

This parameter defines the Event task destination if a specified Event task in a compatible module
is set to run.

NOTE * The timeout event function has not been implemented with this release.

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Value Text Description
0 This slot Trigger event in this slot
1 Slot 1 Trigger event in slot 1
2 Slot 2 Trigger event in slot 2
3 Slot 3 Trigger event in slot 3
4 Slot 4 Trigger event in slot 4

Introduction
S.05.012* Timeout Event Type
Minimum 0 Maximum 5
Default 0 Units

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Module reset /
Type 8 Bit User Save Update Rate
initialization
Display Format Text Decimal Places 0
Coding RW, BU

Defines the event to trigger when a timeout occurs. Timeout Event Destination (Pr S.05.011) must

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specify an appropriate consumer (option slot) of the event. All event types are listed in the table
below.
Value Text Description
0 No event Trigger event in this slot
1 Trigger Event Trigger module event
2 Trigger Event 1 Trigger module event 1

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3 Trigger Event 2 Trigger module event 2
4 Trigger Event 3 Trigger module event 3
5 Trigger Event 4 Trigger module event 4

Additional features
NOTE * The timeout event function has not been implemented with this release.

S.05.026 Profinet Input Consistency Enable

Minimum 0 Maximum 1
Default Off (0) Units Parameter descriptions

On Profinet Reset,
Type 1 Bit User Save Update Rate
Start-up
Display Format Standard Decimal Places 0
Coding RW
This parameter is used to enable or disable the user level PROFINET input consistency. It can take
the following values:
Diagnostics

Value Text Description

0 Off Input consistency is disabled.
1 On Input consistency is enabled.
Glossary

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S.05.027 Profinet Input Consistency Trigger Parameter
Minimum 0.00.000 Maximum 4.99.999
Default 0.00.000 Units
On Profinet Reset,
Type 32 Bit User Save Update Rate
Start-up
Display Format Slot Menu Parameter Decimal Places 0
Coding RW, BU
By default, cyclic data is read from the drive (or via inter-option communication to an option
module) just before it is transmitted to the PLC. If the user wishes to control the sampling of new
data (e.g. if another module is putting data into the drive menu 20 parameters and data should not
be transmitted until they have all been updated) then PROFINET input consistency should be
enabled and a trigger parameter selected. The following scheme is specified:
• When PROFINET input consistency is disabled, new cyclic data is sampled just prior to
transmission. The cyclic data gets updated in background task.
• When PROFINET input consistency is enabled, the value in the PROFINET input consistency
trigger parameter is checked at the beginning of the sampling routine. If it is zero then last set
of cyclic data is retransmitted. If the value is non-zero then new data is sampled and
transmitted, the trigger parameter value is then set to zero.
If read consistency is enabled, then at reset or following a power cycle, the value in the trigger
parameter is set to zero.
In the slot number of parameter S.mm.ppp, "if S=0" means drive, "S=1 to 3" means the module in
slot 1 to 3, "S=4" means factory fit module.

S.05.028 Profinet Output Consistency Enable

Minimum 0 Maximum 1
Default Off (0) Units
On Profinet Reset,
Type 1 Bit User Save Update Rate
Start-up
Display Format Standard Decimal Places 0
Coding RW
This parameter is used to enable or disable the user level PROFINET output consistency. It can
take the following values:

Value Text Description

0 Off Output consistency is disabled.
1 On Output consistency is enabled.

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S.05.029 Profinet Output Consistency Trigger Parameter
Minimum 0.00.000 Maximum 4.99.999
Default 0.00.000 Units
On Profinet Reset,
Type 32 Bit User Save Update Rate
Start-up

Introduction
Display Format Slot Menu Parameter Decimal Places 0
Coding RW, BU
By default, cyclic data is written to the drive (or via inter-option communication to an option module)
just after it is received from the PLC. If the user wishes to control the writing of new data (e.g. if

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another module is reading data from drive menu 20 parameters and data should only be read when
until they have all been updated) then PROFINET output consistency should be enabled and a
trigger parameter selected. The following scheme is specified:
• When PROFINET output consistency is disabled, new cyclic data is sampled just prior to
transmission. This cyclic data gets updated in background task.
• When PROFINET output consistency is enabled, the value in the PROFINET output
consistency trigger parameter is checked at the beginning of the writing routine. If it is zero then

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data is written to the cyclic data destination parameters and the trigger parameter is set to 1. If
the value is non zero the new data is discarded.

