Foreword

Fundamental safety
instructions 1

Introduction 2
SIMOTION
Overview of the
Motion Control
communication functions and 3
services
Communication
PROFIBUS DP 4
System Manual
PROFINET IO 5
Ethernet: General
information (TCP and UDP 6
connections)

Routing - communication
across network boundaries 7

SIMOTION IT 8

PROFIsafe 9

PROFIdrive 10

Appendix 11

Valid as of Version 4.4

01/2015
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Foreword

Content
This document is part of the System and Function Descriptions documentation package.

Scope of validity
This manual is valid for SIMOTION SCOUT product level V4.4:
● SIMOTION SCOUT V4.4 (Engineering System for the SIMOTION product family)
● The software configuration is described in this manual based on SIMOTION SCOUT and
SIMATIC STEP 7 Version V5.x.
Information on configuration in the Engineering Framework Totally Integrated Automation
Portal (SIMOTION SCOUT in the TIA Portal), you will find in the configuration manual
SIMOTION SCOUT TIA.

Chapters in this manual

This manual describes the communications possibilities for SIMOTION systems.
● Communications functions and services overview
General information about the communications possibilities provided by SIMOTION.
● PROFIBUS
Information about the DPV1 communication, and the setup and programming of the
communication between SIMOTION and SIMATIC devices.
● PROFINET IO
Information about configuring PROFINET with SIMOTION
● Ethernet introduction (TCP/IP and UDP connections)
Information about the the setup and programming of the Ethernet communication between
SIMOTION and SIMATIC devices.
● Routing - communication across network boundaries
General information about routing
● SIMOTION IT
General information about the IT and Web functions provided by SIMOTION.
● PROFIsafe
General information on configuring failsafe controls.
● PROFIdrive
Description of the PROFIdrive profile.
● Index
Keyword index for locating information

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SIMOTION Documentation
An overview of the SIMOTION documentation can be found in the SIMOTION Documentation
Overview document.
This documentation is included as electronic documentation in the scope of delivery of
SIMOTION SCOUT. It comprises ten documentation packages.
The following documentation packages are available for SIMOTION V4.4:
● SIMOTION Engineering System Handling
● SIMOTION System and Function Descriptions
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● SIMOTION Programming
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● SIMOTION P
● SIMOTION D
● SIMOTION Supplementary Documentation

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Foreword......................................................................................................................................................3
1 Fundamental safety instructions.................................................................................................................15
1.1 General safety instructions.....................................................................................................15
1.2 Industrial security...................................................................................................................16
2 Introduction.................................................................................................................................................17
2.1 The communications subject in the SIMOTION documentation............................................17
3 Overview of the communication functions and services.............................................................................19
3.1 Network options.....................................................................................................................19
3.1.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................19
3.1.2 PROFINET.............................................................................................................................20
3.1.3 Industrial Ethernet..................................................................................................................20
3.1.4 PROFIBUS.............................................................................................................................21
3.1.5 MPI (Multi-Point Interface).....................................................................................................21
3.1.6 Point-to-point communication (PtP).......................................................................................22
3.2 Communications services (or network functions)...................................................................23
3.2.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................23
3.2.2 PG/OP communication services............................................................................................23
3.2.3 S7 communication services...................................................................................................24
3.2.4 S7 basic communication services..........................................................................................24
3.2.5 "Global data" communication service.....................................................................................25
3.2.6 PROFINET communication services......................................................................................25
3.2.7 Industrial Ethernet communication services...........................................................................26
3.2.8 PROFIBUS communication services.....................................................................................27
3.3 Additional services for the exchange of information...............................................................28
4 PROFIBUS DP...........................................................................................................................................29
4.1 PROFIBUS DP communication..............................................................................................29
4.1.1 Overview of PROFIBUS DP communication..........................................................................29
4.2 Cyclical data exchange between a SIMOTION and SIMATIC controller...............................30
4.2.1 Description of cyclical SIMOTION and SIMATIC controller data exchange ..........................30
4.2.2 Linking a SIMOTION controller to a SIMATIC controller as a PROFIBUS DP slave.............30
4.2.2.1 Linking by means of a GSD file..............................................................................................30
4.2.2.2 Linking using an I slave..........................................................................................................31
4.2.3 Linking a SIMATIC controller to a SIMOTION controller as a PROFIBUS DP slave.............34
4.2.3.1 Linking by means of a GSD file..............................................................................................34
4.2.3.2 Linking using an I slave..........................................................................................................34
4.2.4 CPU-CPU communication using the S7 basic communication via PROFIBUS.....................37
4.2.4.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................37
4.2.4.2 SIMOTION functions..............................................................................................................37

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5 PROFINET IO.............................................................................................................................................41
5.1 PROFINET IO overview.........................................................................................................41
5.1.1 PROFINET IO........................................................................................................................41
5.1.2 Application model...................................................................................................................41
5.1.3 PROFINET IO system............................................................................................................42
5.1.4 IO controller............................................................................................................................42
5.1.5 IO device................................................................................................................................42
5.1.6 RT classes.............................................................................................................................43
5.1.6.1 RT classes for PROFINET IO................................................................................................43
5.1.6.2 Send clock and update time...................................................................................................44
5.1.6.3 Adjustable send clocks and update times..............................................................................45
5.1.6.4 PROFINET IO with RT...........................................................................................................47
5.1.6.5 PROFINET IO with IRT - Overview........................................................................................48
5.1.6.6 PROFINET IO with IRT (High Performance)..........................................................................49
5.1.7 Sync domain..........................................................................................................................50
5.1.8 Isochronous operation and isochronous mode with PROFINET............................................51
5.1.9 Addressing of PROFINET IO devices....................................................................................52
5.1.10 Planning and topology for a PROFINET network...................................................................52
5.1.11 Isochronous applications with PROFINET.............................................................................58
5.1.12 Acyclic communication via PROFINET..................................................................................63
5.1.13 Shared device........................................................................................................................63
5.1.14 iDevice...................................................................................................................................64
5.2 Properties and functions of PROFINET IO with SIMOTION..................................................65
5.2.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................65
5.2.2 Cycle clock scaling.................................................................................................................67
5.2.2.1 Cycle clock scaling with PROFINET IO on SIMOTION devices............................................67
5.2.2.2 Cycle clock scaling for IO accesses.......................................................................................69
5.2.2.3 Bus cycle clocks that can be adjusted for cycle clock scaling to SIMOTION devices............70
5.2.3 Task system and time response............................................................................................72
5.2.3.1 Overview of SIMOTION task system and system cycle clocks..............................................72
5.2.3.2 BackgroundTask, MotionTask, and IPOSynchronousTask....................................................73
5.2.3.3 ServoSynchronousTask.........................................................................................................75
5.2.3.4 Fast I/O processing in the ServoSynchronousTask...............................................................77
5.2.4 SIMOTION controllers with two PROFINET IO interfaces.....................................................77
5.2.4.1 Two PROFINET IO interfaces................................................................................................77
5.2.4.2 Basic rules for using two PN IO interfaces.............................................................................78
5.2.4.3 Applications for devices with two PROFINET IO interfaces...................................................81
5.2.4.4 "Controlled" sync master........................................................................................................87
5.2.4.5 Example configuration for "controlled" sync master...............................................................91
5.2.5 Relationship between sync domain and PROFINET IO systems..........................................92
5.2.6 Redundant sync master.........................................................................................................92
5.2.7 Quantity structures.................................................................................................................94
5.2.8 Media redundancy (MRP and MRPD)....................................................................................97
5.2.8.1 Media redundancy for SIMOTION..........................................................................................97
5.2.8.2 Information on PROFINET with MRPD................................................................................101
5.2.8.3 Sample configurations for MRPD rings................................................................................103
5.2.8.4 Use of Safety with MRRT.....................................................................................................105
5.2.9 PROFINET V2.3 Performance Upgrade..............................................................................107
5.2.9.1 Optimized data transfer / 125 µs PROFINET send clock.....................................................107
5.2.9.2 Dynamic Frame Packing - DFP............................................................................................108

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5.3 Configuring PROFINET IO with SIMOTION.........................................................................111

5.3.1 New in SIMOTION SCOUT as of V4.4.................................................................................111
5.3.2 New in SIMOTION SCOUT as of V4.3.................................................................................112
5.3.3 New with SIMOTION SCOUT V4.2 or higher.......................................................................113
5.3.4 Procedure for configuring PROFINET IO with IRT High Performance.................................114
5.3.5 Inserting and configuring SIMOTION D...............................................................................115
5.3.5.1 General information on inserting and configuring SIMOTION D..........................................115
5.3.5.2 Inserting and configuring SIMOTION D4x5-2 DP/PN/D410 PN/D410-2 DP/PN..................115
5.3.5.3 Insert and configure a SIMOTION D4x5-2 incl. CBE30-2....................................................118
5.3.5.4 Add and configure PROFINET interface CBE30-2 .............................................................120
5.3.6 Adding and configuring SIMOTION P..................................................................................122
5.3.7 Adding and configuring SIMOTION C..................................................................................125
5.3.8 Creating a sync domain.......................................................................................................128
5.3.9 Defining send clock and refresh times.................................................................................131
5.3.10 Servo_fast, scaling down of cycle clocks to the servo at the PROFINET interface.............136
5.3.11 Configuring a topology.........................................................................................................138
5.3.11.1 Topology..............................................................................................................................138
5.3.11.2 Topology editor (graphical view)..........................................................................................139
5.3.11.3 Interconnecting ports via the topology editor (table view)....................................................141
5.3.11.4 Interconnecting ports via object properties..........................................................................142
5.3.12 Creating an IO device..........................................................................................................143
5.3.13 Inserting and configuring the SINAMICS S120....................................................................145
5.3.14 IP address and device name................................................................................................149
5.3.15 Assigning device names and IP addresses to IO devices...................................................151
5.3.16 Assigning device name and IP address via user program/DCP..........................................154
5.3.16.1 IP address and device name via UP/DCP (Mini-IP-Config).................................................154
5.3.16.2 Configuring device names via system function....................................................................156
5.3.16.3 Configuring an IP address via system function....................................................................158
5.3.16.4 ResetToFactorySettings via DCP........................................................................................161
5.3.17 Configuring media redundancy (V4.3 and higher)...............................................................162
5.3.17.1 Creating ring topology .........................................................................................................162
5.3.17.2 Setting up MRP domain.......................................................................................................164
5.3.17.3 Configuring media redundancy............................................................................................166
5.3.18 Identification and maintenance (I&M) data...........................................................................169
5.4 Configuring direct data exchange (data exchange broadcast) between IO controllers........172
5.4.1 Introduction..........................................................................................................................172
5.4.2 Configuring the sender.........................................................................................................174
5.4.3 Configuring the receiver.......................................................................................................175
5.5 Configuring the iDevice........................................................................................................176
5.5.1 PROFINET IO and I device..................................................................................................176
5.5.2 I device functionality with SIMOTION SCOUT V4.2 or higher.............................................181
5.5.3 Creating an I device.............................................................................................................183
5.5.4 Exporting the GSD file for the I device.................................................................................186
5.5.5 Creating a substitute I device...............................................................................................187
5.5.6 Insert the iDevice substitute in the higher-level IO controller...............................................189
5.5.7 Deleting a substitute I device...............................................................................................193
5.5.8 Shared iDevice.....................................................................................................................194
5.6 Loading the communication configuration............................................................................196
5.6.1 Loading the PROFINET IO configuration.............................................................................196
5.7 Communication connections between SIMOTION and SIMATIC........................................197

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5.7.1 Communication connections overview.................................................................................197

5.7.2 Data exchange through the use of iDevices........................................................................198
5.8 Diagnostic and alarm behavior.............................................................................................199
5.8.1 Device model for PROFINET...............................................................................................199
5.8.2 Diagnostics levels for PROFINET........................................................................................199
5.8.3 Using TaskStartInfo .............................................................................................................200
5.8.4 Alarms on the IO controller..................................................................................................201
5.8.5 Alarms from the IO device to the IO controller.....................................................................202
5.8.6 Alarms for direct data exchange between IO controllers.....................................................203
5.8.7 SINAMICS drives alarms.....................................................................................................204
5.8.8 System functions for the diagnostics for PROFINET or PROFIBUS....................................204
5.8.9 PROFINET device diagnosis in STEP 7..............................................................................207
5.8.10 PROFINET IO and DS0 diagnostic interrupts......................................................................207
5.8.10.1 Diagnostic interrupt PROFINET IO maintenance concept...................................................207
5.8.10.2 Device model for IO device..................................................................................................208
5.8.10.3 PROFINET IO and DS0 diagnostic interrupts......................................................................210
5.9 PROFIenergy.......................................................................................................................213
5.9.1 Overview of PROFIenergy...................................................................................................213
5.9.2 Example of PROFIenergy with SIMOTION..........................................................................213
5.9.3 SIMOTION as PROFIenergy controller and PROFIenergy device......................................215
5.9.4 System function blocks _receiveRecord() and _provideRecord() for non-cyclic
communication via the iDevice interface..............................................................................216
5.9.5 Function block for the SIMOTION PROFIenergy iDevice....................................................217
6 Ethernet: General information (TCP and UDP connections)....................................................................219
6.1 Ethernet interfaces...............................................................................................................219
6.1.1 Overview of Ethernet............................................................................................................219
6.1.2 Properties of the SIMOTION Ethernet interfaces.................................................................219
6.1.3 Using the Ethernet interface.................................................................................................221
6.2 LCom communications library..............................................................................................222
6.3 TCP communication.............................................................................................................223
6.3.1 Overview of TCP communication.........................................................................................223
6.3.2 SIMOTION system functions for TCP communication.........................................................226
6.3.2.1 Overview of SIMOTION system functions............................................................................226
6.3.2.2 _tcpOpenServer() system function.......................................................................................227
6.3.2.3 _tcpOpenClient() system function........................................................................................228
6.3.2.4 _tcpSend() system function..................................................................................................229
6.3.2.5 _tcpReceive() system function.............................................................................................229
6.3.2.6 _tcpCloseConnection() system function...............................................................................230
6.3.2.7 _tcpCloseServer() system function......................................................................................231
6.4 UDP communication............................................................................................................232
6.4.1 Overview of UDP communication........................................................................................232
6.4.2 SIMOTION system functions for UDP communication.........................................................233
6.4.2.1 Overview of SIMOTION system functions............................................................................233
6.4.2.2 _udpSend() system function.................................................................................................234
6.4.2.3 _udpReceive() system function............................................................................................235
6.4.2.4 _udpAddMulticastGroupMembership() system function.......................................................236
6.4.2.5 _udpDropMulticastGroupMembership() system function....................................................236
6.5 Services used.......................................................................................................................238

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6.5.1 Communication services and port numbers used................................................................238

6.5.2 Deactivating PN interface ports in SIMOTION.....................................................................240
7 Routing - communication across network boundaries..............................................................................243
7.1 What does routing mean?....................................................................................................243
7.2 Configuration of S7 routing..................................................................................................245
7.3 Routing for SIMOTION.........................................................................................................246
7.4 Routing with SIMOTION D (example of D4x5 with CBE30).................................................248
7.5 Routing with SIMOTION D4x5-2 (example of D455-2 DP/PN)............................................251
7.6 Routing for SIMOTION D to the SINAMICS integrated........................................................254
7.7 Routing for SIMOTION P350...............................................................................................255
7.8 Routing for SIMOTION P320...............................................................................................257
8 SIMOTION IT............................................................................................................................................259
8.1 SIMOTION IT - overview......................................................................................................259
8.2 Web access to SIMOTION...................................................................................................261
8.3 SIMOTION IT web server.....................................................................................................262
8.4 SIMOTION IT OPC XML DA................................................................................................265
9 PROFIsafe................................................................................................................................................267
9.1 Communication relationships for drive-based safety...........................................................267
9.2 Message frames and signals in drive-based safety.............................................................269
9.3 SIMOTION F proxy functions...............................................................................................272
9.4 PROFIsafe properties for configuration................................................................................273
9.5 PROFIsafe via PROFINET...................................................................................................276
9.5.1 Principles of I device failsafe proxy......................................................................................276
9.5.2 Supported devices and software requirements for I device failsafe proxy...........................278
9.5.3 Detailed description/properties of I device failsafe proxy.....................................................280
9.5.4 PROFIsafe via PROFINET with an F-CPU..........................................................................281
9.5.5 Topology overviews I device F-Proxy..................................................................................282
9.5.5.1 Topology for I device failsafe proxy for PROFIBUS drive units............................................282
9.5.5.2 Topology for I device failsafe proxy for PROFINET drive units............................................283
9.5.5.3 Topology for I device failsafe proxy for PROFIBUS and PROFINET drive units.................284
9.5.6 Configuring I device failsafe proxy.......................................................................................285
9.5.6.1 Basic configuration process for I device failsafe proxy........................................................285
9.5.6.2 Configuration example for SIMOTION D435 and SINAMICS S120 via PROFINET............287
9.5.6.3 Adapting the F destination address (F_Dest_Add) in the existing project............................293
9.5.6.4 Configuration of D435 with S120 on PROFINET and integrated PROFIBUS......................296
9.5.6.5 Upgrading an existing system with PROFIsafe via PROFIBUS to PROFIsafe via
PROFINET...........................................................................................................................300
9.5.6.6 General information on F destination addresses (F_Dest_Add) with iDevice F-Proxy.........302
9.5.7 Shared device via PROFINET.............................................................................................303
9.5.7.1 General information on shared device.................................................................................303
9.5.7.2 Shared device in a STEP 7 project......................................................................................305
9.5.8 Shared iDevice and PROFIsafe...........................................................................................310

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9.5.8.1 Using a shared iDevice with PROFIsafe..............................................................................310

9.5.8.2 Configuration example for shared iDevice and PROFIsafe.................................................311
9.5.8.3 Configuring SIMOTION D for shared iDevice......................................................................314
9.5.8.4 Allocating an iDevice to two IO controllers as a shared device............................................316
9.6 PROFIsafe via PROFIBUS..................................................................................................324
9.6.1 General information about PROFIsafe on PROFIBUS........................................................324
9.6.2 Supported devices and software requirements for PROFIsafe on PROFIBUS...................324
9.6.3 I-slave failsafe proxy............................................................................................................325
9.6.3.1 Principles of I-slave failsafe proxy........................................................................................325
9.6.3.2 Topology for I-slave failsafe proxy for PROFIBUS drive units.............................................326
9.6.3.3 PROFIsafe via PROFIBUS when SIMOTION D is used......................................................326
9.6.4 Failsafe data exchange broadcast.......................................................................................332
9.6.4.1 Principles of failsafe data exchange broadcast....................................................................332
9.6.4.2 Topology of failsafe data exchange broadcast via PROFIBUS............................................333
9.6.4.3 PROFIsafe via PROFIBUS with fail-safe internode data exchange taking the example
of SIMOTION D....................................................................................................................333
9.7 PROFIsafe configuration - acceptance test and reports......................................................338
9.8 Additional information on SIMOTION and PROFIsafe.........................................................339
9.9 Exporting/importing drive objects (DO)................................................................................340
10 PROFIdrive...............................................................................................................................................343
10.1 Why profiles?.......................................................................................................................343
10.2 PROFIdrive overview...........................................................................................................344
10.3 PROFIdrive base/parameter model.....................................................................................345
10.4 Segmentation in application classes....................................................................................349
10.5 PROFIdrive-specific data types............................................................................................351
10.6 Acyclic communication (Base Mode Parameter Access).....................................................356
10.6.1 Acyclic communication.........................................................................................................356
10.6.2 Reading and writing parameters with Base Mode Parameter Access.................................356
10.6.3 Parameter request/response data set..................................................................................359
10.6.4 Specifications for PROFIBUS and PROFINET IO...............................................................363
10.6.5 Error assessment.................................................................................................................365
10.6.6 Additional information for the parameters of a PROFIdrive drive.........................................368
10.6.7 System commands in SIMOTION........................................................................................368
10.6.7.1 _writeRecord/_readRecord SIMOTION system commands.................................................368
10.6.7.2 _writeDrive.../_readDrive... SIMOTION system commands.................................................370
10.6.7.3 Comparison of the system commands.................................................................................371
10.6.7.4 Deleting _readDrive and _writeDrive jobs............................................................................372
10.6.8 Rules for using _readRecord and _writeRecord...................................................................372
10.6.8.1 Rule 1 - the job has its own job reference............................................................................372
10.6.8.2 Rule 2 - system functions for asynchronous programming..................................................372
10.6.8.3 Rule 3 - read/write data record per PROFIdrive drive unit...................................................374
10.6.8.4 Rule 4 - the last call wins for SIMOTION.............................................................................374
10.6.8.5 Rule 5 - a maximum of eight concurrent calls is possible in SIMOTION..............................375
10.6.9 Rules for SIMOTION _writeDrive.../_readDrive... commands..............................................378
10.6.9.1 Scope for the rules...............................................................................................................378
10.6.9.2 Rule 6 - repeated call of system function for asynchronous programming..........................378
10.6.9.3 Rule 7 - multiple concurrent calls per target device ...........................................................379

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10.6.9.4 Rule 8 - release the interlocking after the complete processing of a job .............................380
10.6.9.5 Rule 9 - canceling jobs for an asynchronous call.................................................................381
10.6.9.6 Rule 10 - management of sixteen jobs.................................................................................383
10.6.9.7 Rule 11 - parallel jobs for different drive devices.................................................................383
10.6.10 Special features...................................................................................................................385
10.6.10.1 Rule 12 - data buffering of up to 64 drive objects................................................................385
10.6.10.2 Rule 13 - a mix of system functions can be used.................................................................385
10.6.10.3 Rule 14 - interlocking for the mixed use of commands........................................................387
10.6.11 Program examples...............................................................................................................387
10.6.11.1 Programming example.........................................................................................................387
11 Appendix...................................................................................................................................................393
11.1 Standard PROFIBUS/PROFINET data types (only available in English).............................393
11.2 Profile-specific PROFIBUS/PROFINET data types (only available in English)....................404
Index.........................................................................................................................................................411

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1.1 General safety instructions

WARNING
Risk of death if the safety instructions and remaining risks are not carefully observed
If the safety instructions and residual risks are not observed in the associated hardware
documentation, accidents involving severe injuries or death can occur.
● Observe the safety instructions given in the hardware documentation.
● Consider the residual risks for the risk evaluation.

WARNING
Danger to life or malfunctions of the machine as a result of incorrect or changed
parameterization
As a result of incorrect or changed parameterization, machines can malfunction, which in turn
can lead to injuries or death.
● Protect the parameterization (parameter assignments) against unauthorized access.
● Respond to possible malfunctions by applying suitable measures (e.g. EMERGENCY
STOP or EMERGENCY OFF).

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1.2 Industrial security

1.2 Industrial security

Note
Industrial security
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secure operation of plants, solutions, machines, equipment and/or networks. They are
important components in a holistic industrial security concept. With this in mind, Siemens’
products and solutions undergo continuous development. Siemens recommends strongly that
you regularly check for product updates.
For the secure operation of Siemens products and solutions, it is necessary to take suitable
preventive action (e.g. cell protection concept) and integrate each component into a holistic,
state-of-the-art industrial security concept. Third-party products that may be in use should also
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industrialsecurity.
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newsletter. For more information, visit http://support.automation.siemens.com

WARNING
Danger as a result of unsafe operating states resulting from software manipulation
Software manipulation (e.g. by viruses, Trojan horses, malware, worms) can cause unsafe
operating states to develop in your installation which can lead to death, severe injuries and/
or material damage.
● Keep the software up to date.
Information and newsletters can be found at:
http://support.automation.siemens.com
● Incorporate the automation and drive components into a state-of-the-art, integrated
industrial security concept for the installation or machine.
For more detailed information, go to:
http://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity
● Make sure that you include all installed products into the integrated industrial security
concept.

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2.1 The communications subject in the SIMOTION documentation

Overview
You can find information on the subject of communication in the individual Manuals, in the
Programming Manuals and in this Communication Manual.

Communication manual
This Communication Manual provides, in particular, information that is important for the
communication of SIMOTION devices with devices that are not part of the SIMOTION family,
especially SIMATIC devices.
This manual contains explanations of the required configuration steps that must be performed
on both communication partners in order to obtain an error-free, functioning communication
relationship.
Therefore, this manual deals very intensively with the settings and the programming of the
SIMATIC S7 stations as communication partners of the SIMOTION devices.

Product manuals and programming manuals

The product manuals deal with the subject of communication from the point of view of the
devices themselves, i.e. with respect to the electrical properties of the available interfaces as
well as the setting options with the SIMOTION SCOUT engineering system.
You will also find further information in the manuals entitled Modular Machine Concepts and
Base Functions, which are part of the SIMOTION documentation package.
There is no information here how the partner stations are set.

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3.1.1 Introduction
As an integral part of "Totally Integrated Automation" (TIA), the SIMOTION and SIMATIC
network solutions provide the necessary flexibility and performance characteristic for the
communication requirements of your application, irrespective of how simple or complex it is.

Note
This section provides a general description of the communication functions and services
included in Siemens' automation technology. This does not necessarily imply that all functions
mentioned also are available for SIMOTION. You will find details concerning the functions
supported by SIMOTION in chapters 4 - 8.

SIMOTION and SIMATIC networks for all applications

The SIMOTION products support a variety of network options. With these network solutions,
you can combine the SIMOTION devices in accordance with the requirements of your
application.
For further optimization of the network solutions, SIMOTION products provide integrated
communication services and functions to extend the performance capability of the network
protocol.

Note
Appropriate protective measures (among other things, IT security, e.g. network segmentation)
are to be taken in order to ensure safe operation of the system. You can find more information
on Industrial Security on the Internet at:
www.siemens.de/industrialsecurity.

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3.1.2 PROFINET

Overview
PROFINET is based on the open Industrial Ethernet standard for industrial automation for
company-wide communication and extends the capability for data exchange of your
automation components through to the office environment, so that your automation
components, even the distributed field devices and drives, can be connected to your local area
network (LAN).
Because PROFINET connects all levels of your organization – from the field devices through
to the management systems – you can perform the plant-wide engineering using normal IT
standards. As for all solutions based on Industrial Ethernet, PROFINET supports electrical,
optical and wireless networks.
As PROFINET is based on Industrial Ethernet and not implemented as a derived form of
"PROFIBUS for Ethernet", PROFINET can utilize the previously installed Ethernet-compatible
devices. Even if PROFINET is not a master/slave system, the PROFINET IO and PROFINET
CBA communication services provide the functionality required by automation systems:
● With PROFINET IO, you can connect distributed field devices (e.g. digital or analog signal
modules) and drives directly to an Industrial Ethernet subnet.
● PROFINET CBA (Component-Based Automation) supports modular solutions for machine
and plant construction. You define your automation system as autonomous components,
whereby each component consists of independent, self-contained tasks.
Both communication services provide real-time functionality to make PROFINET a real-time
implementation. PROFINET also enables the simultaneous existence of the real-time
communication of your automation process and your other IT communication, at the same
time in the same network, without the real-time behavior of your automation system being
impaired.
The PROFIsafe profile communicates with the fail-safe devices via the PROFINET subnet for
further support of fail-safe or "safety-relevant" applications.

3.1.3 Industrial Ethernet

Overview
As Industrial Ethernet provides a communication network for the connection of command levels
and cell levels, you can extend the data exchange capability of your automation components
into the office environment with Industrial Ethernet.
Industrial Ethernet is based on the standards IEEE 802.3 and IEEE 802.3u for communication
between computers and automation systems and enables your system to exchange large data
volumes over long distances.

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3.1.4 PROFIBUS

Overview
PROFIBUS is based on the standards IEC 61158 and EN 50170 and provides a solution with
open field bus for the complete production and process automation. PROFIBUS provides fast,
reliable data exchange and integrated diagnostic functions. PROFIBUS supports
manufacturer-independent solutions with the largest third-party manufacturer support
worldwide. A variety of transmission media can be used for your PROFIBUS subnet: electrical,
optical and wireless.
PROFIBUS provides the following communication services:
● PROFIBUS DP (Distributed Peripherals) is a communication protocol that is especially
suitable for production automation.
PROFIBUS DP provides a fast, cyclic and deterministic exchange of process data between
a bus DP master and the assigned DP slave devices. PROFIBUS DP supports isochronous
communication. The synchronized execution cycles ensure that the data is transmitted at
consistently equidistant time intervals.
● PROFIBUS PA (Process Automation) expands PROFIBUS DP to provide intrinsically safe
data and power transmission according to the IEC 61158-2 standard.
● PROFIBUS FMS (Fieldbus Message Specification) is for communication on the cell level,
where the controllers communicate with one another. Automation systems from different
manufacturers can communicate with one another by means of PROFIBUS FMS.
● PROFIBUS FDL (Fieldbus Data Link) has been optimized for the transmission of medium-
sized data volumes to support error-free data transmission on the PROFIBUS subnet.
In addition, PROFIBUS uses profiles to provide communication options for the needs of specific
applications, such as PROFIdrive (for the motion control) or PROFIsafe (for fail-safe or "safety-
relevant" applications).

3.1.5 MPI (Multi-Point Interface)

Overview
MPIs are integrated interfaces for SIMOTION and SIMATIC products (SIMOTION devices,
SIMATIC S7 devices, SIMATIC HMI as well as SIMATIC PC and PG).
MPI provides an interface for PG/OP communication. In addition, MPI provides simple
networking capability using the following services: communication via global data (GD), S7
communication and S7 basic communication.
The electric transmission medium for MPI uses the RS 485 standard, which is also used by
PROFIBUS.

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3.1.6 Point-to-point communication (PtP)

Overview
SIMOTION devices can be programmed so that they exchange data with another controller in
the network. Even if the point-to-point communication is not considered as a subnet, the point-
to-point connection provides serial transmission (e.g. RS232 or RS485) of data between two
stations, e.g. with a SIMATIC controller or even with a third-party device that is capable of
communication.
CP modules (e.g. a CP340) or ET200 modules can be used for point-to-point communication
to read and write data between two controllers. Point-to-point communication thus represents
a powerful and cost-effective alternative to bus solutions, particularly when only a few devices
are connected to the SIMOTION device.
Point-to-point communication provides the following capabilities:
● Using standard procedures or loadable drivers to adapt to the protocol of the communication
partner
● Using ASCII characters to define a user-specific procedure
● Communication with other types of devices, such as operator panels, printers or card
readers

Additional references
You will find additional references concerning point-to-point communication in the descriptions
of the CP or ET200 modules.

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3.2 Communications services (or network functions)

3.2.1 Introduction
SIMOTION and SIMATIC devices support a set of specific communication services, which
control the data packets that are transmitted via the physical networks. Each communication
service defines a set of functions and performance characteristics, e.g. the data to be
transferred, the devices to be controlled, the devices to be monitored and the programs to be
loaded.

Communication services of the SIMOTION and SIMATIC products

Communication services, also often referred to as network functions, are the software
components that utilize the physical hardware of the networks. Software interfaces (e.g. S7
system functions) in the end device (e.g. SIMOTION device, SIMATIC S7 device or PC) provide
access to the communication services. However, a software interface does not necessarily
have all of the communication functions for the communication service. Such a service can be
provided in the respective end system with different software interfaces.

Communicating with SIMATIC

For the communication functions of the SIMATIC controllers, refer to the SIMATIC
documentation.
● SIMATIC S7-1500, ET 200MP, ET 200SP communication (http://
support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/59192925)
● SIMATIC communication with SIMATIC (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/
en/25074283)

3.2.2 PG/OP communication services

Overview
PG/OP services are the integrated communication functions with which SIMATIC and
SIMOTION automation systems communicate with a programming device (e.g. STEP 7) and
operator control and monitoring system. All SIMOTION and SIMATIC networks support the
PG/OP communication services.

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3.2.3 S7 communication services

Overview
S7 communication services provide data exchange using communication system function
blocks (SFBs) and communication function blocks (FBs) for configured S7 connections.
All SIMOTION devices and SIMATIC S7 devices have integrated S7 communication services
that allow the user program in the controller to initiate the reading or writing of data. These
functions are independent of specific networks, allowing you to program S7 communication
via any network (MPI, PROFIBUS, PROFINET or Industrial Ethernet).
For transferring data between the controllers, you must configure a connection between both
controllers. The integrated communication functions are called up by the SFB/FB in the
application. You can transfer up to 64 KB of data between SIMOTION and SIMATIC S7 devices.
You can access data in the controller with your HMI device, programming device (PG), or PC
as the S7 communication functions are integrated in the operating system of the SIMOTION
devices and SIMATIC S7 devices. This type of peer-to-peer link does not require any additional
connection equipment. (However, if you configure a connection to one of these devices, you
can access the data via the symbolic names.)

Note
SFBs may not be used with SIMOTION.

3.2.4 S7 basic communication services

Overview
S7 basic communication services provide data exchange using communication system
functions (SFCs) for non-configured S7 connections. These SFCs (e.g. X_GET or X_PUT)
read or write the data to a SIMATIC controller, so that small data volumes can be transferred
via an MPI subnet to another S7 station (S7 controller, HMI or PC).
The SFCs for the S7 basic communication do not communicate with stations in other subnets.
You do not need to configure connections for the S7 basic communication. The connections
are established when the user program calls the SFC.

Note
You can only use the S7 basic communication services via an MPI connection between
SIMATIC S7-300, S7-400 or C7-600 controllers.

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3.2.5 "Global data" communication service

Overview
In addition to the other options for the network communication, you can configure a 'global
data' communication connection (GD) to provide cyclic data transmission between SIMATIC
controllers that are connected to an MPI network. The data exchange runs as part of the normal
process image exchange, as the global data communication is integrated in the operating
system of the SIMATIC controller.
As the global data communication is a process for transferring data, the receipt of the global
data is not acknowledged. A publisher (data source) sends the data to one or several
subscriber(s) (data sink) and subscribers receive the data. The publisher does not receive an
acknowledgement from the subscribers that they have received the transmitted data.

Note
You can only use the global data communication via an MPI connection between SIMATIC
S7-300, S7-400 or C7-600 controllers.
GD communication does not require any special programming or program blocks in your STEP
7 user program. The operating systems of the individual controllers process the global data
exchange. Using STEP 7, you configure a global data (GD) table with the source path of the
data to be transmitted to the subscribers. This GD table is downloaded with the hardware
configuration for both the publisher and the subscribers.
Global data is not available for SIMOTION.

3.2.6 PROFINET communication services

Overview
PROFINET provides the following communication services:
● You can connect I/O devices and drives via a Ethernet physics to the SIMOTION or
SIMATIC controller with the communication service PROFINET IO. The user program
executed in the controller can process the input and output data of the I/O devices with
PROFINET IO. You configure the addressing for PROFINET IO in STEP 7 or SIMOTION
SCOUT.
● With PROFINET CBA, you can define your automation system as autonomous subunits or
components. These components can be PROFINET IO, PROFIBUS DP or third-party
devices or subnets.
If you want to use the PROFINET CBA communication services for a component-based
solution, configure the SIMATIC controllers and the I/O devices in individual components in
STEP 7. Then configure the communication between the various components with SIMATIC
iMAP.

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Both PROFINET IO and PROFINET CBA communication services provide the real-time
communication required by automation systems.

Note
PROFINET CBA is only available for SIMATIC devices, not for SIMOTION devices.

3.2.7 Industrial Ethernet communication services

Overview
Industrial Ethernet is based on the IEEE 802.3 and IEEE 802.3u standards and connects the
automation systems with your business system, so that you also have access to the data in
the office.
Industrial Ethernet provides the following communication services:
● The ISO transfer provides services for transmitting data via connections that support error-
free data transmission. The ISO transfer is only possible with STEP7.
● TCP/IP allows you to exchange contiguous data blocks between the controllers and
computers in PROFINET or Industrial Ethernet networks. With TCP/IP, the controller
transmits contiguous data blocks.
● ISO-on-TCP (RFC 1006) supports error-free data transmission. For SIMOTION only when
going though SCOUT ONLINE. If the communication is performed from the user program,
an RFC must be programmed.
● UDP (User Datagram Protocol) and UDP multi-cast provide simple data transmission
without acknowledgment. You can transmit related data blocks from one station to another,
such as between a SIMOTION and SIMATIC controller, a PC or a third-party system.
● Information technology (IT) communication allows you to share data using standard
Ethernet protocols and services (such as FTP, HTTP and e-mail) via PROFINET or
Industrial Ethernet networks.

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3.2.8 PROFIBUS communication services

Overview
PROFIBUS provides the following communication services:
● PROFIBUS DP (Distributed Peripherals) supports the transparent communication with the
distributed I/O. The SIMOTION/STEP 7 user program accesses the distributed I/O in the
same manner as it accesses the I/O on the central rack of the controller (or the PLC).
PROFIBUS DP enables the direct communication with the distributed I/O. PROFIBUS DP
complies with the EN 61158 and EN 50170 standards.
● PROFIBUS PA (Process Automation) facilitates the direct communication with process
automation (PA) instruments. This includes both cyclic access to I/O, typically with a PLC
master, as well as acyclic access to the potentially large set of device operating parameters,
typically with an engineering tool such as Process Device Manager (PDM). PROFIBUS PA
complies with the IEC 61158 standard.
● PROFIBUS FMS (Fieldbus Message Specifications) enables the transmission of structured
data (FMS variables). PROFIBUS FMS complies with the IEC 61784 standard.
● PROFIBUS FDL (Fieldbus Data Link) has been optimized for the transmission of medium-
sized data volumes to support error-free data transmission on the PROFIBUS subnet.
PROFIBUS FDL supports the SDA function (Send Data with Acknowledge).
Note
SIMOTION devices only support the PROFIBUS DP communication service.
For fail-safe communication, SIMOTION and SIMATIC devices use the PROFIsafe profile
for PROFIBUS DP.
SIMOTION devices use the PROFIdrive profile for communication between SIMOTION
devices through to the connected drives.

Additional references
You can find a comparison of the SIMATIC S7 and SIMOTION system functions in the 2_FAQ
directory on the Utilities & Applications CD.

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3.3 Additional services for the exchange of information

In addition to supporting the standard communication networks, SIMOTION and SIMATIC also
provide additional means for sharing information via networks.
Sharing data with other applications via OPC (OLE for Process Control)
With OPC, Windows applications can access process data so that it is easy for devices and
applications from different vendors to be combined with each other. OPC not only provides an
open, manufacturer-independent interface, but also an easy-to-use client/server configuration
for the standardized data exchange between applications (e.g. HMI or office applications) that
do not require a specific network or protocol.
The OPC server provides interfaces for connecting the OPC client applications. You configure
the client application for access to data sources, e.g. addresses in the memory of a PLC.
Because several different OPC clients can access the same OPC server at the same time, the
same data sources can be used for any OPC-compliant application.
In addition to OPC servers, SIMATIC NET also provides applications for configuring and testing
OPC connections: Advanced PC Configuration (APC) and OPC Scout (used to test and
commission an OPC application or OPC server). You use these tools to connect SIMOTION
and SIMATIC S7 products to other OPC-compliant applications.
The SIMATIC NET OPC servers support the following communication services:
● PROFINET IO (by means of PROFINET or Industrial Ethernet subnet)
● PROFINET CBA (by means of PROFINET or Industrial Ethernet subnet)
● TCP/IP (by means of PROFINET or Industrial Ethernet subnet)
● PROFIBUS DP (by means of PROFIBUS subnet)
● PROFIBUS FMS (by means of PROFIBUS subnet)
● S7 communication
● S5compatible communication

Using information technology (IT) for sharing data in an office environment

SIMOTION and SIMATIC use standard IT tools (such as e-mail, HTTP Web server, FTP and
SNMP) with PROFINET and Industrial Ethernet networks to expand the data-sharing
capabilities into the office environment.
For SIMOTION devices, the corresponding functions are made available through SIMOTION
IT, see SIMOTION IT Ethernet-based HMI and Diagnostic Functions.

