With the SOFTNET PN IO communication software, PGs/PCs with MS Windows operating system can link field devices to PROFINET IO. For this purpose a PC or a workstation can be operated as IO controller, such as: PC-based control systems, HMI systems or test applications.
SOFTNET PN IO is available for the following interfaces:
CP 1612 (PCI)
Integrierte Schnittstellen der SIMATIC PG/PC
Low-cost connection to PROFINET IO
SOFTNET PN IO permits the low-cost connection of field devices to Industrial Ethernet with PROFINET.
Easy portability thanks to OPC standard interface
The included OPC server serves as standard programming interface. This makes it very easy to connect automation applications to OPC-capable Windows applications (Office, HMI systems, etc.).
High-performance access to IO data over IO base interface
The interface to the PC application is configured in the form of an IO base library. This permits high-performance access to the IO data over the IO base interface for integration in C/C++ applications.
The IO base interface is compatible with the CP 1616.
Changing from PROFIBUS to PROFINET is child's play
Since the design of the IO base interface is based on the DP base interface of the PROFIBUS modules CP 5613 and CP 5614, it is very easy to change from existing PROFIBUS DP master applications to PN IO controller applications.
Uniform procedure with NCM PC and STEP7
Thanks to the uniform configuring functionality with NCM PC and STEP 7, your expertise can be utilized with both.
Low-cost connection to PROFINET IO
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