If write consistency is enabled, then at reset or following a power cycle, the value in the trigger
parameter is set to zero.
In the slot number of parameter S.mm.ppp, "if S=0" means drive, "S=1 to 3" means the module in

Getting started
slot 1 to 3, "S=4" means factory fit module.

Additional features
Parameter descriptions
Diagnostics
Glossary

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8 Diagnostics
Overview
This section provides basic diagnostic information intended to resolve the most common problems
encountered when setting up an SI-PROFINET V2 option module.

Link LEDs
Each of the Ethernet ports provide a status LED for diagnostics and information purposes.

Figure 8-1 SI-PROFINET V2 connections

Link LEDs

Ethertnet
Port B
Ground
tab
Ethertnet
Port A

Table 8-1 LED functionality

State Meaning
OFF No Ethernet network connection detected
Steady green Ethernet connection established
Flashing green Ethernet message frame detected
Drive trip display codes
If the option module detects an error during operation, it will force a trip on the drive. However, the
trip string displayed on the drive will only indicate which slot initiated the trip. The exact reason for
the trip will be indicated in the drive trip code parameters (Pr 10.020 and Pr 10.070).
The table overleaf shows the possible trips that will be displayed on the drive when a problem is
detected with the option module or when the option module initiates a trip.

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 Trip Description

Safety information
The drive has detected that an option module is present but is unable to
SlotX HF
communicate with it due to a hardware fault.
SlotX Error User trip generated by the option module
This trip will occur if a drive slot was previously configured with an option
SlotX Not Fitted
module but on power up, no option module was detected.

Introduction
This trip will occur if a drive slot was previously configured with an option
module but on power up, a different option module was detected. Replacing
the option module with another one of the same ID number will not initiate this
SlotX Different
trip.
The trip will also occur if an option module is installed to a previously unused

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slot.

Module error codes

If the option module detects an internal error during operation, it will force a trip on the drive and
provide a sub-trip string for a clearer definition of the trip. The table below shows the possible
module error codes.
Value Text Description

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200 Software Fault Software Fault
201 BG Overrun Background task overrun
202 Firmware Invalid Invalid firmware for hardware version
203 Drive Unknown Unknown drive type
204 Drive Unsupported Unsupported drive type

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205 Mode Unknown Unknown drive mode
206 Mode Unsupported Unsupported drive mode
207 FLASH Error Corrupted Non-volatile FLASH
208 Database Init Database initialization error

Additional features
209 File System Init File system initialization error
210 Mem Allocation Memory allocation error
211 Filesystem Error File system error
212 Config Save Configuration file save error
213 Over Temperature Overheated Parameter descriptions
214 Drive Timeout the drive has not responded within watchdog period
215 eCMP Comms Error eCMP communication failure
216 TO eCMP Slot1 eCMP communication to slot 1 timeout
217 TO eCMP Slot2 eCMP communication to slot 2 timeout
218 TO eCMP Slot3 eCMP communication to slot 3 timeout
219 Reserved Reserved
Diagnostics

220 Reserved Reserved

221 Factory Settings Missing factory settings
222 Functional Test Functional test failure
223 Config Restore Configuration file restore error
Glossary

224 Self Test Error Power on self test error

225 Runtime Config Runtime configuration error

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PROFINET error codes
If the option module detects a PROFINET error during operation, it will force a trip on the drive and
provide a sub-trip string for a clearer definition of the trip.
The following table lists all possible PROFINET error codes:

Value Text Description

100 Link Loss Network link has been lost
101 INIT Switch Ethernet switch initialization error
102 INIT TCP/IP TCP/IP initialization error
103 INIT Profinet PROFINET initialization error
104 Profinet Start PROFINET start error
105 Profinet Plug PROFINET plug error
106 Invalid IM Invalid IM data, EEPROM corrupted
107 CPM watchdog Cyclic frame timeout
108 Ethernet Failure Ethernet controller initialization error

PROFINET configuration error codes

Pr S.05.004 provides further information if an error in the PLC configuration has been detected.

