PROFINET with STEP 7 V15
Function Manual, 12/2017, A5E03444486-AH
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Purpose of the documentation
This function manual provides an overview of the PROFINET communication system with
SIMATIC STEP 7 V15.
STEP 7 V15 is integrated into the high-performance graphical Totally Integrated Automation
Portal (TIA Portal), the new integration platform for all automation software tools.
This function manual supports you in planning a PROFINET system. The manual is
structured into the following subject areas:
● PROFINET basics
● PROFINET diagnostics
● PROFINET functions
The following knowledge is required in order to understand the manual:
● General knowledge of automation technology
● Knowledge of the industrial automation system SIMATIC
● Knowledge about the use of Windows-based computers
● Knowledge about how to use STEP 7 (TIA Portal)
This documentation is the basic documentation for all SIMATIC products from the
PROFINET environment. The product documentation is based on this documentation.
The examples are based on the functionality of the S7-1500 automation system.