Modes

The Hilscher PROFINET board has two operating modes: master mode and slave mode, but do not set it to slave mode.

Master Mode

It brings together and manages each node connected to the PROFINET network.

A PROFINET master can manage 128 devices for RT communication and 64 devices for IRT communication (up to 128 bytes of data).

PLC is typically configured as a master and controls all nodes in factory automation system, but Epson RC+ is also capable of being a master.

Set up the PROFINET network configuration in the configurator (Hilscher SYCON.net (opens new window)).

• Setting parameters for each slave device

  The configuration management software determines parameters for each slave device via an Electronic Information File (GSDML).

  The communication speed (bps) is 100 Mbps.