S.05.004 Configuration Error

Minimum 0 Maximum 4
Default 0 Units
On connect request
Type 8 Bit Volatile Update Rate
from controller
Display Format Text Decimal Places 0
Coding RO, Txt, NC, PT, BU
This parameter displays the current status of the PROFINET communications and will also display
any errors that are detected on the module.

Value Text Description

0 No Error No error detected.
1 Input Mapping Error More than 32 parameters (slots) are configured as inputs.
2 Output Mapping Error More than 32 parameters (slots) are configured as outputs.
Data size given in GSDML file does not match actual parameter
3 Data Size Error
size.
Parameter given in connect request is either non-existent or the
4 Param Config
validation has failed.

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Diagnostics flowchart

Safety information
Start

Introduction
Mechanical installation
Check RTE
Is port LED No controller is sending
off ? data

Connect
Ethernet cable Yes

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No Is Ethernet cable Is port LED No
connected ? flashing ?

Yes Yes

Getting started
Test Ethernet cable Check RTE
Is RTE controller No
controller setup is
data correct ?
correct

Yes

Additional features
Check RTE
controller is RTE functioning
powered up and normally
connected

Parameter descriptions
Diagnostics
Glossary

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Address: This is the unique network identification given to a networked device to allow
communication on a network. When a device sends or receives data the address is used to
determine the source and the destination of the message.

ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange): A standard character encoding
mechanism established by ANSI to provide compatibility between data systems and services.

Asynchronous Transmission: Each character transmitted is individually synchronized using start

and stop bits.

ANSI (American National Standards Institute): A voluntary organization that represents the USA
in the ISO, and is responsible for defining ASCII. Members include manufacturers, common
carriers, and other standards organizations such as the IEEE.

Auto-crossover detection: A method used to automatically detect if a crossover or non-crossover

network cable is connected.

Bandwidth: The information-carrying capability of a communications channel or line, expressed in

Hertz (Hz), between the highest and lowest frequencies of a band.

Baseband Transmission: Direct transmission method whereby the transmission medium carries
only one signal at a time usually for distances under ten miles.

BCC (Block Check Character): A control character added to a block in character oriented
protocols used for determining if the block was received in error -- such as CRC and LRC.

BCD (Binary Coded Decimal): A digital system that uses six-bit binary codes to represent decimal
digits, providing 64 possible combinations.

Binary: A digital system with two states, 1 and 0.

Bit: A contraction of the phrase binary digit, representing the smallest unit of information and the
basic unit in data communications, a bit may have the value of 1 or 0.

Bit Rate: The speed at which binary digits (bits) would be transmitted over a communications path
and usually expressed in "bits per second" (bps). Bit rate should not be confused with Baud which
defines the rate of signal state changes.

Byte: A collection of 8 binary digits that collectively store a value. This may be signed or unsigned.

CCITT (The Consultative Committee International Telegraph and Telephone): The

international advisory committee, established under the United Nations that sets international
recommendations which often are accepted as standards.

Channel: A data link which connects two devices allowing them to communicate with each other.

Character: Any letter, number, punctuation mark or other sign contained in a message, including
characters for control functions and for special symbols.

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Checksum: The sum of a group of data provided with the group, for checking purposes.

Control Character: A non-printing character used to initiate, modify, or stop a control function. LF
(line feed) is an example of a control character.

Control word: A collection of binary digits that are used to control the drive. Features typically
include directional controls, run controls and other similar functions.

Introduction
CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check): An error checking control method in which the block check
character (BCC) is the remainder after dividing all the serialized bits in a transmitted block by a
prespecified binary number.

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Crossover lead: A network cable where the terminal connections at one end of the cable are
connected straight through to the other end with the exception of the data pair which are
transposed.
(Normally used to connect two network devices together as a separate network).

CSMA (Carrier Sense Multiple Access): A contention-based LAN access method where Ethernet
devices listen prior to transmitting, send a packet of data, then free the line for other devices to

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transmit. While stations do not transmit until the line is clear, transmission collisions still occur.

CSMA/CA (Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance): A CSMA protocol using a
slotted TDM to minimize a collision reoccurrence. For optimum results, CSMA/CA will work best if
the time slot is short as compared to the length of the packet.

CSMA/CD (Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection): A LAN access method

Getting started
where all networked devices listen for transmissions before attempting to transmit. If two or more
devices begin transmitting at the same time, each stops for a random period of time before
attempting to re-transmit.