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4.1 PROFIBUS DP communication

4.1.1 Overview of PROFIBUS DP communication

Description
PROFIBUS DP (Decentralized Peripherals) is designed for fast data exchange at the field
level. The communication is performed between a class 1 PROFIBUS DP master (e.g. a
SIMOTION controller) and PROFIBUS DP slaves (e.g. a SINAMICS S120 drive). The data
exchange with decentralized devices is mainly performed cyclically (DP V0 communication).
In this case, the central controller (SIMOTION controller) reads the input information cyclically
from the slaves and writes the output information cyclically to the slaves. Moreover, diagnostics
functions are made available through the cyclic services. The following figure shows the data
protocol on PROFIBUS DP.

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4.2 Cyclical data exchange between a SIMOTION and SIMATIC

controller.

4.2.1 Description of cyclical SIMOTION and SIMATIC controller data exchange

The following section describes the options for having a SIMOTION and a SIMATIC controller
communicating with one another via PROFIBUS DP.
There are various possibilities:
● A SIMOTION controller is connected to a PROFIBUS DP master system of a SIMATIC
controller as a PROFIBUS DP slave.
● A SIMATIC controller is connected to a PROFIBUS DP master system of a SIMOTION
controller as a PROFIBUS DP slave.
● A master-master communication is used between SIMOTION and SIMATIC controls.

Linking as DP slave
For linking as a DP slave, there are two options:
● The controller is connected to the DP master as a "standard" DP slave by means of a GSD
file. This is essential if the two controllers are in different projects.
● The controller is connected to the DP master as a so-called I slave (intelligent DP slave).
For this purpose, the two controls must be located in one project.
The two options are supported by SIMOTION and SIMATIC controllers.

Note
You will find further information on cyclic data exchange with controllers in the SIMATIC FAQs.
● Linking a S7-400 CPU to a non-Siemens master as a DP slave (http://
support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/36749973)
● DP linking CPU 315-2DP (slave) and S7-400 (master) (http://
support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/6518822)

4.2.2 Linking a SIMOTION controller to a SIMATIC controller as a PROFIBUS DP slave

4.2.2.1 Linking by means of a GSD file

Procedure
The GSD files for the various SIMOTION hardware platforms are automatically also installed
by the SIMOTION SCOUT installation.

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If there is no SIMOTION SCOUT on the engineering PC, the GSD files must first be installed
in STEP7 HW Config. You will find the corresponding GSD files on the SIMOTION SCOUT
DVD "Add-on" in the respective device directory under Firmware and Version.

Table 4-1 GSD file

Device Name of the GSD file

SIMOTION C Si0480aa.gsd
SIMOTION D Si0280ab.gsd
(This file can be used for all SIMOTION D)
SIMOTION P Si0380fa.gsd

After the GSD files have been installed by selecting Options > Install GSD file... in the menu,
the corresponding SIMOTION devices will appear in the Hardware Catalog under PROFIBUS
DP > Additional FIELD DEVICES > PLC > SIMOTION. These can be inserted into a DP master
system from there.

Note
On SIMOTION controllers that are linked to a higher-level controller via a GSD file (separate
projects), access is not possible with SIMOTION SCOUT and the access point S7ONLINE via
a routed connection.
The alternative access point DEVICE in the SIMOTION SCOUT must be used for this! This
also has the advantage of being able to go online simultaneously with the two projects to
SIMATIC (S7ONLINE) and SIMOTION controller (DEVICE). However, it is not possible to go
online to the SINAMICS_Integrated of a SIMOTION D controller if the link with the SIMOTION
has already been routed. Only one network transition can be configured (e.g. PC/PG
<Ethernet> S7-CPU <PROFIBUS> SIMOTION, but not <PROFIBUS_Integrated>
SINAMICS_Integrated in addition).

Note
It is possible to access SINAMICS drives that are linked to a controller via a GSD file with
SIMOTION SCOUT (or STARTER) via a routed connection with the exception of the
SINAMICS_Integrated drive.
To do this, it is possible to set a network transition point using the S7 subnet ID with the setting
Target device > Online access .... Through a network node it is also possible to route to drives
that have been inserted as single drives.

4.2.2.2 Linking using an I slave

Requirement
● STEP 7 and SIMOTION SCOUT must have been installed on the engineering PC.
● The SIMATIC and SIMOTION controllers must be in the same project.
If these requirements are fulfilled, the SIMOTION controller can also be connected to the
PROFIBUS DP master system of the higher-level SIMATIC as an I slave.

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Procedure
It is recommended that the SIMOTION station is first completely configured as DP slave before
it is placed on the DP line of the SIMATIC CPU as an I slave.
Below you will find a description of the procedure for a SIMOTION C. The procedure is identical
apart from the selection of the SIMOTION platform.
1. Configuring a station as a DP slave, e.g. SIMOTION C2xx
Double-clicking on the desired PROFIBUS interface (e.g. DP2/MPI) in HW Config opens
its properties. Select the DP slave option from the Operating Mode tab.
2. Configuring the local I/O addresses
You can set the local I/O addresses and the diagnostics address on the Configuration tab.
3. Switch to the configured SIMATIC station that is to be DP master for the SIMOTION.
4. Creating an I slave
Drag the station type "C2xx/P3xx/D4xx/D4xx-2-I-Slave" from the Hardware catalog window,
"Preconfigured stations" folder, and drop it on the DP master system of the SIMATIC
controller.
5. Linking an I-slave
Double-click the I slave proxy to open the properties window. On the Link tab, assign the
station that is to represent the intelligent DP slave (I slave). This displays all the stations
that are already available in the project and that are potential link partners.

Figure 4-2 I-slave properties

6. Select the appropriate SIMOTION and click Connect. The configured SIMOTION station is
now connected as intelligent DP slave to the SIMATIC.

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7. Select the Configuration tab and assign the addresses:

Figure 4-3 Properties - configuration

– For the data exchange with the DP master via I/O areas, select the MS (Master-Slave)
mode
Note
For direct data exchange with a DP slave (slave-to-slave data exchange broadcast) or
DP master (master-to-master data exchange broadcast), it would be necessary to select
DX mode (Direct Data Exchange) mode here.

8. Confirm the settings by clicking OK.

Configuration of the SIMOTION station as intelligent DP slave on the SIMATIC station is now
complete and data can be exchanged via the specified I/O addresses.

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4.2.3 Linking a SIMATIC controller to a SIMOTION controller as a PROFIBUS DP slave

4.2.3.1 Linking by means of a GSD file

Procedure
The GSD files for the various SIMATIC stations must first be installed in STEP 7 HW Config.

Note
You will find the corresponding GSD files in Product Support: PROFIBUS GSD files for
SIMATIC.

After the GSD files have been installed by selecting Options > Install GSD file... in the menu,
the corresponding SIMATIC devices will appear in the Hardware Catalog under PROFIBUS
DP > Additional FIELD DEVICES > PLC > SIMATIC. These can be inserted into a DP master
system from there.

Note
SIMATIC controllers that have been connected to a higher-level controller by means of a GSD
file, cannot be accessed with STEP 7 via a routed connection.

See also
PROFIBUS GSD files: SIMATIC (http://support.automation.siemens.com/ww/view/en/113652)

4.2.3.2 Linking using an I slave

Requirements
● STEP 7 and SIMOTION SCOUT must have been installed on the engineering PC.
● The SIMATIC and SIMOTION controllers must be in the same project.
If these requirements are fulfilled, the SIMATIC controller can also be connected to the
PROFIBUS DP master system of the SIMOTION controller as an I slave.

Procedure
It is recommended that the SIMATIC station is first completely configured as a DP slave before
it is placed on the DP line of the SIMOTION as an I slave.

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Below you will find a description of the procedure for a CPU 315-2 D. The procedure is identical
apart from the selection of the CPU types, also for an S7-400.
1. Configure a station, for example, with the CPU 315-2 DP, as DP slave. Double-click on line
2.1 (interface) in the configuration table and select the DP slave option in the Operating
mode tab.
2. You can set the local I/O addresses and the diagnostics address in the Configuration tab.
3. Switch to the configured SIMOTION station that is to be DP master for the SIMATIC.
4. Drag the appropriate station type, CPU 31x or CPU 41x, from the Hardware Catalog window
(folder of already configured stations) and drop it on the symbol for the DP master system
of the SIMOTION station.
5. Double-click the I slave proxy to open the properties window. On the Link tab, assign the
station that is to represent the intelligent DP slave (I slave). This displays all the stations
that are already available in the project and that are potential link partners.

Figure 4-4 Properties - link

6. Select the appropriate S7 station and click Connect. The configured S7 station is now
connected as intelligent DP slave to the SIMOTION.

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7. Select the Configuration tab and assign the addresses:

Figure 4-5 Configuration - address selection

– For the data exchange with the DP master via I/O areas, select the MS (Master-Slave)
mode
Note
For direct data exchange with a DP slave (slave-to-slave data exchange broadcast) or
DP master (master-to-master data exchange broadcast), it would be necessary to select
DX mode (Direct Data Exchange) mode here.

8. Confirm the settings by clicking OK.

The configuration of the SIMATIC station as intelligent DP slave on the SIMOTION station is
now completed and data can be exchanged via the specified I/O addresses.

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4.2.4 CPU-CPU communication using the S7 basic communication via PROFIBUS

4.2.4.1 Introduction

CPU-CPU communication
CPU-CPU communication using the S7 basic communication between a SIMATIC and a
SIMOTION controller, is set up using the SFC65 (XSEND) and SFC66 (XRECEIVE) system
functions on the SIMATIC side and the _Xsend() and _Xreceive() system functions on the
SIMOTION side. This application communication is effected via PROFIBUS, or MPI.

Table 4-2 CPU-CPU communication

Protocol SIMATIC device Function SIMOTION device Function

PROFIBUS S7-300 CPU SFC65 (XSEND) SIMOTION C _Xsend
S7-400 CPU SFC66 (XRCV) SIMOTION D _Xreceive
SIMOTION P

PROFIBUS addresses are assigned in HW Config. This must also be passed as a parameter
when the system function _Xsend() is called. That is, the parameters that are important for
communication are determined by the user and passed in the function call. It is not necessary
to configure the communication link in NetPro.

Note
For further information, refer to the online help of each system function.
You will find additional information in the FAQ for SIMATIC communication:
● CPU-CPU communication with SIMATIC controllers (http://
support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/20982954)
● S7 basic communication (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/28866132)

4.2.4.2 SIMOTION functions

The SIMOTION functions for a PROFIBUS connection are explained in more detail below. .

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System functions Xsend() and Xreceive()

Table 4-3 Xsend()

RetVal_PB_Senden:=
_xsend(
communicationMode := PB_Senden_CommunicationMode,
address := PB_Senden_Address,
messageID := PB_Senden_MessageID,
nextCommand := PB_Sender_NextCommand,
commandID := PB_Senden_CommandID,
data := PB_Sende_Daten,
datalenght := PB_Sende_Daten_Laenge
);

Example of the call of the SIMOTION function _xsend

If the SIMATIC S7 station and the SIMOTION device communicate via PROFIBUS, the _xsend
function is called on the SIMOTION side for sending purposes.

Note
Application transmission and reception via S7 basic communication (_Xreceive() or _Xsend())
is only possible on a PROFIBUS interface of the SIMOTION controller if the Programming,
status/force, or other PG functions and non-configured communication connections possible
option is set.

The "communicationmode" parameter informs the called function of what is to happen to the
connection after the successful data transfer. The function data type can assign the
ABORT_CONNECTION or HOLD_CONNECTION values. If ABORT_CONNECTION is
assigned to the parameter, the connection will be removed after the data transfer. The
HOLD_CONNECTION value is used to parameterize the function so that the connection will
be retained after a successful data transfer.
The address parameter contains a structure of the StructXsendDestAddr data type, which also
consists of various parameters. This structure contains all the information about the
communication partner address of the SIMOTION device.

Parameter structure "StructXsendDestAddr

The individual parameters of the structure are listed and explained in the following.
The deviceid parameter is used for the respective SIMOTION hardware. The physical
connection point is specified with the parameter. For example, the value 1 is entered for
interface X8 for a SIMOTION C2xx. The value 2 is entered for interface X9. If a SIMATIC S7
station is connected to X101 of a SIMOTION P, the value 1 is assigned in the deviceid
parameter. The value 2 is written in the deviceid parameter for the X102 interface. For the
SIMOTION D, the value 1 is entered for the X126 interface and the value 2 for the X136
interface in the deviceid parameter.
Because no subnet mask is specified for communication via MPI or PROFIBUS, a value of 0
is pre-assigned to the remotesubnetidlength parameter. Consequently, the assignment of the
remotesubnetid parameter is irrelevant.

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The value 1 is set in the remotestaddrlength parameter for the MPI or PROFIBUS
communication.
The nextstaddrlength parameter specifies the length of the router address. As a router is not
used for the MPI or PROFIBUS communication between the SIMATIC S7 station and the
SIMOTION device, the value 0 is assigned for this parameter. Consequently, the nextstaddr
parameter is also irrelevant (see below).
The following remotesubnetid parameter identifies the subnet mask and has, as already
mentioned above, no significance for the communication via MPI or PROFIBUS.
The remotestaddr parameter specifies the actual destination address. The parameter is an
array. However, only the first index is used for the MPI or PROFIBUS communication. The
other five indices have no significance.
The nextstaddr parameter is used to specify the router address. The same applies for this
parameter as for the remotesubnetid parameter. Its assignment is also irrelevant for the
communication via MPI or PROFIBUS.
The messageid parameter is assigned by the user for the identification of the SIMOTION on
the receive side. The value entered enables an assignment on the SIMATIC S7 station via the
REQ_ID parameter. The value can be fetched there from the messageid parameter.
The behavior of this function with respect to the advance when called is parameterized with
the nextcommand parameter. There are two setting options: IMMEDIATELY and
WHEN_COMMAND_DONE. With the first value, the advance is immediately and with the
second value, after completion of the command.
When the function is called, a system-wide unique number is assigned in the commandid
parameter to allow tracking of the command status.
The send data is specified with the data variable when the function is called.
The datalength parameter specifies the length of the data to be transferred from the send area.
The return value of the _xsend function to the user program is of data type DINT. The various
return values indicate any problems that occurred during the execution of the function. There
is also a confirmation when the data has been successfully sent.

Table 4-4 Xreceive()

RetVal_PB_Empfangen:=
_xreceive(
messageID := PB_Empfangen_MessageID,
nextCommand := PB_Empfangen_NextCommand,
commandID := PB_Empfangen_CommandID
);

Call example of the SIMOTION _xreceive function

The example shows the use of the _xreceive function. The function is used when data from a
SIMATIC S7 station is to be received via PROFIBUS.
The messageid parameter is transferred to the _xreceive function for the identification of the
S7 station from which the data is to be received. The entered value is that what was assigned
on the S7 page in the REQ_ID parameter of the corresponding _xsend system function.

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The behavior of this function with respect to the advance when called is parameterized with
the nextcommand parameter. There are two setting options: IMMEDIATELY and
WHEN_COMMAND_DONE. With the first value, the advance is immediately and with the
second value, after completion of the command.
When the function is called, a system-wide unique number is assigned in the commandid
parameter to allow tracking of the command status.
The structure returned from the function to the user program contains the functionresult,
datalength and data parameters. The receive status can be queried via the functionresult
parameter. The datalength parameter returns the number of received useful data bytes after
a successful call of the _xreceive function. The received useful data can be accessed via the
data parameter.

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5.1.1 PROFINET IO
In machine construction, there is a clear trend toward distributed machine concepts and
mechatronic solutions. This increases the demands on the drive networking. A large number
of drives and shorter cycle times as well as the use of IT mechanisms are increasingly gaining
in importance.
The two successful solutions, PROFIBUS DP and Ethernet, are combined under PROFINET
IO. PROFINET IO is based on many years of experience with the successful PROFIBUS DP
and combines the normal user operations with the simultaneous use of innovative Ethernet
technology concepts. This ensures the smooth migration of PROFIBUS DP into the PROFINET
IO world.
PROFIBUS DP is a bus system where only one node can have "send" access to the bus at
any one time (half-duplex operation). PROFINET IO uses the switching technology which is
also found with Ethernet. This involves separating all the network segments, thereby enabling
sending and receiving to be performed on all lines at the same time (full-duplex operation). In
this way, the network can be used much more efficiently through the simultaneous data transfer
of several nodes. The bandwidth has also been increased to 100 Mbps.

Note
Detailed descriptions on the subject of PROFINET can be found in the
SIMATIC PROFINET System Description System Manual.

5.1.2 Application model

During the development of PROFINET IO, special emphasis was placed on the protection of
investment for users and device manufacturers. The application model is retained for the
migration to PROFINET IO. Compared with PROFIBUS DP, the process data view remains
unchanged for:
● I/O data (access to the I/O data via logical addresses)
● Data records (storage of parameters and data) and
● Connection to a diagnostic system (reporting of diagnostic events, diagnostics buffer)
This means that the familiar view for access to the process data is used in the user program.
Existing programming know-how can continue to be used. This also applies to device profiles,
such as PROFIdrive, which is also available with PROFINET IO.

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The engineering view also has a familiar "look and feel". The engineering of the distributed I/
O is performed in the same way and with the same tools, as already used for PROFIBUS.

5.1.3 PROFINET IO system

A PROFINET IO system consists of an IO controller and the IO devices assigned to it.

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5.1.4 IO controller
The PROFINET IO controller has the same functions as the PROFIBUS DP master. The IO
controller of, for example, a D4x5-2 DP/PN with onboard PROFINET interface exchanges data
cyclically with the I/O devices assigned to it (PROFINET IO devices), such as the SINAMICS
S120.

5.1.5 IO device
Distributed field devices such as I/O components (e g. ET200) or drives (e.g. SINAMICS S120
with CU320-2 PN) are referred to as IO devices. The function is comparable to a
PROFIBUS DP slave.

See also
Creating an IO device (Page 143)

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5.1.6 RT classes

5.1.6.1 RT classes for PROFINET IO

Description
PROFINET is based on the Ethernet standard. This means that all standard Ethernet-based
protocols (e.g. HTTP, FTP, TCP, UDP, IP, etc.) can be transferred via the PROFINET network.
In addition to the protocols associated with the types of office-based applications known
throughout the world, PROFINET IO offers two protocols (transmission modes) adapted to the
requirements of the automation sector. These are PROFINET IO with RT and PROFINET IO
with IRT.
Both these transmission modes are optimized for cyclic IO communication within a network
involving small amounts of data.

RT
PROFINET RT uses the option of prioritizing Ethernet telegrams (as described in the Ethernet
standard). For more detailed information, see PROFINET IO with RT (Page 47).

IRT
PROFINET IRT uses a time slot procedure (bandwidth reservation); i.e. 2 time slots occur.
The IRT telegrams are transmitted in the first time slot; the standard Ethernet and RT telegrams
in the second. By reserving the transmission bandwidth, the transmission of the IRT data is
guaranteed for all load/overload situations. For all participating devices to know when the time
slot begins, all the participating devices must be synchronized with PROFINET IRT.
In addition to the bandwidth reservation, a schedule for the cyclic telegrams is developed with
consideration given to the topology. This makes it possible for the engineering system to
determine the required bandwidth for each individual cable.
In addition to the synchronization of the transmission network with PROFINET IRT, the
application can also be synchronized in the devices with IRT High Performance (isochronous
application; e.g. position controller in SIMOTION or ServoSynchronousTask). This is an
essential requirement for closing control loops across the network and isochronous switching
of inputs and outputs in the network.

Note
Only PROFINET IRT High Performance is used for SIMOTION. Whenever PROFINET IRT is
referred to in the rest of this document, this means IRT High Performance.

For more detailed information, see PROFINET IO with IRT (High Performance) (Page 49).

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Comparing RT and IRT

Table 5-1 The major differences between RT and IRT

Property RT IRT (High Performance)

Real-time class Real-time class 1 Real-time class 3
Transfer mode Prioritization of cyclic RT telegrams us‐ Bandwidth reservation optimized by the engineering
ing the so-called VLAN tag. system on the basis of topology information
Determinism No Yes
Send and receive time points of the cy‐ Transmission and receiving times for cyclic IRT data
clical RT data are not precise; they can are precisely defined and guaranteed for all kinds of
be delayed by standard Ethernet tele‐ topologies.
grams.
Isochronous application Not supported Supported
Hardware support using No Special hardware necessary
special Ethernet controller (e.g. SCALANCE X200 IRT)

5.1.6.2 Send clock and update time

Description
With PROFINET the send clock and update time are distinguished. The send clock is the basic
cycle clock for cyclic communication. The update time indicates the cycle in which a device is
supplied with data.

Send clock
This is the period between two successive intervals for IRT or RT communication. The send
clock is the shortest possible transmit interval for exchanging data. The send clock therefore
corresponds to the shortest possible update time. During this time, IRT data and non-IRT data
(RT, TCP/IP) is transmitted. All devices within a sync domain work with the same send clock.

Update time
The update time can be configured separately for each IO device and determines the interval
at which data is sent from the IO controller to the IO device (outputs) as well as from the IO
device to the IO controller (inputs). The calculated/configured update times are always a
multiple (2n) of the send clock.

Relationship between the update time and send clock

The calculated update times are multiples (1, 2, 4, 8, ..., 512) of the send clock. The minimum
possible update time thus depends on the minimum send clock for the IO controller that can
be set and the efficiency of the IO controller and the IO device.

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5.1.6.3 Adjustable send clocks and update times

Description
The table below describes the send clocks which can be set for SIMOTION devices with
PROFINET IO, as well as the settable update times which are dependent on them and can be
set for IRT and RT. Update times are obtained by multiplying the factor and the send clock.
The adjustable send clocks are divided into two ranges: the "even" range and the "odd" range.

Note
The following versions generally relate to the use of the position control cycle clock with servo
or IPO task, unless otherwise specified. When using the Servo_fast with Servo_fast or IPO_fast
Task, other restrictions apply under certain circumstances. If Servo_fast and IPO_fast are
used, then the PROFINET must be operated isochronously.

Table 5-2 Adjustable send clocks and update times when using servo or Servo_fast

Send clock Factors (update time = factor * send clock)

RT IRT
"Even" range 125 µs Note 4) IO devices cannot be used with RT 1 Note 2)
250, 500, 1,000 µs 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512
2,000 µs 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256
4,000 µs 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128
"Odd" range 375, 625, 750, 875, 1,125, 1,250 Cannot be used in front of SIMOTION V4.4 IO 1
µs ... 3,875 µs devices with RT Note 1)
(increment 125 µs)
Note 1) Mixed operation RT / IRT with SIMOTION < V4.4
Send cycles from the "odd" range can be used only if there is no IO device in the IO systems involved
in the sync domain. As soon as there are IO devices with RT in a sync domain, it is only possible to
set send clocks from the "even" range.
Note 2) Settable factors and isochronous operation (isochronous application)
Some IO devices with IRT support the factors 2, 4, 8, and 16 in addition to factor 1.
Where IO devices (e.g. ET200S IM151-3 PN HS, SINAMICS S120) are operated isochronously, it
is usually only possible to set a factor of 1. In these cases, the mode for the update time must always
be set to Fixed factor to ensure STEP 7 does not automatically adapt the update time. The update
time than always matches the send clock.

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Send clock Factors (update time = factor * send clock)

RT IRT
Note 3) Mixed operation RT / IRT as of SIMOTION V4.4
As of SIMOTION V4.4, send cycles from the "odd" range can be used only if there is no IO device
with RT in the PROFINET IO systems involved in the sync domain. However, this mixed operation
is only possible with SIMOTION D4x5-2 devices on the onboard PROFINET interface. The same
factors are available as from the "even" range. The factors that can actually be set depends specif‐
ically on the set send clock.
Restriction of Shared Device with RT / IRT as of SIMOTION V4.4:
If a Shared Device is simultaneously used with PROFINET IO with RT and PROFINET IO with IRT,
PROFINET IO with IRT can only be operated with send clocks from the "even" range.
Note 4) The send clock can only be used with D455-2 DP/PN on the onboard PROFINET interface together
with Servo_fast as of SIMOTION V4.4. If this send clock is used, only the first port of the onboard
PROFINET interface will be active, all other ports are deactivated and cannot be used.

If there is no sync master configured in a PROFINET IO system (no PROFINET IRT), the send
cycle clock for the respective PROFINET IO system can be set individually on the relevant IO
controller. You can do this in the properties <PROFINET Interface> on the PROFINET tab
under Send cycle or in the properties PROFINET IO System on the Update time tab. There is
a default setting for the send clock of 1 ms. On the IO cycle tab, the down-scaling for the update
time can be set via the mode fixed factor or fixed update time and the factor.
As soon as a sync master is configured in the PROFINET IO system, the send clock is defined
under the sync domain properties. The IO controllers assigned to the sync domain take over
this value. Update times can be set independently for each IO device.

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Possible modes for setting the update time

● Fixed factor
Fixed send clock down-scaling for the update time
● Fixed update time
Update time is set
● Automatic
STEP 7 automatically adjusts the down-scaling if the factor selected is too low
Note
It is recommended that you work with the Fixed factor setting.

Figure 5-2 The influence of isochronous mode on setting the update time

5.1.6.4 PROFINET IO with RT

PROFINET IO with RT is the optimal solution for the integration of I/O systems without
particular requirements in terms of performance and isochronous mode. This is a solution that
uses standard Ethernet and commercially available industrial switches as infrastructure
components. A special hardware support is not required.

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Not isochronous
Although standard Ethernet and PROFINET IO with RT do not offer any synchronization
mechanisms for devices, this does not mean that such arrangements are impossible. However,
it does mean that isochronous data transmission is impossible, and there is no isochronous
application for motion control as a result.

Data exchange
Communication via PROFINET IO with RT and IRT is based on the Ethernet frame and the
MAC address. This means that cross-network communication via a router using RT and IRT
is not possible. PROFINET IO message frames have priority over IT message frames in
accordance with IEEE802.1Q. This ensures the availability of the real-time properties required
in automation applications (e.g. for standard IOs).

Update time
The adjustable update time is in the range of 0.25 - 512 ms. The selected update time depends
on the process requirements, the number of devices, and the amount of IO data. Given the
improved performance offered by PROFINET compared to field buses, the bus cycle is
generally no longer the variable which determines the system cycle.

5.1.6.5 PROFINET IO with IRT - Overview

Overview
PROFINET IO with IRT satisfies communication requirements which go beyond the sending
of standard signals. As far as IRT is concerned, the jitters which may still be encountered with
RT during communication are significantly reduced by synchronizing the network.
A time-slot procedure is required at a level above that of the Ethernet network. One time slot
is reserved for the IRT telegrams and another slot is reserved for the RT and IP-based
telegrams, in which the standard Ethernet communication (NRT (optional)) also runs. This type
of approach requires all devices involved in IRT communication to be synchronized.

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For PROFINET IO with IRT, all IRT devices are synchronized on a shared sync master. See
also Isochronous operation and isochronous mode with PROFINET (Page 51).

5.1.6.6 PROFINET IO with IRT (High Performance)

The performance capability of motion control applications is significantly increased with
PROFINET IO IRT (High Performance).
PROFINET is based on Ethernet technology, which is in turn based on point-to-point
connections. Point-to-point connections support a significantly higher transmission rate when
compared with arrangements based on parallel wiring. PROFINET uses 100 Mbps. Using this
in conjunction with switching technology means that all connecting cables are decoupled from
each other, enabling each cable to both transmit and receive at the same time.
Scheduling the telegram traffic for IRT High Performance enables data traffic to be optimized
to a considerably higher degree, as only the bandwidth which is actually required is reserved.

IRT (High Performance) is particularly suitable for:

● The control and synchronization of axes via PROFINET IO
● A fast, isochronous I/O integration with short terminal-terminal times

Send clock
The send clocks that can be set are described in the table in Section Adjustable send clocks
and update times (Page 45).

The actual send clock that can be used depends on various factors:
● The process; communication should be no faster than required. This reduces the bus and
CPU loads.
● The bus load (number of devices and the amount of IO data per device)

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● The computing power available in the controller

● The supported send cycles on the PROFINET devices involved in a sync domain.
The supported send clocks can be found in the corresponding manuals of the respective
SIMOTION controls.

Isochronous application
Isochronous data transmission and an application synchronized with the bus system satisfy
the requirements associated with demanding motion control applications. This makes it
possible to close control loops via the bus system and achieve minimum guaranteed response
times (terminal-to-terminal time response). In addition, a high-performance and isochronous
connection to the application with low load on the application CPU is ensured.
Unlike standard Ethernet and PROFINET IO with RT, transmission of telegrams for PROFINET
IO with IRT High Performance is scheduled.

Time-scheduled data transmission

Scheduling is the specification of the communication paths and the exact transmission times
for the data to be transferred. The bandwidth can be optimally utilized through communication
scheduling and therefore the best possible performance achieved. This requires the network
topology to be configured, with the engineering system automatically calculating the
communication schedule from the configured topology (see also Topology (Page 138)). The
data relevant to PROFINET IO is transmitted by means of a download from HW Config to the
IO controller. The highest determinism quality is achieved through the scheduling of the
transmission times which is especially advantageous for an isochronous application
connection.

Data exchange
PROFINET IO with IRT (high performance) only runs within a sync domain. These must not
however be mixed in one IO system. In other words, a sync domain may consist of two or more
IO systems which can all be synchronized with one another. Within the IO system, PROFINET
IO with IRT (high performance) is then used.

5.1.7 Sync domain

A sync domain is a group of PROFINET devices synchronized to a common cycle clock. The
sync slaves synchronize themselves with the cycle clock set by the sync master. The role of
a sync master can assume a control system (IO controller) or a SCALANCE X200 IRT (IO
device). A sync domain has just one sync master.

See also
Creating a sync domain (Page 128)

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5.1.8 Isochronous operation and isochronous mode with PROFINET

Description
PROFINET IO with IRT is based on Ethernet with a higher-level time-slot procedure. This
arrangement requires all bus interfaces involved in communication to be synchronized. In the
case of PROFINET IO with IRT High Performance, a sync master transfers a synchronization
message frame to which all sync slaves synchronize themselves.

Sync master, slaves, and domain

The sync master and sync slave device roles are assigned during the configuration. An IO
controller or SCALANCE 200 IRT switches can be assigned a sync master role.
A sync domain can comprise PROFINET devices with IRT High Performance. PROFINET
devices with RT may also be located at the ends (spur lines), but not between two PROFINET
IO devices with IRT (High Performance).
A line (network) may only comprise IRT High Performance, and these must always be
connected to each other directly.

Compatibility
Communication between and through different sync domains via PROFINET IO with RT is
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IRT-compatible switches, such as SCALANCE X204 IRT, are used in the structure. All devices
involved in IRT communication are connected to each other directly. As the programming
device in the center of the network is connected via a spur line, it does not interrupt the IRT
path.

See also
Isochronous applications with PROFINET (Page 58)

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5.1.9 Addressing of PROFINET IO devices

A globally unique MAC (Media Access Control) address is used for data exchange via Ethernet
and forms part of the Ethernet telegram. The MAC address is linked to the hardware and cannot
be modified.
Ethernet-based protocols such as HTTP (Web applications) or FTP (file transfer) use the IP
protocol. Addressing is based on the IP address. This is a logical address, which can be
assigned by the user.
PROFINET uses a device name (NameOfStation) to identify PROFINET devices, in addition
to the two items of address information already known in connection with Ethernet. The device
name is a string that fulfills the requirements of a DNS (Domain Name Service) name. This
device name must be unique across the PROFINET network.
During the commissioning phase, each PROFINET device (identified via the MAC address) is
assigned a device name once via the configuration tool and this is stored retentively in the
PROFINET device (a process known as node initialization). A device is referenced in the
configuration via the device name. If a device is replaced, e.g. because of a defect, the new
device has another MAC address. If it is initialized with the same device name as the replaced
device (e.g. by reconnecting a removable medium that stores the device name retentively), it
can take over the function of the replaced device without any changes in the configuration.
Alternatively, the device can be initialized automatically by the controller on the basis of
topology information. This is only possible if topology information (who is wired to whom) is
stored in the engineering system. During ramp-up, the controller identifies the connected
devices using the device names, before assigning the IP address defined in the engineering
system to the device. The station can then be accessed via IP services. The IP address can
be taken from a configured sequence of numbers or configured individually.
A PROFINET device has the following addresses by which it can be addressed:
● MAC address (part of the Ethernet telegram, stored on the device, and cannot be modified)
● IP address (IP-based communication such as engineering access, must be assigned to all
devices)
● Device name (devices identified by the controller during ramp-up)

See also
Assigning device names and IP addresses to IO devices (Page 151)

5.1.10 Planning and topology for a PROFINET network

Planning guidance
Fundamental questions must be resolved before implementing the design of a PROFINET
network. In this chapter, you will find broad guidelines to support you in defining requirements
and creating planning documentation. Planning is an iterative process, i.e. some requirements
influence each another and therefore necessitate changes in the overall plan.

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Content of the planning documentation

Once the requirements have been specified and the planning process has come to an end,
the following information should be available to you:
● System configuration
● Topology
● Selection of components
● Selection of transmission medium
● Connector selection
● Communication relationships
● Estimate of the data volumes to be transferred

Preliminary considerations and analysis during the planning stage

1. Selecting the devices
Create a list of devices. The selection of devices is based, among other things, on the
application class (conformance class), the time and communication requirements, the
function, environmental influences, and the degree of protection.
2. Position of the devices in the machine
The position of the devices in the machine has implications for the degree of protection,
EMC, device dimensions and the cables used, e.g. whether fiber-optic cable should be
used rather than copper cable. This in turn influences device selection.
3. Defining the communication properties
The time requirements concerning the application (isochronous/cyclic) and communication
via PROFINET must be defined, i.e. does communication take place in real-time (IRT/RT)
or is it acyclic via TCP/IP or UDP/IP.

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4. Network planning (topology)

Specify the network topology (ring, star, line). Depending on the type of topology selected,
the following must be taken into account: switches (with IRT capability), EMC, extent of
network, WLAN (IRT not possible) and, if applicable, media redundancy MRP (possible
with SIMOTION V4.3 and higher, and SINAMICS V4.5).
– Set up your PROFINET in a point-to-point architecture where this is useful (for example,
use a switch to branch off into a point-to-point topology downstream of a CPU).
– In the case of PROFINET with IRT, a line structure with 64 IRT devices is permissible.
The amount of data transmitted has certain implications. If longer message frame
lengths are configured for each device, the possible number of devices per line may be
reduced. However, this is detected early on during configuration with HW Config and
signaled by means of an error message. The 64 IRT devices in the line are only
applicable to PROFINET after V2.2.
– Maintain a low interconnection depth for the switches. This will reduce the effect of a
worst-case jitter scenario with RT communication.

Topology
Star If you connect communication nodes to a switch,
you automatically create a star-shaped network
topology.
With this structure (unlike with other structures),
if an individual PROFINET device fails, this does
not automatically lead to the failure of the entire
network. Only the failure of a switch causes the
failure of devices downstream of the switch.
Tree If you interconnect several star-shaped struc‐
tures, you obtain a tree network topology.
Line All the communication nodes are connected in
series as a bus.
If a switch fails, communication downstream of
the failed switch is no longer possible.
Devices with a 2-port switch must be used in or‐
der to set up a linear structure.
Linear network structures require the least
amount of cabling.
Ring With V4.3 or higher, you can establish a ring top‐
ology for MRP or MRPD. For the ring topology
you must define a redundancy manager and re‐
dundancy clients.

5. Defining the communication relationships (logical assignment of partners)

Specify which communications partners are connected as well as the spatial and functional
assignment of these partners.

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6. Defining the data volumes

Define the possible data volumes of the network nodes and those at the communication
junctions.
Note
Communication within a PROFINET network should only be as fast as the technology of
the system requires it to be and not as fast as technically possible.

7. Defining the sending cycle and update time

The sending cycle is determined by the PROFINET device which has to be updated the
most frequently. The update time is a multiple of the sending cycle and determines the
PROFINET network load. The network load generated by PROFINET should always remain
below 50% to allow reserve capacity for peak loads. Please note that the PROFINET
network load increases in linear relation to the number of PROFINET devices and the
sending cycle.
Note
Always configure the update times as required by the process, even if the bus system allows
for a very large number of shorter update times. This reduces the PROFINET network load
and the load on the PROFINET controller to what is strictly necessary.

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8. Checking the network load

In order to determine the network load, you must take into account the PROFINET network
load as well as the network load generated by standard Ethernet devices. These can take
the form of video cameras for monitoring the system or data servers for production data,
for example. Ethernet devices with a low data volume such as engineering workstations or
HMIs, for example, are normally non-critical. To prevent the PROFINET RT data stream
from being compromised, you should, if necessary, adapt the network topology in cases
where high network utilization by Ethernet nodes is anticipated. However, you also need
to make sure you have sufficient bandwidth reserves for future expansion.
Note
Devices which exert a high IP load on the network should be located, where possible, in a
separate area of the network. The diagnostics server and HMI server are examples of such
devices.

9. Connection to the company network

Various points must be considered if the automation system is to be connected to the
company network. Normally, you should establish the connection via a router or a
SCALANCE S with firewall to prevent unauthorized access. PROFINET IRT or RT
communication via routers is not possible. You should only establish further connections
(such as remote access or VPN, for example) in individual cases following consultation with
the IT department.

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Configuring the topology

Communication scheduling requires knowledge of the network topology. This includes
information about interconnecting the individual devices to create a communication network.
Topology scheduling is only relevant for IRT High Performance. The topology editor that has
been integrated in the hardware configuration enables user-friendly configuration of the
network topology.

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5.1.11 Isochronous applications with PROFINET

As with PROFIBUS, in the case of PROFINET IO with IRT High Performance the application
can be synchronized with the transmission network's cycle clock. Distributed Motion Control
applications and terminal-to-terminal response times of less than a millisecond require all
PROFINET devices with IRT High Performance to be synchronized with a common time base.

Note
Isochronous mode for the application on the bus is only possible for PROFINET IO with IRT
High Performance.

Configuration model for isochronous mode, V4.4 and higher

The configuration model for isochronous mode has changed as of V4.4. A selection must be
made in the controller properties to specify whether isochronous IO devices are being
operated. The isochronous task, the clock generator, must be selected. You can find a more
detailed outline of the procedure for making settings in isochronous applications in the chapter
titled Inserting and configuring the SINAMICS S120 (Page 145)

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Procedure
When configuring isochronous applications, proceed as follows in HW Config:
1. Set the synchronization role for the IO controller to Sync Master. For SIMOTION (controller)
V4.2 or higher, the RT class is automatically set to IRT and High Performance.
(Double-click in HW Config on the PN interface of the IO controller. You can set the
Synchronization role in the Synchronization tab of the Properties window.)

Figure 5-6 Setting the RT class

2. Set the synchronization role on the IO devices to sync slave. The RT class must be set to
IRT and High Performance.
(Double-click in HW Config on the PN interface of the IO devices. You can set the
Synchronization role in the Synchronization tab of the Properties window.)

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Figure 5-7 Setting IO device synchronization to sync slave and setting IRT High Performance.

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3. Select the task (Servo_fast or Servo) in the Isochronous tasks tab in the controller
properties. In general, Servo is used. The reference cycle clock is shown grayed out. The
checkbox must be set for the following configurations:
– Operation of isochronous IO devices (e.g. drives).
– Configuration of exchange broadcast data. This is always isochronous.
– Use of an iDevice with isochronous IO data.
If two PN interfaces (e.g. X150 and X1400) of the controller are used with isochronous IO
data, i.e. both checkboxes in the Servo field are activated, this is referred to as "coupled I/
O" or "coupled IO systems". The two IO systems are then synchronized with one another.
Note
The checkbox must not be set if no isochronous IO data is configured. During compilation,
inconsistent settings are displayed with an error message.

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Figure 5-8 Isochronous IO devices are operated on the controller

4. On the devices, set the Update time mode to Fixed factor and select the cycle clock (servo
or Servo_fast) under Assign IO device isochronously. Here, you can select the cycle clock
that was set under "Isochronous tasks" in the previous step. Servo is used in the example.
(Double-click in HW Config on the PN interface of the IO devices. You can configure the
settings in the IO Cycle tab of the Properties window.)

