Issue 10/06   3  Functions 
MICROMASTER 440      Operating Instructions   
6SE6400-5AW00-0BP0 
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NOTE 
If a higher baud rate or higher number of nodes is required, then the CB option 
boards (e.g. PROFIBUS, CAN) should be used to ensure disturbance-free 
operation. 
 
3.7.1.2  The structure of net data 
Information which, for example, a SIMATIC S7 control unit (= master) sends to a 
drive (= slave) or the drive sends to the control unit is placed in the net-data area of 
each telegram. 
General structure of the net-data block 
The net-data block is divided into two areas: 
¾  the PKW (parameter ID value) range 
¾  the PZD (process data) range 
The structure of the net data in the USS-protocol telegram is shown below. 
Protocol frame
Parameter ID value
(parameter area)
STX LGE ADR
(PKW) (PZD)
BCC
PKW: PZD:
Process data
(process-data area)
Process dataParameter
Net data
 
Fig. 3-45  Telegram structure 
¾ The PKW area relates to the handling of the parameter ID value (PKW) 
interface. The PKW interface is not a physical interface but a mechanism which 
handles parameter transfer between two communication partners (e.g. control 
unit and drive). This involves, for example, reading and writing parameter 
values and reading parameter descriptions and associated texts. 
All tasks which are performed via the PKW interface essentially involve operator 
control and visualization, service and diagnosis. 
¾ The PZD area contains the signals required for the automation system: 
♦  Control word(s) and setpoint(s) from the master to the slave 
♦  Status word(s) and actual value(s) from the slave to the master. 
PKW area
PKE IND PZD1 • • • PZD16
PZD area
PKW elements
variable length variable length
 
Fig. 3-46  Structure of the PKW and PZD areas 
The two areas together make up the net data block. This structure applies to 
telegrams from the master to the slave and vice versa.