User manual OMRON PROFINET BROCHURE

[. . . ] in developing DeviceNet and CompoNet and in addition to offering a wide range of products for CIP-based networks we actively support PROFIBUS-DP, by far the world's most popular system. Networks, the next generation Building on our experience with PROFIBUS, Omron is now a front runner in the support and development of PROFINET-IO, an open `Industrial Ethernet' solution set to become Europe's next-generation field network. PROFINET-IO meets all requirements of industrial automation and provides the higher speeds necessary as intelligent devices become more complex. PROFINET is more adaptable than conventional bus systems, enabling users to optimize it for their own required functionality. [. . . ] They report the status of their communication connections to the MRP manager. In case of a connection failure, the MRP manager will activate the alternative communication path, so that all stations remain accessible. By including the SmartSlice stations as active members of the ring, the number of dedicated switches needed to build a redundancy ring is greatly reduced. Conventional ring structure Ring redundancy with SmartSlice PLC HMI PLC HMI MRP manager MRP client MRP client MRP manager SmartSlice with built-in MRP client MRP client SmartSlice with built-in MRP client SmartSlice with built-in MRP client SmartSLice stations with built in MRP client; greatly reduce the installation costs. Case study: Marine applications Control system design for ships is going through a rapid change towards fully integrated automation systems. power generation, HVAC, pumps and winches are made fully transparent, and remotely accessible. Controller- and network redundancy, and toolless unit replacement are key features of Omron's PROFINET solution to ensure maximum system availability. Built-in switch with MRP client function. MRP clients report interruptions to the MRP manager, which activates the stand-by connection in milliseconds. PROFINET ­ easy to set up, with open software tools GSDML text file DTM plugin Omron products support PROFINET-IO for cyclic master-slave communication with `soft' real-time characteristics, as required in general-purpose industrial automation. The most universal PROFINET variant, PROFINET-IO is similar to fieldbus communication and offers added flexibility while remaining easy to use. offers full access to any parameter in any device, at any time. FDT is Open Technology An FDT program (Field Device Tool) is a network-independent framework that accepts product-specific plugins from any vendor provided it is FDT compliant. Called DTMs (Device Type Managers), these plugins provide a user interface for setting up and maintaining a device, and handle the communication over the network. This technology eliminates the need to learn how to use a new tool when changing bus systems and allows access to the device-specific features of each vendor's device via its own dedicated interface. Any device that is not provided with a DTM can be configured using conventional text-based GSDML (XML) files. One tool for all networks Ease of use is the key to PROFINET's success. And if you currently use Omron's highly popular CX-One software, you already own the configuration tools. The network-independent FDT technology Omron already uses for its PROFIBUS configuration tool also supports PROFINET. With PROFIBUS-DP interface units for all main product series Omron has already integrated PROFIBUS in its `Smart Platform' solutions. Moreover, Omron's FDT-based configuration software, which is open to third-party devices, PROFINET ­ Devices PROFIBUS & PROFINET International (PI) PI is the international industrial communications community responsible for PROFINET and PROFIBUS, two of the most important technologies used in factory- and process automation today. Sales of PROFIBUS nodes has passed the 20 million mark and currently more than 1400 PI member companies around the world develop and supply products, services and solutions for industrial automation applications. The PI commitment to openness and standardization guarantees a wide choice of interchangeable products and stimulates innovation, ensuring best-in-class performance. [. . . ] The PROFINET-IO device has two external network connections to allow direct linking of multiple devices in a line structure. Built-in support for MRP (Medium Redundancy Protocol) allows these units to be installed as an integral part of a redundant ring topology. An optional dedicated memory end plate allows on-site unit replacement without the need to reconfigure settings. [. . . ]