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Figure 5-9 Assigning IO cycle parameters

5.1.12 Acyclic communication via PROFINET

Description
Similarly to PROFIBUS DP, it is also possible for PROFINET IO to operate acyclic
communication (Base Mode Parameter Access). You will find a detailed description hereof
under DP V1 communication (Page 356).

5.1.13 Shared device

Shared device functionality

Large systems or systems spread out over a large area frequently make use of numerous IO
controllers. It can, therefore, happen that sensors that are physically near one another must
supply data to different IO controllers. Previously, this could be solved using multiple IO devices
which were assigned to the different IO controllers. The shared device functionality makes it
possible to divide up the submodules of an IO device between different IO controllers in order
to save one or more interface modules.

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Further application
Safety engineering is required in a system for certain system sections. Therefore, in addition
to the standard CPU, an F-CPU is used which ensures that the critical system sections are
shut down safely. With the shared device function, it is possible to assemble an IO device from
F modules and standard modules and to assign the individual modules to either the F-CPU or
the standard CPU accordingly.
The application with an F-CPU is described briefly in the PROFIsafe chapter (Page 303).

Principle
Access to the submodules of the shared device is divided between the individual IO controllers.
Each submodule of the shared device can be assigned exclusively to one IO controller. The
individual submodules are assigned in HW Config.

5.1.14 iDevice

iDevice functionality
The PROFINET I device functionality is comparable with that of the I-slave for PROFIBUS, i.e.
a SIMOTION CPU can accept the role of an IO device and thereby exchange data with a
different IO controller.
Whereas with PROFIBUS an interface can be either a master or slave only, with PROFINET
it is possible to be both an IO controller and IO device at the same time on a single PROFINET
interface.

Shared iDevice (V4.4 or higher)

As of SIMOTION V4.4, an iDevice of the PN-IO interfaces can be operated with two higher-
level controllers. This functionality is referred to as "shared iDevice" and is comparable with
the shared device. A configuration example for a shared iDevice can be found in the chapter
Shared iDevice and PROFIsafe (Page 310).

See also
PROFINET IO and I device (Page 176)

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5.2 Properties and functions of PROFINET IO with SIMOTION

5.2.1 Introduction

Requirement
To work with SIMOTION using PROFINET IO, you must have at least one PN interface
available. This can either already be integrated within the controller or inserted via an
(additional) option board.
Connection possibilities:
● SIMOTION D4x5 with Option Board CBE30
● SIMOTION D4x5-2 DP/PN
● SIMOTION D4x5-2 DP/PN with CBE30-2 (from V4.3)
● SIMOTION P350 PN or SIMOTION P320-4
● SIMOTION D410 PN/SIMOTION D410-2 DP/PN
● SIMOTION C240 PN

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The SIMOTION controllers as PROFINET IO controllers support the simultaneous operation

of:
● IRT High Performance - isochronous realtime Ethernet
– Operation of IRT I/O (e.g. ET200S HS for IRT High Performance)
– Operation of a SINAMICS S120 as an IRT IO device
– Data exchange between IO controllers via IRT High Performance (e.g. distributed
synchronous operation)
● RT - realtime Ethernet
– Operation of RT - peripherals (e.g. ET 200S, ET 200pro)
– ASi link via IE/AS interface link PN IO for the PROFINET IO gateway to AS interface
– SINAMICS as RT IO device
● TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, … standard Ethernet services
Note
With a mixed operation of PROFINET IRT and PROFINET RT, one must be aware that the
IRT IO devices have to be connected together directly; i.e. no IO devices which PROFINET
IRT does not support are allowed to be connected between two IRT devices The IO device
that is not IRT-compatible must be located at the end of the IRT line so that IRT operation
is not interrupted.

Note
With SIMOTION SCOUT, it is possible to access a maximum of 10 nodes ONLINE
simultaneously. If you have installed SIMATIC NET, it is possible to establish more
connections. The exact number is based on the available resources of the network adapter.

Note
For a PROFINET IO device that is connected to a SIMOTION controller, max. submodule
sizes are defined. This limit is especially important if a SIMATIC controller is configured as
an I-device for a SIMOTION controller . Therefore, please note the possible quantity
structures (Page 94).

PROFINET V2.2/V2.3
SIMOTION SCOUT supports PROFINET V2.2 and is compatible with V2.3. Older versions are
no longer supported as standard in the hardware and must be changed over.
When inserting SIMOTION controllers and/or SINAMICS drives, only PROFINET V2.2
versions are inserted in SIMOTION SCOUT. If you want to configure older versions, you need
to explicitly add the hardware as PROFINET V2.1 in HW Config.

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PROFINET V2.3 for SIMOTION D455-2 V4.4

SIMOTION D455-2 DP/PN supports PROFINET V2.3. In particular, the following functions are
available:
● Fast Send Clock
Isochronous mode with send clock ≥ 125 μs
● Dynamic Frame Packing (DFP)
With DFP, the cyclic data of multiple IO devices is summarized in one Ethernet frame.

See also
PROFINET V2.3 Performance Upgrade (Page 107)

5.2.2 Cycle clock scaling

5.2.2.1 Cycle clock scaling with PROFINET IO on SIMOTION devices

Description (PROFINET IO with IRT High Performance)

An isochronous application (e.g. position controller) on an IO controller must be synchronized
with the send clock for IRT High Performance. It can, however, be synchronized with a multiple
of the send clock of the data. This multiple is designated as CACF (Controller Application Cycle
Factor). Cycle clock scaling is configured in SCOUT with the execution system via Expert >
Set system cycle clocks in the shortcut menu or via Set system cycle clocks from the shortcut
menu of the highlighted SIMOTION controller in the project navigator.
Example: The data on the network is transferred with a send clock time of 1 ms. However, the
servo should run with 2 msec. Therefore, the application cycle must be 2. For this purpose,
set the ratio 2 at Set system cycle clocks for the servo.
The CACF is set on the IO device, see e.g. Inserting and configuring the SINAMICS S120
(Page 145).

V4.2 and higher, two servo cycle clocks (servo, Servo_fast)

With V4.2 and higher, Servo_fast is introduced as a second position control cycle clock for fast
applications. The second servo cycle clock enables you to operate two bus systems in different
application cycle clocks (PROFINET and PROFIBUS). An assigned servo cycle clock and IPO
cycle clock are available for each of the two application cycle clocks. This enables you to divide
your application into a slow section (servo and IPO) and a fast section (Servo_fast and
IPO_fast). If a Servo_fast is configured, it is linked to the send clock of PROFINET IRT at a
ratio of 1:1. The servo cycle clock must be set as a multiple of Servo_fast (at least 2x
Servo_fast). In this case, the CACF continues to be the factor between the send clock/
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The functions described below mainly relate to configurations without the option of a second
servo (Servo_fast).

Note
You can find a detailed description of the Servo_fast option in the SIMOTION SCOUT Basic
Functions Manual, Chapter 6.

With V4.3 or higher, two PROFINET IO interfaces with different cycle clocks (SIMOTION D4x5-2 DP/
PN with CBE30-2)
With V4.3 or higher, you can operate two PROFINET IO interfaces with different cycle clocks.
With V4.2, it was only possible to operate one interface with PROFINET IO and one with
PROFIBUS DP in different cycles (see above).
For the rules that apply when using Servo_fast, see Two PROFINET IO interfaces (Page 77).

Description
Scaling to the send clock with SIMOTION controllers is possible in the case of PROFINET with
IRT High Performance under the following conditions:
● The SINAMICS Integrated of a SIMOTION D and an isochronous DP master interface
always run in accordance with the servo cycle clock.
● For a SIMOTION P350/C240, the isochronous DP master interface always runs
simultaneously with the servo cycle clock.
● For drives (e.g. S120) which are connected via SINAMICS Integrated or as an external
drive unit, the servo cycle clock must always be counted in the first send clock. This means
that down-scaling is possible, although the position controller must be counted in a send
clock.

The following general conditions apply to cycle clocks and cycle clock scalings for a SIMOTION
controller
● The servo cycle clock/Servo_fast cycle clock is only synchronous with the send clock if the
following conditions apply:
– At least one IO device is operated isochronously.
– At least one I-device is operated isochronously.
– One controller-controller communication is configured.

Combinations of cycle clocks and cycle clock sources for PROFIBUS and PROFINET IO
● Servo can be scaled in integral multiples (1, 2, ...n) of the send clock.
● If a Servo_fast is configured, then the CACF = 1 for Servo_fast and Servo is also fixed and
cannot be changed (not configurable).
● Cycle clocks for SINAMICS Integrated and isochronous DP master interfaces must run
simultaneously with the servo cycle clock.

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5.2.2.2 Cycle clock scaling for IO accesses

Description of PROFINET IRT data transmission

The following must be observed for cycle clock scaling (PROFINET and PROFIBUS):
● PROFINET IO IRT data is always read at the beginning of the servo cycle clock and written
at the end of the servo cycle clock.
● PROFINET IO RT data is read at the beginning of the IPO or IPO2 cycle clock and written
at the end of the IPO cycle clock.
● At the end of a IPOSynchronousTask, the process image is output with the next possible
servo (Data Out) (= response-time-optimized). If the position control cycle clock is down-
scaled to the IPO cycle clock (position control < IPO), this can lead to the data being output
one or more position control cycle clocks earlier or later within an IPO cycle clock, if the I/
O accesses are performed via the IPOSynchronousTask. This is the case if the runtime for
the IPO cycle clock is not constant and, as a result, data is transmitted earlier or later on
the bus with a faster position control cycle clock.
● At the end of the position control execution level, the process image of the
ServoSynchronousTask is output with the next possible bus cycle clock (= response-time-
optimized).
● If the PROFINET cycle clock is down-scaled to the position control cycle clock (PROFINET
<= servo), the data is always output in the first PROFINET cycle clock.
● For PROFIBUS, the data is always output with the first bus clock cycle, since the servo
priority class must always be finished with the first bus clock cycle. In case of a different
runtime of the servo priority class in the individual cycles, the terminal-terminal time may
vary as a result.
If an always constant response time is to be achieved instead of a response-time-optimized
behavior, the following must be set:
● For PROFIBUS:
– A reduction ratio servo: IPO = 1 : 1 so that the I/O accesses from the
IPOSynchronousTask are always implemented in isochronous mode.
– Comment: IO accesses from the ServoSynchronousTask are always isochronous for
PROFIBUS
● For PROFINET:
– A reduction ratio bus clock cycle: Servo: IPO = 1 : 1 : 1 so that the I/O accesses from
the IPOSynchronousTask are always implemented in isochronous mode
– A reduction ratio bus clock cycle: servo = 1 : 1 so that the I/O accesses from the
ServoSynchronousTask are always implemented in isochronous mode
Note
With I/O access, cycle clock down-scaling can result in an offset (fixed dead time) for
the IPO of a send cycle clock.

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5.2.2.3 Bus cycle clocks that can be adjusted for cycle clock scaling to SIMOTION devices

Overview of the possible bus cycle clocks

PROFIBUS2) PROFINET PROFINET Servo

IRT High Performance IRT High Performance Servo_fast
Minimum Minimum Maximum Minimum
SINAMICS S120 1.0 ms 0.25 ms 4.0 ms 0.25 ms
CU310-2 PN
SINAMICS S120 1.0 ms 0.25 ms 4.0 ms 0.25 ms
CU320-2 PN
SINAMICS S110 1.0 ms 1.0 ms 4.0 ms 1.0 ms
CU305 PN
SINAMICS S120 1.0 ms 0.25 ms 4.0 ms 0.25 ms
CU320-2 DP with
CBE20
SINAMICS S120 1.0 ms 0.25 ms 4.0 ms 0.25 ms
CU320-2 PN with
CBE20
SINAMICS S120 1.0 ms 0.125 ms 4.0 ms 0.125 ms
CU320-2 DP with
CBE25
SINAMICS S120 1.0 ms 0.125 ms 4.0 ms 0.125 ms
CU320-2 PN with
CBE25
C230-2 1.5 ms - - 1.5 ms
C240 PN 1.0 ms 0.5 ms 4.0 ms 0.5 ms
C240 1.0 ms - - 0.5 ms
D410 PN - 0.5 ms 4.0 ms 2.0 ms
D410 DP 2.0 ms - - 2.0 ms
D410-2 DP 1.0 ms - - 0.5 ms3)
D410-2 DP/PN 1.0 ms 0.25 ms 4.0 ms 0.5 ms3)
D425 2.0 ms 0.5 ms 4.0 ms 2.0 ms
D425-2 DP 1.0 ms - - 0.5 ms
D425-2 DP/PN 1.0 ms 0.25 ms 4.0 ms 0.5 ms
D435 1.0 ms 0.5 ms 4.0 ms 1.0 ms
D435-2 DP 1.0 ms - - 0.5 ms
D435-2 DP/PN 1.0 ms 0.25 ms 4.0 ms 0.25 ms1)
D445/D445-1 1.0 ms 0.5 ms 4 ms 0.5 ms
D445-2 DP/PN 1.0 ms 0.25 ms 4.0 ms 0.25 ms1)
D455-2 DP/PN 1.0 ms 0.125 ms 4)
4.0 ms 0.125 ms 1)
P350-3 1.0 ms 0.25 ms 4.0 ms 0.25 ms
P320-3 - 0.25 ms 4.0 ms 0.25 ms
P320-4 PN - 0.25 ms 4.0 ms 0.25 ms
P320-4 DP/PN 1.0 ms 0.25 ms 4.0 ms 0.25 ms

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PROFIBUS2) PROFINET PROFINET Servo

IRT High Performance IRT High Performance Servo_fast
Minimum Minimum Maximum Minimum
ET200S High Speed - 0.25 ms 4.0 ms 0.25 ms
ET200SP High Speed - 0.125 ms 4) 4 ms 0.125 ms

1) Explanation:
● 0.5 ms in conjunction with SINAMICS S120 (incl. SINAMICS Integrated/CX32-2)
● 0.25 ms in conjunction with SERVO_fast and IPO_fast (D455-2 DP/PN: 0.125 ms)
2) Explanation:
● The specifications apply to "external" PROFIBUS interfaces and not to PROFIBUS
Integrated for SIMOTION D. PROFIBUS Integrated for SIMOTION D: minimum 0.5 ms
3) Explanation:
● 1 ms when using the TO axis and the integrated drive control
4) Explanation:
● A general release of the functionality is planned for SIMOTION D455-2 DP/PN, as soon as
the release for the I/O system ET200SP HighSpeed and the drive system SINAMICS S120
(CU320-2 with CBE25) is complete.

Cycle clock scaling with PROFINET IO

As of V4.3, it is possible to down-scale the PROFIBUS cycle clock to the position control cycle
clock. Down-scaling is only permitted if PROFINET with IRT has not been configured. It is also
possible to down-scale the PROFINET send clock to the PROFIBUS cycle clock. For example,
PROFINET send clock = 0.5 ms and PROFIBUS cycle clock = position control cycle clock =
1 ms.
The PROFIBUS cycle clock can be operated relative to the PROFINET send clock at a ratio
of 1:1 to 16:1. The table below shows the possible ratio settings for the system cycle clocks
based on the DP cycle of the SINAMICS_Integrated or PROFINET send clock.

Table 5-3 Ratios of the system cycle clocks (when one servo is used)

Cycle clock name Adjustable factors Reference cycle clock

PROFIBUS DP 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 PROFINET IO send clock
bus cycle clock
Servo As of V4.3: 1, 2, 3, 4, 81) PROFIBUS DP bus cycle clock
V4.2: 1
IPO 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Servo
IPO_2 2, 3, 4, 5, …, 64 IPO
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Always "1" if PROFINET with IRT has been configured

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Table 5-4 Ratios of system cycle clocks (two servos)

Cycle clock name Adjustable factors Reference cycle clock

Servo_fast 1 Send clock of the onboard PROFINET IO interface
(X150)
IPO_fast 1, 2, 4 Servo_fast
Servo 1 PROFIBUS DP bus cycle clock and send clock of
the optional second PROFINET IO interface
(CBE30-2)
IPO 1, 2, 4 Servo
IPO_2 2, 3, 4, 5, ... 64 IPO

Ratios of the system cycle clocks when using Servo_fast and servo
● PROFIBUS DP bus cycle clock = N x send cycle clock of the onboard PROFINET IO
interface X150
N = 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64 (N = 2 only for send cycles > 250 µs)
(for < V4.4: N = 2, 4, 8, 16 for all send cycle clocks)
● Send cycle clock of an optional second PROFINET IO interface (CBE30-2) = PROFIBUS
DP bus cycle clock
● IPO ≥ IPO_fast

5.2.3 Task system and time response

5.2.3.1 Overview of SIMOTION task system and system cycle clocks

Overview
If IRT data is transmitted via the bus using PROFINET IO, the cycle clock execution times fall
between reading and writing the data (e.g. axis data), depending on which task in the execution
system the application is executed in. You can find examples of applications in different tasks
(execution levels) in the chapters that follow.

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5.2.3.2 BackgroundTask, MotionTask, and IPOSynchronousTask

MotionTask/BackgroundTask
The data is transmitted via the bus using PROFINET IO with IRT High Performance, and
accepted by the communication interface at the start of the position control cycle clock. The
logic signals are generally evaluated in a MotionTask or BackgroundTask. Here, a distinction
is made as to which machine function is activated; for example, "position-controlled traversing
of axis". The traversing profile required is counted in the next IPO cycle clock. Based on the
position setpoints determined here, the speed setpoints for controlling the axis are calculated
in the next position control cycle clock. These are transmitted to the drive in the next cycle, via
PROFINET IO with IRT High Performance.

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Traversing profile
Evaluation of input is interpolated Position control
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=> Start axis for axis
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Constraints
The option of a second servo clock is not activated, i.e. no Servo_fast and IPO_fast. The bus
cycle clock, servo clock and IPO cycle clock are set to a 1:1:1 ratio. Other ratios may result in
longer response times. With a 1:1:2 ratio, the IPO execution may be extended to two position
control cycle clocks, which can lead to the response time increasing by one position control
cycle clock.
Additionally, the BackgroundTask may be processed over several position control cycle clocks,
meaning that the system is unable to make sure the data is evaluated in the first position control
cycle clock. This may also lead to an increased response time.
Assigning the variables to a process image has an impact on the response time as well. The
process images are made available to other tasks or to the communication interface at the
end of the respective task, rather than after the variables are updated.

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IPOSynchronousTask
In order to optimize the time response and enable synchronous triggering of actions (e.g.
starting axes simultaneously), in the IPOSynchronousTask it is possible to process the part of
the application that triggers axis commands. If this option is used, it is counted before the IPO.
In this way, the axis command can be issued before the IPO is executed, and the resulting
position setpoint then calculated in the IPO. Based on this, the speed setpoint for the drive is
calculated in the next position control cycle clock. Once the position control cycle clock has
finished, the data is passed on to the communication interface and transmitted in the next
PROFINET IRT send clock. Unlike processing in a MotionTask/BackgroundTask, where the
response time equals the maximum BackgroundTask runtime + one IPO cycle clock + one
position control cycle clock, in this case you can be assured that the response time will be one
IPO cycle clock + one position control cycle clock until new data is output.

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5.2.3.3 ServoSynchronousTask

ServoSynchronousTask
It is possible to optimize the time response even further and reduce the response time to one
servo cycle clock. This option can be used for high-speed actual-value synchronous
operations, e.g. flying knife/shear. Within this context, the part of the application that triggers
axis commands for selected axes is processed in the ServoSynchronousTask. Additionally,
the IPO part of the system for the axes involved is counted before the position controller in the
servo task. In this way, the speed setpoints may be transmitted as soon as the next IRT time
slot.

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Boundary conditions
Using this function increases the CPU load and, therefore, the position control cycle clock; for
this reason it should only be used when necessary.

Activating
This feature must be activated explicitly for the axes in SIMOTION SCOUT as part of axis
configuration.

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Figure 5-14 Determining the processing cycle clock for the axis

If the option of a second servo cycle clock is configured, then the axis can also be assigned
to the Servo_fast processing cycle clock if this is linked to the faster bus.

Position control
The position controller responds within one position control cycle clock. The data is read out
from the communication interface at the start of the position control cycle clock. The position
controller is counted in the position control cycle clock. The new speed setpoints are copied
to the communication interface at the end of the position control cycle clock and, therefore,
transmitted in the next IRT time slot.

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=> Generation of new
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Figure 5-15 Position control time response with ServoSynchronousTask

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5.2.3.4 Fast I/O processing in the ServoSynchronousTask

Fast I/O processing in the ServoSynchronousTask

The evaluation of quick I/Os – e.g. ET200S High Speed – is performed in the
ServoSynchronousTask. resulting in a system response time of one cycle. Due to the terminal-
terminal response, there is a delay of Ti + servo cycle clock + To.

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If the second servo clock is configured, the fast I/O processing can also be performed in the
Servo_fast clock (i.e. in the ServoFastSynchronousTask). This requires the I/O peripherals to
be configured on the faster bus.

5.2.4 SIMOTION controllers with two PROFINET IO interfaces

5.2.4.1 Two PROFINET IO interfaces

SIMOTION controllers with two PROFINET IO interfaces

With the SIMOTION D4x5-2 DP/PN controllers, optionally a second PROFINET IO interface
is available in addition to the onboard PROFINET interface (X150) with the Ethernet
communication board (CBE30-2, X1400).
The CBE30-2 can only be operated in D4x5-2 DP/PN control units. It is impossible to use it in
D4x5-2 DP control units.

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Application description
A detailed application description explaining how to operate two different PROFINET networks
on one SIMOTION controller at the same time is available to download in the Service and
Support Portal.
PROFINET & SIMOTION: Use of Two PROFINET Interfaces with SIMOTION (http://
support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/de/59396321)

See also
Example configuration for "controlled" sync master (Page 91)
Cycle clock scaling with PROFINET IO on SIMOTION devices (Page 67)
Use of Safety with MRRT (Page 105)

5.2.4.2 Basic rules for using two PN IO interfaces

Introduction
The following rules must be considered in use of two isochronous PROFINET interfaces. The
most important basic rules for the PN interfaces and the use of Servo_fast are sorted
thematically there.

Definition of isochronous PN interfaces

A PN interface is isochronous (i.e. assigned to servo or Servo_fast) if the following conditions
apply.
● The PN interface is the IO controller and one of the IO devices is isochronous.
● The I-device is configured isochronously.
● Controller-controller data exchange broadcast is configured.

Note
IO controller and I-device cannot simultaneously be configured isochronously (IRT) on a PN
interface. One PN interface can be configured as the IRT controller and the second PN
interface as the IRT I-device.
If a PN interface is configured as IRT and does not meet the conditions for isochronous
operation, it will work asynchronously with respect to the Servo or Servo_fast clocks and
therefore also asynchronously with respect to the second isochronous PN interface.

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General rules when using the onboard PN interface (X150) and CBE30-2 PN interface (X1400)
● A higher-level, isochronous controller must always be connected via the CBE30-2 PN
interface. This applies both to controller-controller data exchange broadcast
communication and to I-device communication with a higher-level controller.
● Lower-level isochronous drives or IO devices should be connected via the onboard PN
interface.
● Both PN interfaces can be configured as a PROFINET IO I-device and/or as an IO controller.
● If a PN interface is used as an IRT I-device, it cannot be configured as a redundant sync
master. Only the sync slave and sync master roles are possible.

Constraints on Sync master and Sync slave

● The CBE30-2 PN interface can be configured as the sync master, sync slave, or redundant
sync master.
● The onboard PN interface can only be configured as the sync master.
● In the Sync domain of the onboard PN interface, there must be no redundant sync master
if the CBE30-2 is configured as a Sync slave or IRT I-device.

Failsafe I/Os for using two PN interfaces

An F-CPU can only be connected to one of the two PN interfaces, because fail-safe I/O transfer
areas can only be configured either on the I-device on the onboard PN interface or on the
CBE30-2 PN interface (I-device F proxy).
The PROFIsafe telegrams are routed to the following drives:
● Drives on the SINAMICS Integrated and CX32-2
● Drives on the external PROFIBUS
● Drives on the onboard PROFINET interface (X150 interface)
● Drives on the CBE30-2 (X1400 interface)
The maximum quantity structure for PROFIsafe on PROFINET is therefore not increased
by using a second PROFINET interface.

Use of Servo_fast
For the use of Servo_fast, the following rules apply.
● If Servo_fast is not used, either one or both PN interfaces can be assigned to the servo.
● If Servo_fast is used, the onboard PN interface is assigned to Servo_fast and the CBE30-2
PN interface can be assigned to the servo.

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Constraints on the use of Servo_fast

● Only the onboard PN interface can be assigned to Servo_fast.
● If Servo_fast is used, only one CACF=MACF=1 (Controller Application Cycle
Factor=Master Application Cycle Factor) is permitted Servo and Servo_fast, i.e. the servo
clock is taken over from the set send clock in HW Config and does not have to be set
especially.
The following applies:
– Servo clock = send clock CBE30-2 PN interface X1400
– Servo_fast cycle clock = send clock onboard PN interface X150
● The onboard PN interface can only be operated as the sync master (not sync slave or
redundant sync master).
This means that no controller-controller data exchange broadcast can be configured
between the two SIMOTION controllers if the onboard PN interfaces of both SIMOTION
controllers are assigned to Servo_fast.
● The onboard PN interface can be an IRT IO controller but not an IRT I-device if assigned
to Servo_fast.
● If the Servo_fast is used, it is essential that isochronous IO devices are assigned to it.

Constraints on the clock ratio and cycle time of servo/Servo_fast

● Rules for the cycle clock ratio servo = N * Servo_fast
– Servo_fast > 250 µsec: N = 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, …
– Servo_fast <= 250 µsec: N = 4, 8, 16, 32, …(For 32: Servo_fast = 125 μs, Servo = 4000
μs)
● The minimum send clock for Servo_fast depends on the SIMOTION device (see also
"Adjustable cycle clocks")
– D455-2 DP/PN: 125 μs
– Other: 250 μs
● The maximum send clock for the servo depends on the source of the IO data.
– PROFINET is the source of the IO data: 4 ms
– SINAMICS_Integrated or PROFIBUS is the source of the IO data: 8 ms

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5.2.4.3 Applications for devices with two PROFINET IO interfaces

Applications for two PN IO interfaces

Possible applications
The PROFINET interface of a CBE30-2 can be used, for example, for the following applications:
● The second PROFINET interface is used
– to increase the maximum number of connectable IO devices
– to increase the available I/O address space
● IO devices are to be operated with different send cycle clocks and assigned different
isochronous tasks (Servo and Servo_fast).
● IO devices should have an independent IP address range or NameOfStation. Devices with
identical device configuration at the local interface can thus be connected to each other
independently via the other interface in the plant network (e.g. higher-level network as the
plant network; local network for machine module; identical machine modules; participants
in the "local network" can be addressed independently of nodes in the "plant network").
● I-device and IO controller are to be operated isochronously at the same time.
If one PROFINET interface is operated simultaneously as an I-device and IO controller,
either only the I-device or the IO controller can be operated isosynchronously (i.e. with IRT).
With two PROFINET interfaces, it is possible to operate a PROFINET IO controller and an
I-device isosynchronously on a D4x5-2 DP/PN at the same time.

Application examples
There are, for example, the following applications for two PROFINET IO interfaces:
1. Increase the number of devices on PROFINET from 64 to 128, see Application 1 - increase
in the maximum possible number of IO devices on PROFINET (Page 82).
2. Fast and slow clock cycle for data to isochronous devices, see Application 2 - fast I/O
processing and slower electrical drives on one module (Page 83).
3. Distributed synchronous operation independent of isochronous devices, see Application
case 3 - distributed synchronism over multiple devices and independent local systems
(Page 84).
4. The same project for the machine modules
5. Machine modules are individualized by assigning the IP address and NameOfStation on
site, see Application 4 – Modular Machine: Independent IP address and NameOfStation
for the iDevice and IO controller (Page 85).
6. Two independent I-devices, see Application 5 - iDevice on both interfaces (Page 87).

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Application 1 - increase in the maximum possible number of IO devices on PROFINET

Description
The following functions are illustrated in the topology:
● Increased number of possible devices on SIMOTION D4x5 2 DP/PN by 2 subnets from 64
to up to 128.
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See also
Applications for two PN IO interfaces (Page 81)

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Application 2 - fast I/O processing and slower electrical drives on one module

Description
The following functions are illustrated in the topology:
● Fast I/O application and slower drive functions in one controller.
● Control of slower SINAMICS drives via PN2 (e.g. servo clock of 1 ms).
● Fast I/O processing (e.g. ET200S High Speed) via PN1 (e.g. Servo_fast clock of 250 µs).

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See also
Applications for two PN IO interfaces (Page 81)

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Application case 3 - distributed synchronism over multiple devices and independent local systems

Description:
The following functions are illustrated in the topology:
● Distributed synchronous operation via controller-controller communication between the
SIMOTION controllers of different machine modules in subnet 1.
● Local I/O on each SIMOTION controller of a machine module in separate subnet
independent of subnet 1.
– Independent adjustable communication parameters (send clock, IRT, IP address,
NameOfStation, etc.), adapted to the technical requirements.
– Addresses can be set identically to the other modules, thus facilitating simpler
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See also
Applications for two PN IO interfaces (Page 81)

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Application 4 – Modular Machine: Independent IP address and NameOfStation for the iDevice and IO
controller

Description
The following functions are illustrated in the topology:
● 2 PN interfaces in the SIMOTION controllers disconnect the subnet of the base machine
from the machine modules.
● IP address and NameOfStation of the interface of PN2 can be granted independently of IP
address and NameOfStation of the interface of PN1.
Note
The IP addresses of the two PN interfaces must be in different IP subnets.

● IP addresses and NameOfStation of the PN interfaces that are operated as an IO controller

can be identical in the different machine modules.
● In the base machine project the SIMOTION controllers are added as I devices via a GSD
file (I device substitute).

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● CBE30-2 as IRT I device and onboard PN interface as IRT IO controller.

● Distributed synchronous operation between the base machine controller and the IRT I
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– Isochronous coupling of the subnets, if PN axes
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See also
Applications for two PN IO interfaces (Page 81)

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Application 5 - iDevice on both interfaces

Description
The following functions are illustrated in the topology:
● Distributed synchronous operation between higher-level controller and lower-level
SIMOTION controllers via CBE30-2 as an IRT I device
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See also
Applications for two PN IO interfaces (Page 81)

5.2.4.4 "Controlled" sync master

"Controlled" sync master

The "controlled" sync master synchronizes the PROFINET IRT cycle of the two PROFINET
IO interfaces with the bus cycle of Servo/Servo_fast of the higher-level controller. The property
"Controlled Sync Master" does not have to be explicitly configured. In the engineering, set
"Sync Master" for this. The property "Controlled Sync Master" is automatically activated at the
integrated PN interface if isochronous data has been configured on both PN interfaces, i.e.
the send cycle clocks of both interfaces are synchronized to servo or Servo_fast.

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A "controlled" sync master cannot be used together with a redundant sync master in a sync
domain.
Application-specific synchronization is necessary analogously to PROFIBUS if the
synchronization is lost and the system must be restarted.

Synchronization example with two PROFINET interfaces (IRT i device and IRT IO controller)
The following illustration shows the synchronization if the CBE30-2 is configured as an IRT I
device for a higher-level controller and the onboard PN interface is configured as an IRT IO
controller for the lower-level local peripherals.

Requirements for synchronization:

● CBE30-2 (X1400): Sync slave (synchronizes with the higher-level IO controller).
● Onboard PN interface (X150): "Controlled" sync master synchronizes the lower-level local
peripherals.
● You can achieve application-specific synchronization with the _synchronizeDPInterfaces
function, for example. See also Clock generation and synchronization in PROFINET IO in
the Function Manual Basic Functions for Modular Machines.
Note
The application-specific synchronization can also be achieved in the StartupTask using the
system function _enableDpInterfaceSynchronization.

● An example configuration can be found at Example configuration for "controlled" sync

master (Page 91).

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Requirements for synchronization:

● Onboard PN interface (X150): "Controlled" sync master synchronizes the lower-level local
peripherals.
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which is involved in direct data exchange) or sync slave (synchronizes with the IO controller
configured as a sync master which is involved in direct data exchange).
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function, for example. See also Clock generation and synchronization in PROFINET IO in
the Function Manual Basic Functions for Modular Machines.
Note
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5.2.4.5 Example configuration for "controlled" sync master

Distributed synchronous operation via two PROFINET interfaces

The example shows which application requires the use of two PROFINET interfaces for
SIMOTION controllers. The PROFINET network "1" is configured as the MRPD ring for the
distributed synchronous operation. The SIMOTION controller which has been configured as
a sync master specifies the bus cycle clock as well as the servo and IPO cycle clock. The two
other SIMOTION controllers are integrated into the MRPD ring as sync slaves via the CBE30-2
and synchronize with the sync master. Through their onboard PROFINET interface, they each
set up their own PROFINET network and transmit the bus cycle clock as a "controlled" sync
master to the lower-level local periphery (SINAMICS drives).
See also "Controlled" sync master (Page 87) and Two PROFINET IO interfaces (Page 77).

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If several sync domains are operated on a physical Ethernet, you should ensure that:
● either all sync domains have different names
● or configure this explicitly as the end of the sync domain at the ports that form the end of
the sync domain.
To do this click on the port that is to be the end of the sync domain and select Properties
from the context menu. Choose the Options tab from the properties dialog box that appears.
Activate the option End of sync domain and confirm with OK.

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5.2.5 Relationship between sync domain and PROFINET IO systems

Introduction
The devices of several PROFINET IO systems can be synchronized by a single sync master,
provided they are connected to the same Ethernet subnet and belong to a sync domain.
Conversely, a PROFINET IO system may only belong to a single sync domain.

Devices with two PROFINET interfaces

The two PROFINET interfaces must belong to different sync domains. Synchronization of the
two sync domains then takes place via a "controlled" sync master, see also "Controlled" sync
master (Page 87).
To find out how to create a second sync domain or change the name of an existing sync
domain, go to Creating a sync domain (Page 128).

5.2.6 Redundant sync master

Description
For certain plants, e.g. printing machines in "tandem configuration", it is necessary for the two
plant sections to be operated in stand-alone mode or together synchronously. If the entire
system has only one sync master, the other component would not be capable of functioning
independently. The redundant sync master function was developed for this very reason. Under
this arrangement, a sync master is defined for every component. One of these is defined as
the sync master, and the other as the redundant sync master. Provided the system components
are combined during operation, the redundant sync master will synchronize itself with the sync
master.

Applications
● Tandem machine
Tandem machines are large machines whose machine sections can be operated
independently of each other. The machine can thus be operated as a total machine or as
a machine section, see also Media redundancy for SIMOTION (Page 97).
● Redundant sync master in the case of MRPD
A redundant sync master is also possible in the case of a ring topology with media
redundancy, see also Sample configurations for MRPD rings (Page 103) and Information
on PROFINET with MRPD (Page 101). For this, an additional SCALANCE switch must be
configured in the ring as a redundant sync master.

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Limitations of use
● There can physically be up to a maximum of two additional modules between two sync
masters.
● If the transmission link between the sync master and redundant sync master fails, leaving
two subnets with one sync master each, both subnets remain synchronized with the
remaining sync master in each case. This results in two independent synchronized subnets
that drift apart due, among other things, to the temperature drift of the quartzes.
● Once the transmission link has been reestablished, the redundant sync master cannot
synchronize with the sync master. The redundant sync master must be switched off and
on again (power OFF/ON) before the synchronization can take place.
● If the plant section with the sync master fails as the result of a fault or shutdown, the other
plant section with the redundant sync master will continue operating independently. The
sync slaves assigned to the sync master will lose their synchronization and cease to operate.

Configuring the redundant sync master

1. Add a second SIMOTION module or a SCALANCE Switch (if MRPD) and configure the
PROFINET communication in accordance with your requirements.
2. Right-click on the PROFINET interface to open the Properties - <PROFINET interface> --
(R0/S2.6) dialog box.
3. Select the Sync master (redundant) entry under Synchronization role on the
Synchronization tab.

Figure 5-25 Configuring the redundant sync master

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Deployment of a redundant sync master using the example of a tandem machine

The switchover behavior of the sync master and the redundant sync master is subject to several
rules that must observed during the project creation and for applicative solutions.
● The topological design of the machine should provide the connection between the two
machine parts via the sync master and the redundant sync master.
● If possible, no further device should be present between the sync master and the redundant
sync master (e.g. IRT switch).

Note
Wait time for switching the sync master to the redundant sync master
A wait time of 60 seconds must be observed for switching from the sync master to the
redundant sync master. Only after this interval is it guaranteed that the redundant sync master
has assumed its final status rather than the sync master resuming its role after a return.

Boundary conditions
● If the redundant sync master is switched on after the sync master, all sync slaves remain
synchronized to the sync master.
● If the redundant sync master is switched on first and then the sync master after a wait time
(> 60 seconds), all sync slaves remain synchronized to the redundant sync master.
● If both sync masters are switched on simultaneously, all sync slaves are synchronized to
the sync master (this behavior is guaranteed only for an approximately equal startup time).
● If the connection between the sync master and the redundant sync master is interrupted,
both sync masters accept their appropriate role and the topologically assigned sync slaves
are synchronized accordingly.
● If the sync master and the redundant sync master are switched on simultaneously without
a direct connection, the connection will be restored after a time > 60 seconds. The sync
slaves remain synchronized to the sync master and the redundant sync master with which
they are connected topologically. The two sync domains are not joined automatically. A
diagnostic message will be generated.
● If the sync master is switched off, the redundant sync master handles the synchronization
of the topologically-linked sync slaves. The sync slaves remain synchronized, i.e. no failure
occurs.
● If the redundant sync master is switched off, the sync slaves connected topologically with
the sync master remain synchronized.

5.2.7 Quantity structures

The following maximum values apply for IO controllers of the SIMOTION platform.
A maximum of 64 communication relationships are possible; these can be divided up as follows:
● Connection of up to 64 IO devices.
● Maximum 64 RT IO devices.

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● Maximum 64 IRT IO devices (High Performance).

● A maximum of up to 64 controller-controller data exchange broadcast relationships may be
set up between SIMOTION controllers.
● If a SIMOTION controller has been configured as an I-device, it counts as an IO device; in
other words, only another 63 IO devices can be connected to this controller.
● A SIMOTION controller can receive data from up to 64 other SIMOTION controllers as part
of controller-controller data exchange broadcast yet can send data to any number of
SIMOTION controllers.
● The IRT telegrams in controller-controller data exchange broadcast are broadcast
telegrams. This is why any number of SIMOTION controllers can access the data of one
SIMOTION controller.
● In controller-controller data exchange broadcast, the data volume also has to be
considered. A data exchange broadcast only counts as a connection up to a certain data
volume. Where a second telegram is required, data exchange broadcast does not require
two connections.
Note
For MRPD, halve the quantity structures, since an MRPD IO device requires the resources
of two IO devices. The same applies to controller-controller data exchange broadcast.
The IO area doubles if two PROFINET IO interfaces are used.

Mixed operation of IO devices and controller-controller data exchange broadcast

You can calculate the possible number of devices in mixed operation using the following
formula:
RT + IRT High Performance IO device + data exchange broadcast frames
<= 64

Note
In a data exchange broadcast relationship, it is not the number of configured slots (lines on
the Receiver tab - see Configuring the receiver (Page 175)) that is intended for IRT High
Performance direct communication configuration, but rather the number of Ethernet frames
received for the data exchange broadcast. An Ethernet frame can contain up to 768 bytes of
data exchange broadcast net data.
One slot has up to 768 bytes and 3,072 bytes of net data can be exchanged during data
exchange broadcast (divided into 4 frames of 768 bytes each). The value will depend on the
sizes of the slot chosen. This means a transmitter can receive more than one slot, although
these must be transmitted within a single telegram.
Each sender sends its data exchange broadcast data in an Ethernet frame. Every other
SIMOTION controller can read the data in this frame. This results in a counting connection to
each transmitting SIMOTION controller.
For data exchange between an IO controller and an IO device, a frame has a useful data size
of 1,440 bytes for each transmitting SIMOTION controller.