Additional features
Cyclic (implicit or polled) data: Data that is transmitted at regular intervals over the network;
sometimes referred to as "Implicit data" or "Polled data".

Data rate: Determines the communication speed of the network, the higher the value the more data
can be sent across the network in the same time period.
Parameter descriptions
Decentralized: A processing method where intelligence is located at several remote locations of
the same processing system.

Deterministic: A system is deterministic when the output can be predicted with certainty. For
communication systems, a deterministic system is one where the messages can be reliably
delivered at precise time intervals.

Device: A piece of equipment connected to a network, this may be any type of equipment including
Diagnostics

repeaters, hubs, network controller or drives.

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol): This is a protocol used to allocate dynamic IP
addresses to network devices from a central server.
Glossary

DNS (Domain Name Server): This is a server that is used to convert a URL such as
"www.controltechniques.com" to an IP address such as 129.254.254.106.

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Double word: A 32-bit word, this may be signed or unsigned.

Duplex: A communication facility providing transmission in either one direction only (half-duplex) or
two directions simultaneously (full-duplex).

Grounding: Describes the electrical safety or shielding connections for the module.

GSDML (General Station Description Markup Language) file: An XML based file that defines
the properties of a network device and contains information describing the features available on the
device.

Ethernet address: See MAC address.

Explicit data: See Non-cyclic data.

Firewall: A computer or piece of software that restricts connections between different ports. This
can be useful when restricting data flow between two network segments.

Frame: The entire sequence of bits and bytes in a transmitted block.

FTP (File Transfer Protocol): A protocol using the TCP/IP protocols commonly used for
transferring files over the Internet.

Full-duplex: See Duplex

Gateway: A device that allows devices on different subnets or networks to communicate with each
other.

Half-duplex: See Duplex

Hub: A method of connecting computers together on Ethernet. An un-switched hub will repeat any
data received on one port to all ports.

HTTP (Hypertext transfer protocol): This is a document specification protocol commonly used in
web pages.

Implicit data: See Cyclic data.

IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers): An international institute that issues its
own standards and is a member of ANSI and ISO.

IP: Internet Protocol, this is the protocol used to transmit bytes across an IP network.

IP address: An address that identifies a node uniquely on a subnet or network.

IP subnet: A part of an IP network that consists of a range of addresses that may be accessed by
all devices on the same network directly.

ISO (International Standards Organization): The International, voluntary standards organization,

closely aligned with the CCITT perhaps best noted for its OSI model and OSI communications

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the American representative.

Jitter: A tendency toward a lack of synchronization or other impairment caused by the mechanical
or electrical changes in communications equipment.

LAN (Local Area Network): The data communications facilities used to provide communications
within a limited geographical area, normally up to 6 miles, using the higher data rates normally from

Introduction
1 Mbps to 1 Gbps. LANs may have bridges or gateways to other networks but are usually confined
to a building or cluster or buildings.

Latency: The waiting time, or delay between a device's request message and the response
message.

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LED: Light Emitting Diode.

Long word: A 32-bit data word that may be signed or unsigned.

LSB: Least Significant Bit/Byte.

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MAC address: This is a unique address that is assigned to SI-PROFINET V2 at the time of
manufacture; no other device will have this address. The address is used to make connections to
the module before the IP address is assigned.

MSB: Most Significant Bit/Byte.

Network controller: The network device which controls the cyclic communication on a network.

Getting started
(See PLC).

Network topology: The arrangement of devices and the links connecting the devices on a
network.

Additional features
Node: A device on the network. This may be either a device such as a drive or part of
the network such as a repeater.

Non-crossover lead: See Patch lead.

Parameter descriptions
Non-cyclic (explicit) data: Data that is requested or sent as required and not on a regular basis.
Sometimes referred to as "Explicit data".

Non-deterministic: A non-deterministic system is one where the output can not be predicted with
certainty. For communication systems, a non-deterministic system is one where the messages can
not be delivered at precise time intervals.

Octet: A collection of 8 binary digits which form a byte.

Diagnostics

OSI Model (Open Systems Interconnection Model): The 7-layer reference model recommended
by the ISO to provide a logical structure for network operations protocol.

