Overview
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Time channel is used for standard cyclic data transfer and alarms. 
There is no theoretical limit for the amount of connected nodes in 
PROFINET IO network, but in practise, the programmable 
controllers and number of available network addresses limits the 
size.
The PROFINET IO protocol is specified in the IEC standards 
61158 and 61784. The communication with a drive is specified in 
the PROFIdrive profile (v4) published by PROFIBUS 
INTERNATIONAL.
Further information can be obtained from www.profinet.com
.
The RETA-02 Ethernet Adapter module
The RETA-02 Ethernet Adapter module is an optional device for 
ABB drives, which enables the connection of the drive to a 
Ethernet network. The drive is considered as a slave on the 
Ethernet network. Through the RETA-02 Ethernet Adapter 
module, it is possible to:
• give control commands to the drive 
(Start, Stop, Run enable, etc.)
• feed a motor speed or torque reference to the drive
• give a process actual value or a process reference to the PID 
controller of the drive
• read status information and actual values from the drive
• change drive parameter values
• reset a drive fault.
The Modbus/TCP and PROFINET commands and services 
supported by the RETA-02 Ethernet Adapter module are 
discussed in chapter Communication. Please refer to the user 
documentation of the drive as to which commands are supported 
by the drive.
The adapter module is mounted into an option slot on the motor 
control board of the drive. See the Hardware Manual of the drive 
for module placement options.