During the compilation of the project, HW Config verifies the configured quality structure based
on the formulas mentioned above.

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Address space
A maximum of 4 KB each may be assigned for PROFINET IO data for the input and output
data in the logical address space of an IO controller. The rest of the 16 KB large address space
can be used, for example, for PROFIBUS data or diagnostic data.

Submodule size from SIMOTION V4.4

In PROFINET, data for devices (and I-devices) and the controller-controller data exchange
broadcast is structured in the form of submodules. Only data from a submodule can be read
or written consistently when "non-synchronized" with PROFINET RT or IRT. The max.
submodule size of SIMOTION controllers for PROFINET interfaces has been increased for
the I-device and for the IO device from 254 bytes to 1024 bytes. The size of the submodule
depends on the hardware and the PROFINET interface.

Maximum submodule size and consistency range

The following table defines the maximum submodule size, depending no the SIMOTION
controller and the PROFINET interface. The submodule size stated applies to operation of a
PROFINET interface with the following function:
● IO controller (the IO controller can operate IO devices with submodules up to the specified
size)
● I-device (on the local I-device, submodules up to the specified size can be set up)

SIMOTION module Onboard PROFINET interface [bytes] CBE30-2 [bytes]

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D435-2 DP/PN 1024 254
D425-2 DP/PN 1024 254
D410-2 DP/PN 1024 -
C240 PN 254 -
P320-4 PN 254 -
P320-4 DP/PN 254 -

Note
Controller-Controller data exchange broadcast
For controller-controller data exchange broadcast, the max. submodule size of 254 bytes is
retained.

Rule for use of a SIMOTION or SIMATIC I-device on a SIMOTION IO controller

If a SIMOTION controller is configured as an IO controller and a SIMOTION or SIMATIC
controller is configured as an I-device, submodules can be larger than 254 bytes subject to
the following constraints:
● The I-device must support submodules up to 1024 bytes.
● The IO controller must support submodules up to 1024 bytes.

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Note
For SIMATIC controllers, a max. submodule size of 1024 bytes applies.

Potential problems when using interfaces with different consistency lengths

If, for example, you configure an I-device that contains a submodule with a size of 500 bytes
on the onboard PROFINET interface of a SIMOTION D4x5-2, the I-device cannot be operated
on a SIMOTION C240 PN that is a higher-level controller. An error message is displayed in
STEP 7, stating that the output/input net data length of 254 bytes has been exceeded.

See also
Data exchange through the use of iDevices (Page 198)

5.2.8 Media redundancy (MRP and MRPD)

5.2.8.1 Media redundancy for SIMOTION

Media Redundancy Protocol

It is possible to establish redundant networks via the so-called Media Redundancy Protocol
(MRP). Redundant transmission links (ring topology) ensure that an alternative communication
path is made available when a transmission link fails. The PROFINET devices that are part of
this redundant network form an MRP domain.

Note
Devices that support MRP
An overview of all devices that support media and/or system redundancy can be found in the
Support area (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/67364686).

MRP (Media Redundancy Protocol for PROFINET RT, as of SIMOTION V4.3)

MRP guarantees media redundancy in the event of a problem in the ring. The switchover of
the ring is performed by the Redundancy Manager.
The switchover times depend on the following parameters:
● The actual topology
● The devices used and
● The network load in the relevant network.

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The typical reconfiguration time of the communication paths for TCP/IP and RT frames in the
event of a fault is < 200 ms.
In most systems, the switchover time of MRP is far above the PROFINET update time for cyclic
data, so that a failure for cyclic data is detected. The PROFINET connection therefore fails
and is re-established after the switchover by the Redundancy Manager. In this way, an error
can be corrected in the network, while the system continues to run with bumps.
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Ring ports
A SIMOTION controller / SINAMICS drive may only be inserted into an MRP ring as a node
with MRP-capable ports. For SIMOTION D, the first two ports of the PROFINET IO interfaces
are designed as ring ports.
These two ports are marked with an "R" in the module rack in HW Config.

Note
Only devices with MRP-capable ports may be inserted in an MRP ring. If MRP-capable ports
are not used, the reconfiguration times can be in the multi-digit seconds range.

For SINAMICS S120 drives (SINAMICS S120 CU320-2/CU310-2), these are ports P1 and P2.
However, they are not separately designated as ring ports in the HW Config.

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MRPD (Media Redundancy for Planned Duplication) is a method for smooth media redundancy
with PROFINET IRT. MRPD also requires MRP.
The combination of MRP with MRPD provides smooth PROFINET operation for short cycle
times in the event of a fault in the ring. MRPD is based on IRT and ensures bumpless operation
by the sender sending the cyclic data in both directions which the recipient then receives twice.
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automatically. If the ring is interrupted at one position (e.g., through the failure of a ring node),
receipt of the cyclic data via the uninterrupted side of the ring is still guaranteed. The following
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Smooth media redundancy MRPD always requires the activation of MRP in the individual rings.

Note
Too high a network load or too rapid incoming/outgoing faults caused by delayed or continuous
switchovers of the MRP, may lead to failure of the PROFINET connection even with activated
MRPD.

Devices that support MRPD

Note
An overview of all devices that support media and/or system redundancy can be found in the
Support area (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/67364686).

If the device prevents MRPD, an error message is issued in HW Config:

● "The <xxxx> device does not support sync domain with MRPD area."
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See also
Servo_fast, scaling down of cycle clocks to the servo at the PROFINET interface (Page 136)
Redundant sync master (Page 92)

5.2.8.2 Information on PROFINET with MRPD

Smoothness of MRPD
Delayed or incomplete switchovers of MRP/MRPD caused, for example, by a network load
that is too high or the too rapid incoming/outgoing of faults, under unfavorable conditions, can
lead to the PROFINET connection failing even with activated MRPD.
For example, in the event of two consecutive faults at various parts of the ring, smooth
operation is only ensured when the two faults are separated by approx. three seconds (if a
fault has "gone", an additional fault may "come" only after a short pause).

Operation of MRPD in conjunction with a redundant sync master

There can be a maximum of two Ethernet nodes between one sync master and one redundant
sync master.
If the redundant sync master is used together with MRPD, it is recommended that the
redundant sync master (e.g. a SCALANCE IRT switch) be connected directly to the sync
master and the two nodes positioned in a common switch cabinet so that the cable connection
between both nodes is protected.
The insertion or withdrawal of a connection in an MRPD ring does not have any effect on the
synchronization. Only one sync master remains.
In case of an interruption in the distance between sync master and redundant sync master,
the system initially continues to run smoothly, however faults may occur when you switch off
and then restart the system if the devices between the sync master and the redundant sync
master have too great a difference in ramp-up time.
The fault is that the sync domain breaks down into two sub-domains, and one part of the sync
slave synchronizes to the sync master, and the other part synchronizes to the redundant sync
master. The PN diagnosis "Remote mismatch / Peer PTCP mismatch 0x8008" is present.
If the sync master or the redundant sync master in an MRPD ring is switched off, all sync slaves
remain synchronized, because unlike the line, all sync slaves retain their connection to the
remaining sync master.

Configuration instructions
You must comply with the following rules to operate PROFINET IRT in connection with MRPD:
● The rules for configuring MRP and PROFINET IRT must be followed.
● All devices in the ring must support MRPD.

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● If devices at the stub are in redundant communication via the ring, all devices at the stub
must support up to the last MRPD node of the MRPD stub.
● Nodes in the stub that only communicate locally in the stub and not over the ring, do not
have to support MRPD. They do, however, require the IRT property
"StartupMode=Advanced" so you can operate them in a sync domain together with MRPD
nodes. In V4.3, the devices described in Media redundancy for SIMOTION (Page 97) have
this IRT property.

See also
Media redundancy for SIMOTION (Page 97)

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5.2.8.3 Sample configurations for MRPD rings

MRPD configuration with a ring from SCALANCE switches

The ring consists of SCALANCE switches (redundancy manager and redundancy clients),
SIMOTION controllers and IO devices at the stubs. In this configuration, several IO controllers
can fail or be deactivated with their IO devices. The rest of the system continues to run
smoothly. In addition, it is also possible for a SCALANCE switch to fail, or for the ring to be
interrupted.

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Hierarchical multi-ring system

If, for example, the number of stations per ring or cycle times is exceeded, you can establish
hierarchical multi-ring systems and divide the functionality into sub-rings. The sub-rings can
continue to operate independently of each other.
For an example, see also Redundant sync master (Page 92).

5.2.8.4 Use of Safety with MRRT

No smoothness for Safety via RT and shared device

MRRT offers no smooth redundancy for RT data (but only for IRT data).
In order to guarantee smooth media redundancy with Safety, the safety data within the MRRT
ring must be transferred as IRT data. To make sure that this is the case, the SIMOTION
controller F-proxy must be used for communication with the F-CPU. Please note that a direct
connection must be established between the F-CPU and the SIMOTION controller. Either a
free port or the second PROFINET interface, which is not part of the MRPD ring, can be used
for this purpose. The Safety RT data of the F-CPU is then transferred internally from the
SIMOTION controller into the IRT data of the MRPD ring.

Note
The use of the shared device (the F-CPU communicates directly with the SINAMICS drive) is
not recommended for MRPD, because the RT data deactivates temporarily in the event of a
fault and so the PROFIsafe modules are passivated. Use of the I-device F-Proxy is
recommended, because the PROFIsafe data is packed together in the IRT data.

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Safety via I-device F-Proxy

When using the I-device F-Proxy, the safety data is transmitted from the F-Proxy to the drives
in the MRPD ring via PROFINET IRT. The PROFIsafe communication between the F-CPU
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In order for the safety data to be transferred smoothly, the communication paths between the
F-CPU and the SIMOTION I-device F-Proxy may not go via the ring. As seen in the illustration
above, the F-CPU should either be connected directly with an open port of the PN interface of
the SIMOTION controller, which has been configured as an I-device F-Proxy, or the second
PN interface be used as an I-device F-Proxy. For an exact description of how to configure an
I-device F-proxy, please refer to section Principles of I device failsafe proxy (Page 276).
You can find a description of how to configure Safety via PROFINET with an F-CPU in the
FAQ (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/50207350).

See also
Two PROFINET IO interfaces (Page 77)
PROFIsafe via PROFINET with an F-CPU (Page 281)

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5.2.9 PROFINET V2.3 Performance Upgrade

5.2.9.1 Optimized data transfer / 125 µs PROFINET send clock

PROFINET V2.3 Performance Upgrade

All SIMOTION control units support PROFINET in accordance with the PROFINET
International Specification PN V2.3. The optional Performance Upgrade functionality, which
provides an extended range of functions, is available for SIMOTION D455-2 DP/PN.
● Reduction of the minimum PROFINET send clock of 250 µs to 125 µs
● Optimization of data transfer (e.g. by Dynamic Frame Packing - DFP (Page 108))
● Fast forwarding
● Fragmentation

Note
You will find further information on this on the web site of the PI Organization (http://
www.profibus.com) and the following technical specifications:
● Technical Specification for PROFINET, Version 2.3 – Date: October 2010, Order No.: 2.722
● Application Layer services for decentralized periphery and distributed automation, Tech‐
nical Specification for PROFINET, Version 2.3 – Date: October 2010, Order No.: 2.712

With optimized data transfer, the following options are possible:

● More devices can be operated with the same cycle time.
● The cycle time can be reduced for the same number of devices.

Requirements
General conditions for using the 125 µs send clock:
● the 125 µs send clock is only supported by the onboard PROFINET interface X150 in
conjunction with the Servo_fast/IPO_fast
● only X150 Port 1 can be used; Ports 2 and 3 are deactivated (for TCP/IP and UDP
communication too)
● X150 can only be used as a PROFINET IO controller (not as an I-device)
● no media redundancy MRP/MRPD (only 1 port is available on X150)
● Use of STEP 7 V5.5 SP4; for other rated conditions, see also Readme for SIMOTION
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The 125 µs send clock is only supported by selected PROFINET nodes. (e.g. by the ET 200SP
I/O system). For the 125 µs send clock, no SCALANCE switches are currently available.
● SIMOTION D455-2 DP/PN as of V4.4
● SINAMICS S120 CU320-2 PN + CBE25 as of V4.7
● SINAMICS S120 CU320-2 DP + CBE25 as of V4.7

Note
For the PROFINET nodes that support a send clock of 125 µs and the conditions that have to
be met, see the relevant product documentation.

5.2.9.2 Dynamic Frame Packing - DFP

Description
For PROFINET V2.2, a separate Ethernet frame is used for each IO device for the cyclic
transfer of the IO data. This leads to a large overhead due to the Ethernet header, especially
in the case of IO devices with a small amount of IO data.
With the PN V2.3 Performance Upgrade, SIMOTION D455-2 DP/PN (as of V4.4) supports
Dynamic Frame Packing (DFP) via the onboard PROFINET interface x150. With Dynamic
Frame Packing, the cyclic data of multiple IO devices is summarized in one Ethernet frame.
DFP significantly reduces the bandwidth required to exchange the cyclic data, especially in
the case of IO devices with a small amount of IO data. This makes it possible to either operate
more IO devices with the same cycle time or to reduce the cycle time in order to achieve a
shorter response time.
In the outbound direction (from the IO controller to the last IO device), the Ethernet frame is
automatically reduced. This is achieved by having each device remove its own data from the
telegram when forwarding. In the inbound direction (from the last IO device to the IO controller),
each IO device adds its own data to the Ethernet frame.
Dynamic Frame Packing is automatically used when send clocks < 250 μs are set and the
requirements (see "Requirements" section) are met.
The figure below shows examples of how package groups can be formed. The IO devices (IO-
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Requirements
DFP can only be used with the following restrictions:
● DFP can only be used on the onboard PROFINET interface X150 of the SIMOTION D455-2
DP/PN and the IO devices SINAMICS S120 CBE25 and ET200SP High Speed.
● DFP is supported by SIMOTION only as an IO controller. The SIMOTION I-device does not
support DFP.
● A DFP device can be used by a second IO controller as a shared device; the shared device
restrictions apply. One IO controller communicates with DFP via IRT; the other via RT.
● In the case of MRPD, the DFP devices must be present in a spur line. IO devices in the
ring are not supported.
● IO devices that do not support DFP finish a package group; i.e. the grouped IO devices
must form a line with no gaps.
● A maximum of 63 IO devices can be packed in one group.
● The size of a package frame is limited to 128 bytes in the outbound direction and 256 bytes
in the inbound direction.

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Note
Delivery release
At the time of the delivery release of SIMOTION V4.4, all IO devices that support the
Performance Upgrade for PROFINET with 125 µs cycle time are still under development. A
general release of the functionality is planned for SIMOTION D455-2 DP/PN, as soon as the
release for the I/O system ET200SP and the drive system SINAMICS S120 (CU320-2 with
CBE25) is complete.
Until the general delivery release, configuration in STEP 7 HW Config is disabled. If you wish
to use the function before this time in test or pilot applications, please ask your Siemens
contact.
Please also note the product Information for SIMOTION, SINAMICS S120, and SIMATIC ET
200SP High Speed.

See also
Optimized data transfer / 125 µs PROFINET send clock (Page 107)

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5.3.1 New in SIMOTION SCOUT as of V4.4

Shared iDevice
As of SIMOTION V4.4, an iDevice of the PN-IO interfaces can be operated with two higher-
level IO controllers. This functionality is referred to as "shared iDevice" and is comparable with
the shared device.
See also Shared iDevice and PROFIsafe (Page 310)

PROFINET V2.3 Performance Upgrade

The Control Unit SIMOTION D455-2 DP/PN supports the PROFINET Performance Upgrade
in accordance with the PROFINET specification V2.3. The PROFINET send clock can now be
set to a minimum of 125 µs.
See also Performance Upgrade PN V2.3 (Page 107)

Support for PROFIenergy

PROFIenergy is a data interface based on PROFINET. It allows loads to be shut down during
idle time in a controlled, centralized manner, and irrespective of the manufacturer and device.
See also PROFIenergy (Page 213)

Setting IP address and device name via user program

In the case of SIMOTION, the IP configuration can be set via the user program for the PN-IE
and PN-IO interfaces.
See also Setting IP address and device name via UP (Page 154)

Identification and maintenance (I&M) data

As of V4.4, SIMOTION supports the data sets 1-4 in addition to the I&M data set 0 (electronic
rating plate) as a PROFINET iDevice.
See also I&M data (Page 169)

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PROFINET IO with IRT

As of SIMOTION V4.4, an additional configuration step has been added for the configuration
of PROFINET IO with IRT. In the HW Config of the controller CPU, under Object properties in
the Isochronous tasks tab, the setting is made as to whether the servo task is to be assigned
to the PROFINET interface as the application level for the processing of isochronous data:
● If PROFINET IO devices with isochronous data are to be configured on PROFINET, the
PROFINET interface must first be assigned to the servo under Object properties of the
SIMOTION CPU in the Isochronous tasks tab (Use "..I/O data isochronously to the servo"
checkbox). Only then can servo be assigned for the device in the Object properties of the
PROFINET interface in the I/O cycle tab (Assign I/O device isochronous list box).
● If no devices are configured with isochronous data on the PROFINET interface, the
PROFINET interface must also not be assigned to the SERVO.
As of SIMOTION V4.4, it is therefore also possible to configure the PROFINET interface of
SIMOTION devices with IRT without the data being transferred isochronously. This means that
the data is transferred synchronously via IRT on the bus, but the applications in SIMOTION
and in the device do not accept the data isochronously. For example, an ET200HF can be
configured with IRT, but the I/O data is not transferred isochronously to the physical input or
output. Or a SIMOTION I-device can be connected via IRT to a higher-level controller, but the
input and output data of the I-device interface is not processed isochronously by the CPU.
Up to and including V4.3, SIMOTION always performed the communication with PROFINET
IO with IRT isochronously to the servo, even if isochronous mode was not configured on any
PROFINET IO device.

5.3.2 New in SIMOTION SCOUT as of V4.3

Media redundancy protocols MRP and MRPD

Via the so-called Media Redundancy Protocol (MRP or MRPD), it is possible to establish
redundant networks, see Media redundancy for SIMOTION (Page 97).

Second PROFINET I/O interface

With SIMOTION D4x5-2 DP/PN, is it possible to have two PROFINET I/O interfaces (integrated
interface and CBE30-2) on one device, see Two PROFINET IO interfaces (Page 77). If two
interfaces are available, one interface can be operated in the servo cycle clock and the other
interface in Servo_fast cycle clock (integrated interface).

Position control cycle clock and Servo_fast cycle clock

Position control cycle clock and Servo_fast both run via PROFINET (slow and fast bus cycle
clock), see Servo_fast, scaling down of cycle clocks to the servo at the PROFINET interface
(Page 136).

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Standard Ethernet interfaces

The standard Ethernet interfaces now include basic PROFINET services, Properties of the
SIMOTION Ethernet interfaces (Page 219).

More message frames for PROFIsafe

Additional message frames are provided for PROFIsafe, see also Message frames and signals
in drive-based safety (Page 269).

See also
Media redundancy for SIMOTION (Page 97)
Two PROFINET IO interfaces (Page 77)
Servo_fast, scaling down of cycle clocks to the servo at the PROFINET interface (Page 136)
Properties of the SIMOTION Ethernet interfaces (Page 219)
Message frames and signals in drive-based safety (Page 269)

5.3.3 New with SIMOTION SCOUT V4.2 or higher

IRT synchronization process

SIMOTION with IRT High Performance. With PROFINET IRT, this synchronization process is
set automatically.

Controllers with integrated PN interface

With SIMOTION D4x5-2 DP/PN, new SIMOTION D controllers with integrated PN interfaces
are available.

Isochronous operation for applications has been simplified.

The typical isochronous applications for Motion Control have been made much more
straightforward. The Ti/To time constants can be calculated automatically for all IO devices.
The configuration in HW Config has been enhanced to allow the object properties of
isochronous tasks to be set to automatic on the controller.

iDevice
The I device functionality has been improved with the release of Step 7 V5.5. If SIMOTION
SCOUT projects use a lower version than V4.2, certain points must be considered when
upgrading. You can find more information in the I device chapter.

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iDevice F-Proxy
Using the I device F-Proxy, you can produce a PROFIsafe configuration with an F host (F-CPU
SIMATIC) on PROFINET with SIMOTION devices (SIMOTION D, SIMOTION P3xx,
SIMOTION C240 PN) for the lower-level drives.

Second servo cycle clock (Servo_fast)

The second servo cycle clock enables you to operate two bus systems in different application
cycle clocks in the case of SIMOTION D4x5-2 DP/PN. An assigned servo cycle clock and IPO
cycle clock are available for each of the two application cycle clocks. This allows you to divide
your application into a slow part (SINAMICS_Integrated with servo and IPO) and a fast part
(IO devices on the PROFINET interface with Servo_fast and IPO_fast).

5.3.4 Procedure for configuring PROFINET IO with IRT High Performance

Procedure
The following steps need to be performed when configuring PROFINET IO with IRT High
Performance:
1. Insert the SIMOTION module.
Select the Device followed by the Device version. A PROFINET interface is already
integrated in devices labeled with PN.
– With SIMOTION C and SIMOTION P, you only select the SIMOTION version, e.g. V4.4.
– With SIMOTION D, the modules have up to two PROFINET IO interfaces (onboard and
CBE30-2) depending on the version. Depending on the version, select SIMOTION
Version V4.4, the option module, and the SINAMICS drive and version.
You can select the CBE30-2 option module for PROFINET here or enter it later in HW
Config from the hardware catalog under SIMOTION Drive-based > SIMOTION D4x5
xxx > 6AUxxxxxx > Vx.x SINAMICS > CBE30-x-PN-IO.
2. Insert IO devices:
Insert IO devices from the hardware catalog in HW Config into the IO system. The IO
devices can be found in the hardware catalog under PROFINET IO.
3. Configure sync domain and specify send clock:
Configure the PROFINET IO node as sync master (clock generator) and define the
associated sync slaves. Specify the send clock.
4. Generate the topology:
Define the topology, i.e. specify how the individual ports of the PROFINET devices (IO
controller and IO device) are interconnected with one another. The topology only needs to
be configured for PROFINET IO with IRT High Performance. If topology-based initialization
is to be used, the topology will need to be configured for all PROFINET devices.
5. As an option, you can still configure the controller-controller data exchange broadcast:
Specify which address areas are to be used for sending and receiving.

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5.3.5 Inserting and configuring SIMOTION D

5.3.5.1 General information on inserting and configuring SIMOTION D

General information
You have created a project and want to configure a SIMOTION D using a PROFINET interface.
With SIMOTION D, the control units feature an onboard PROFINET interface (D410 PN,
D410-2 DP/PN, D4x5-2 DP/PN) or an option module CBE30 for PROFINET (D4x5), depending
on the version concerned.
With V4.3 or higher, you can use a CBE30-2 as a second PROFINET interface with SIMOTION
D4x5-2 DP/PN.
You can select the CBE30-2 when inserting the SIMOTION D controller in the SIMOTION
SCOUT project or, alternatively, you can insert the relevant version for the SIMOTION D
controller later in HW Config from the HW catalog. You will find the CBE30-2, for example,
under SIMOTION Drive-based > SIMOTION D4x5 xxx > 6AUxxxxxx > Vx.x SINAMICS >
CBE30-x-PN-IO

Implementing the PROFINET interface:

● Already integrated in the case of D410 PN, D410-2 DP/PN, and D4x5-2 DP/PN
● With D4x5-2 DP/PN, a second PROFINET interface can be implemented with a CBE30-2.
● Available as an option in the case of D4x5 (option module CBE30)
The procedure is explained in the following sections.

5.3.5.2 Inserting and configuring SIMOTION D4x5-2 DP/PN/D410 PN/D410-2 DP/PN

General information
You have created a project and want to configure a SIMOTION D4x5-2 DP/PN, SIMOTION
D410 PN, or SIMOTION D410(-2) DP/PN using the internal PROFINET interface. The
procedure for this will be explained using the example of a SIMOTION D4x5-2 DP/PN.

Procedure
1. Click on Insert SIMOTION device in the project navigator to open the device selection dialog
box.
2. Select SIMOTION D under Device and click on a Device version e.g. D455-2 DP/PN.

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3. Select the current SIMOTION Version , e.g. V4.4 and SINAMICS S120 Integrated.

Figure 5-34 Inserting a SIMOTION device

4. Activate the Open HW Config check box to add e.g. an option module or an IO system.
5. Click OK to confirm.

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6. The dialog box for creating a PROFINET subnet will be displayed. Create a new subnet
using New... and enter the required IP address and subnet mask. Click OK to confirm.

Figure 5-35 Creating a new Ethernet subnet

7. Select the PG/PC interface from the next dialog box and click OK to confirm. The device is
inserted, HW Config opens, and the module with the configured PROFINET subnet is
displayed.

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Figure 5-36 SIMOTION D455-2 DP/PN in HW Config

See also
Add and configure PROFINET interface CBE30-2 (Page 120)

5.3.5.3 Insert and configure a SIMOTION D4x5-2 incl. CBE30-2

Requirement
You have already created a project and now want to insert a SIMOTION D4x5-2 with option
module CBE30-2 for PROFINET.

Procedure:
1. Click on Insert SIMOTION device in the project navigator to open the device selection dialog
box.
2. Select SIMOTION D under Device and click on the Device version e.g. D455-2 DP/PN.

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3. Select the SIMOTION Version, e.g. V4.4 and activate the option module CBE30-2.
You can also insert the option module CBE30-2 in HW Config at a later point (see Add and
configure PROFINET interface CBE30-2 (Page 120)).

Figure 5-37 Creating a SIMOTION D4x5-2 with CBE30-2 for PROFINET

4. Activate the Open HW Config checkbox to insert an IO system, for example.

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5. Click OK to confirm. The dialog box for creating a PROFINET subnet will be displayed.
Create a new subnet using New... and enter the required IP address and subnet mask.
Press OK to confirm.
6. Select the PG/PC interface from the next dialog box and click OK to confirm. The device is
inserted, HW Config opens, and the module with the configured PROFINET subnet is
displayed.

Figure 5-38 SIMOTION D4x5-2 in HW Config

5.3.5.4 Add and configure PROFINET interface CBE30-2

Requirement
You have already created a project and inserted a SIMOTION D4x5-2 device.
When adding a device in SIMOTION SCOUT, you can add a CBE30-2 as standard. You can
also insert the option module in HW Config at a later point.

Procedure
1. In the project navigator, double-click the module (in this case D455-2 DP/PN). HW Config
is displayed with the corresponding module.
2. In the hardware catalog, select the appropriate option module under SIMOTION Drive-
based > SIMOTION D4x5-2 > 6AUxx > Vx.x SINAMICSxx > CBE30-x-PN-IO. Note the CPU
type and version.

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3. Click PROFINET module CBE30-2-PN. As soon as the appropriate CBE30-PN is selected,

the interface X1400 in the rack turns green.

4. Drag the CBE30-2-PN to the corresponding interface of the SIMOTION module (X1400).
The Properties - Ethernet Interface CBE30-2-PN (R0/S2.6) window opens.
5. Click New to create a new subnet. The Properties – New subnet Industrial Ethernet dialog
box is displayed.

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6. Click OK to confirm these entries. A new Ethernet subnet will be created, e.g. Ethernet(4).
Note
The IP addresses of the SIMOTION interfaces must be in different address areas.

7. Select the subnet.

8. Assign the required IP address.
9. Accept the settings by clicking OK.

5.3.6 Adding and configuring SIMOTION P

Requirement
You have already created a project and want to insert a SIMOTION P with PROFINET. The
procedure for this will be explained using the example of a SIMOTION P320.

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Procedure
1. Click on Insert SIMOTION device in the project navigator to open the device selection dialog
box.
2. Under Device, select SIMOTION P, then click on a Device version (e.g. P320-4), and select
the SIMOTION Version, e.g. V4.4.

3. Activate the Open HW Config checkbox to insert an IO system, for example.

4. Click OK to confirm. The dialog box for creating a PROFINET subnet will be displayed.

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5. Enter the required IP address and the subnet mask here. Click OK to confirm.

6. Select the PG/PC interface from the next dialog box and click OK to confirm.
The HW Config opens and displays the module with the configured PROFINET subnet.

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5.3.7 Adding and configuring SIMOTION C

Requirement
You have already created a project and now want to insert a SIMOTION C with PROFINET.
The procedure for this will be explained using the example of a SIMOTION C240 PN.

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Procedure
1. Click on Insert SIMOTION device in the project navigator to open the device selection dialog
box.
2. Under Device, select SIMOTION C, then click on a Device version (e.g. C240 PN), and
select the SIMOTION version, e.g. V4.4.

Figure 5-39 Creating a new C240 PN device

3. Activate the Open HW Config checkbox to insert an IO system, for example.

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4. The dialog box for creating a PROFINET subnet will be displayed. Enter the required IP
address and the subnet mask here. Click OK to confirm.

Figure 5-40 Creating a new Ethernet for C240 PN

5. Select the PG/PC interface from the next dialog box and click OK to confirm.
The HW Config opens and displays the module with the configured PROFINET subnet.

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Figure 5-41 HW Config with PROFINET for C240 PN

5.3.8 Creating a sync domain

A sync domain is a group of PROFINET devices synchronized to a common cycle clock. One
device has the role of the sync master (clock generator), all other devices have the role of sync
slave.

Note
All devices that exchange data via PROFINET IRT must belong to a single sync domain and
be directly connected to one another. The connection may not be interrupted by devices that
do not support PROFINET IRT, because otherwise the synchronization information cannot be
transferred.

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Procedure
1. In HW Config, open the station with the PROFINET devices to be involved in IRT
communication and select, for example, the PROFINET interface PNxIO in the case of a
SIMOTION D455-2 DP/PN.
2. Select the Edit > PROFINET IO > Domain Management menu command. A dialog tab with
the list of all the devices opens. A default sync domain is created and the devices are
already assigned.
3. Select the station in the upper field and in the lower field double-click the device that is to
be configured as the Sync-Master, e.g. SIMOTION D. This opens the Properties dialog box
for the device.

Figure 5-42 Selecting synchronization

4. Set the synchronization type to Sync-Master. IRT High Performance is the standard setting
on SIMOTION controllers.
5. Confirm the settings by clicking OK.
6. Then, select all devices which are to be configured as sync slaves (keep the Ctrl key
depressed and select the devices one after the other).
7. Then, click on the Properties device button.
8. Set the synchronization type to Sync-Slave in the dialog box.
9. Confirm the settings by clicking OK.
Note
Any devices for which not synchronized is selected will not be involved in IRT
communication, but will automatically take part in RT communication.

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Creating a sync domain and changing the name of a sync domain

If you work with two PROFINET IO interfaces, they must be in different sync domains. The two
sync domains must not have the same name.
To create a new sync domain and change the name of a sync domain, proceed as follows:
1. Open HW Config and right-click on a device of the sync domain.
2. In the shortcut menu, select PROFINET IO Domain Management.
The dialog Domain Management - PN-xxxx opens.

3. Click New to create a new sync domain.

4. Select the newly created sync domain in the Sync Domain drop-down list box.
5. Click the Edit button to open the Edit Sync Domain dialog box.

6. Enter a new name for the sync domain and click on OK.
The name of the sync domain is changed.

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7. Click on Add to add a station or an I/O system to the sync domain.

8. Click OK to add the station / IO system.

5.3.9 Defining send clock and refresh times

PROFINET RT and IRT are forms of cyclic communication; the basic clock is the send clock.
The update time is a multiple (2n) of the send clock and the devices are supplied with data in
this cycle clock. Individual update times can be set for each device.

Note
With IRT High Performance, the devices are supplied with data during each sending cycle
(sending cycle = update time). However, the data is only evaluated every nth cycle in the
SIMOTION Servo cycle clock (Servo_fast runs scaled-down to the servo cycle clock) or
SINAMICS_Integrated.
As far as SINAMICS_Integrated is concerned, the controller can be used to define an
application cycle in such a way that it is only supplied with new data every n cycles.

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Configuring a send clock for PROFINET IRT

1. In HW Config, open the Domain Management dialog box.

Figure 5-43 Domain Management

2. Select an appropriate send clock for the process. The transmission cycle clock is the
smallest possible transmission interval. The send clock is preset to 1 ms.
Note
Communication should be no faster than required, irrespective of what the maximum
communication speed may be. This will reduce the bandwidth requirement and the relieve
the load that the devices need to support.

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Configuring a send clock for PROFINET RT

1. Double-click on the PN interface. The Properties dialog box opens.
2. Switch to the PROFINET tab and select a send clock. The send clock can only be set if IO
controllers and IO devices are not synchronized.

Figure 5-44 Configuring a send clock for PROFINET RT

Defining the update times

The update times for the data exchange of the IO devices is set in the Properties PROFINET
IO System dialog box.
1. Click the path for the PROFINET IO system in HW Config and select Object properties from
the context menu. The dialog is displayed.
2. Switch to the Update time tab and highlight the respective IO device for which you want to
set the update time.

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3. Click Edit. You can select the refresh time in the Edit refresh time dialog.

4. Click OK to confirm.

Ratio of PROFINET IRT send clock and DP cycle on SINAMICS_Integrated (SIMOTION D)

If a SINAMICS drive is being operated on a SIMOTION D via PROFINET IO IRT High
Performance, the DP cycle of the SINAMICS_Integrated must be the same as the position
control cycle clock. The DP cycle is set to 3 ms by default. In most cases, this will not be the
same as the servo cycle clock selected for PROFINET applications. If the DP cycle does not
correspond to the position control cycle clock, an error message is generated in SIMOTION
SCOUT during the consistency check.
You set the DP cycle in the DP slave properties:
1. Double-click SINAMICS_Integrated in HW Config. The DP slave properties window
appears.
2. Switch to the Isochronous Operation tab and activate the "Synchronize drive to equidistant
DP cycle" checkbox.

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3. Set the factor for DP cycle Tdp. The DP cycle must be the same as the position control
cycle clock. For example, if the position control cycle clock is 1 ms, you will need to enter
a factor of 8 (8 x [base time of 0.125 ms] = 1 ms).

4. Click OK to confirm.

When IO devices are operated on PROFINET the position control cycle clock must always
correspond to the PROFIBUS cycle clock. The position control cycle clock and the PROFIBUS
cycle clock can be scaled to the PROFINET cycle clock.

Example:
PROFINET send clock = 0.5 ms
PROFIBUS cycle clock = position control cycle clock = 1 ms
The PROFIBUS cycle clock can be operated relative to the PROFINET cycle clock at a ratio
of 1:1 to 1:64 (max. 8 ms).

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5.3.10 Servo_fast, scaling down of cycle clocks to the servo at the PROFINET interface

Cycle clock scaling to the Servo using Servo_fast

The second position control cycle clock enables you to operate two bus systems in different
application cycle clocks. An assigned servo cycle clock and IPO cycle clock are available for
each of the two application cycle clocks. This enables you to divide your application into slow
and fast sections (Servo_fast and IPO_fast).
● The I/O on the fast bus system are used isochronously in the fast Servo_fast/IPO_fast.
● The I/O on the slow bus system are used isochronously in the slow Servo/IPO/IPO_2.
● Servo_fast is only intended to be used with fast IOs and drives.

Options available for isochronous use

For isochronous use, the application cycle is set in HW Config on the I/O module:
● The MAPC (Master Application Cycle) is set for DP slave. Only MAPC=1 is supported if
you are also using PROFINET IO. All PROFIBUS devices run in the slow position control
cycle clock. The master application cycle describes the reduction ratio between the DP
cycle and the cycle of a higher-level controller, e.g. the servo clock of a SIMOTION
controller.
● The CACF (Controller Application Cycle Factor) is set for I/O devices. In V4.2 or higher you
can also select the position control cycle clock (Servo_fast) on I/O devices. If two servos
are configured, only CACF = 1 is still allowed as a setting; i.e. send clock onboard PN
interface = Servo_fast cycle clock, send clock CBE30-2 = servo clock. The servo must be
scaled down to the Servo_fast at a factor of 2, 4, 8, 16, or 32 (as of SIMOTION V4.4).

The following settings are possible:

Product version Property Application cycle of the devices on

PROFINET IO In‐ PROFINET IO PROFIBUS DP
tegrated (X150) (CBE30-2)
Before V4.2 1 position con‐ -- -- Servo
trol cycle clock
Additionally for V4.2 2 servo clocks Servo_fast -- Servo
or higher
Additionally for V4.3 2 servo clocks Servo_fast Servo Servo
and higher

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Configuring the Servo_fast using the example of a D455-2 DP/PN

A precondition is that a D455-2 DP/PN must be configured with PROFINET IO system and
PROFIBUS DP. In V4.3 or higher, you can also use a D455-2 DP/PN with two PN interfaces
(onboard PN interface and CBE30-2).
1. In HW Config, select the SIMOTION device module, e.g. D455, and choose Edit > Object
properties in the menu.
2. Activate the checkbox Use Servo_fast/IPO_fast on the Isochronous Tasks tab. Therefore
the used PROFINET IO system is operated isochronously to the Servo_fast.

Figure 5-45 Configuring Servo_fast in HW Config

3. Click on the Details... button next to the Servo field.

4. On the Isochronous operation tab of the PROFIBUS DP, enter a factor for the DP cycle
Tdp. The servo clock and DP cycle must always be configured the same when using
PROFINET.

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5. Confirm by selecting OK and save and compile the project in HW Config.

6. Switch to SIMOTION SCOUT and select Set system cycle clocks in the context menu of
the SIMOTION CPU. This displays the values for the servo and for Servo_fast.

Figure 5-46 Servo and Servo_fast system cycle clocks

Note
For further information, refer to the SIMOTION SCOUT Basic Functions Function Manual.

5.3.11 Configuring a topology

5.3.11.1 Topology

Introduction
With IRT High Performance, the topology must be configured and settings made to determine
which device is to be connected via which port to which other devices.
There are two options for defining the properties of the cables between the ports of the switches:
Using the topology editor (Page 141)
Using the object properties (Page 142)

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5.3.11.2 Topology editor (graphical view)

Procedure
With the topology editor you have an overview of all ports in the project and can interconnect
them centrally.
The topology editor is started with the Edit > PROFINET IO > Topology menu command in
HW Config or NetPro (PROFINET device must be selected).
The topology editor offers the user two options for displaying the topology graphically (STEP7
V5.4 SP2 or higher) or in a tabular format. The graphic view is more suitable for situations
involving interconnection.

Description
In the topology editor, you can:
● Interconnect ports
● Modify the properties of the interconnection
● Add passive components
● Arrange for an offline/online comparison to be displayed in online mode

Procedure
1. In SCOUT, double-click on the SIMOTION module in order to access HW Config.
2. Select the PROFINET module, e.g. PNxIO in the case of a D445-2 DP/PN.
3. Perform Edit > PROFINET IO > Topology. The topology editor opens.

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4. Click Graphical view to bring the tab into the foreground.

Figure 5-47 Topology editor (graphical view)

5. Establish connections between ports by pressing and holding down the left mouse button
and drawing a line between the two ports to be connected. The Interconnection
Properties window opens.

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6. The port interconnection is displayed: You can configure the cable data: A cable length of
<100 m is set as standard. This should not be modified under normal circumstances.
Alternatively, you have the option of specifying a signal propagation delay; e.g. the latency
time when using slip rings.

7. Click OK to confirm.

Offline/online comparison
When you switch to online mode, the topology in the editor is compared with the actual
topology. Any components which are not recognized are highlighted by a question mark, while
connections and components in RUN are highlighted in green.

5.3.11.3 Interconnecting ports via the topology editor (table view)

Procedure
Ports can be interconnected in the Tabular view of the topology editor.
The topology editor is started with the Edit > PROFINET IO > Topology menu command in
HW Config or NetPro (PROFINET device must be selected).

