PROFINET IO
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In case of restrictions regarding the compatibility, the valid hardware version
is always included in the device name of the hardware catalog (e.g.: 57106
PROFINET Device >= HW 04).
NOTE
Structure and contents of the GSDML file are stipulated by the standard IEC
61158.
Addressing In PROFINET each device can be identified unambiguously by means of its
PROFINET interface:
IP address or MAC address
Device name
Transfer medium PROFINET is compatible with Ethernet according to the IEEE standards. The
PROFINET IO field devices are connected only via switches as network com-
ponents either in a star topology using the multiport switches or in a line topol-
ogy using the switch integrated in the field device.