Configuring SIMOTION D410
3.4 Configuring PROFINET (only for D410 PN)
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3.4 Configuring PROFINET (only for D410 PN)

3.4.1 General information about PROFINET communication

Overview
PROFINET is an open component-based industrial communication system using Ethernet
(IEC 61158) for distributed automation systems.
The PROFINET interface supports operation of SIMOTION D410 PN as IO controller and/or
as intelligent device.
PROFINET distinguishes between the controller and its assigned devices. Controller and
devices form a PROFINET IO system, comparable to a master-slave system on PROFIBUS.
SIMOTION D410 PN supports the following PROFINET communication methods:
RT
IRT
With IRT, a distinction is made between IRT with high flexibility and IRT with high
performance.
Additional references
Additional information pertaining to PROFINET communication is available in the
SIMOTION
Communication System Manual
.