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Figure 5-48 Topology editor

All configured PROFINET IO devices with their ports are listed in the interconnection table on
the left-hand side. You can use the Filter dialog to select whether all ports, only the ports that
have not yet been interconnected or only the ports that have already been interconnected are
to be displayed.
Interconnecting ports in the tabular overview
1. To interconnect ports of different devices, select the port of a device that you want to
interconnect in the right-hand field.
2. Drag this port to the desired port of a device in the interconnection table. The
"Interconnection Properties" dialog opens.
3. Configure the cable data. A cable length of < 100 m should be set by default.
4. Confirm your entries with OK.

5.3.11.4 Interconnecting ports via object properties

Alternatively, a partner port can be selected via the properties of a port. Thus, the cable
between two ports is defined and the properties of this cable can be edited.

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Procedure
1. The dialog box is opened in HW Config by selecting a port on the module and selecting the
Edit > Object properties menu command or double-clicking on the port.

Figure 5-49 Object properties Topology

2. Then, select the Topology tab in the Properties port... dialog.

3. In the Partner port list, select the port with which you want to interconnect the currently
selected port.
4. Confirm your entries with OK.

5.3.12 Creating an IO device

Requirement
You have already created a PROFINET IO system and configured a PROFINET IO module,
e.g. SIMOTION D455-2 PN (see Inserting and configuring SIMOTION D4x5-2 DP/PN/D410
PN/D410-2 DP/PN (Page 115)).

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Procedure for PROFINET IO devices using the hardware catalog

1. Double-click the corresponding module in SIMOTION SCOUT to open HW Config.
2. Under PROFINET IO in the hardware catalog, select the module you wish to connect to
the PROFINET IO system.
3. Drag the module to the path of the PROFINET IO system. The IO device is inserted.

4. Save and compile the settings in HW Config.

Procedure for third-party manufacturer PROFINET IO devices

1. Double-click the corresponding module to open HW Config.
2. Select the Options > Install GSD files menu command.
3. Select the GSD file to be installed in the Install GSD Files dialog box.
4. Click the Install button.
5. Close the dialog box by clicking the Close button.

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6. Under PROFINET IO in the hardware catalog, select the module you wish to connect to
the PROFINET IO system.
7. Drag the module to the path of the PROFINET IO system. The IO device is inserted.
8. Save and compile the settings in HW Config.

5.3.13 Inserting and configuring the SINAMICS S120

Requirement
You have inserted a SIMOTION D4x5-2 with integrated PROFINET interface in your project,
a PROFINET IO subnet has already been created and the Sync-Master is configured.

Note
The configuration is almost identical for all SINAMICS S120 and SIMOTION D devices.

Procedure
1. Select PROFINET IO > Drives > SINAMICS in the HW Config hardware catalog. Then
select the module, e.g. SINAMICS S120 CU320-2 PN.
2. Click the entry and drag the drive, e.g. V4.4 , to the PROFINET IO subnet. The Properties
- Ethernet Interface SINAMICS-S120xCU320x2xPN window opens.
A suggested IP address will already be displayed here and the subnet will be selected.
3. Click OK to accept the setting.
4. In HW Config, select Station > Save and Compile Changes.

Setting a telegram in SIMOTION SCOUT

For V4.2 and higher, the telegrams are assigned automatically in SIMOTION SCOUT by
means of symbolic assignment. For isochronous communication, a telegram must be
configured (e.g. telegram 105) which enables the drive to be synchronized with PROFINET.
The telegram is thus automatically set in SCOUT during the configuration of the drive unit and
following the assignment of an axis.
1. If you have not yet configured a supply and drive, click Configure drive unit in the SCOUT
project navigator and drive unit.
2. Run the drive unit configuration wizard.
3. After you have closed the wizard, click Communication > Telegram configuration under the
drive unit in the project navigator. Tab IF1: PROFIdrive PZD telegrams contains a list of
telegrams. A telegram is not yet configured following commissioning of the drive since the
drive has not yet been symbolically assigned.
4. Therefore, insert a new axis TO and run through the axis wizard. In the wizard, interconnect
the axis to the corresponding drive object of the S120 and a corresponding telegram will
automatically be created (symbolic assignment).

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5. Select Project > Save and compile all from the menu. This means that the addresses will
be set up automatically with symbolic assignment. You can also trigger symbolic
assignment of addresses using the menu item Project > Set up addresses.
6. Once the axis configuration process is complete, click Communication > Telegram
configuration under the drive unit in the project navigator. Tab IF1: PROFIdrive PZD
telegrams now lists the telegram for the drive (e.g. SIEMENS telegram 105).

Telegram in HW Config
Alternatively, you can assign the telegram in HW Config. This is only possible if the drive unit
and the drive have already been configured in SCOUT. You will then be able to proceed as
follows in HW Config.

Note
Symbolic assignment in SIMOTION SCOUT is recommended for telegram interconnection.
For this purpose, make sure that a check mark is applied for Project > Use symbolic
assignment in the menu.
If you are using the symbolic assignment, SIMOTION SCOUT is entirely responsible for
managing the telegram between SIMOTION and the drive DOs. In other words, SIMOTION
SCOUT independently creates telegrams that all contain the necessary signals according to
the technological configuration. SIMOTION SCOUT automatically manages the positioning of
signals in the telegram and its size; the user is no longer able to influence this process or make
any changes.

1. Select the inserted SINAMICS drive and double-click the entry SIEMENS / Standard
telegram xx in the lower table for the drive.
The Properties SIEMENS / Standard telegram xx dialog box is called.
2. Select the corresponding telegram. After it is saved, the telegram can be also be selected
in SCOUT, under <"Drive_device_xx"> - Communication > Telegram configuration in the
project navigator. Alignment with HW Config is possible.

Settings for isochronous mode (V4.4 or higher)

For isochronous mode, the drive unit must be synchronized with the PROFINET cycle clock.
You can make these settings at the PN interface of the drive unit and on the SIMOTION device
(Sync-Master).

Settings on SIMOTION device (Sync-Master)

1. In HW Config, select the SIMOTION device module, e.g. D455, and choose Edit > Object
properties in the menu.
2. Click the Details... button on the Isochronous tasks tab.
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3. Select the Automatic setting in the Details for servo dialog box under Ti/To mode. The cycle
clocks and time constants for all IO devices (Sync-Slaves) on the PROFINET are then
calculated automatically by the system.

Figure 5-50 Configuring an isochronous task on the SIMOTION device.

4. Click OK to close both dialog boxes.

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Settings on the SINAMICS drive (Sync-Slave)

1. Select the SINAMICS drive on the PROFINET IO system and double-click on the entry of
the PROFINET interface in the lower table, e.g. PN-IO.
The Properties PN--IO dialog box is displayed.
2. Select the Servo entry on the IO cycle tab under Assign IO device isochronously. The drive
is operated isochronously. The time constants are calculated automatically.

Figure 5-51 Configuring an isochronous task on the PROFINET IO device

3. You can see the current cycle clock in Application cycle. To configure cycle clock scaling,
you need to configure down-scaling by selecting Set system cycle clocks in the execution
system. This is required if the servo cycle clock should be slower than the PROFINET IRT
send clock, for example. However, the servo cycle clock must already have been taken
into account in the PROFINET IRT send clock.
4. If necessary, switch to the Synchronization tab to select the Synchronization type, Sync
slave in this case. This can also be set under Domain Management.
5. Confirm the entries with OK.
Note
You must carry out further steps in order to include the drive in the sync domain (see
Creating a sync domain (Page 128)), load the IP address to the drive (see Assigning device
names and IP addresses to IO devices (Page 151)), and interconnect the ports (see
Interconnecting ports via the topology editor (table view) (Page 141) ).

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5.3.14 IP address and device name

Introduction
Devices and controllers have a fixed MAC address, a configurable IP address, and a device
name. The IP address, subnet mask, and device name are defined within the Ethernet interface
properties in the engineering software. This ensures the devices within the project have their
own unique assignment. The device name is referred to as NameOfStation in accordance
with the standards or, in the case of devices with multiple interfaces, NameOfInterface. The
device name must be unique for the communication.
You can find the device name in the Properties - Interface dialog by double-clicking on the
device or the controller. Click on Properties in the dialog to define the IP address. See also
Add and configure PROFINET interface CBE30-2 (Page 120).

Device name guidelines

In the case of an IO device, the device name is, for example, the drive name Drive1. In the
case of controllers, the device name is the name of the PROFINET interface, e.g. PNxIO for
an integrated interface of SIMOTION D. A controller can also have multiple interfaces and,
therefore, multiple device names.
Device names are subject to certain syntax rules, i.e. they must always be DNS-compliant.
For SIMOTION and SIMATIC, there are additional boundary conditions for the device names.
● Letters a-z and numbers 0-9 may be used.
● No German umlauts (ä, ö, ü)
● The special characters minus (-) and period (.) may be used
● No other special characters or spaces ! " § $ % & / ( ) = ? * ' _ : ; > < , # + | ~ \ } ] [ {
● The period is used for structuring, i.e. the device name can comprise several parts (labels)
– Label.Label.Label.Label
– Periods are used as separators.
– A label must not begin with a hyphen (-) or a period (.)
– A label must not exceed 63 characters
● The maximum total length of the name is 240 characters (including hyphen and period)
● The device name must start with a letter, but not with the character string "port-xyz-" (x, y,
z = 0..9).
● No distinction is made between upper-case and lower-case letters. The configured device
name can also contain upper-case letters but these will be saved on the device as lower-
case letters.
● Up to SIMOTION SCOUT V4.3, the device name must not include hyphens (-), i.e. the
name must comply with the ST naming convention. As of SIMOTION SCOUT V4.3, this
restriction no longer applies.

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Initialization of the controller and devices in online mode

As the controllers and devices do not have a device name or IP address when delivered, these
will need to be assigned at the outset. When assigning addresses (i.e. the IP address and
device name - a process also referred to as initialization), a distinction is made between
controllers and devices. You can adopt different approaches when initializing devices and
controllers.

Controller initialization
● Download the application
● Engineering software
– HW Config, NetPro, SCOUT
– Primary Setup Tool (PST)
– PRONETA
● Via the application (the _setPnNameOfStation system function for SIMOTION (as of V4.4)
Note
When using engineering software for initialization, and particularly where larger systems
are involved, you should establish direct connections with the device to ensure the device
to be initialized is clearly identifiable. Alternatively, the Flash feature can be used, whereby
devices can be identified by a flashing LED.

Device initialization
● Engineering software
– HW Config, NetPro
– SCOUT, STARTER
– Primary Setup Tool (PST)
– PRONETA
● Write to the MMC or CF card beforehand and then plug in.

Topology-based initialization for devices

Devices can also be initialized without an MMC or CF card. This method is known as topology-
based initialization

Note
For topology-based initialization, the PN interface of the device must be in its factory setting.

See also
Creating an I device (Page 183)

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5.3.15 Assigning device names and IP addresses to IO devices

Introduction
You can only go online with the engineering software of a device (or controller) if it has been
assigned an IP address in the engineering software. Devices must also be assigned a device
name which is unique across the network. This enables the controller to identify the devices
assigned to it.
You can specify the IP address in the Properties - Ethernet interface….dialog (double-click on
the device to open this). Moreover, a default name is entered that you can modify. The default
setting Assign IP address through Controller is active. In other words, when powering up, the
controller identifies the devices assigned to it via the device names and then assigns the IP
address defined in Engineering to them. We recommend leaving this function activated.

Figure 5-52 Properties SINAMICS S120

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IO device initialization

Note
If you are connecting the programming device/PC directly to the device's PROFINET interface,
you can use a patch or crossover cable. During commissioning, we recommend that the device
to be initialized is connected directly to the programming device/PC.
Alternatively, the Flash feature can be used, whereby the IO device can be identified by a
flashing LED.

1. In HW Config or NetPro, select the Target system - Ethernet - Edit Ethernet Node menu
item. The Edit Ethernet node dialog box is displayed.

2. Click the Browse button.

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3. The Browse Network dialog box opens. The connected nodes are displayed.

4. Click the device to be initialized and confirm with OK.

5. Enter the IP address and subnet mask you specified in the Properties – Ethernet interface
… dialog.
6. The default setting (Do not use router) for the gateway remains unchanged.
7. Click on the Assign IP configuration button. The IP address is then assigned to the device
online.
8. Enter the device name that you have defined in HW Config, see figure Properties
SINAMICS S120.
9. Click on the Assign Name button. The device name is assigned to the device.

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As an alternative, you can perform node initialization in SIMOTION SCOUT.

You can also perform the node initialization in SCOUT.
● In SCOUT, execute Reachable nodes and, in the dialog box displayed, right-click the device
that you want to edit.
● Execute Edit Ethernet nodes. The corresponding dialog box is displayed.

Figure 5-53 Edit Ethernet nodes

● Enter a device name, a subnet mask and an IP address.

● Confirm your entries.
The device name and IP address are transferred to the device and stored there.

5.3.16 Assigning device name and IP address via user program/DCP

5.3.16.1 IP address and device name via UP/DCP (Mini-IP-Config)

Description
It was previously only for I devices that SIMOTION supported the allocation of the IP address
and device name (NameOfStation) from the user program or via the Discovery and
Configuration Protocol (DCP). With SIMOTION V4.2 and Step 7 V5.5 or higher, this must be
configured in HW Config and applies to all IO devices and IO controllers. To do this, you need
to select the checkboxes for free allocation in the Properties of the Ethernet interface and the
PROFINET interface. Previously in the case of SIMOTION, the IP configuration could only be
set for the PN-IE interfaces via the user program; not for the PN-IO interfaces. As of V4.4, the
IP address can be set from the user program for all PN interfaces.
A PN-IE/PN-IO interface is addressed in the system function via its diagnostics address (for
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name, IP address) is to be set temporarily (until the power is next switched OFF/ON) or
permanently (retained after the power is switched OFF/ON). If it is a temporary setting, the
device name is deleted when the power is next switched OFF/ON and will contain a blank
string.
With the new system functions, the IP addresses and the device names of the PN IE interfaces
and the PN IO interfaces can be issued from the user program. An additional reboot is no
longer necessary for the PN interfaces, as the set name does not also have to be activated
via _activateNameOfStation.
This mechanism allows the IP addresses and device names to be adjusted without making
changes to the project. The IP settings can be changed locally, especially for series machines.

New system functions as of V4.4

New system functions have been introduced as of SIMOTION V4.4 for assigning the IP address
and device name. They expand the range of functions already available. The functionality of
the existing system functions remains unchanged and they can still be used as before. You
are advised to use the new system functions.

System functions up to V4.4 New system functions as of V4.4

_setNameOfStation/_activateNameOfStation _setPnNameOfStation
_getActiveNameOfStation _getPnNameOfStation
_getPnInterfacePortNeighbour _getPnPortNeighbour (only PN IO interfaces)
_setIpConfig _setPnIpConfig
_getIpConfig _getPnIpConfig

Note
A detailed description of the system functions can be found in the online help and in the
SIMOTION System Functions/Variables Devices List Manual.

Comparison of system functions for obtaining the IP address and device name via a different method
With the SIMOTION system functions, the following operations are possible:

Assignment of device name via UP Assignment of IP address via UP

(_setNameOfSta‐ (_setPnNameOfStation (_setIPConfig/ (_setPnIPConfig/
tion etc.) etc.) _getIPConfig) _getPnIPConfig)
As of V4.4 As of V4.4
PN IE interfaces No Yes Yes Yes
PN IO interfaces Yes Yes No Yes

Diagnostics when an error occurs

For the purpose of error diagnostics, a diagnostics buffer entry is created on the SIMOTION I
device CPU if a DCP request to set the device name or IP address for the I device could not
be carried out because the relevant checkboxes are not activated in HW Config.

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5.3.16.2 Configuring device names via system function

Introduction
The device name (NameOfStation or NameOfInterface) can be assigned via user program.
This option must be explicitly enabled when configuring the hardware for this version.

Obtaining the device name using a different method

1. In HW Config, open the Properties dialog box for the PROFINET interface.
2. Activate the Obtain device name using a different method check box on the General tab
and confirm the selection by clicking OK.

Figure 5-54 Obtaining the device name using a different method

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Overview of the possible configuration methods

Configuration method Response

Device name from project System function _setPnNa‐ The device name cannot be set.
The option "Obtain device meOfStation / primary setup The configured device name from the
name using a different meth‐ tool via DCP project is active.
od" is not set. Following a restart the device name
from the project is still active.
Device name not from project System function _setPnNa‐ After fault-free performance of the sys‐
The option "Obtain device meOfStation with parameter tem function, the set device name is ac‐
name using a different meth‐ storeNameOfStationPerma‐ tive.
od" is set. nent := YES Following a restart the device name set
by the system function is still active.
The device name from the project is no
longer active.
System function _setPnNa‐ After fault-free performance of the sys‐
meOfStation with parameter tem function, the set device name is ac‐
storeNameOfStationPerma‐ tive.
nent := NO Following a restart, the device name set
by the system function is no longer ac‐
tive. The device name contains a blank
string.
The device name from the project is no
longer active.
STEP7 / primary setup tool The device name set via STEP7 / DCP
via DCP is active.
Following a restart the device name set
by STEP7 or the primary setup tool via
DCP is still active.
The device name from the project is no
longer active.
Through PROFINET control‐ Following a restart the device name set
ler via DCP (topology-based by the PROFINET controller is still ac‐
initialization) tive.
Topology-based initialization only oc‐
curs when there is no existing device
name (interface in factory setting).
The device name from the project is no
longer active.
Through PRONETA via DCP Following a restart the device name set
with the "temporary" option by PRONETA is no longer active. The
(PRONETA supports the device name contains a blank string.
"temporary" option for tests) The device name from the project is no
longer active.

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General information on device names

● If the setting "Use different method to obtain device name" is activated in the project, the
last device name provided on the interface becomes active once the project is downloaded.
This means:
– The device name from the last project is active if a device name was configured in the
previous project.
– A blank string is set if the device name was in its factory setting (delivery state).
– A blank string "" can be set via user program and DCP
– A new device name can also be assigned via DCP and user program if a PROFINET
connection (controller or iDevice) is active. Changing the name terminates the
connection.
● In certain situations, the module is reset when downloading from SIMOTION SCOUT
("Target system reset" displayed in SCOUT log). This reset has the same effect on the
NameOfStation as switching the power OFF/ON.
You will find an overview of the possible functions in the chapter IP address and device name
via UP (Page 154).

Note
If the option "Use different method to obtain device name" has been activated, the option "Use
different method to obtain IP address" must also be activated.

5.3.16.3 Configuring an IP address via system function

Introduction
The IP address can be assigned via user program. This option must be explicitly enabled when
configuring the hardware for this version.

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Obtaining the IP address using a different method

1. In HW Config, open the Properties dialog box for the PROFINET interface and click on the
Properties button on the General tab.
2. Switch to the Parameter tab in the Properties dialog box that opens for the Ethernet
interface.
3. Activate the Use different method to obtain IP address check box and confirm the selection
by clicking OK.

Figure 5-55 Obtaining the IP address using a different method

Overview of the possible configuration methods

Configuration method Response

Project not present in the device DCP (DCP BlockQualifier = per‐ The IP address set via DCP is
manent) active.
After a restart the IP address set
via DCP is still active.
DCP (DCP BlockQualifier = tem‐ The IP address set via DCP is
porary) active.
After a restart the IP address
0.0.0.0 is active.

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Configuration method Response

Project present in the device or Download project; in the project The IP address loaded via the
not the "Obtain IP address using a project is active.
different method" option is not set After a restart the IP address set
via the project is still active.
Download project; in the project The IP address last active on the
the "Obtain IP address using a interface is still valid.
different method" option is set ● The IP address from the last
project, if a project with a
valid IP address was
previously loaded.
● If a project with a valid IP
address has not previously
been loaded, then the IP
address previously set via
DCP / _setPnIPConfig or the
default IP address as
delivered.
Project present in the device Opening of _setPnIPConfig to The IP address loaded via the
The option "Obtain IP address set an emergency IP address project is not temporarily over‐
using a different method" is not DCP (DCP BlockQualifier = tem‐ written by a so-called emergency
set porary or permanent) for setting IP address.
an emergency IP address Following a restart the IP ad‐
dress from the project is active
again.
Project present in the device System function _setPnIpConfig The IP address set via system
The option "Obtain IP address with storeIp ConfigPermanent = function is active.
using a different method" is set YES After a restart the IP address set
via the system function is still ac‐
tive.
System function _setPnIpConfig The IP address set via system
with storeIp ConfigPermanent = function is active.
NO After a restart the IP address
0.0.0.0 is active.
STEP7 or primary setup tool via The IP address set via STEP7 /
DCP (DCP BlockQualifier = per‐ primary setup tool is active.
manent) After a restart the set IP address
is still active.
PROFINET controller via DCP The IP address set via DCP is
(DCP BlockQualifier = tempora‐ active.
ry, only possible for PROFINET After a restart the IP address
IO interfaces) 0.0.0.0 is active.

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General information on modifying the IP address

● If a PROFINET connection is active, DCP cannot be used to assign a new IP address. For
safety reasons the setting of an IP address via DCP with a project present in RUN and
STOP operating state is only permitted if Obtain IP address using a different method is set.
If Obtain IP address using a different method is not set, the setting of an IP address is only
permitted in the STOP operating state. This is intended to prevent an IP configuration set
via a project, e.g. via the function "Edit Ethernet node," being changed easily from outside,
by means of which a PROFINET communication of a SIMOTION device can be disrupted.
● An IP address can also be assigned via system function if a PROFINET connection (IO
controller or I-device) is active. Changing the IP address via the system function leads to
the breaking of the PROFINET connection.
● The IP address 0.0.0.0 can be set via the user program and DCP.
● In certain situations, the module is restarted when downloading with SIMOTION SCOUT
("Target system reset" displayed in SCOUT log). Such a restart has an impact on when IP
addresses come into force.
● Emergency IP address:
The emergency IP allows the user to temporarily overwrite the IP configured in the project
via DCP or system function, e.g. in order to load a project with a corrected IP address if
access is no longer possible via the IP address configured in the project. When downloading
the new project, make sure that the emergency IP address assigned via "Edit Ethernet
node" agrees with the IP address used in the project, because in certain cases SIMOTION
performs restarts during downloading, and the IP address from the project subsequently
becomes effective.
You will find an overview of the system functions in the chapter IP address and device name
via UP (Page 154).

5.3.16.4 ResetToFactorySettings via DCP

Description
A resetting of the device names or the IP address to the factory settings
(ResetToFactorySettings) via DCP to one of the PN IO or PN IE interfaces sets the parameters
as follows:
● IP address: 0.0.0.0
● NameOfStation: Blank string

Boundary condition
Due to security restrictions, DCP ResetToFactorySettings is only permitted when an iDevice
is configured with Parameter assignment for the PN interface and its ports on the higher-level
IO controller and, at the same time, Use different method to obtain device name and Use
different method to obtain IP address are both set. The interface must not be used as an IO
controller, i.e. no IO device is configured.

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For an interface with a default IP address, the response after a ResetToFactory is as follows:
● When a ResetToFactorySettings is performed, the IP address is immediately set to 0.0.0.0.
● If the power is then switched OFF/ON, the IP address remains 0.0.0.0.
● The default IP address is not reactivated until the NVRAM is erased.

5.3.17 Configuring media redundancy (V4.3 and higher)

5.3.17.1 Creating ring topology

Setting up ring topology

In order to use MRP, you must establish a ring topology. The ring nodes must support media/
system redundancy.

Note
Devices that support MRP
An overview of all devices that support media and/or system redundancy can be found in the
Support area (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/67364686).

To establish the ring, bring together the ends of the line topology into one device.

Requirement
You have created a project in SCOUT and added a SIMOTION module.

Setting up devices in HW Config

1. Open HW Config.
2. Set up a PROFINET IO system in the SIMOTION module.

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3. Add a module, such as a SCALANCE switch, that can take the role of Redundancy Manager.
4. Then add the other required SIMOTION modules (or other modules). The modules assume
the role of redundancy clients.

Figure 5-56 Ring project in HW Config

Establishing ring topology in the Topology Editor

1. Open the Topology Editor.
2. Interconnect the individual ports of the devices.

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3. If necessary, change to graphic view to drag the connections with the mouse.
4. Connect the two end points of the line topology with each other in order to close the ring,
e.g. the redundancy manager with a redundancy client.

Figure 5-57 Ring topology in the Topology Editor

5.3.17.2 Setting up MRP domain

MRP domain
An MRP domain containing all ring nodes is required for media redundancy. If you are using
several ring topologies, you must set up the corresponding number of MRP domains.

Setting up MRP domain

In order to set up an MRP domain, proceed as follows:
1. Select the PROFINET IO system in the working area of HW Config.
2. Go to Edit > PROFINET IO > Domain Management.
The Domain Management dialog opens.

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3. Switch to the MRP domain tab.

Figure 5-58 Domain Management MRP domain

4. Click New to create a new MRP domain. By default, the domain mrpdomain-1 will be
created.

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Assign the individual devices to the domain according to their roles.

1. Select the device under Station/device nameand click on Edit.
The "Edit Media Redundancy" dialog box opens.

Figure 5-59 Edit media redundancy

2. Select the role intended for the device, e.g. Client, under Role.
3. Click OK to accept the settings.
4. Repeat the steps for all MRP domains and devices.

Result
The MRP domains have been created and the corresponding roles have been assigned to the
members of the individual domains.

5.3.17.3 Configuring media redundancy

Entering settings for media redundancy

For media redundancy, you must assign the various roles and an MRP domain to the nodes.

Configure MRPD
If all participants within the MRP domain work in IRT mode (IRT with High Performance), MRPD
is automatically activated for all nodes of the IRT domain that communicate via the ring.

Requirements
You have set up the devices in HW Config.

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Procedure for the Redundancy Manager

To configure the Redundancy Manager, proceed as follows. Only SCALANCE switches can
be Redundancy Managers.
1. Select the SCALANCE switch in the working area of HW Config.
2. Double-click on the PN interface in the detailed view; for example, on X1 in a SCALANCE
switch.
The Properties - PN (xx) dialog opens.

Figure 5-60 Properties Redundancy Manager

3. Switch to the Media Redundancy tab.

4. Select the MRP domain under Domain. If you are using only one domain, this is pre-
assigned.
5. Under Role select the entry Manager (Auto).
6. Under Ring port 1 and Ring port 2, select the ports which are to be used in the ring (only
with the SCALANCE switch).
7. Activate the Diagnostic interrupts option if you want to see ring communication faults in the
diagnostics buffer and in the device diagnostics.

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Procedure for the redundancy client

In order to configure devices as redundancy clients, proceed as follows:
1. Select the device in the work area of HW Config.
2. In the detailed view of the device, double-click on the interface line, e.g. on X1400 for a
SIMOTION controller.
The Properties - Interface (xx) dialog opens.

Figure 5-61 Properties of redundancy client

3. Switch to the Media Redundancy tab.

4. Select the MRP domain under Domain. If you are using only one domain, this is pre-
assigned.
5. Activate the Diagnostic interrupts option if you want to see ring communication faults in the
diagnostics buffer and in the device diagnostics.

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5.3.18 Identification and maintenance (I&M) data

Introduction
For the identification and maintenance data (I&M), data structures are defined in PROFINET
which can be implemented for all devices. These data structures are used to uniquely identify
the IO device. The data set for the unique identification of an IO device, the identification and
maintenance data set 0 (I&M0), is supported by all PROFINET IO devices. Further information
can be stored in a standardized format as I&M 1-4 if required. As of V4.4, SIMOTION supports
all I&M data.

PROFINET I-device I&M data

The I&M data is defined for a device (I-device in this case) and is readable and writable when
the I-device is used by a higher-level controller. As of V4.4, SIMOTION supports the data sets
1-4 in addition to the I&M data set 0 (electronic rating plate) as a PROFINET I-device. Reading/
writing via PROFINET data set services is supported. Access from the user program via the
SIMOTION user interface is not possible.
I&M data sets:
● I&M0: Electronic rating plate
● I&M1: Location designation/Plant ID
● I&M2: Installation date
● I&M3: Description
● I&M4: Signature/additional information

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Structure of the I&M data

The following description provides an overview of the I&M data structure. A detailed description
can be found in the PROFINET specification.
● 0xAFF0 I&M0 (read) - electronic rating plate
– Vendor ID (Unsigned16)
– Order ID (VisibleString[20])
– Serial Number (VisibleString[16])
– Hardware Revision (Unsigned16)
– Software Revision (“Vx.y.z”)
– Revision Counter (Unsigned16)
– Profile ID (Unsigned16)
– Profile Specific Type (Unsigned16)
– I&M Version (OctetString[2])
– I&M Supported (Bit Sequence V2)
● 0xAFF1 I&M1 (read/write) - location designation/plant ID
– Function (submodule’s function or task; “AKZ”; VisibleString[32])
– Location (submodule’s location; “OKZ”; VisibleString[22])
● 0xAFF2 I&M2 (read/write) - installation date
– Installation Date (date of installation or commissioning of a device or module;
VisibleString[16])
● 0xAFF3 I&M3 (read/write) - description
– Descriptor (allows storing any individual additional information and annotation;
VisibleString[54])
● 0xAFF4 I&M4 (read/write) - signature disabled for PROFIsafe purposes, not changed by
ResetToFactory
– Signature ("security" code, e.g. for Safety; OctetString[54])

Constraints on the I-device I&M data

Please note the following constraints.
● The I&M 1-4 data can only be accessed if the option Parameter assignment for the PN
interface and its ports on the higher-level IO controller has been activated on the I-device
tab of the PN interface.
● In the case of a SIMOTION CPU with two PN-IO interfaces, each I-device has its own
writable I&M data.

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● The second SIMOTION PN-IO interface is a plug-in interface that has its own article
number. Both I-devices, therefore, also have different I&M 0 data.
– Onboard PN interface: SIMOTION CPU article number
– CBE30-2 PN interface: CBE30-2 article number
● The rack for the I-device I&M data is the first subslot of the transfer areas (subslot 1000).
The I&M 1-4 data can only be written via this subslot. The I&M data for the other subslots
is also shown when reading.

Reading and writing I&M data

You can display the I&M data in SIMATIC Manager or in HW Config. If you have an online
connection, you can also change the data.

Setting I&M data in SIMATIC Manager

The PG/PC is connected online with the SIMOTION I-devices. They are connected to the same
physical Ethernet subnet.
1. Select the menu command PLC > Display accessible nodes.
2. Select the SIMOTION I-device that is found
3. Select menu command PLC > Change module identification. A window containing the I&M
data appears.
4. Change the required I&M data. The Take into account checkbox must be activated for the
change to be transferred to the module.
5. Click OK to confirm. The data is changed.

Changing I&M data in HW Config

1. In HW Config, double-click the SIMOTION I-device symbol in the working area. The
Properties window is displayed.
2. You can view the I&M data in the Identification tab.
3. If you have an online connection, you can display a comparison of the offline and online
data via the menu command PLC > Load module identification.
4. In order to change the data, you must activate the Take into account checkbox and confirm
the new data with OK.

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5.4 Configuring direct data exchange (data exchange broadcast)

between IO controllers

5.4.1 Introduction

Introduction
I/O data areas can be exchanged cyclically between two or more SIMOTION controllers via
IRT High Performance. This is also referred to as controller-controller data exchange
broadcast. Controller-controller data exchange broadcast is only possible between SIMOTION
controllers via PROFINET IO with IRT High Performance.
For data exchange to take place, the devices must be located in a common sync domain and
configured accordingly as sync master and sync slaves.

Note
This function is not available for SIMATIC CPUs.

There are in fact two types of data exchange broadcast. One is automatically created by the
system (e.g. distributed synchronous operation), while the other can be applied by the user in
his or her application. You can configure this second type of data exchange broadcast.

Note
The user must not use the engineering tools to make changes (e.g. amending the address
areas) to the data exchange broadcast which has been automatically configured by the system.
Doing so will result in error states.

Note
The controller-controller data exchange broadcast can only be configured if all the SIMOTION
controllers involved in slave-to-slave communication are together in one project. If this is not
the case, alternatively the SIMOTION I-device can be used for cross-project data exchange
broadcast.

Recommendation
We recommend, initially configure the send areas for all PROFINET devices and then the
receive areas. Adopting this procedure will enable you to assign the previously defined send
areas when defining the receive areas. This prevents invalid inputs.

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Data volume
Approx. 3 KB (4 frames of 768 bytes each) can be transferred. 24 bytes are needed for each
configured synchronous operation relationship. In other words, if 5 following axes were defined
for one master axis, the system needs 5 * 24 bytes. The remaining data is available for
application-specific data exchange broadcast. In controller-controller data exchange
broadcast, the max. submodule size is limited to 254 bytes.

Note
An FAQ section on the subject of PROFINET configuration is provided in SIMOTION Utilities
& Applications. SIMOTION Utilities & Applications is provided as part of the SIMOTION SCOUT
scope of delivery.
This FAQ section deals with the subjects of distributed gearing and controller-controller data
exchange broadcast (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/38486079).

See also
Quantity structures (Page 94)

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5.4.2 Configuring the sender

Procedure
1. Open the Properties dialog of the PROFINET interface (double-click the corresponding row
in the configuration table of HW Config).
2. Select the Sender tab.

3. Click the New button.

4. Enter in the Properties dialog box of the sender, the start address from the I/O area and
the length of the address area to be used for sending. Comment the data area so that you
will be able to identify the data transmitted via this area later on. The maximum size of a
variable is limited to 254 bytes (in the case of controller-controller data exchange broadcast).
5. Confirm the settings by clicking OK.
6. Repeat steps 3 to 5 for further send areas.
7. Change the preset diagnostics address for the send areas, if required.
8. Confirm your entries with OK.

Note
If a PROFINET interface of the SIMOTION controller is configured as a sender for controller-
controller data exchange broadcast, this sender will have precisely one diagnostics address.
This also applies if several slots are created for the data exchange broadcast.

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5.4.3 Configuring the receiver

Procedure

1. Open the Properties dialog of the PROFINET interface (double-click the corresponding row
in the configuration table of HW Config).
2. Select the Receiver tab.
3. Click the New button.
4. Click the Assign sender button in the Properties receiver dialog.
5. In the Assign sender dialog, select the data area of the desired node which is to be received
by the local controller.
6. Confirm your selection with OK.
7. Enter in the Properties dialog of the receiver, the start address of the address area to be
used for receiving. The length of the address area must not be changed as it is automatically
adapted to the length of the send area. The configuration can only be compiled if the send
and receive areas have identical lengths!
Note
Unlike the sender, each slot is assigned its own diagnostics address in the configuration
of the receiver, through which the receiver can detect sender failure, for example. Click the
Diagnostics addresses button if you want to edit this address.

8. Repeat steps 3 to 7 for further receive areas.

9. Confirm your entries with OK.

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5.5 Configuring the iDevice

5.5.1 PROFINET IO and I device

Introduction
Up to SIMOTION 4.0, direct coupling (of SIMATIC and SIMOTION via PROFINET, for
example) was only possible via TCP or UDP, or via additional hardware (PN/PN coupler,
SIMATIC CP). With SIMOTION V 4.1.1.6 or higher, the direct coupling of controls - a familiar
feature with PROFIBUS - has been introduced for PROFINET IO. It is possible, for example,
to connect the SIMOTION as an I slave to the SIMATIC CPU via PROFIBUS. A similar function,
referred to as "I-device", is also available for PROFINET IO. This supports data exchange
between the controls via I/O areas, with the communication programming required for TCP or
UDP being replaced by configuring and system functionality. In addition, the costs associated
with the hardware solutions used previously no longer apply (PN/PN coupler, SIMATIC-CP).
The "I‑device" (intelligent IO device) functionality of a controller enables exchange of data with
an IO controller. Here the I-device is connected as an IO device to a higher-level IO controller.
Communication can be established in both directions (bidirectional) via I/O areas using the I-
device functionality. Further, this function allows both controls to operate in separate projects.
When operating as an I-device, a SIMOTION device can be used for data exchange with a
SIMATIC station, for example. A SIMOTION device acting as an I-device may also be used
as a feeder for a modular machine. Please see the description of functions titled Motion Control
basic functions for modular machines.
Another application for a SIMOTION device acting as an I-device involves providing distributed
synchronous operation beyond the limits of a project (see the Motion Control Technology
Objects Synchronous Operation, Cam Function Manual).

Note
An I-device can only be created using SIMOTION V4.1.1.6 or higher.

Properties of an I-device
As well as performing the role of an IO device on a higher-level IO controller, an I-device can
set up its own local PROFINET IO system with built-in local IO devices, thereby acting as an
IO controller itself. Both these functions are implemented via the same PROFINET interface
on the device.
With SIMOTION, the I-device is available for PROFINET IO with RT and IRT High
Performance.

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The following constraint applies to the options for combining functions:

Table 5-5 RT and IRT I-device combination options with SIMOTION

SIMOTION function Possible additional functions

RT I-device RT controller IRT I-device IRT controller
RT I-device X - X
RT controller X - X* X*
IRT I-device - X - -
IRT controller X X -

*Either an IRT I-device or an IRT controller

As with any other IO device, an I-device's PROFINET interface requires parameter assignment
data in order to operate. With IO devices, this data is usually loaded via the associated IO
controller in the form of parameter assignment data sets.

Two options are available for I-devices.

An I-device's interface and PROFINET interface ports can either be parameterized by the
higher-level IO controller or by the I-device itself on a local level. The preferred option can be
selected as part of the I-device's configuration.
● The higher-level IO controller does not need be used for parameterizing the PROFINET
interface of the I-device.
This option should be used if the I-device is to be operated as an RT I-device. The same
interface can then additionally be operated as an RT controller or an IRT controller.
● The IO controller loads parameter assignment data sets for the PROFINET interface to the
I-device.
This option should be used if the I-device is to be operated as an RT I-device. The same
interface can then also only be operated as an RT controller (IRT controller only possible
on a second PROFINET interface).
If the I-device is being operated with IRT, the I-device's send clock must be set to match the
send clock for the sync domain of the higher-level IO controller's PROFINET IO system. If the
I-device is being operated with RT, the I-device's update time must be either set to match the
send clock for the sync domain of the higher-level IO controller's PROFINET IO system, or
down-scaled by a multiple of this send clock.
The table below contains details of the send clocks and update times which must be set, along
with their possible combinations.

Send clocks/update times of an I-device

Higher-level IO controller and I-device with IRT, no local PROFINET IO system or local PROFINET IO
system with IO devices with RT
● I-device send clock:
– Must be the same as the send clock for the higher-level IO controller.
– To be set on the I-device in <PROFINET Interface> properties using the Send clock drop-down
list box on the PROFINET tab

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Higher-level IO controller with IRT and I-device with RT, local PROFINET IO system with IRT
● I-device update time:
– Must be an integral multiple of the send clock for the higher-level IO controller and the send
clock for the IO controller on the I-device
– To be set on the I-device proxy in <PROFINET Interface> properties, under Update Time on
the IO Cycle tab
Higher-level IO controller and I-device with RT, no local PROFINET IO system
● I-device update time:
– Any of the possible update times for the I-device may be set.
– To be set on the I-device proxy in <PROFINET Interface> properties, under Update Time on
the IO Cycle tab
Higher-level IO controller and I-device with RT, local PROFINET IO system with IRT:
● I-device update time:
– Must be greater than or equal to the send clock for the IO controller in the I-device. This means
that, for example, if an IRT controller with a 2 msec send clock is configured on the CPU of the
RT I-device, the following condition applies to the higher-level controller: Update time of the
higher-level controller for access to the I-device >= send clock on the CPU of the I-device. This
means that update times of 2, 4, 8, ...ms are possible.
– To be set on the I-device proxy in <PROFINET Interface> properties, under Update Time on
the IO Cycle tab

The figure below shows how an I-device can be configured on a higher-level IO controller. The
higher-level IO controller sets up a PROFINET IO system containing the I-device.. The I-device
is able to set up a local PROFINET IO system. Each of these PROFINET IO systems can
belong to its own sync domain. However, the I-device must only be assigned to one of the
possible sync domains, as a PROFINET interface can only belong to a single sync domain.