Parity Bit: An error-checking bit whose binary value (0 or 1) depends on whether the sum of bits
Glossary

with the value 1 in the unit of data being checked is odd or even. If the total number of bits with

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value 1, including the parity bit (or bits), is even, the unit of data is said to have even parity; if it is
odd, it has odd parity.

Patch lead: A network cable where the terminal connections at one end of the cable are connected
straight through to the other end on a pin to pin basis. Normally used to connect a network device to
a network switch.

PC: Personal Computer.

PDU (Protocol Data Unit): This is the main Modbus message telegram, to which is added the
MBAP header to form the complete Modbus telegram.

PLC (Programmable Logic Controller): A digital computer used for automation of

electromechanical processes. Sometimes used as a communication specific network controller.

Poll rate: The rate at which cyclic data is sent and received on the network.

Polled data: See Cyclic data.

Protocol: The method of "line discipline" used to control the orderly exchange of information
between the stations on a data link or on a data communications network or system.

Router: A device that is used to connect different networks or subnets, in a similar way to a firewall,
however a router generally allows significantly less control of the data.

RT (Real Time): A communication system which can accurately deliver messages to within pre-
determined time tolerances.

RTE (Real Time Ethernet): An Ethernet based communication system which can accurately
deliver messages to within pre-determined time tolerances.

Scan rate: See Poll rate.

Shielding: A connection to provide additional immunity to noise on a network cable.

SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol): A protocol used for sending email.

SNTP (Simple Network Time Protocol): A protocol used for synchronising time over a network.

Status word: A value that denotes the status of the drive. Each bit within the word will have a
specific meaning.

Subnet: A part of a network that has IP addresses in the same range. Devices on the same subnet
may communicate directly with other devices on the same subnet without the use of a gateway.

Subnet mask: Defines which part of the IP address constitutes the subnet address and which part
constitutes the host device address.

Switch: A device that allows Ethernet devices to be interconnected.

Synchronous Transmission: A constant time interval between characters is used to ensure that
all data communications equipment is in step with each other. The opposite of asynchronous

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relies on the transmitter and receiver to be functioning at a fixed rate of transmission, thereby being
a more efficient method of data communication.

TCP (Transmission Control Protocol): This protocol is responsible for ensuring that the data on
the network reaches its destination.

TDM (Time Division Multiplexer): A multiplexer designed to apportion its composite link time

Introduction
between its available channels, interleaving data at a higher speed on the main or multiplexed
channel. The data signals are then separated to restore the data to the individual input channels.

URL (Uniform Resource Locator): A method used to give a web site a friendly name such as
www.controltechniques.com as an alternative to an IP address.

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VPN (Virtual Private Network): A method of using a non-secure or public network that allows
devices to be connected together as if they were a part of a private network.

Word: A collection of 16 binary digits.

XML (Extensible Markup Language): A document definition that is intended to store and transfer

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data between applications.

Getting started
Additional features
Parameter descriptions
Diagnostics
Glossary

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 Index
B
Bus media ..................................................................................................13
C
Cable ..........................................................................................................14
Cabling considerations ...............................................................................13
Cautions .......................................................................................................6
Conventions used in this guide ..................................................................10
Cyclic data ......................................................................................10, 46, 48
D
Date code format ........................................................................................10
Diagnostics flowchart .................................................................................43
E
Electrical safety ............................................................................................6
F
Features / specification ................................................................................9
G
General installation .....................................................................................11
Glossary .....................................................................................................44
GSDML file .................................................................................................17
M
Maximum network length ...........................................................................15
Menu 0 - Setup ...........................................................................................26
Menu 2 - PROFINET Ethernet configuration ..............................................27
Menu 5 - PROFINET configuration ............................................................28
Menus .........................................................................................................29
Minimum node-to-node cable length ..........................................................16
Module error codes ....................................................................................41
Module grounding .......................................................................................16
N
Network topology ........................................................................................16
Notes ............................................................................................................6
O
Option module identification .......................................................................10
P
PLC ........................................................................................................9, 10
PROFINET error codes ..............................................................................42
PROFINET IO communications .................................................................17
PROFINET network controller or PLC? ......................................................10
S
Segment .....................................................................................................15
Setup flowchart ...........................................................................................20
SI-PROFINET V2 terminal descriptions .....................................................15

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 SM-LON module - front view ......................................................................11
Subnet mask ..............................................................................................19
W
What is PROFINET ......................................................................................9

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