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Configuration procedure
● The I-device itself and the IO controller on which it is to be operated should be created in
different projects.
● The PROFINET interface's I-device mode must be active for the I-device. In addition, the
input and output ranges in the I-device must be configured for data exchange with the
higher-level IO controller.
● After an I-device has been created and configured, a GSD file needs to be created and
installed for its I-device proxy. The I-device proxy will then be available in the hardware
catalog under "Preconfigured Stations."
● The next step involves inserting the I-device proxy from "Preconfigured Stations" in the
hardware catalog into the higher-level IO controller's PROFINET IO system.
Since a manual process in the hardware catalog is required to create an I-device proxy, there
is no automatic alignment between the project with the I-device and the corresponding I-device
proxy in the GSD file. As a result, no subsequent modifications can be made to the I-device
configuration. If a modification is made, however, a new GSD file will have to be created and
installed. Where numerous modifications have subsequently been made to the configuration
of a particular I-device, with multiple GSD files created and installed by the I-device, the version
shown under "Preconfigured Stations" in the hardware catalog will always be the most recent
one. The version will only be updated, however, if the identifier used for the I-device proxy
when creating and installing the GSD file remains the same. Only the input and output
addresses for data exchange may be modified in the project for the higher-level IO controller.
Since I-device connected to their higher-level IO controller and IO devices connected on the
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interface, they will also be located in one and the same Ethernet subnet. This means that the
device names and IP addresses of all these devices must be different from each other, and
the subnet masks must be identical. It is particularly important to bear this in mind if the higher-
level IO controller and the I-device are in different projects, as HW Config cannot check that
device names, IP addresses, and subnet masks are consistent across different projects.

Device name (NameOfStation) for the I-device

As with all IO devices on PROFINET IO, a device name also has to be defined for the I-device
in the configuration. As the device name (NameOfStation) for the I-device is set in the
properties for its PROFINET interface, it is identical to the device name of the IO controller in
the I-device. The name set is written to the GSD file for the I-device proxy when this file is
created and installed.
When the I-device proxy is inserted into the PROFINET IO system of the higher-level IO
controller, the device name previously assigned in the GSD file will be accepted into the
configuration. The device name will not be accepted if you insert the GSD into the same project
on a different IO controller. This is often the case with connections between a SIMOTION
controller and a SIMATIC CPU. In this case the device name is automatically manipulated by
the engineering system (devicename"-1") and has to be manually adjusted to the original
device name. Message 13:5144 ("There is already...") appears and must be confirmed.

Note
In all cases, it is important to ensure that the device name in the configuration of the higher-
level IO controller is the same as the device name defined for the I-device. As a result, device
names must not be amended after the higher-level IO controller has been added to the
PROFINET IO system.
If the device names are different, the higher-level IO controller will be unable to identify the
relevant I-device and, consequently, will not commence cyclic exchange of input/output data.

Applications of device names for the I-device

● Since a device name must not be used twice within an Ethernet subnet, any device name
which already exists will be amended when an I-device proxy is inserted into the PROFINET
IO system of its higher-level IO controller. In view of this, it is important to ensure that the
device name previously assigned in the GSD file is not used at this stage.
● An I-device proxy can be used multiple times if multiple SIMOTION controllers with the
same configuration are to be connected to a higher-level IO controller. You only have to
ensure that each SIMOTION controller has a unique device name.

See also
Creating an I device (Page 183)
Insert the iDevice substitute in the higher-level IO controller (Page 189)
Configuration example for SIMOTION D435 and SINAMICS S120 via PROFINET (Page 287)
iDevice (Page 64)

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5.5.2 I device functionality with SIMOTION SCOUT V4.2 or higher

Description
With Step 7 5.5 or higher, SIMATIC CPUs can also be configured as I devices. The I device
functionality of SIMOTION CPUs and SIMATIC CPUs has been consistently standardized. In
the context of this standardization process, the GSD version has been set as V2.25. With
SIMOTION projects that use a lower version than V4.2, the iDevice must therefore be re-
exported / reinstalled and reintegrated into the project of the higher-level IO controller when
upgrading to V4.2. If you edit projects without re-exporting and reinstalling the GSD file, a
diagnostics buffer entry will be created on the CPU of the I device when establishing a
connection via PROFINET.

Note
If you import, restore or insert a project that contains a module configured via a GSD file onto
a computer, and then open with SIMOTION SCOUT, the GSD file used within it is installed
automatically, if this is no longer present on the computer. The hardware catalog is not updated
automatically and must be manually updated. Execute Tools > Install catalog in HW Config to
do this.

Note
You can scan the logical address of a proxy iDevice using the function
_getLogDiagnosticAddressFromDpStationAddress. The function _getnextlogaddress is not
intended for this purpose.

Note
Boundary conditions for I device V4.2 or higher
STEP 7 V5.5 must be used for configuration on the higher-level IO controller, as this is the
minimum version required to import the GSD file V2.25 file.
When upgrading older versions of the SIMOTION controller to V4.2, the iDevice becomes
"incompatible" and it is absolutely essential to export/import the GSD file.

Below you will find a list of various scenarios which illustrate I device compatibility.

Use case 1: Old project involving SIMOTION devices lower than V4.2 without modification to the I device.
1. Open an old project involving SCOUT V4.2/Step 7 5.5. The project contains RT I devices
for communication with a SIMATIC CPU.
2. Change the project, but do not make any changes to the I device configuration.

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3. Compile the SIMOTION project, including HW Config, and save it as SIMOTION SCOUT
V4.1.
4. The project can be reloaded without any problems.

Use case 2: Old project involving SIMOTION devices lower than V4.2 with modification to the I device
interface.
1. Open an old project involving SCOUT V4.2/Step 7 5.5. The project contains RT I devices
for communication with a SIMATIC CPU.
2. Change the project and make changes to the I device configuration. Changes are
automatically implemented on the I device interface and an IO slot is added.
3. Create a new GSD from the iDevice.
4. Install the exported iDevice and replace it on the higher-level SIMATIC CPU.
5. Compile the SIMOTION project, including HW Config, and save it as SIMOTION SCOUT
V4.1.
6. The project can be reloaded without any problems.

Use case 3: Higher-level SIMATIC CPU and SIMOTION I device lower than V4.2 and upgrade to V4.2.
1. Open the project with a SIMOTION CPU and higher-level SIMATIC CPU. The SIMATIC
CPU communicates as a PN controller with the I device of the SIMOTION CPU.
2. Upgrade the SIMOTION CPU to SIMOTION V4.2.
3. Export the I device of the SIMOTION CPU.
4. Diagnostics addresses and station numbers have changed compared to what they were in
the previous I device. If these are used as absolute values in system calls in the SIMOTION
application, the application program will need to be adapted accordingly.
5. Delete the previous I device of the SIMOTION CPU in the project of the higher-level
SIMATIC CPU. Make sure that the input and output addresses of the new I device are
identical to those of the old I device, so that the previous S7 application can be used.
6. Import the new GSD file into the project of the higher-level SIMATIC CPU.
7. Compile the SIMOTION project, including HW Config, and save it as SIMOTION SCOUT
V4.2. The project has now been upgraded to V4.2.

Use case 4: Higher-level SIMOTION CPU and several SIMOTION I devices lower than V4.2 and
upgrade to V4.2.
1. Open the project with several SIMOTION CPUs as I devices and a higher-level SIMATIC
CPU. The higher-level SIMOTION CPU communicates as a PN controller with the I device
of the SIMOTION CPU.
2. Upgrade the SIMOTION CPUs to SIMOTION V4.2.
3. Diagnostics addresses and station numbers have changed compared to what they were in
the previous I device. If these are used as absolute values in system calls in the SIMOTION
application, the application program will need to be adapted accordingly.

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4. Export the I device of the SIMOTION CPUs and import the GSD file into the project of the
higher-level SIMOTION CPU.
5. Compile the SIMOTION project, including HW Config, and save it as SIMOTION SCOUT
V4.2. The project has now been upgraded to V4.2.

5.5.3 Creating an I device

Requirement
You have already created a project and created a station with rack or a SIMOTION controller
in HW Config (SIMATIC Manager or SIMOTION SCOUT). You have configured the
PROFINET IO system and now want to configure the I-device.

Note
When configuring the I-device, pay attention to the possible settings for the RT class, see
PROFINET IO and I device (Page 176).

Procedure
1. Double-click on the PROFINET interface of the SIMOTION controller that you want to
configure as an I-device. The Properties dialog box opens.
2. Switch to the General tab and, if necessary, change the device name. This must comply
with the DNS conventions (Page 154).
3. Switch to the I-Device tab.

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4. Select the I-device mode check box.

Figure 5-63 I-device properties dialog box

5. You have to activate different check boxes depending on whether I-device communication
is to take place on the higher-level controller using RT or IRT.
– I-device using RT:
Select the I-device mode checkbox only.
– I-device using IRT:
If the I-device is to be operated on the higher-level IO controller isochronously, you also
have to activate the Parameter assignment for the PN interface and its ports on the
higher-level IO controller and Operate the complete I-device (all submodules) in
isochronous mode checkboxes. This will also result in ports being created in the GSD
file and parameter assignment data sets being loaded to the I-device's controller on start-
up. If you do not select this check box cyclic communication between the higher-level
IO controller and the I-device can only take place via RT. On the I-device proxy, this
selection causes the IO Cycle tab to appear in the Properties for the PROFINET
interface dialog box. It will then be possible to select the Servo entry under Assign I-
device in isochronous mode on this tab so that the I-device can be operated
isochronously. If an I-device is to be operated with IRT, the PN interface and its ports
have to be parameterized on the higher-level IO controller and Assign I-device
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6. You configure the transfer areas in the next step. Click New... each time to create the virtual
subslots (input and output address transfer area), and configure these according to your
requirements. By doing this, you are configuring the I/O range for the I-device via which
data is exchanged with the higher-level IO controller. You do not need to configure any
more settings in the Sender and Receiver tabs.
Depending on the CPU used, the following settings are available for the transfer area type:
– Application
– I/O
– F-I/O
Note:
You will find more information on the transfer area in the next section.
7. For the transfer areas, you can specify whether each individual area is to be operated
isochronously, e.g. the fail-safe I/O cannot be operated isochronously. In order to select
isochronous mode separately for each transfer area, the check box Operate the complete
I-device (all submodules) in isochronous mode must be deactivated (from SIMOTION V4.4).
8. Click OK to accept these settings and save the project.
9. Continue by creating the I-device proxy (Page 187).

Creating transfer areas for an I-device

How to create an application transfer area:

1. Select Application for an application transfer area. STEP 7 automatically assigns the values
of the transfer area on the higher-level IO controller (slot and subslot); the fields cannot be
edited.
2. Specify whether the transfer area is to be a local input or output transfer area. To do this,
select the corresponding Address type. STEP 7 automatically assigns the address type of
the higher-level IO controller. If the transfer area is to appear as an output in the higher-
level IO controller, it must be an input in the I-device, and vice versa.
3. For isochronous application areas, activate the Isochronous checkbox.
4. As with any other submodule, a transfer area requires an address space in order to be
addressed by the user program; specify the start address, length, and the process image
of the input/output.
5. Enter further information in the comment area as required and click OK to close the dialog
box.

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How to create an F-I/O transfer area (or I/O transfer area):

1. Select F-I/O (or I/O) for an I/O transfer area. STEP 7 automatically assigns the values of
the transfer area on the higher-level IO controller (slot and subslot); the fields cannot be
edited.
Note
The I/O transfer areas are established automatically for the entire configured fail-safe I/O
using the Interconnect fail-safe I/O button. You no longer have to set up each fail-safe I/O
individually.

2. Now specify which modules/submodules of the I-device are to be made available to the
higher-level IO controller as I/O transfer areas. Click the Select I/O button: The I/O transfer
area - Select I/O dialog box opens.
3. Select a module/submodule and click OK to close the dialog.
4. As with any other submodule, a transfer area requires an address space in order to be
addressed by the user program. You must, therefore, specify the start address of the input/
output. The length is determined automatically from the selected module/submodule.
5. Enter further information in the comment area as required and click OK to close the dialog
box.

See also
Insert the iDevice substitute in the higher-level IO controller (Page 189)

5.5.4 Exporting the GSD file for the I device

A GSD file must always be exported if an iDevice is to be used in a project on another PG/PC.

Requirement
You have already configured the module to be used as an I device.
1. First save the project.
2. Open HW Config and select Extras > Create GSD file for iDevice... from the menu. The
Create GSD file for I device dialog opens.

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3. Select the I device and enter a name for the substitute I device. The substitute I device will
appear under this name in Preconfigured Stations in the HW catalog.

4. Click Create and then Export. The Find folder dialog opens.
5. Select the path in which the GSD file of the substitute I device is to be stored and click on
OK.

5.5.5 Creating a substitute I device

There are two different ways of creating a substitute iDevice. The first, Options > Install GSD
files ... , involves a previously exported GSD file. The second involves the Create GSD file for
I device dialog.

Requirement
You have already configured the module to be used as an I device and exported the GSD file
from this.

Procedure 1:
1. First save the project.
2. Create an iDevice as described in Chapter Exporting the GSD file for the I device
(Page 186). There is no need to export the file; instead, it is installed immediately.

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3. Click Create and then Install.

4. Click Close. The substitute I device will now be available under "Preconfigured Stations".

Procedure 2:
1. Select Extras > Install GSD files.... . The "Install GSD files" dialog box opens.
2. Click Browse... . The Find folder dialog opens.
3. Select the path in which the GSD files of the substitute iDevice are stored and click on OK.

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4. Select the required GSD files and click Install.

5. Click Close. The substitute I devices will now be available under "Preconfigured Stations".

Figure 5-64 iDevice entry in the hardware catalog

5.5.6 Insert the iDevice substitute in the higher-level IO controller

Requirement
You have already created an I-device proxy. A project is open and an IO controller with a
PROFINET IO system has already been configured.

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Inserting an I-device proxy

1. Open the hardware catalog in HW Config.
2. Drag the relevant I-device proxy from the hardware catalog (PROFINET IO > Preconfigured
stations) to the PROFINET IO system of the higher-level IO controller. The I-device proxy
is displayed as a normal IO device on the PROFINET IO system. Depending on whether
the option Parameter assignment for the PN interface and its ports on the higher-level IO
controller has been selected for the I-device configuration, the PN interface and the
individual ports of the I-device are also displayed here.
Note
Check whether the device name of the I-device proxy matches that of the PN interface of
the corresponding controller. For more information, see the chapter PROFINET IO and I
device (Page 176).

Figure 5-65 I-device on the IO controller

The number of submodules corresponds to the number of the configured submodules of

the I-device in the GSD file. Modules and submodules (virtual subslots) cannot be deleted.
3. You can interconnect the I-device ports with the IO controller ports in the Topology Editor.

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Figure 5-66 Interconnecting I-device ports

Assigning an IP address for the I-device proxy

1. Double-click the I-device to open the Properties dialog box. This displays how the IP
address is assigned.
2. If the option Obtain IP address using a different method is activated for the SIMOTION
controller that is configured as an I-device, no IP address will be saved in the project. Then
the IP address must be assigned from the IO controller. If the option is not activated, then
the IP address is already saved in the project.

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Set synchronization role and isochronous mode for IRT I-device

1. Double-click on the PROFINET interface in the rack of the SIMOTION I-device to open its
properties.
2. In the Synchronization tab, select Sync-Slave and IRT as synchronization role and RT class
respectively.
3. Select Servo under Assign IO device in isochronous mode on the IO Cycle tab.

Figure 5-67 Setting isochronous mode on the I-device

Setting the update time and send clock

RT I-device
● The update time is to be set up for the RT I-devices. Double-click the PROFINET IO system
and select the Update time tab in the PROFINET subnet properties dialog. Set the update
time there.
IRT I-device
● The send clock needs to be set for IRT I-device. The setting made for the send clock in the
I-device's project must be the same as for the send clock in the higher level IO controller's
project. Set the send clock for the higher-level IO controller in HW Config using Edit >
PROFINET IO > Domain Management.

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See also
IP address and device name via UP/DCP (Mini-IP-Config) (Page 154)

5.5.7 Deleting a substitute I device

The GSD files for the substitute I device can be found under "Preconfigured Stations" in the
following directory:
<Program Files>\Siemens\Step7\S7DATA\GSD,
e.g. GSDML-V2.25-#Siemens-PreConf_D455-2_IRT-20100830-132044.xml.
Here, D455-2_IRT is the name of the substitute I device. You can delete the substitute I device
by deleting the corresponding XML files. The substitute iDevices displayed under
"Preconfigured Stations" are only updated when a new GSD file is created and installed or
when the HW catalog is manually updated in HW Config.

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5.5.8 Shared iDevice

Introduction
As of V4.4, the iDevice of the PN-IO interfaces can be operated with two higher-level IO
controllers as a shared iDevice. The properties and configuration are comparable with a shared
device. Configuration is similar to that of a shared device.

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Boundary conditions
When using the shared iDevice, certain boundary conditions must be observed.
● Only one of the two higher-level IO controllers can communicate with the iDevice via
PROFINET IRT. The interface module and the port submodule of the iDevice must be
assigned to this IO controller.
● The second higher-level IO controller can only communicate with the iDevice via
PROFINET RT.
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● Here a submodule can only be assigned to one of the two higher-level IO controllers.
● In the SIMOTION SCOUT the shared iDevice (shared master) appears only once in the
project navigator.
(The shared master: First device added directly to the network via drag&drop. The second
device is created by copying the shared masters and clicking Shared paste in the context
menu.)

Station failure and station reconnection

A shared iDevice communicates with two higher-level IO controllers which share the
submodules of the iDevice. Using the diagnostic events "Partial station reconnection" and
"Partial station failure", one can check on the CPU of the iDevice in an application-specific way
whether only one or both higher-level IO controllers are connected to the iDevice. However,
this is only possible if each submodule of the iDevice has also been assigned to one of the
two IO controllers.
The establishment or removal of an application relationship between IO controller and iDevice
is reported by opening the PeripheralFaultTask. A distinction can be thus made in an
application-specific manner between the different cases using the reported event ID.
An overview of the evaluation with the PeripheralFaultTask can be found in the chapter Alarms
on the IO controller (Page 201).

Shared iDevice send clocks with IRT

If a shared iDevice is operated in connection with PROFINET IRT, then only "even" send clocks
(125, 250, 500, 1,000, 2,000, 4,000 µsec) can be used on the higher-level IO controllers for
PROFINET RT and IRT.
Background:
As only "even" send clocks are permitted for PROFINET RT and the shared iDevice physically
represents a module, only "even" send clocks may also be set on the higher-level IO controller
which communicates with the iDevice via PROFINET IRT.

Shared iDevice and PROFIsafe

The shared iDevice function can be used to implement a PROFIsafe configuration with the
automation CPU and safety CPU. You can find more information on this subject from the
chapter Shared iDevice and PROFIsafe (Page 310) onward.

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5.6 Loading the communication configuration

5.6.1 Loading the PROFINET IO configuration

Requirement
A PG/PC with which you can go ONLINE is connected.

Procedure
The configuration data must be loaded to all participating controllers once PROFINET IO
configuration has been successfully completed.
1. In NetPro, select the Ethernet subnet and then select the Target system > Loading in current
project > Nodes on the subnet menu command.

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5.7 Communication connections between SIMOTION and SIMATIC

5.7.1 Communication connections overview

Description
The following options are available for establishing a communication connection between
SIMOTION and SIMATIC:
● PROFINET RT (or IRT) via iDevice
● PROFINET RT (or IRT) via PN/PN coupler
● PROFINET RT via S7-300 CP as an IO device
● TCP/UDP user communication

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See also
Data exchange through the use of iDevices (Page 198)

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5.7.2 Data exchange through the use of iDevices

Description
With PROFINET IO/RT, data can be exchanged via an I-device.

Note
A PROFINET device connected to a SIMOTION CPU may have a maximum submodule size
of 1,024 bytes.
This limit is especially important if a SIMATIC CPU is configured as an I-device for a SIMOTION
CPU. Depending on the hardware and the PN interface, the submodule size may vary from
254 to 1024. Therefore, please note the possible quantity structures (Page 94).

I-device FAQ
An FAQ section on the subject of coupling a PROFINET RT I-device between a SIMOTION
control and a SIMATIC control is provided in SIMOTION Utilities & Applications. SIMOTION
Utilities & Applications is provided as part of the SIMOTION SCOUT scope of delivery.
It looks at the following three application cases:
Case A: Two separate projects: SIMATIC and the SIMOTION as an I-device in a project;
SIMOTION as a controller in a second, separate project
Case B: One project for all components
Case C: Multiple use of an I-device
For more detailed information on the configuration of I-devices, please refer to the chapter
Configuring the iDevice (Page 176).
Also note the FAQ for Configuring RT communication between SIMATIC and SIMOTION (I-
device) I device FAQ (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/38716528)

See also
Communication connections overview (Page 197)

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5.8 Diagnostic and alarm behavior

5.8.1 Device model for PROFINET

Definition of device model

The device model of PROFINET describes the structure of modular and compact field devices.
Similar to a PROFIBUS DP slave, a PROFINET IO device is structured in a modular way. In
this way, modules are attached to slots, and submodules to subslots. Channels are located
on the modules and submodules, through which process signals can be read and output. In
principle it is possible to divide one slot into further subslots, into which the submodules can
be plugged.

5.8.2 Diagnostics levels for PROFINET

Diagnostics levels
Each occurring fault in an IO device is transmitted from it to the IO controller. The range and
depth of information of a diagnosis can vary depending at which diagnostics level the
diagnostics data is evaluated.
In principle there is the option of evaluating diagnostics information at the following levels of
address.

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There is a group of standardized diagnostics data sets for PROFINET for each level of address
with which the diagnostics information of the IO device can be read (e.g. via the SIMOTION
system function _readRecord).

Note
You will find further information on the _readRecord system function in the online help or in
the "SIMOTION System Functions/Variables Devices List Manual".
You will find an overview of the data sets available with PROFINET, including the structure of
data sets, from section 5 in the Programming Manual "From PROFIBUS DP to PROFINET
IO." You can find the Programming Manual in the Service&Support portal as a download (http://
support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/19289930).

5.8.3 Using TaskStartInfo

TaskStartInfo
In addition to the option of reading the diagnostics information of IO devices through
standardized data sets, with SIMOTION the so-called "TaskStartInfo" can also be evaluated
for fundamental fault diagnostics.
Important information on the start of each task in the execution system of the SIMOTION
controller is saved in the "TaskStartInfo". The respective "TaskStartInfo" can be requested
within a task (for diagnostics events that concern peripherals connected to the SIMOTION
controller, this request must be made in the "PeripheralFaultTask").
In this process the event that occurs is reported through the system variable "TSI#interruptId"
(e.g. CPU stop, process alarm, etc.). The system variable "TSI#eventClass" specifies whether
the fault that occurs is appearing or disappearing. On this basis a more precise specification
of the event is performed using the system variable "TSI#faultId" (e.g. channel diagnostics
pending, station reconnection of an IO device with / without faults, etc.).

Note
Further information:
● Example application SIMOTION: Diagnose CPU stops and module statuses (http://
support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/53705461).
● Function Manual "SIMOTION Runtime Basic functions" (section "Use Taskstartinfo").

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5.8.4 Alarms on the IO controller

Description
A number of alarms are issued on the IO controller. Occurring alarms are listed with the
corresponding EventID in the diagnostics buffer of SIMOTION. The following alarms are
possible:
● Alarms for direct data exchange between IO controllers
● Station alarms reported by the PROFINET interface
The following table shows PROFINET IO alarms as they are represented in SIMOTION:

Alarm (TSI#InterruptId) TSI#even‐ TSI#faultId Meaning

tClass
Station failure (_SC_STATION_DIS‐ 16#39 16#CA PROFINET IO system error: In this case there is only
CONNECTED an incoming event; an outgoing event is represented
( = 202)) on 16#38 - 16#CB for each IO device present.
16#CB Station failure of an IO device.
Shared I-device:
No submodule of the I-device is currently subscribed
to by the higher-level IO controller.
16#CC IO device fault present.
Channel diagnostics or manufacturer-specific diag‐
nostics pending.
Note:
16#39:16#CB is always used for the station failure;
16#38:16#CC is used for incoming with fault.
16#F8 Partial station failure
Shared I-device:
Submodules of the I-device are partially subscribed to
by the higher-level IO controller.
Station reconnection (_SC_STA‐ 16#38 16#CB An IO device has been reconnected with an error or
TION_RECONNECTED warning.
( = 203)) Shared I-device:
All submodules of the I-device are currently subscri‐
bed to by the higher-level IO controller.
16#CC An IO device has been reconnected with an error or
warning.
16#CD An IO device has been reconnected, but with an error:
Set configuration <> actual configuration.
16#CE An IO device has been reconnected, but error during
module parameterization.
16#F8 Partial station reconnection
Shared I-device:
Submodules of the I-device are partially subscribed to
by the higher-level IO controller.

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Use of TaskStartInfo
Information about using the TaskStartInfo for the PeripheralFaultTask can be found in the
"SIMOTION Runtime Basic Functions" Function Manual.

5.8.5 Alarms from the IO device to the IO controller

Description
The alarms are transferred using the PROFINET alarm mechanism from the IO device to its
associated IO controller. The alarms are entered in the diagnostic buffer and can be evaluated
using the PeripheralFaultTask. The following table shows how alarms are represented as
PeripheralFaultTask.

Alarm (TSI#InterruptId) TSI#even‐ TSI#faultId Meaning

tClass
Diagnosis (incoming) 16#39 16#42 Incoming diagnostic interrupt
Diagnosis disappears (outgoing) 16#38 16#42 Outgoing diagnostic interrupt
Multicast Communication Mismatch
Port Data Change Notification
Sync Data Changed Notification
Isochronous Mode Problem Notification
Network component problem notification
(_SC_DIAGNOSTIC_INTERRUPT (=201))
Process interrupt (_SC_PROCESS_INTERRUPT 16#11 16#41 Process interrupt
( = 200)
Pull Alarm 16#39 16#51 PROFINET IO module has been re‐
moved or cannot be addressed.
16#54 PROFINET IO submodule has been re‐
moved or cannot be addressed.
Plug Alarm 16#38 16#54 PROFINET IO module or submodule has
Plug Wrong Submodule Alarm been inserted, module type OK (actual
Return of Submodule Alarm configuration = set configuration)
(_SC_PULL_PLUG_INTERRUPT (=216)) 16#55 PROFINET IO module or submodule has
been inserted, but wrong module type
(actual configuration <> preset configu‐
ration)
16#56 PROFINET IO module or submodule has
been inserted, but error during module
parameterization
16#58 IO status of a module has changed from
BAD to GOOD
Status Not Supported
Update Not supported
Time data changed notification Not supported
Upload and storage notification Not supported
Pull module Not supported

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Alarm (TSI#InterruptId) TSI#even‐ TSI#faultId Meaning

tClass
Manufacturer-specific Not supported
Profile-specific Not Supported

Alarm types indicated as "not supported" are acknowledged by the SIMOTION controller with
"not supported" and not entered in the diagnostic buffer.

Use of TaskStartInfo
Information about using the TaskStartInfo for the PeripheralFaultTask is contained in the
SIMOTION Basic Functions manual.

Transfer diagnostic data

The exact reason for the alarm is provided as diagnostic data. The _readDiagnosticData()
function can be used to read out this data. The length is restricted to 240 bytes.
With V4.2 or higher, you can read out station/module diagnostic data of up to 65,535 bytes
with the function block _readVariableDiagnosticData() and the user program.

5.8.6 Alarms for direct data exchange between IO controllers

Description
For PROFINET IO with IRT, communication monitoring takes place between IO controllers. If
this establishes that IRT data is no longer being received (either there is no data arriving, or it
is arriving too late) a station failure alarm is generated. If communication is re-established, a
station reconnection alarm is generated. If IRT data arrives late on three occasions, a station
failure alarm is reported.

Note
During communication monitoring, only the receiver slot is monitored.

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The following table shows PROFINET IO alarms between IO controllers involved in direct data
exchange as they are represented in SIMOTION:

Alarm (TSI#InterruptId) TSI#even‐ TSI#faultId Meaning

tClass
Station failure (_SC_STATION_DIS‐ 16#39 16#F3 The receiver in the direct data exchange is no longer
CONNECTED receiving data.
( = 202))
Station reconnection (_SC_STA‐ 16#38 16#F0 The transmitter in the direct data exchange has star‐
TION_RECONNECTED ted up and is able to transmit.
( = 203) 16#F1 The receiver in the direct data exchange has started
up without errors and the receiver is receiving data
again (all receiving areas are available).
16#F2 The receiver in the direct data exchange has started
up with errors and the receiver is receiving data again
(at least one receiving area not available).

5.8.7 SINAMICS drives alarms

Description
In SINAMICS firmware Version 4.5 and higher, SINAMICS drives (S and G) have a PROFIBUS/
PROFINET diagnostics channel. Alarms can be forwarded to a higher-level control via this
channel.

The drive is controlled via a TO

If the drive is controlled via a TO, drive alarms are issued via the alarm mechanisms of the
technology object.

The drive is controlled directly by means of a user program

If you are controlling the drive directly by means of a user program, you must program the
alarm response.

See also
Alarms on the IO controller (Page 201)

5.8.8 System functions for the diagnostics for PROFINET or PROFIBUS

Overview of system and diagnostics functions

The following table provides an overview of the various system and diagnostics functions for
PROFINET IO. Differences with PROFIBUS DP are also indicated.

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You will find detailed information about each of the functions in the reference list for functions
List Manual, SIMOTION system functions/variables for devices.

Function Note PROFIBUS PROFINET

_getStateOfSingleDpSlave() The function determines the Logical diagnostic address of Logical diagnostic address of
status of communication with the DP slave the IO device
a cyclic communications part‐
ner (device - PROFINET,
slave - PROFIBUS, transmit‐
ter or receiver controller-con‐
troller data exchange broad‐
cast - PROFINET).
_getStateOfDpSlave() _getStateOfDpSlave pro‐ Logical diagnostic address Logical diagnostic address of
vides information concerning DP slave the IO device
whether the PROFIBUS DP
slave or the PROFINET IO
device is activated or deacti‐
vated.
_getStateOfAllDPStations() The system function deter‐ Logical diagnostics address Logical diagnostics address
mines the status of the com‐ of the interfaces of the interfaces
munication with cyclic com‐ 4.2 and higher
munications partners (device With PROFINET IO devices,
- PROFINET, slave - PROFI‐ this system function forms a
BUS, transmitter or receiver group signal from the mod‐
controller-controller data ex‐ ules present in the device.
change broadcast - PROFI‐ This means that the function
NET). In addition to the acti‐ can also tell the user program
vation status, information on when modules have been re‐
availability is also provided. moved or are faulty by using
the device feedback values
for this purpose.
_getStateOfIO() This function provides the
user program with informa‐
tion on the status of the DP
stations, modules, and sub‐
modules. It also provides this
information in detail for mod‐
ules and submodules.
The following are supported:
● Interfaces such as
PROFIBUS DP or
PROFINET
● Stations (slaves,
devices), modules, or
submodules
This function provides a logi‐
cal diagnostics address or
logical I/O address to identi‐
fied modules, and a list of as‐
signed submodules.

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Function Note PROFIBUS PROFINET

_getNextLogAddress() All configured logical ad‐ Logical diagnostics address Logical diagnostics address
dresses of a segment can be
determined using this func‐
tion.
_readDiagnosticData() This function is used to out‐ Logical diagnostic address Logical diagnostics address
_getStateOfDiagnosticData‐ put diagnostic data for a DP DP slave of the IO device, of the mod‐
Command() slave via the user program. ule/slot,
For PROFIBUS, the diagnos‐ or IO address of the channel/
tics for the slave are read out, subslot
i.e. the slave supplies the
complete diagnostic informa‐
tion. The structure of the di‐
agnostic data is described in
IEC 61158-6-3.
For PROFINET, the subslot-
specific diagnostics are read
(i.e. the data set 0x800A).
The diagnostics for a subslot
are supplied. The structure of
the diagnostic data is descri‐
bed in IEC 61158-6-10.
_readVariableDiagnosticDa‐ This function block is used to - Data records with a total
ta() read out diagnostic data of a length up to 4 KB can be read
station or module via the user with the FB _readVariableRe‐
program. The diagnostics for‐ cord. This function can be
mat for PROFINET IO V2.2 used for PROFIBUS and
and PROFIBUS DP is descri‐ PROFINET. Data sets up to
bed in the IEC 61158-6 stand‐ 4 KB are returned from the
ard. device only with PROFINET.
_readDriveFaults() This function is used to read Logical start address of drive Each valid logical I/O address
SINAMICS only the current fault buffer entry (slot). of the subslot concerned or
(ET200FC, S120, etc.) in the drive. diagnostics address of the
PAP (for modules without cy‐
clic data).
Note:
In the case of PROFINET, pa‐
rameter access takes place
via the MAP (Module Access
Point) of a DO. The MAP sub‐
module is the substitute DO
and hosts the alarm channel
along with one or more PAPs
(Parameter Access Point).
The PAP is a data record in
the MAP submodule. MAP is
displayed in the GSD file.

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5.8.9 PROFINET device diagnosis in STEP 7

Device diagnosis in STEP 7

In SCOUT, HW Config can be used to perform an online device diagnosis via PROFINET. The
diagnosis supplies not only the slot and the channel number, but also the error type. The
diagnosis operates similar to that for PROFIBUS.

Procedure
1. Go online and open HW Config for the appropriate SIMOTION device.
2. Select Target system > Diagnose, monitor/control Ethernet node.
HW Config searches for all network nodes. The (Diagnosis) ONLINE window opens and
displays the network nodes.
3. Right-click the required node and select Properties. The detailed diagnosis is displayed.
The associated fault is displayed here.

5.8.10 PROFINET IO and DS0 diagnostic interrupts

5.8.10.1 Diagnostic interrupt PROFINET IO maintenance concept

Description
A device or module of an automation system can essentially be in one of two states: either
'good' or 'failure.' With a view to increasing the availability of sensors/actuators, devices, and
modules, these same components also supply information concerning necessary maintenance
work in addition to these two states. This additional information includes details about the
maintenance state, state of wear, and remaining life time, etc. This constitutes what is known
as an 'extended maintenance concept'. The aim of the extended maintenance concept is to
detect and eliminate potential faults early on - before they lead to production outages. For this
purpose, the 'good' and 'failure' states are supplemented by states called 'maintenance
required' and 'maintenance demanded'.
The above states can be depicted on the following maintenance state model.

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Figure 5-71 PROFINET IO maintenance state model

Maintenance state model

● Good (green): no action required
● Maintenance required (yellow): maintenance is to be scheduled
● Maintenance demanded (orange): maintenance is to be carried out
● Failure (red): fault

5.8.10.2 Device model for IO device

Description
The PROFINET IO device model stipulates that an IO device is to be divided into slots and
subslots. A slot represents a module (= physical assembly) and a subslot represents a
submodule (= physical subassembly).

Every submodule can be used for the following objects:

● Cyclic data (I/O interface useful data for process control)
● Alarms (e.g. diagnostic interrupt)
● Data sets

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● Parameters
● Diagnostics

Figure 5-72 Classification of channel, diagnostic states and group information

In the PROFINET IO device model, channels are defined below submodules for the
diagnostics. A channel is a logical substructure of a submodule. A submodule can contain up
to 65,536 channels. Defined diagnostic functions (e.g. short-circuit, wire breakage,
overtemperature) are monitored within the channels. A channel can also monitor several
diagnostic functions in parallel.
This monitoring results in channel diagnostics. Several different sets of channel diagnostics
can occur in a submodule at the same time. Channel diagnostics from different submodules
can, of course, also occur. Channel diagnostics are signaled via a diagnostic interrupt. The
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5.8.10.3 PROFINET IO and DS0 diagnostic interrupts

Description
If a diagnostics-related event occurs (e.g. failure or maintenance required) in an IO device, a
diagnostic interrupt is generated and sent to the associated IO controller. The SIMOTION
device acting as the IO controller then issues a diagnostic interrupt via the PeripheralFaultTask
using TSI#interruptId = _SC_DIAGNOSTIC_INTERRUPT (= 201).
Data set 0 (DS0) for the diagnostic interrupt can be found under the TSI#InterruptId. Data set
0 (DS0) supplies the group states for the channels of a submodule.

Note
The DS0 contains only one selection of the possible diagnostics elements and is filled with all
PROFINET-compliant I/O devices.

A diagnostic interrupt can occur as an incoming diagnostic interrupt with TSI#eventClass =

0x38, TSI#faultId = 0x42 and as an outgoing diagnostic interrupt with TSI#eventClass = 0x39,
TSI#faultId = 0x42.
A diagnostic interrupt contains the following group states in data set 0 (DS0) in the form of the
group bits below. The information relates to the sum total of all diagnostic functions of the
channels within a submodule:
● Group failure: DS0.Byte0.Bit 0
● Group maintenance requirement: DS0.Byte1.Bit 7
● Group maintenance demand: DS0.Byte2.Bit7
The group bits are formed by the logical ORing of the respective individual bits of all diagnostic
functions of the channels for a submodule. The three group bits are independent of each other
and do not influence each other. The group bits are therefore set and/or reset independently
of each other.
If just one modification is made to the maintenance states, individual maintenance
requirements or maintenance demands are still pending in the submodule, and there are no
faults, then an incoming diagnostic alarm is signaled and the following group bits are set
accordingly in DS0: group maintenance requirement/group maintenance demand. If all
maintenance states have disappeared and there is no failure, an outgoing diagnostic interrupt
is signaled and the two group bits (group maintenance requirement/group maintenance
demand) are set to 0. Normally, this means that the rule which applies is that an incoming
diagnostic interrupt is signaled as soon as at least one of the group bits (group failure or group
maintenance requirement or group maintenance demand) is set to 1. However, when all of the
group bits (group failure or group maintenance requirement or group maintenance demand)
are no longer set to 1, an outgoing diagnostic interrupt is signaled.

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Explanation of the DS0 data set bits

Table 5-6 Table: DS0 byte 0

Bit Description Comment

Bit 0 Module Fault/OK Group failure (diagnostics) for a submodule:
● 0: No group failure (diagnostics) pending
● 1: Group failure (diagnostics) pending
Bit 1 Internal error Always 0
Bit 2 External error existent Has the same content as bit 0
Bit 3 Channel error existent Has the same content as bit 0
Bit 4 External auxiliary power missing Always 0
Bit 5 Front connector missing Always 0
Bit 6 Module not parameterized Always 0
Bit 7 Wrong parameters in module Always 0

Table 5-7 Table: DS0 byte 1

Bit Description Comment

Bit 0-3 Type class of module 3: Type class 3 is to be understood as a distrib‐
uted I/O and as such also includes PROFINET
IO.
Bit 4 Channel information existent 0: No readable channel information present
1: Readable channel information is present in
the interrupt data of the diagnostic interrupt. The
interrupt data can be read out using the _read‐
DiagnosticData system function.
Bit 5 User information existent 0: No channel diagnostics or manufacturer-spe‐
cific diagnostics available
1: At least one set of channel diagnostics and/
or manufacturer-specific diagnostics is availa‐
ble
Bit 6 Diagnosis alarm from proxy Always 0
Bit 7 Maintenance Required Group maintenance requirement for a submod‐
ule:
● 0: No group maintenance requirement
pending
● 1: Group maintenance requirement pending

Table 5-8 Table: DS0 byte 2

Bit Description Comment

Bit 0 - Always 0
Bit 1 - Always 0
Bit 2 - Always 0
Bit 3 - Always 0

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Bit Description Comment

Bit 4 - Always 0
Bit 5 - Always 0
Bit 6 - Always 0
Bit 7 Maintenance Demanded Group maintenance demand for a submodule:
● 0: No group maintenance demand pending
● 1: Group maintenance demand pending

Table 5-9 Table: DS0 byte 3

Bit Description Comment

Bit 0 - Always 0
Bit 1 - Always 0
Bit 2 - Always 0
Bit 3 - Always 0
Bit 4 - Always 0
Bit 5 - Always 0
Bit 6 - Always 0
Bit 7 - Always 0

If detailed information on the channels of a submodule is required in the diagnostic interrupt,

the interrupt data for the diagnostic interrupt must be read out and evaluated accordingly using
the _readDiagnosticData system function.

Additional information
For more information, please refer to the FAQs in "SIMOTION Diagnostics Device Failure" and
the SIMATIC "From PROFIBUS DP to PROFINET IO" Programming Manual.

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5.9 PROFIenergy

5.9.1 Overview of PROFIenergy

Saving energy with PROFIenergy

PROFIenergy is a data interface based on PROFINET. It allows loads to be shut down during
idle time in a controlled, centralized manner, and irrespective of the manufacturer and device.
This means that the process is given only the energy it actually requires. As well as enabling
non-operational states to be introduced, the interface also makes it possible to request
consumption values and PROFIenergy statuses from the device. The majority of the energy
is saved by the process itself; the PROFINET device only makes a small contribution to the
saving potential.

Basic principles and functionality

The PROFINET devices are shut down using special commands in the user program of the
PROFINET IO controller. No additional hardware is required; the PROFIenergy commands
are interpreted directly by the PROFINET devices.
At the start and end of pauses, the plant operator activates or deactivates the pause function
of the plant, after which the IO controller sends the PROFIenergy
"START_Pause"/"END_Pause" command to the PROFINET devices. The device then
interprets the content of the PROFIenergy command and switches to PROFIenergy mode
PAUSE or back to READY TO RUN mode. Further PROFIenergy functions can be used to
fetch device information.

PROFIenergy profile
Further information and the basic principles of the PROFIenergy profile can be found in the
Common Application Profile PROFIenergy; Technical Specification for PROFINET; Version
1.1; January 2012; Order No: 3.802. This profile lists all possible measured values in table
form, among other things.

5.9.2 Example of PROFIenergy with SIMOTION

PROFIenergy cell concept

As far as PROFIenergy is concerned, production plants are generally made up of independent
cells. Each cell has a "head" controller, e.g. SIMOTION, which has a communication
relationship with the higher-level controller. The higher-level energy management system (e.g.
SIMATIC controller) communicates with the cell with the help of the PROFINET I-device
functionality. In the example, cell 1 contains a SIMOTION controller which serves as a
PROFIenergy controller for the lower-level devices (ET200, G120, and S120). At this point,
SIMOTION is a PROFINET device for the higher-level, centralized energy management, but
also a controller and PROFIenergy controller for its lower-level PN devices.

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There may be several cells within a production plant. The higher-level controller records the
state of the lower-level cells and shuts them down during idle time in a coordinated manner.
A production plant can also consist of n cells.
In this example, the higher-level controller sends the PROFIenergy commands via the I-device
interface to the SIMOTION controller. The SIMOTION controller evaluates these commands
in the user program, responds with an appropriate PROFIenergy data set, and activates the
relevant sensors and actuators. Please note that the interpretation and answering of the PE
data sets must take place in the SIMOTION user program. A PROFIenergy library is available
for SIMOTION for this purpose. This is described in more detail in the following chapters.

Higher-level controller
Energy management system

SIMOTION
Cell 1 Cell n
PROFIenergy iDevice

SENTRON
Acquisition
Energy consumption

ET200S G120 G120

S120

Figure 5-73 Schematic representation of the PROFIenergy cell concept

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5.9.3 SIMOTION as PROFIenergy controller and PROFIenergy device

Basic principles of SIMOTION as PROFIenergy controller/device

SIMOTION controllers can control PROFIenergy states and read measured values when used
with PROFIenergy-compatible devices (PROFINET devices, e.g. ET200S, S120, G120).
SIMOTION controllers can also be operated via the I-device interface as PROFIenergy
devices, i.e. the SIMOTION controller can receive PROFIenergy data sets from the higher-
level energy management system and respond to them (e.g. by supplying PROFIenergy
measured values).
PROFIenergy telegrams are non-cyclic services and are further processed in data sets.
SIMOTION uses the I-device interface to provide the necessary non-cyclic services for the use
of the PROFIenergy telegrams. In addition to the cyclic data, the higher-level PROFINET
controller (e.g. S7 CPU) can also send non-cyclic data to SIMOTION in the form of data sets
via the I-device interface. The data set content from the non-cyclic I-device communication is
made available for the SIMOTION applications. This data set content can be read by a user
program as a receive buffer or written as a send buffer for the response. The processing and
evaluation must take place in the user program.

Detailed description
As of SIMOTION V4.4, data sets can be received and sent via the I-device interface, which
means that PROFIenergy data sets (commands) can be too. The two new SIMOTION system
function blocks _receiveRecord() and _provideRecord() have been made available for this
purpose. Data sets can be received by and sent to the higher-level IO controller by calling
these system function blocks in the user program.
The interfaces, functionality, and handling of the new SIMOTION system functions are based
on the existing SIMOTION system functions for reading/writing data sets, e.g.
_readVariableRecord(), and on the corresponding system function blocks for the SIMATIC
SFB73 and SFB74.
The system function blocks _receiveRecord() and _provideRecord() are used for non-cyclic
communication between two IO controllers, whereby one of the two is functioning as an I-
device. This means that non-cyclic data sets can be sent and received from the user program.
A short explanation of the function blocks can be found in the next chapter.

Supported PROFIenergy functions and hardware

PROFIenergy is available as of SIMOTION V4.2 and SINAMICS V4.5.
SINAMICS S120 and SINAMICS G120 support the following PROFIenergy functionalities:
● PAUSE command
● Reading out two or three measured values
– Active power P (MeasurementId = 34 in W)
– Power factor cosφ (MeasurementId = 166, for G120 only)
– Energy absorbed (MeasurementId = 200 in Wh)
● SINAMICS G120D-2 can also shut down encoders and I/Os.

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5.9.4 System function blocks _receiveRecord() and _provideRecord() for non-cyclic

communication via the iDevice interface

Introduction
A SIMOTION controller uses these system function blocks to send and receive data sets via
the iDevice interface. The user program must respond to a non-cyclic request. These system
function blocks are used, among other things, to transfer PROFIenergy data sets.

Note
A detailed description of the system functions _provideRecord() and _receiveRecord() can be
found in the online help and in the SIMOTION System Functions/Variables Devices List
Manual.

_provideRecord()
The system function block _provideRecord() includes the following functionality:
● It checks cyclically (when mode=0) whether the iDevice has been sent a request to make
a data set available.
● It makes the record data available to the higher-level controller.

_receiveRecord()
The system function block _receiveRecord() includes the following functionality:
● It checks cyclically whether the iDevice has been sent a request to receive a data set.
● It makes the data set available on the output parameters.
● It acknowledges receipt of the data by the higher-level controller.

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5.9.5 Function block for the SIMOTION PROFIenergy iDevice

PROFIenergy iDevice function block

A function block with an example application is available for decoding and coding the
PROFIenergy data sets. This function block supports the following modes of operation:
● Forwarding the PROFIenergy commands from the higher-level controller to the lower-level
PROFIenergy-compatible devices (e.g. ET200 or SINAMICS). Standard PROFIenergy
function blocks that have already been implemented can be used in the user program (e.g.
to read out the measured values).
● The PROFIenergy commands can be processed within the function blocks for a complete
(production) cell; i.e. the PROFIenergy iDevice FB reflects the complete PROFIenergy
functionality of a cell. As a prerequisite, there must be a SIMOTION CPU as the "head"
controller. The shut-down and switch-on sequence for the individual PROFIenergy IO
devices can be parameterized on the iDevice FB.

Download
The function block for the PROFIenergy iDevice with example application and comprehensive
documentation can be found in the Support Portal (http://support.automation.siemens.com/
WW/view/en/58386840).

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connections) 6
6.1 Ethernet interfaces

6.1.1 Overview of Ethernet

Overview
Below is a description of how to configure TCP and UDP Ethernet connections between
communications partners. TCP and UDP are based on Ethernet and the IP protocol.

6.1.2 Properties of the SIMOTION Ethernet interfaces

Ethernet interfaces
Depending on the device, SIMOTION has one or three onboard Ethernet interfaces, and one
or two PROFINET IO interfaces. You can connect an Industrial Ethernet with a transmission
rate of 10/100 Mbps or 1,000 Mbps to the RJ45 sockets with D4x5-2 DP/PN.
With several interfaces, TCP/IP timeout parameters can be set once for both interfaces. With
several interfaces, the transmission rate/duplex can be set separately for the two interfaces.
Utilities via TCP/IP and UDP are supported for both Ethernet interfaces, enabling S7 routing
between all interfaces (including PROFIBUS DP). "Utilities via TCP" are not routed from one
Ethernet interface to the other.
Alternatively, you can also connect an Industrial Ethernet through the onboard PROFINET
interface of a SIMOTION D4x5-2 DP/PN (100 Mbit/s).
The MAC addresses of the Ethernet interfaces can be seen on the outside of the housing.

Note
Default gateway (network transition/router)
In a SIMOTION controller, only one of the existing Ethernet or PROFINET interfaces (onboard
PN interfaces, CBE30-2…) can be configured as a default gateway (network transition/router).
On the other Ethernet or PROFINET interfaces, the IP address and the subnet mask can be
set. If more than one default gateway is configured on the SIMOTION controller, this will be
output as an error message on the consistency check as of Step 7 V5.5 SP4. In older Step 7
versions, this check is is only made on the project download.

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6.1 Ethernet interfaces

Converting standard Ethernet interfaces from V4.3 and higher

With SIMOTION V4.3, the standard Ethernet interfaces are marked as PN-IE interfaces:
● Determining neighborhood information via LLDP (Link Layer Discovery Protocol). To do
so, use the system function _getPnPortNeighbour in SIMOTION.
● Via the Step7 diagnostic address, you can perform diagnostics from the user program for
the Ethernet interface.
● You can assign the device name (NameOfStation) either via DCP or via the user program
(see also IP address and device name (Page 149)).
● You can assign the IP address either via DCP or via the user program.
● Provision of topology information via SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) (e.g.
via the STEP7 Topology Editor, see also Topology editor (graphical view) (Page 139)).
● You can configure a setpoint topology.
● Online diagnostics of the interface and ports via STEP7 device diagnostics.
The interfaces in HW Config are displayed as follows:

Figure 6-1 Ethernet interfaces in HW Config

① Standard Ethernet interface with one port

② PROFINET IO interface with three ports

See also
IP address and device name (Page 149)
Topology editor (graphical view) (Page 139)

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6.1.3 Using the Ethernet interface

Using the Ethernet interface

● For communication with STEP 7, SIMOTION SCOUT, and SIMATIC NET OPC via a PG/
PC
● For communication via UDP (User Datagram Protocol) with other components, e.g. other
SIMOTION devices, SIMATIC devices, or PCs
● For communication via TCP (Transfer Control Protocol) with other components, e.g. other
SIMOTION devices, SIMATIC S7 stations, or PCs
● For connecting SIMATIC HMI devices such as MP277, MP370, or PC-based HMIs
● For communication by means of SIMOTION IT Web server and SIMOTION IT OPC XML
DA (no license required as of V4.2)
● For communication by means of SIMOTION VM (separate license required)

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6.2 LCom communications library

6.2 LCom communications library

LCom library
The LCom library is based on TCP and simplifies the use of both SIMOTION system functions
and SIMATIC communication blocks in order to establish communication between multiple
machines.

Note
You can find the LCom library on the SIMOTION SCOUT DVD "Documentation, Utilities &
Applications". The DVD also contains an example project and comprehensive documentation
for the library.

Types of control
The LCom library supports the following control types and combinations:
● SIMOTION ↔ SIMOTION
● SIMATIC ↔ SIMATIC
● SIMOTION ↔ SIMATIC

Functions
● The send and receive data must be of data type BYTE. Outside of the
FBLComMachineCom, any user structures can be converted into an ARRAY OF BYTES
via marshalling.
● Bi-directional operation
– A logical point-to-point connection is established between two controls.
– Each control can send and receive via a connection at the same time.
● Alignment of configuration settings between communications partners (e.g. send clock)
– Assignment of communication parameters to the communications partner
– Changing the configuration during operation
● Types of data transmission
– Cyclic transmission (transmission at fixed periods of time)
– Transmission when data is changed
– One-off transmission
● Sending and receiving max. 64 kB useful data
● Acknowledgment and monitoring of received data
● Sign-of-life monitoring
● Time-of-day synchronization

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6.3 TCP communication

6.3.1 Overview of TCP communication

Communication with TCP (Transfer Control Protocol)

Communication via TCP is connection-oriented, i.e. data can only be transferred once a
connection to the communications partner has been established.
The main features of a communication connection are two end points. An end point is a
controlled pair consisting of an IP address and a port. The port on the client may be the same
as or different from the port on the server. Usually, one end point represents a server and the
other end point a client.
The client-server relationship is only valid until the connection is established. After the
connection is established, both communications partners are equivalent, i.e. each of the two
can send or receive or close the connection at any point in time.

Principle of TCP communication (see figure)

● Server waits at port (1)
● Client announces connection request at this port (2). If a port is not announced on the
server, there is a wait with TimeOut (system setting)
● Server creates internal communication port with connection announcement and releases
server port for new connection. The internal communication port is identified via the
connectionId (3)
● Possible to send/receive data via this connection not only from the client, but also from the
server (4)
● Further connections can be established at the server port (5)

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● An existing connection can be closed on the client or server side (6)

● Server port to establish connection is closed on the server side (7)
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Principles of port assignment:

● The port number on the client can be the same as the port on the server.
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Data packets
With TCP communication, the useful data received is buffered in the TCP stack and must be
read out from here by the application. The size of the buffered useful data per connection
depends on the control involved.

Table 6-1 Useful data and control

Control Buffer size in bytes

SIMOTION 4096
SIMATIC 8192

The buffered useful data must be fetched promptly by the user program, otherwise it will not
be possible for any other data to be received. However, by contrast none of the useful data is
discarded, as TCP has a flow control facility. In this state, the communications partner does
not send any additional data and alerts its application to this fact.

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6.3.2 SIMOTION system functions for TCP communication

6.3.2.1 Overview of SIMOTION system functions

Maximum number of possible TCP connections

The table below contains examples of the number of possible communication connections for
a SIMOTION CPU acting as a client. The values relate to a local network without any other
external load sources, and a SIMOTION D435 acting as a server.

Table 6-2 Communication connections in relation to a SIMOTION CPU

SIMOTION CPU (client) Number of communication connections

C2xx 45
D410 45
D410--2 45
D4x5 75
D4x5-2 75
P3x0 40

Function call
The SIMOTION system functions for TCP communication may only be called in the
BackgroundTask or in a MotionTask. In the BackgroundTask, it should be noted that the
system functions are executed asynchronously (nextCommand=IMMEDIATELY). In the
MotionTask, however, the system functions can be executed synchronously
(nextCommand=WHEN_COMMAND_DONE).

Note
To ensure reliable cyclic communication, you should use standard mechanisms such as those
found in PROFIBUS DP or PROFINET IRT systems.

See also
_tcpOpenServer() system function (Page 227)
_tcpOpenClient() system function (Page 228)
_tcpSend() system function (Page 229)
_tcpReceive() system function (Page 229)
_tcpCloseConnection() system function (Page 230)
_tcpCloseServer() system function (Page 231)

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6.3.2.2 _tcpOpenServer() system function

Overview
This system function is used in order to initiate passive establishment of a connection.

Table 6-3 Call example

sRetValueTcpOpenServer := _tcpOpenServer( //StructRetTcpOpenServer

port := 3456 //UINT, 1024-65535
,backLog := 5 //DINT
,nextCommand := IMMEDIATELY //EnumTcpNextCommandMode
);

To parameterize the function, the locally assigned SIMOTION port is transferred for the port
parameter.
The maximum number of parallel connection requests for this port that are to be permitted
from other controllers is also specified as a further parameter for backLog.
The behavior of this function with respect to the advance when called is also parameterized
with the nextCommand parameter. There are two setting options: IMMEDIATELY and
WHEN_COMMAND_DONE. With the first value the advance is immediate and with the second
value it is after completion of the command.
When the _tcpOpenServer() function is called, the structure returned to the user program
contains the following parameters.
The status of establishing the connection can be queried via the functionResult parameter.
The connectionId parameter is used as an (input) parameter for the call of the _tcpSend() and
_tcpReceive() functions and assigns a unique TCP connection to these functions. This return
value is referred to in the above call examples.
The clientAddress parameter returns the client IP address from which the connection is
activated; this takes the form of an array.
The port number designated as the local port number of the client is specified in the
clientPort parameter.
The port number is in the range 1024 to 65535.

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6.3.2.3 _tcpOpenClient() system function

Overview
The _tcpOpenClient() system function is used to actively establish a connection.

Table 6-4 Call example

sRetValueTcpOpenClient :=_TCPOpenClient( // StructRetTcpOpenClient

port := 3456 // UINT, 1024-65535
,serverAddress := au8ServerAddress // ARRAY [0...3] OF USINT
,serverPort := 3456 // UINT, 1024-65535
,nextCommand := IMMEDIATELY // EnumTcpNextCommandMode
);

When called, the locally assigned SIMOTION port is transferred to the function for the port
parameter.
The serverAddress parameter is the IP address of the communications partner, which is
transferred in an array.
The port number designated as the local port number is transferred to the function in the
serverPort parameter.
The port number is in the range 1024 to 65535.
The behavior of this function with respect to the advance when called is parameterized with
the nextCommand parameter. There are two setting options: IMMEDIATELY and
WHEN_COMMAND_DONE. With the first value the advance is immediate and with the second
value it is after completion of the command.
When the _tcpOpenClient() function is called, the structure returned to the user program
contains the following parameters.
The status of establishing the connection can be queried via the functionResult parameter.
The connectionId parameter is used as an (input) parameter for the call of the _tcpSend(),
_tcpReceive(), and _tcpCloseConnection() functions and assigns a unique TCP connection to
these functions.

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6.3.2.4 _tcpSend() system function

Overview
The _tcpSend() system function is used for sending data.

Table 6-5 Call example

i32RetValue := _tcpSend( // DINT

connectionId := sRetValueTcpOpenClient.ConnectionId // DINT
,nextCommand := IMMEDIATELY // EnumTcpNextCommandMode
,dataLength := 4096 // UINT, 0-4096
,data := ab8SendData // ARRAY [0..4095] OF BYTE
);

For the connectionId parameter, the connectionId return value of the _tcpOpenClient() or
_tcpOpenServer() function is transferred, depending on whether the communication node that
executes the function is a server or client.
The behavior of this function with respect to the advance when called is also parameterized
with the nextCommand parameter. There are two setting options: IMMEDIATELY and
WHEN_COMMAND_DONE. With the first value the advance is immediate and with the second
value it is after completion of the command.
The dataLength parameter informs the function of the useful data length in bytes that has to
be transferred (max. 4,096 bytes per function call).
The data parameter specifies the useful data area in which the send data that is to be
transferred with the function is located.
The return value of the function to the user program is of data type DINT. The various return
values indicate any problems that occurred during execution of the function. There is also a
confirmation when the data has been successfully sent. Negative values in functionResult
indicate a data transmission error. In this case, the connection must be closed by calling
_tcpCloseConnection().

6.3.2.5 _tcpReceive() system function

Overview
The _tcpReceive() system function is used for receiving data.

Table 6-6 Call example

sRetValueTcpReceive := _tcpReceive( // StructRetTcpReceive

connectionId := sRetValueTcpOpenClient.connectionId // DINT
,nextCommand := IMMEDIATELY // EnumNextCommandMode
,receiveVariable := ab8ReceiveData // ARRAY [0..4095] OF BYTE
);

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For the connectionId parameter, the connectionId return value of the _tcpOpenClient() or
_tcpOpenServer() function is transferred, depending on whether the communication node that
executes the function is a server or client.
The behavior of the __tcpReceive() function with respect to the advance when called is also
parameterized with the nextCommand parameter. There are two setting options:
IMMEDIATELY and WHEN_COMMAND_DONE. With the first value, the advance is immediate
and with the second value it is after completion of the command.
For each function call, up to 4,096 bytes of receive data can be read out from the TCP stack.
Please note that it will not be possible to predict the sizes of the packets received. On the
receiver side, you must take care to ensure that all useful data is present before the evaluation
and further processing. For this purpose, the nextCommand parameter should be set to
IMMEDIATELY.
The receiveVariable parameter is used to inform the function of the useful data area in which
the receive data is to be stored. The received data is available in the receiveVariable parameter
in the length dataLength, if the return value in the functionresult = 16#0. At the next function
call, the ReceiveVariable parameter is overwritten with new data in the length dataLength.
When the _tcpReceive() function is called, the structure returned to the user program contains
the following parameters. The receive status can be queried via the functionResult parameter.
The dataLength parameter signals the number of received useful data bytes once the
_tcpReceive() function has been successfully called.
Negative values in functionResult indicate a data transmission error. In this case, the
connection must be closed by calling _tcpCloseConnection().

6.3.2.6 _tcpCloseConnection() system function

Overview
The _tcpCloseConnection() function is used for closing a connection that has been actively
established by the communication node executing the function (client).

Table 6-7 Call example

sRetValueTcpCloseConnection := _tcpCloseConnection( // DINT

connectionId := sRetValueTcpOpenClient.ConnectionId // DINT
);

The return value of the _tcpOpenClient() function is transferred at the connectionId parameter
in order to clearly identify which connection is to be closed.
The return value of the function to the user program is of data type DINT and indicates any
problems that occurred during execution of the function or signals if the connection has been
closed successfully.

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6.3.2.7 _tcpCloseServer() system function

Overview
The _tcpCloseServer() function is used for closing a connection that has been passively
established by the communication node executing the function (server).

Table 6-8 Call example

sRetValueTcpCloseServer := _tcpCloseServer(port := 3456); //1024 - 65535

The server port is transferred at the port parameter.

The return value of the function to the user program is of data type DINT and indicates any
errors that occurred during parameterization of the function or signals if the port has been
closed successfully.

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6.4 UDP communication

6.4.1 Overview of UDP communication

Communication with UDP (User Datagram Protocol)

UDP offers a method of sending and receiving data over Ethernet from the user program with
a minimum use of protocol mechanisms. No information concerning the transferred data is
returned in the case of communication via UDP. Communication takes place via ports on both
the send and receive sides. Unlike TCP, you do not need to program any connection
establishment or closing.

Principle of UDP communication

● For reception, in the command you address the port that you want to use on your component
for the communication job.
● When sending data, you specify the IP address and port number of the target system, as
well as the port number of the local control.
● You can specify whether the port should remain reserved on your end after the
communication job has been executed.
UDP is not a secured model. Therefore, data may be lost during transmission if it is not
read from the buffer in good time. You must program a secured method of data transmission
via your application, e.g. by acknowledging receipt of the data.
● At the very least, the following data is required for sending:
– IP address of communications partner
– "Own" port number
– Port number of communications partner
● UDP is not a secured transfer protocol. You must program feedback concerning the success
of data transmission in the user program yourself.

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Data exchange between user program and UDP stack

The following figure shows the UDP communication model at the SIMOTION end.

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With UDP communication, the useful data received is buffered in the UDP stack and must be
read out from here by the application. The size of the buffered useful data per connection
depends on the control involved. If the receive buffer is not read out on time, the received UDP
telegrams will be lost once a new UDP telegram is received.

Table 6-9 Useful data and control

Control Buffered useful data in bytes

SIMOTION 1,470 (SIMOTION V4.1 SP4 and higher)
1,400 (up to SIMOTION V4.1 SP3)
SIMATIC Up to 2,048
(depending on CPU and communication via Ether‐
net CP or integrated Ethernet interface)

6.4.2 SIMOTION system functions for UDP communication

6.4.2.1 Overview of SIMOTION system functions

Function call
The SIMOTION UDP system functions may only be called in the BackgroundTask or in a
MotionTask.

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Data is sent via _udpSend(). If data is to be received on the SIMOTION side, the _udpReceive()
function is used. The sections that follow describe the functions.

Note
To ensure reliable cyclic communication, you should use standard mechanisms such as those
found in PROFIBUS DP or PROFINET IRT systems.

See also
_udpSend() system function (Page 234)
_udpReceive() system function (Page 235)
_udpAddMulticastGroupMembership() system function (Page 236)
_udpDropMulticastGroupMembership() system function (Page 236)

6.4.2.2 _udpSend() system function

Overview
The _udpSend() system function is used for sending data.

Table 6-10 Call example

i32RetValue :=_udpSend(
sourcePort := 3456 //UINT, 1024 - 65535
,destinationAddress := au8DestinationAddress //ARRAY[0..3] OF USINT
,destinationPort := u16DestinationPort //UINT, 1024 - 65535
,communicationMode := CLOSE_ON_EXIT //EnumUdpCommunicationMode
,dataLength := u32DataLength //UDINT
,data := ab8SendData //ARRAY[0..1469] OF BYTE
);

When the _udpSend() function is called, the local port is transferred for the sourcePort
parameter. The destinationAddress parameter is the IP address which is transferred in an
array. The IP address can be configured and read out in HW Config.
The port of the communications partner is transferred as the destinationPort.
The user can use communicationMode to specify whether the communication resources are
to be released after sending (CLOSE_ON_EXIT) or not released after sending
(DO_NOT_CLOSE_ON_EXIT).
The datalength and data parameters specify the data length to be sent or the area where the
send data is stored.

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The status of the send job can be checked via the return value of the function.

Note
Up to SIMOTION 4.1 SP4, the length of the send data (data) was limited to 1,400 bytes.

6.4.2.3 _udpReceive() system function

Overview
The _udpReceive() system function is called for receiving data.

Table 6-11 Call example

sRetValueUdpReceive :=_udpReceive(
port := 3456 //UINT, 1024 - 65535
,communicationMode := CLOSE_ON_EXIT //EnumUdpCommunicationMode
,nextCommand := IMMEDIATELY //EnumNextCommandMode
,receiveVariable := ab8ReceiveData //ARRAY[0..1469] OF BYTE
);

When the function is called, the local port is transferred for the port parameter.
In this case too, the user can use communicationMode to specify whether the communication
resources are to be released after reception (CLOSE_ON_EXIT) or not released after reception
(DO_NOT_CLOSE_ON_EXIT).
The behavior of this function with respect to the advance when called is parameterized with
the nextCommand parameter. There are three setting options for this parameter:
IMMEDIATELY, WHEN_COMMAND_DONE, and ABORT_CURRENT_COMMAND. With the
first two values advance is either immediate or after completion of the command. With the third
value, if the same port number as in the previous function call is transferred, the active function
is aborted.
The receiveVariable parameter specifies the buffer in which the receive data is stored.
When the _udpReceive() system function is called, the structure returned to the user program
contains the following parameters. The call status of the receive function can be queried in the
functionResult parameter.
The sourceAddress parameter is an array that contains the IP address. The sourcePort
parameter of the structure also contains the local port.
The number of received useful data bytes after a successful call of the _udpReceive() system
function can be read out in the dataLength parameter.

Note
Up to SIMOTION 4.1 SP4, the length of the receive data (receiveVariable) was limited to 1,400
bytes.

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6.4.2.4 _udpAddMulticastGroupMembership() system function

Overview
This function is used to join a multicast group on a selected Ethernet interface.
A maximum of three multicast groups can be created on an Ethernet interface. These can
occupy the same port or different ports.

myRetDINT :=
_udpAddMulticastGroupMembership(
multicastIPAddress :=
,interfaceIPAddress :=
,multicastPort :=
// ,multicastTTL := 1
// ,multicastLOOP := 1
,nextCommand :=
);

Note
In the case of UDP multicast communication, the _multicastPort must correspond to the
sourcePort for function _udpSend().

Note
The UDP multicast functions (_updAddMulticastGroupMembership(),
updDropMulticastGroupMembership()) can only be used on Ethernet interfaces. PROFINET
interfaces are not supported.

6.4.2.5 _udpDropMulticastGroupMembership() system function

Overview
This system function is used to exit a multicast group on a selected Ethernet interface.

myRetDINT :=
_udpDropMulticastGroupMembership(
multicastIPAddress :=
,interfaceIPAddress :=
,multicastPort :=
,nextCommand :=
);

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Note
The UDP multicast functions (_updAddMulticastGroupMembership(),
updDropMulticastGroupMembership()) can only be used on Ethernet interfaces. PROFINET
interfaces are not supported.

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6.5 Services used

6.5.1 Communication services and port numbers used

Introduction
SIMOTION supports the protocols listed in the following table. The address parameters, the
relevant communication layer as well as the communication role and the communication
direction are specified for each protocol. This information allows you to match the security
measures for the protection of the automation system to the protocols used.

Documentation of Ethernet services used

Protocol Port num‐ Transport Role/direc‐ Function Description

ber level tion
PROFINET protocols
DCP Not rele‐ Ethernet II Server/in‐ Accessible nodes, DCP is used by PRO‐
Discovery vant and IEEE coming PROFINET discovery FINET to determine
and Con- 802.1Q Client/out‐ and configuration PROFINET devices
figuration and Ether‐ going and to make basic set‐
Protocol type tings.
0x8892
(PROFI‐
NET)
LLDP Not rele‐ Ethernet II Server/in‐ PROFINET Link Layer LLDP is used by PRO‐
Link Layer vant and IEEE coming Discovery Protocol FINET to determine
Discovery 802.1Q Client/out‐ and manage neigh‐
Protocol and Ether‐ going borhood relationships
type between PROFINET
0x88CC devices.
(PROFI‐
NET)
MRP Not rele‐ Ethernet II Server/in‐ PROFINET media re‐ MRP enables the con‐
Media Re‐ vant and IEEE coming dundancy trol of redundant
dundancy 802.1Q Client/out‐ routes in a ring topol‐
Protocol and Ether‐ going ogy.
type
0x88E3
(PROFI‐
NET)
PTCP Not rele‐ Ethernet II Server/in‐ PROFINET PTCP enables a time
Precision vant and IEEE coming send clock and time delay measurement
Transpar‐ 802.1Q Client/out‐ synchronization, based between RJ45 ports
ent Clock and Ether‐ going on IEEE 1588 and, therefore, ena‐
Protocol type bles send clock syn‐
0x8892 chronization and time
(PROFI‐ synchronization.
NET)

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PROFI‐ Not rele‐ Ethernet II Server/in‐ PROFINET cyclic IO The PROFINET IO

NET IO da‐ vant and IEEE coming data transfer telegrams are used to
ta 802.1Q Client/out‐ transfer IO data cycli‐
and Ether‐ going cally between the
type PROFINET IO con‐
0x8892 troller and IO devices
(PROFI‐ via Ethernet.
NET)
PROFI‐ 34964 UDP IO device/in‐ PROFINET connection‐ The PROFINET Con‐
NET Con‐ coming less RPC text Manager pro‐
text Man‐ IO Client/ vides an endpoint
ager outgoing mapper in order to es‐
tablish an application
relationship.
Connection-oriented communication protocols
FTP 21 TCP Server/in‐ File Transfer Protocol FTP is used to trans‐
coming fer files to the flash
card. Password pro‐
tection via Web serv‐
er user management.
The port can be deac‐
tivated.
Telnet 23 TCP Server/in‐ Used for internal de‐
coming bugging. Password
protection via Web
server user manage‐
ment. The port can be
deactivated.
HTTP 80 TCP Server/in‐ Hypertext Transfer Pro‐ HTTP is used for com‐
Hypertext coming tocol munication with the in‐
Transfer ternal SIMOTION
Protocol Web server. Pass‐
word protection via
Web server user man‐
agement. The port
can be deactivated.
You can modify the
port number if desired.
RFC1006 102 TCP Server/in‐ ISO-on-TCP protocol The protocol exten‐
coming sion RFC1006 is used
Client/out‐ for communication
going with ES, HMI, OPC
server, etc.
SNMP 161 UDP Server/in‐ Simple Network Man‐ SNMP enables the
Simple coming agement Protocol reading out of net‐
Network work management da‐
Manage‐ ta (MIBs) by SNMP cli‐
ment Pro‐ ents.
tocol

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HTTPS 443 TCP Server/in‐ Secure Hypertext HTTPS is used to

Secure Hy‐ coming Transfer Protocol communicate with the
pertext internal CU Web serv‐
Transfer er via Secure Socket
Protocol Layer (SSL). Pass‐
word protection via
Web server user man‐
agement. The port
can be deactivated.
You can modify the
port number if de‐
sired.
Internal 3844 TCP Server/in‐ System diagnostics Diagnostic access for
protocol coming traces within the sys‐
tem.
Internal 5188 TCP Server/in‐ Project download Communication with
protocol coming SCOUT for download‐
ing project data.
Internal 8412 TCP Server/in‐ Trace Port is used for trace
protocol coming Cli‐ functionality that must
ent/outgoing be synchronized over
several devices. Can‐
not be switched off.
Internal 44550 UDP Server/in‐ Trace Port is used for trace
protocol coming Cli‐ functionality that must
ent/outgoing be synchronized over
several devices. Can‐
not be switched off.

Documentation of Ethernet services used

6.5.2 Deactivating PN interface ports in SIMOTION

Introduction
On SIMOTION CPUs as of Version 4.4, PN interface ports can be set to Disable in the
engineering system. This prevents devices being connected without permission and also
increases security with regard to accessing the system. The engineering system and the PN
stack ensure that at least one port on each interface is not set to Disable to prevent the user
locking him/herself out. The default setting is Automatic settings.

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How to deactivate ports

1. In HW Config, double-click in the station on the port that you want to deactivate.
2. In the dialog box that opens, switch to the Options tab.
3. Under Transmission media/Duplex, select the item disable. The port is deactivated.

Figure 6-5 Deactivating PN ports on SIMOTION CPUs

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7.1 What does routing mean?

Introduction
Routing is the transfer of information from Network x to Network y.
There is a fundamental difference between intelligent, self-learning routing (e.g. IP routing in
the Internet) and routing according to previously specified routing tables (e.g. S7 routing).

IP routing
IP routing is a self-learning routing procedure (which can also be performed manually), used
exclusively in Ethernet communication networks which operate with the IP protocol, such as
the Internet.
The function is performed by special routers that pass on the information to adjacent networks
based on the IP address, when the IP address is not detected in the own network.

Note
IP routing is NOT supported by SIMOTION. Only S7 routing is possible between the interfaces
of a SIMOTION controller.

S7 routing
S7 routing is a routing procedure based on previously configured routing tables, but which can
also exchange information between different communication networks, e.g. between Ethernet,
PROFIBUS and MPI. These routing tables can be created as interconnection tables in NetPro.
S7 routing does not work with the IP address, but with the so-called subnet IDs within the S7
protocol.
● Information transfer from Ethernet to MPI and vice versa
● Information transfer from Ethernet to PROFIBUS and vice versa
● Information transfer from MPI to PROFIBUS and vice versa
● Information transfer from Ethernet to Ethernet (SIMOTION V4.1.2 or higher, including
PROFINET; CP343, CPU 315-2 PN/DP...)

CIDR Classless Inter-Domain Routing

Classless Inter-Domain Routing (CIDR) describes a process for a more efficient use of the
existing 32-bit IP address space (IPv4). It was introduced to reduce the size of routing tables
and utilize the available address areas more effectively. The CIDR (Classless Inter-Domain
Routing) function includes subnetting and supernetting.

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Subnetting refers to the splitting of an IP subnet into multiple subnetworks (by enlarging the
subnet mask).
Supernetting refers to the compilation of multiple subnets into a joint IP subnet (by minimizing
the subnet mask).
See also Relationships between subnet masks and IP addresses in relation to subnetting and
supernetting (Classless Inter Domain Routing CIDR) (http://support.automation.siemens.com/
WW/view/en/2073614).

Note
CIDR is supported by all SIMOTION devices. In the case of SIMATIC devices, please refer to
the notes in the manuals.

PG / PC assignment
Modification of the PG assignment may be required for S7 routing. You can do this now in the
toolbar in SIMOTION SCOUT above the Assign PG button. This calls the properties window
for PG assignment, where you modify the assignment and "activate" it (S7ONLINE access).

Note
You will find further notes on Ethernet/PROFINET and the settings required for routing in the
SIMOTION SCOUT Overview of Service and Diagnostics Options product information as well
as in the online help on this topic.

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7.2 Configuration of S7 routing

S7 routing is configured in STEP 7 / SIMOTION SCOUT with the aid of the "NetPro" network
configuration.
All stations contained in the network configuration can exchange information between one
another. Connection tables must be created in NetPro for this purpose. The required routing
tables are automatically generated during the compilation of the project, but must then be
loaded to all the participating stations.

Establishing an online connection to the nodes in the project

Through S7 routing you can go to all the nodes in the project online.
This is how you establish an online connection from your PG/PC to the nodes in the project.
1. Insert a PG/PC station in NetPro.
2. Add a new interface.
3. Assign the new interface of the network card used to the PG/PC.
4. Make the assignment "active" (S7ONLINE access).
5. Compile NetPro and load the data into the routing devices by downloading it.

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7.3 Routing for SIMOTION

Definition
With routing you can, for example, access devices connected to subnets ONLINE via a PG/
PC. S7 routing is supported by SIMOTION, i.e. information (engineering accesses) can be
routed by a SIMOTION device from higher-level networks such as Ethernet and MPI to lower-
level networks such as PROFIBUS or PROFINET/Ethernet (4.1.2 and higher).

Boundary conditions
The following boundary conditions must be taken into account in the "DP slave" mode when
routing information on an isochronously operated PROFIBUS.
● The functions "Equidistant bus cycle" (requirement for isochronous applications) and
"Active station" (requirement for routing to a lower-level network segment) mutually exclude
each other.
● It is not possible to operate an active I slave on the isochronous bus.

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Figure 7-1 DP slave mode: Active station: Testing, commissioning, routing

The "Programming, status/control or other PG functions …" check box must be activated if,
for example, you frequently want to perform PG functions required for commissioning and
testing via this interface, or if you want to access (S7 routing) SINAMICS drives on the
cascaded, lower-level DP master interface of the SIMOTION controller with PG functions (e.g.
STARTER).
If the "Programming, Status/Force or other PG functions..." option is activated, the interface
becomes the active node on the PROFIBUS (i.e. the interface participates in the token rotation
of the routing PROFIBUS). The following functions are then possible:
● Programming (e.g. loading)
● Test (status/control)
● S7 routing (I-slave as gateway)
The bus cycle time can be prolonged. Therefore, this option should not be activated for time-
critical applications and when S7 routing and the client functionality are not required for the
communication.

Note
When the "Programming, Status/Force or other PG functions …" check box is not activated,
the interface only operates as a server for cyclic data, i.e. S7 routing is not possible.

Note
If more than one gateway is used for the PG connection, all configured connection paths must
also be physically connected. However, it is not possible to configure which of the configured
connection paths is actually being used.

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7.4 Routing with SIMOTION D (example of D4x5 with CBE30)

Routing between the different interfaces

The two standard Ethernet interfaces X120 and X130 of the SIMOTION D each form a separate
subnet, all ports on the CBE30 also form a common subnet.
● S7 routing is possible to every interface.
E. g. you can set up a connection from a PROFINET/Ethernet subnet to a PROFIBUS via
S7 routing.
● IP routing from subnet to subnet is not supported. You can use an external IP router for
this.
There are three options for connecting a PG/PC or HMI via S7 routing to a SIMOTION D with
CBE30.

Note
The Ethernet interfaces X120 and X130 and the CBE30 must be in different subnets for S7
routing.

Engineering system to PROFINET (CBE30)

Figure 7-2 Example for PG/PC to CBE30

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● S7 routing to the (master) PROFIBUS interfaces (only if configured)

● S7 routing to PROFIBUS Integrated
● S7 routing to the standard Ethernet interfaces ET1/ET2 (X120, X130) (V4.1.2 and higher)
● Access to the components on the same subnet (CBE30) via the switch functionality

Engineering system / HMI to PROFIBUS

Figure 7-3 Example for PG/PC to PROFIBUS

● S7 routing to the other (master) PROFIBUS interfaces (only if configured)

● S7 routing to PROFIBUS Integrated
● S7 routing to the PROFINET interface (CBE30)
● S7 routing to X1400 on the CBE30
● S7 routing to the standard Ethernet interfaces (X120, X130) (V4.1.2 and higher)
● Access to nodes on the same network, e.g. HMI

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Engineering system / HMI to Ethernet

Figure 7-4 Example for PG/PC to Ethernet X120, X130

● S7 routing to the other (master) PROFIBUS interfaces (only if configured)

● S7 routing to PROFIBUS Integrated
● S7 routing to the PROFINET interface (CBE30)
● S7 routing to X1400 on the CBE30
● S7 routing between the Ethernet interfaces
● Access to nodes on the same network, e.g. HMI

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7.5 Routing with SIMOTION D4x5-2 (example of D455-2 DP/PN)

Routing between the different interfaces

The two Ethernet interfaces of the D4x5‑2 DP/PN (X127 P1 or X130 P1) each form a separate
subnet.
The D4x5‑2 DP/PN onboard PROFINET IO interface (X150, P1‑P3) also forms a separate
subnet. All ports of a PROFINET IO interface always belong to the same subnet.
● S7 routing is possible to every interface.
E. g. you can set up a connection from a PROFINET/Ethernet subnet to a PROFIBUS via
S7 routing.
● IP routing from subnet to subnet is not supported. You can use an external IP router for
this.
There are therefore the following options for connecting a PG/PC or HMI device to a
SIMOTION D using S7 routing.

Engineering system / HMI to PROFINET

Figure 7-5 Example of PG/PC to PROFINET interface (PNxIO, X150)

● S7 routing to the (master) PROFIBUS interfaces (only if configured)

● S7 routing to the PROFIBUS Integrated

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● S7 routing to the Ethernet interfaces PN/IE (X127 P1) and PN/IE‑NET (X130 P1)
● Access to the components on the same subnet via the switch functionality of the
PROFINET IO interface

Engineering system / HMI to PROFIBUS

Figure 7-6 Example of PG/PC to PROFIBUS interface (DP, X126)

● S7 routing to the other (master) PROFIBUS interfaces (only if configured)

● S7 routing to the PROFIBUS Integrated
● S7 routing to the PROFINET interface (CBE30)
● S7 routing to the onboard PROFINET IO interface (X150, P1‑P3)
● S7 routing to the Ethernet interfaces PN/IE (X127 P1) and PN/IE-NET (X130 P1)

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Engineering system / HMI to Ethernet

Figure 7-7 Example of PG/PC to Ethernet interface (PNxIE, X127)

● S7 routing to the other (master) PROFIBUS interfaces (only if configured)

● S7 routing to the PROFIBUS Integrated
● S7 routing to the PROFINET interface (CBE30)
● S7 routing to the onboard PROFINET IO interface (X150, P1‑P3)
● S7 routing between the Ethernet interfaces

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7.6 Routing for SIMOTION D to the SINAMICS integrated

All SIMOTION D controllers have a SINAMICS drive integrated: the so-called SINAMICS
Integrated. As this is connected internally to the SIMOTION controller via PROFIBUS DP, S7
routing is imperative here to be able to access it. Here the telegrams have to be routed from
the external interfaces of the SIMOTION controller to the internal PROFIBUS DP. Here, the
internal PROFIBUS DP forms a separate subnet. This must be especially taken into account
for the communication to several routing nodes.

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7.7 Routing for SIMOTION P350

Description
S7 routing is possible:
● From PROFIBUS (IsoPROFIBUS board) on PROFINET subnet to MCI-PN board
● From PROFINET subnet to MCI-PN board on PROFIBUS (IsoPROFIBUS board)
● From SCOUT on SIMOTION P via softbus through the runtime on PN devices to the MCI-
PN board and IsoPROFIBUS board
● From onboard Ethernet interfaces on PROFIBUS (IsoPROFIBUS board) and on PROFINET
● S7 routing between the Ethernet interfaces
IP routing is not possible via the P350 Ethernet interfaces.

Routing from PROFIBUS to PROFINET

Figure 7-8 Example for P350 routing from PROFIBUS to PROFINET

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Routing from PROFINET on PROFIBUS

Figure 7-9 Example for P350 routing from PROFINET to PROFIBUS

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7.8 Routing for SIMOTION P320

Description
S7 routing is possible:
● From the onboard Ethernet interface to the PROFINET subnet and the drive units or
SIMOTION devices on the PROFINET subnet

Routing from Ethernet to PROFINET

Figure 7-10 Routing for SIMOTION P320

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8.1 SIMOTION IT - overview

Description
SIMOTION IT provides the option of accessing this via standard web services (HTTP) and the
integrated web server of the SIMOTION controllers.

Note
Appropriate protective measures (among other things, IT security, e.g. network segmentation)
are to be taken in order to ensure safe operation of the system. You can find more information
on Industrial Security on the Internet at:
www.siemens.de/industrialsecurity

This provides the following advantages.

● Location-independent open diagnosis / process monitoring
● Client device independent of the operating system (Windows, Linux, ...)
● Standardized communication interface for manufacturer-specific tools
● Independent of engineering system

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● No version conflict between client application and SIMOTION RT (runtime)

● Series commissioning without engineering system

Figure 8-1 SIMOTION IT overview

SIMOTION IT provides the following service and diagnostics options via Internet technology:
● SIMOTION IT web server
● SIMOTION IT OPC XML DA
● Trace via SOAP
● File download using FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
● SIMOTION IT Virtual Machine

Further references
A detailed description of the SIMOTION IT products can be found in the SIMOTION IT Ethernet-
based HMI and Diagnostic Functions product information on the SIMOTION SCOUT
Documentation DVD.
Further information is available in the following manuals:
● SIMOTION IT Diagnosis and Configuration, Diagnostics Manual
● SIMOTION – Jamaica, Diagnostics Manual (Information on SIMOTION VM)

See also
Web access to SIMOTION (Page 261)
SIMOTION IT web server (Page 262)
SIMOTION IT OPC XML DA (Page 265)

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8.2 Web access to SIMOTION

Description
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SIMOTION IT web server (Page 262)
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8.3 SIMOTION IT web server

Description
The SIMOTION IT web server allows a PC to use any Internet browser to access the the web
pages of the integrated web server of the SIMOTION controllers.
You will find a detailed description in the SIMOTION IT Diagnostics and Configuration
Diagnostics Manual.

Standard diagnostic pages

SIMOTION provides the following standard diagnostic pages:
● Start page
● Device Info/IP-Config
(information about the firmware, devices, device components, technology packages, and
data of the SIMOTION device Ethernet interface)
● Diagnostics
(CPU utilization, memory use, operating mode, display of task runtimes, trace for devices
and system, service overview)
● Message&Logs
(diagnostics buffer, SIMOTION alarms and Drives, syslog and userlog)
● Machine Overview
(modules and topology of a machine as well as hardware configuration information)
● Manage Config
(loading SIMOTION IT web server configurations, device updates, saving device data)
● Settings
(setting the time zone, switching operating modes, changing the display of user-defined
pages)
● Files
(accessing the SIMOTION file system, uploading and downloading files, creating folders,
and storing additional data, e.g. documentation)

Simplified standard pages

To enable the best possible display of HTML pages on devices such as cell phones or PDAs,
a set of special pages is provided for version 4.1.3 and higher. These contain a simplified
representation of information from the standard pages. The start page of the simplified
standard pages can be reached at the address http://<IPAddr>/BASIC.

Configuration via WebCfg.xml

There are two files which can be used to configure SIMOTION IT web server:
● WebCfg.xml
● WebCfgFrame.xml

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The WebCfg.xml configuration file is used to configure user-relevant settings in the web server.
The WebCfgFrame.xml file contains the manufacturer's settings.

User-defined pages
The SIMOTION IT web server offers the option of integrating individually designed web pages.
Two mechanisms are available for accessing SIMOTION variables:
● JavaScript libraries opcxml.js and appl.js
● MiniWeb Server Language (MWSL)
User-defined pages can be displayed in the "User's Area". For this purpose, they must be
stored in the FILES folder of the SIMOTION file system.

Trace via SOAP

The WebTrace is almost identical to the SIMOTION SCOUT trace. The only difference is in
output of the data format and in the number of signals that can be parameterized.
The "Trace via SOAP" function package enables SIMOTION variables to be written to a buffer.
The values are packed in a file and can be retrieved asynchronously via an HTTP request.
This interface can only be used by client applications.
The trace can be parameterized via a web interface and the recording viewed immediately
using a TraceViewer.

Variable access
The variable access for the SIMOTION IT applications is implemented using a variable
provider. The following variable providers currently exist.
● MiniWeb
● SIMOTION
● SIMOTION diagnostics
● UserConfig
● IT Diag
These variable providers allow access to the following variables:
● Device system variables
● TO system variables
● Global unit variables from the interface section
● TO configuration data
● Also global device variables and I/O variables as of 4.2
● Drive parameters
● Setting of the operating mode, execute RamToRom, execute ActiveToRom
● Technological alarms
● Diagnostics buffer

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Secure HTTPS connection

The Secure Socket Layer protocol (SSL) enables encrypted data transmission between a client
and the SIMOTION device. The Secure Socket Layer protocol forms the basis for HTTPS
access. Encrypted access can take place via both SIMOTION IT OPC XML DA and the
SIMOTION IT web server.

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8.4 SIMOTION IT OPC XML DA

Description
The SIMOTION IT OPC XML DA server enables access via Ethernet to data and operating
modes of the SIMOTION controller. As of V4.2, a separate license is no longer required for
SIMOTION IT OPC XML DA.
OPC stands for open connectivity and refers to standardized software interfaces which enables
the exchange of data between applications from different manufacturers in automation
technology. With OPC XML DA, it is possible to communicate with a control using Ethernet-
based standard message frames. Commands are transmitted via the SOAP (Simple Object
Access Protocol) communication protocol.
A customer-specific application created on a client PC, which, for example, is programmed
with the C#, Visual Basic, or Java programming language, uses the SIMOTION IT OPC XML
DA services and properties:
● Open communication using HTTP, SOAP, OPC XML between client and SIMOTION device
● Uses the OPC XML DA 1.0 specification of the OPC Foundation
● Access to SIMOTION variables
– Reading/writing
– Cyclical reading of so-called "subscriptions"
– Browsing
● Trace using SOAP; this function is an extension of the OPC specification
● Clients on any hardware with various operating systems (Windows, Linux, etc.)
● Creating client applications using C#, Java, C++. You must implement the application that
you want to access on the SIMOTION OPC XML DA server yourself.
● Access protection with user groups, user ID, and password
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Description
The drive-based safety functions in the drive can be controlled either by using safe terminals
directly on the drive or from a fail-safe control (F control) via PROFIBUS/PROFINET.
The control signals for the drive-based safety functions, as well as the feedback relating to the
safety function status, are safety-oriented and must be transmitted via a communication
channel that is secured by means of the PROFIsafe protocol. The figure below contains a
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processes works, as well as the communication relationships between them that are required
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The F control introduces and monitors a drive-based safety function via the PROFIsafe-
secured transmission channel between the F control and the drive (drive axis). The respective
statuses of the drive-based safety functions in the drive also have repercussions on the drive
interface to the drive control, since the drive priority switches between the drive control and
drive safety process in the case of some drive-based safety functions.
In order for the F control and drive control to be coordinated effectively, therefore, an
information channel from the "drive safety process" to the drive control is also required so that
the drive control can respond to the required or activated drive-based safety functions
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9.2 Message frames and signals in drive-based safety

Description
Since SIMOTION does not have a safe logic function, it cannot attend to the F control process.
Instead, this is carried out using a second controller featuring F functionality (usually a SIMATIC
F-CPU). The image below shows how this setup works, using the example of a SINAMICS
axis. A PROFIsafe-secured communication channel runs between the DO drive and the
SIMATIC F-CPU. Standard telegram 30, consisting of a safety control word and status word
(among other things), is normally available for this communication channel.
As of V4.3, the following PROFIsafe telegrams are available:
● Telegram 30
● Telegram 31
● Telegram 901
● Telegram 902 (from V4.4; only in connection with the TIA portal)
With the user program on the F-CPU, the safety control word is used to select or deselect the
configured drive-based safety functions in the drive (drive safety process). The feedback from
the active safety functions is sent in the input data to the F-CPU, via the safety status word. A
safe process in the drive is used to send the feedback from the active safety functions via a
secured communication channel; therefore, the feedback may be used for activating protection
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Safety information channel SIDB (up to V4.4) and DSDB (from SIMOTION V4.4)
In addition to controlling safety functions in the drive via the PROFIsafe channel, you have the
option of transmitting statuses and activation states of the drive-based safety functions from
the drive to SIMOTION via a safety information channel (SIDB Safety Data Block). This has
been expanded through the new standard DSDB (Drive Safety Data Blocks) from SIMOTION
V4.4. The previous SIDB telegram extension block is replaced by two telegram extension
blocks, DSDB1 and DSDB2. Instead of the previous single bico interconnections to bits in
SINAMICS, interconnections are made to complete signals (bit blocks) with the new SC types.
As a result, status information also becomes independent of the activated safety function (basic
or extended functions). With DSDB the entire safety-oriented functionality configured on the
drive is available on the TO. Configuration is automatic and uses the DSDB channel (Drive
Safety Data Blocks).
With DSDB the interface to the user program has been expanded and new interfaces for the
safe brake test (SBT) and test stop functionality have been implemented.

Note
The Drive Safety Data Block is an extension of the PROFIdrive axis telegrams. Transmission
is according to PROFIdrive and is therefore not a secure safety telegram.

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The purpose of the safety information channel is to provide the option of integrating the drive
motion control (IPO, SERVO) and the entire user program (UP) into the higher-priority
execution of both drive-based safety functions and the F-control user program.
Typical SIMOTION responses are, for example:
● Recognition of safety-related, autonomous handling of the drive (e.g. braking ramp for SS1
and SS2, and switching to follow-up mode)
● Recognition that a safety function has been selected, and the associated programmed
SIMOTION response to the selected safety function (e.g. control-based braking ramp with
reduction in velocity for SOS and SLS)

See also
New in SIMOTION SCOUT as of V4.3 (Page 112)

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9.3 SIMOTION F proxy functions

Description
SIMOTION features integrated F-Proxy functionality for the purpose of PROFIsafe connection
of integrated SIMOTION D drives, as well as SINAMICS drives that are controlled by
SIMOTION but are in a different communication domain from the F-CPU, for example. The F
proxy functionality enables transparent routing of safety message frames from the SIMOTION
I slave or I device interface to the respective SIMOTION master or controller interface on which
the drive is configured. Despite the SIMOTION routing function, PROFIsafe communication
between the F-CPU and drive is secured, as the PROFIsafe drivers in the end points (F-CPU,
drive) monitor communication securely.
In order to use F proxy functionality, the two paths of communication - from the F-CPU to
SIMOTION and from SIMOTION to the drive - need to be configured separately.

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Mechanisms with PROFIsafe

Basically the PROFIsafe can communicate both via PROFINET and PROFIBUS. The I-device
F-Proxy, the I-slave F-Proxy, the PROFINET shared device, and the PROFIBUS data
exchange broadcast are available as mechanisms for PROFINET and PROFIBUS.

Note
Mixed operation is not supported for the PROFIsafe configuration. If, for example, in the case
of a SINAMICS drive, the safety configuration for one axis is carried out via F-Proxy and those
of the other axes are configured via shared device, this configuration will be rejected with a
consistency error during compilation. The F-Proxy variants are recommended for the
PROFIsafe configuration.

For all the mechanisms, the F data is managed by the F-CPU and the Motion Control data by
the SIMOTION controller. The PROFIsafe communication properties required are set in the
HW Config for the fail-safe parameters.

Note
For SIMOTION projects (RT version) < V4.2, secured PROFIsafe communication is only
possible via PROFIBUS. Therefore, with SIMOTION devices < V4.2 with PROFIBUS and
PROFINET interfaces, you can only implement PROFIsafe via the PROFIBUS interface and
the Motion Control tasks (for example) via the PROFINET interface. Mixed operation (Motion
Control via PROFINET and PROFIsafe via PROFIBUS) is, however, only possible with the
integrated SIMOTION D drives. It is not permissible if you are using external drives (e.g.S120
CU320-2) on a SIMOTION controller.

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Overview of failsafe parameters for PROFIsafe during configuration

To access the PROFIsafe dialog box, double-click the PROFIsafe entry in the drive rack in
HW Config.

Figure 9-4 Properties of PROFIsafe using the example of I-device F-proxy

F_CRC_Length and F_Par_Version

Identifies not only the length of the failsafe useful data but also the PROFIsafe MODE.
● PROFIsafe V1-MODE
F_CRC_Length = 2 to useful data length of 12 bytes
F_CRC_Length = 3 from useful data length of 13 bytes
F_Par_Version = 0
● PROFIsafe V2-MODE
F_CRC_Length = 3 to useful data length of 12 bytes
F_CRC_Length = 4 from useful data length of 13 bytes
F_Par_Version = 1
Note
PROFIsafe V2 mode is not supported by all devices and/or firmware versions. Before
configuration, find out which mode is available as of which version.
SINAMICS G120 CU240D DP F and SINAMICS G120 CU240S DP F only support V2 mode
as of firmware version V3.2.

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F_Dest_Add: 1-65534
F_Dest_Add determines the PROFIsafe destination address of the drive object.
Any value within the range is allowed, although it must be manually entered again in the Safety
configuration of the drive in the SINAMICS drive unit and/or entered when configuring Safety
Integrated (drive parameters p9610/p9810).
F_WD_Time: 10- 65535
A valid current safety telegram must be received from the F-CPU within the monitoring time.
The drive will otherwise switch to the safe state.
The monitoring time should be of sufficient length to ensure not only that the communication
functions tolerate telegram time delays, but also that the fault response is triggered as quickly
as possible if a fault occurs (e.g. interruption of the communication connection).
For additional information on F Parameters, refer to the online help of the PROFIsafe dialog
box.

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9.5.1 Principles of I device failsafe proxy

Brief description
Using the I device F-Proxy you can produce a PROFIsafe configuration with an F host (F-CPU
SIMATIC) on PROFINET with SIMOTION devices (SIMOTION D, SIMOTION P, SIMOTION
C) for the lower-level drives. The routing of cyclic PROFIsafe data to SINAMICS Integrated
and SINAMICS drives on external PROFIBUS or PROFINET is therefore possible.
You can also use the functionality of a shared iDevice for the iDevice F Proxy from SIMOTION
V4.4 and higher. The iDevice interface can be shared between an F CPU and a SIMOTION
controller. This means that an iDevice can communicate with two higher-level controllers as
an IO device. At the same time, higher-level controllers can access certain modules, e.g. an
F-CPU can access the F-Proxy submodules, using the shared device. You can find a
configuration example in the Shared iDevice section and PROFIsafe (Page 310).

Note
F-Proxy modules can be set up either on the CBE30-2 or on the integrated PROFINET
interface.

A failsafe host communicates with the drives via the I device interface and an F-Proxy of a
SIMOTION CPU. These drives may be located on PROFIBUS DP external, PROFIBUS DP
integrated and the PROFINET IO system of the SIMOTION CPU. The SIMOTION CPU's
communication segments feature SINAMICS S120/S110, incl. SINAMICS Integrated/CX32/
CX32-2 and G120.
The higher-level project with the F-CPUs is the master project. There may be several F-CPUs
in the master project. The lower-level projects with SIMOTION CPUs are designated as
subprojects. All F slaves of all segments (PROFIBUS/PROFINET) which originate from
SIMOTION are mapped by the F-Proxy as n F submodules in an F-Proxy module.
During configuration, a failsafe I device is produced as a substitute of a SIMOTION device with
drives and imported into the F-CPU master project.

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The submodules of the drive with the safety message frame are mapped to submodules of the
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PROFIBUS, integrated PROFIBUS, or PROFINET.
With an I device failsafe proxy, all failsafe proxy submodules of a SIMOTION device are
depicted in one single module (module 2).
The diagram below shows an F-CPU as the master, to which a SIMOTION with integrated and
lower-level drives is subordinate.

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See also
Use of Safety with MRRT (Page 105)
Shared device via PROFINET (Page 303)
Configuring I device failsafe proxy (Page 285)

9.5.2 Supported devices and software requirements for I device failsafe proxy

Software requirement
● Step7 V5.5 or higher
● SINAMICS S120, V2.6 or higher
● SINAMICS G120, V3.2 or higher
● SIMOTION, V4.2 or higher
● S7 F configuration pack, V5.5 SP8 or higher (if using Safety/PROFIsafe)
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Supported devices

Drive units
● SINAMICS Integrated
● SINAMICS Controller Extension (CX32, CX32-2)
● SINAMICS devices on lower-level PROFIBUS
● SINAMICS devices on lower-level PROFINET

Devices with I-device F-proxy functionality

● SIMOTION D4xx, D4x5-2
● SIMOTION C240 PN
● SIMOTION P350-3, P320-3, P320-4
● F-CPU (List of supported F-CPUs (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/
44383955))

Table 9-1 The table shows which SIMOTION devices support the I-device F-Proxy and which
SINAMICS devices can be accessed via the I-device F-Proxy.

Overview of devices capable of I-device F-proxy functions

SIMOTION IO controller
Controller Based C240 PN
PC Based P320-3
P350-3
P320-4
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D410-2 DP/PN
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D4x5-2 DP/PN
D4x5-2 DP/PN with CBE30-2
SINAMICS IO devices and DP slaves
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CX32-2
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CU320 CBE20
CU320-2 DP
CU320-2 DP CBE20
CU310-2 DP
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CU310 PN
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S110 CU305
CU305 PN
G120 CU240S PN F
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9.5.3 Detailed description/properties of I device failsafe proxy

Specific properties of I device failsafe proxy

Acyclic services on I device failsafe proxy

The current I device interface does not support acyclic data transfer. The I device failsafe proxy
submodules do not have parameter access (Parameter Access Point PAP) and cannot convey
alarms.
If an alarm channel is to be used, the drive must be operated on PROFINET and directly
incorporated in SIMOTION and the F-CPU using the Shared Device function. Here the F data
of the F-CPU and the Motion Control data are managed by SIMOTION.

Supported telegrams
The message frames 30, 31, 901, and 902 are supported (TIA portal only).

Isochronous mode
The F-Proxy submodules on the SIMOTION CPU are RT and can be operated non-
isochronously.

Supported lower-level bus systems

Drives on PROFIBUS integrated, PROFIBUS external and PROFINET external are supported.
All these bus interfaces can also be routed via the I device failsafe proxy at the same time.

Supported I device interfaces

All PROFINET-capable SIMOTION devices are supported.

Supported number of failsafe proxy submodules

A maximum of 128 I device submodules are supported. Of these, up to 64 submodules can
be used for Safety. The other 64 are available for standard IOs.

Reaction times - Transmission time for I device F-Proxy

If data is transmitted from the F-CPU via the I device F-Proxy, this extends the runtime for the
SINAMICS drives via the I device F-Proxy by a maximum of 2 servo cycle clocks per transmit
direction. Use the servo cycle clock of the lower-level system as the servo cycle clock.

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9.5.4 PROFIsafe via PROFINET with an F-CPU

Description
A detailed description of how you can configure PROFIsafe with PROFINET in conjunction
with a SIMATIC F-CPU can be found described in an FAQ.
See Actuating internal drive safety functions via SIMOTION and PROFINET with PROFIsafe
(http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/50207350).

See also
Use of Safety with MRRT (Page 105)

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9.5.5 Topology overviews I device F-Proxy

9.5.5.1 Topology for I device failsafe proxy for PROFIBUS drive units

Example of topology
The diagram below shows a topology in diagrammatic form in which the Safety drives are
connected to the SIMOTION CPU via PROFIBUS DP.

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9.5.5.2 Topology for I device failsafe proxy for PROFINET drive units

Example of topology
The diagram below shows a topology in schematic form in which the Safety drives are
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9.5.5.3 Topology for I device failsafe proxy for PROFIBUS and PROFINET drive units

Example of topology
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9.5.6 Configuring I device failsafe proxy

9.5.6.1 Basic configuration process for I device failsafe proxy

Configuration requirements
A failsafe host communicates with the drives via the I device interface and an F-Proxy of a
SIMOTION CPU. These drives may be located on PROFIBUS DP external, PROFIBUS DP
integrated and the PROFINET IO system of the SIMOTION CPU.

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9.5.6.2 Configuration example for SIMOTION D435 and SINAMICS S120 via PROFINET

Configuration example for I device failsafe proxy

In the example below, you will configure a SIMATIC F-CPU 317F-2PN/DP V3.2. In addition,
you will use a SIMOTION D435-2 DP/PN with a SINAMICS S120 CU320-2 PN, which is
connected to the SIMOTION via the PN interface (CBE30-2). The exported I device F-Proxy
of the lower-level SIMOTION CPU is then imported into the higher-level F-CPU. In the example,
only one project is used in the configuration represented.

Configuring an I device F-Proxy

1. Create an overview diagram with the F-CPU, SIMOTION CPU and the drives intended to
support PROFIsafe. In the example, there is just one SIMOTION CPU and a SINAMICS
S120. Enter the start addresses of the CPU and the required drives into this overview
diagram. The specified addresses are to be used later during configuration. The overview
diagram is only required for larger projects.
2. Create a new project in SIMOTION SCOUT.
You can find further information on configuration with PROFINET in the chapter Configuring
PROFINET IO with SIMOTION (Page 111).
3. Add a SIMOTION D435-2 DP/PN. The check box Open HW Config must be activated. Click
OK to confirm. HW Config opens.
4. In HW Config, enter a start address for the F addresses of the F-Proxy under SIMOTION
CPU. All F_Dest_Add for the lower-level drives then use this start address, making them
easier to manage in the case of more extensive projects. If you use 4000 as a start address,
for example, the first F_Dest_Add of the drive is allocated as 400, etc. Start address 2000
is used as standard.
5. Insert a CBE30 if necessary and configure the PROFINET network.
6. Add a SINAMICS S120 CU320-2 PN (e.g. V4.7) to HW Config and configure the interface.
7. Configure the drive unit in SIMOTION SCOUT with the help of the wizard. You should
already be thinking here about selecting the appropriate safety functions in the drive;
activate Expanded Safety Functions via PROFIsafe, for example.
8. Then insert a new TO axis and run through the axis wizard. In the wizard, you link the axis
with the corresponding drive object of the S120, and a corresponding telegram (use
symbolic assignment) is created automatically.
9. Save and compile the project.
10.After configuration, you have to select the PROFIsafe telegram. In the SIMOTION SCOUT
project navigator, under the drive unit double-click on <"Drive unit_xx"> - Communication
> Telegram configuration. The telegrams appear in the working area.

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11.Mark the appropriate drive in the tab IF1: PROFIdrive PZD telegram of the telegram
overview and in the bottom part of the window under Adapt telegram configuration select
the entry Add PROFIsafe. The PROFIsafe telegram is added. Dependent on the drive, you
can select from several telegrams.

Figure 9-11 Adding PROFIsafe telegram

12.Save and compile the project.

13.Click on Set up address to run alignment between SIMOTION and HW Config.
Configuration in SIMOTION SCOUT is completed by saving.
14.Move to HW Config and configure SYNC master and slave and an isochronous application.
15.Double-click in the SIMOTION D435 station overview on X1400 P1 and select the drive
unit assignment in the Topology tab under Partner port. Click OK to confirm.

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16.Double-click in the station on the PN IO interface to activate iDevice mode in the properties.
In the I device tab, activate the check box I device mode. Click on New... and select the
Fail-safe I/O entry in the dialog which opens under Transfer area type.
Note
In the properties dialog of the PN IO interface, you interconnect all the configured fail-safe
I/Os directly (from STEP 7 V5.5 SP4). To do this, press the Interconnect fail-safe I/O button.
The automatically generated transfer areas are displayed. You can then go straight on to
Point 18.

Figure 9-12 Properties of I device transfer area

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17.Click on the Select I/O button and select the corresponding PROFIsafe channel in the dialog
which opens. Confirm both dialogs with OK.
This completes configuration of the lower-level drive.

Figure 9-13 Selecting PROFIsafe channel of I/O

18.The transfer area must always contain two areas. You can either have two fail-safe I/O
areas or you must define an application area for one fail-safe I/O area only. You should
also refer to the iDevice chapter.

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19.You can view the PROFIsafe settings for the drive unit. The detail view for the rack contains
the entry PROFIsafe. Double-click on this to display the properties.
The PROFIsafe tab contains the F destination address under F_Dest_Add. This address
must be unique within the entire project. If you are using several failsafe proxies, you must
ensure that this address is only issued once. Change this value as required. The failsafe
address is displayed in HW Config in the detail view in the station window under comments.
This allows for clear assignment if using several participants.
The parameters F_CRC_Length=3-Byte-CRC and F_Par_Version=1 indicate PROFIsafe
V2 mode. Please note these values because an I device F-Proxy configuration is only
possible with this version and higher.
For more information about the fail-safe parameters, see PROFIsafe properties for
configuration (Page 273)

Figure 9-14 Setting the F destination address (F_Dest_Add)

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20.The F destination address (F_Dest_Add) must match the PROFIsafe address during Safety
configuration of the drive in SIMOTION SCOUT. In the example, this is address 200 dec
or C8H. You enter the address in the Configuration window when configuring Safety
Integrated. The value is stored in drive parameters p9610/p9810.

Figure 9-15 Entering F_Dest_Add as PROFIsafe address

21.Now produce the GSD file for the I device F-Proxy. In the menu, select Options > Create
GSD file for iDevice. In the dialog which opens, click on Create and then Install. The I device
is displayed under Preconfigured Stations in the hardware catalog.
22.You can now create a new project with F-CPU or open and use the existing project in the
SIMATIC Manager. In our example, open the existing project in the SIMATIC Manager.
23.In the menu, select e.g. Insert > Station > SIMATIC 300 Station. Double-click on the station
and then the entry Hardware. HW Config opens.
24.From the hardware catalog, insert e.g. an S7 300 rack if you want to select an F-CPU from
the S7 300 series.

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25.Insert the F-CPU, e.g. CPU317-2 PN/DP. This must at least be version V3.2.
26.Use drag&drop to move the I device previously created under Preconfigured Stations to
the PROFINET IO network. Once saved and compiled, configuration is complete. Please
observe the rules regarding device names in the chapter PROFINET IO and I device
(Page 176).

Figure 9-16 Master project with an I device failsafe proxy submodule

9.5.6.3 Adapting the F destination address (F_Dest_Add) in the existing project

Adapting the F destination address (F_Dest_Add) for the entire project

In an existing project, you can check whether the F destination address (F_Dest_Add) for the
iDevice F-Proxy has been set correctly at a later point. The F destination address (F_Dest_Add)
must be the same at the following locations:
● PROFIsafe slot of the drive on the SIMOTION CPU (HW Config)
● PROFIsafe slot of the I device for the SIMOTION CPU (HW Config)
● Safety configuration for drive in SIMOTION (SIMOTION SCOUT)

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If you want to change the F destination address (F_Dest_Add) at a later point without having
to create and install the iDevice again, you must make the change at the three locations referred
to above.
In the example below, you set the F destination address (F_Dest_Add) to the value 300
(12CHex) for a SIMOTION CPU with a drive on PROFINET and an F-CPU in the same project.

How to check whether the F destination address (F_Dest_Add) is identical

1. Open the SIMOTION CPU project in HW Config.
2. In the detail view of the drive unit, double-click PROFIsafe. In the window that opens, switch
to the PROFIsafe tab. The value 300 must be present next to F_Dest_Add. To change
F_Dest_Add, click the Change Value button and enter 300 in the dialog box that appears.

Figure 9-17 F destination address (F_Dest_Add) for PROFIsafe slot on drive unit

3. Confirm by selecting OK and save and compile the project.

4. Open the project with the F-CPU in HW Config.

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5. In the detail view of the I device, double-click the PROFIsafe I/O, e.g. B. 6I/6O F-Periphery.
In the window that opens, switch to the PROFIsafe tab. The value 300 must be present
next to F_Dest_Add. To change F_Dest_Add, click the Change Value button and enter 300
in the dialog box that appears.

Figure 9-18 F destination address (F_Dest_Add) for iDevice on F-CPU

6. Confirm by selecting OK and save and compile the project.

7. Open the SIMOTION project in SIMOTION SCOUT.
8. In the project navigator, navigate to the drive (e.g. D435 > S120xCU320xCBE20 > Drives
> Drive_1).
9. Under Functions in the project navigator, double-click Safety Integrated.
10.Click the Configuration button. The Configuration window appears.

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11.Under PROFIsafe address, check the value 12CHex (300) and change it if necessary.

Figure 9-19 F destination address (F_Dest_Add) for configuring Safety Integrated

12.Confirm by selecting Close and save and compile the project.

9.5.6.4 Configuration of D435 with S120 on PROFINET and integrated PROFIBUS

Integrated drive on D435 for PROFIsafe

In the previous example you configured an S120 on D435 with PROFINET and imported it as
an I-device. A SINAMICS_Integrated is now added to the project using the internal PROFIBUS
DP.

This is how you configure a SINAMICS_Integrated

You have configured a project with D435 and SINAMICS S120 and imported it as an I-device
to an F-CPU.
1. In SIMOTION SCOUT, configure the drive unit on SINAMICS_Integrated and insert a
PROFIsafe telegram (see points 7-11 in the example Configuration example for SIMOTION
D435 and SINAMICS S120 via PROFINET (Page 287)).
2. In HW Config highlight SINAMICS_Integrated and double-click on the PROFIsafe module
in the rack's detail view.
3. In the Configuration tab of the dialog which opens, highlight PROFIsafe telegram and click
on PROFIsafe... . In the PROFIsafe properties dialog box, you can see and change the F
Parameters.
(If the PROFIsafe... button is not shown, you first have to click on the Activate button to
make changes.)

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4. Double-click on the PN IO interface of the SIMOTION CPU. In the I-Device tab in the dialog
box which opens, select the I-device mode check box. Click on New... and select the Fail-
safe I/O entry in the dialog which opens under Transfer area type. Click on the Select I/O
button and select the corresponding PROFIsafe channel in the dialog which opens.

Figure 9-20 Releasing PROFIsafe module for SINAMICS_Integrated for transfer area

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5. Click OK to confirm the dialog box. In the Transfer Area Properties dialog box, the inputs/
outputs are assigned and an automatically generated comment is displayed. This comment
includes, among other things, the subslot, the SIMOTION device name, the connection,
and the device name of the drive. The F_Dest_Add is at the end. You can change the
comment if necessary.

Figure 9-21 Properties of I-device transfer area, comment

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6. Click OK to confirm this dialog box. The failsafe data for the two drives is displayed in the
transfer area.
This concludes configuration of the lower-level drive. All you need to do now is save and
compile the station.

Figure 9-22 I-device transfer area

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7. Now produce the GSD file for the I-device F-Proxy. In the menu, select Options > Create
GSD file for I-device. In the dialog which opens, click on Create and then Install. The I-
device is displayed under Preconfigured stations in the hardware catalog.
8. As in the previous example, create an F-CPU in the project and add the I-device of the
SIMOTION module.
The diagram shows the project with F-CPU and I-device F-Proxy with one drive on
PROFINET and one drive on SINAMICS_Integrated on a D435.

Figure 9-23 F-CPU with I-device F-proxy on PROFINET and integrated PROFIBUS

9.5.6.5 Upgrading an existing system with PROFIsafe via PROFIBUS to PROFIsafe via
PROFINET

PROFIBUS to PROFINET
If PROFIsafe communication on an existing system has been operated via PROFIBUS up until
now and you want to switch it to PROFINET, then you will need to upgrade the system.
How to carry out the upgrade
1. Delete the old I slave link.
2. If necessary, switch the DP interface from DP slave to DP master (SIMOTION CPU).

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3. The PROFIsafe message frame configuration settings for the drives can remain unchanged.
4. If necessary, create the F parameters F_Par_Version = 1 and F_CRC_Length = 3-Byte-
CRC in order to use the PROFIsafe V2 standard. This will mean that a link cannot be
established in the I device. V2 is automatically selected when the new PROFIsafe slots are
created.

Figure 9-24 Properties of PROFIsafe taking the example of I device failsafe proxy

5. Select I device mode in HW Config on the CBE30.

6. Select New , followed by failsafe periphery under transfer area type to select the I/O and
create a submodule.
7. Then create a new GSD via Options > Create GSD file for I device... and install it.
8. Link the GSD file to the S7 F-CPU.

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9.5.6.6 General information on F destination addresses (F_Dest_Add) with iDevice F-Proxy

Communication addresses for F source (F_Source_Add) or F destination address (F_Dest_Add)

Create new F hosts, F modules/submodules in HW Config. HW Config then suggests the F
source/destination address (F_Dest_Add) as a default setting. You can change or overwrite
this default setting. The default failsafe addressing is based on the failsafe start address
parameter on the F-CPU and also on the SIMOTION CPU if applicable.

Figure 9-25 PROFIsafe start address

The F source address (F_Source_Add) is assigned in the same way as for Siemens F modules
with OM:
● PROFIsafe start address of CPU + number of DP master system for PROFIBUS
● PROFIsafe start address of CPU for PROFINET
● 1, if the CPU does not have a PROFIsafe start address parameter (standard CPU and F-
H-CPU)

Guidelines for addressing

● The full range of values between 1...65534 is used for addressing.
● The F destination address (F_Dest_Add) is assigned automatically.
● Automatic issuing takes place when plugging in as with the other failsafe modules in Step7:
starting with an start value and working upwards, the system looks for the next free address.

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● The start value is the PROFIsafe start address of the CPU/10 (or 1022, if there is no
PROFIsafe start address or if it is greater than 10000).
● If the F start address is changed (CPU parameter), then F source and F destination
addresses (F_Dest_Add) that have already been issued are not updated (remain in place).
The change only affects the default address of newly created submodules.
● Several F-Source addresses may be issued in an F-CPU. The F source address and F
destination address (F_Dest_Add) are included in the PROFIsafe CRC total.
● If addresses from an issued range of addresses are no longer used (when failsafe
submodules are subsequently deleted), the gaps are filled first when new addresses are
issued.
Note
If you want to use Safety to work beyond the project limits/proxies, you must ensure that
the F source and F destination addresses are unique within the entire project. Before
starting configuration, you should have/produce a failsafe addresses plan where unique
ranges of failsafe addresses are assigned to particular sub-projects.

9.5.7 Shared device via PROFINET

9.5.7.1 General information on shared device

Description
With the shared device functionality, you can configure access to an IO device with several IO
controllers using PROFINET. This enables channels/modules to be flexibly assigned to
different IO controllers. This option is available for inputs and outputs. You can use this
mechanism to access the failsafe data of a drive configured below a SIMOTION CPU via the
F-CPU, for example.

Note
When configuring PROFIsafe, it is recommended that you use the I device F-Proxy instead of
the Shared Device function.

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Schematic diagram of Shared Device

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Software requirements
● SIMATIC Step 7 V5.5 or higher
● SINAMICS firmware and Support Packages V4.3.2 or higher
● SIMOTION SCOUT V4.2 or higher
● S7 F Configuration Pack, V5.5 SP7 or higher (if using Safety/PROFIsafe)
● GSDML file V2.25 or higher

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Configuration principles
● I/O addresses can be assigned as usual for the submodules (that are assigned to the
controller).
● A shared device must have the same IP parameters and the same device name in each
station. There are two types of configuration case:
– Shared device in the same project: STEP 7 takes important consistency check functions
away from the user. STEP 7 checks that the IP parameters have been assigned correctly
and monitors the IO controller access to the individual submodules to ensure that it is
correct.
– Shared device in different projects: The stations with the IO controllers that use the
shared device are created in different projects. It is important to ensure in each project
that the shared device is configured in exactly the same way in each station. Only one
IO controller may have full access to a submodule in any case (see below). The IP
parameters and device names must be identical. Inconsistencies in the configuration
will cause the shared device to fail.

See also
Shared device (Page 63)

9.5.7.2 Shared device in a STEP 7 project

Introduction
In the following example, the simplest configuration of a shared device is described: Two IO
controllers (SIMOTION D445-2 DP/PN and CPU 317F-2 PN/DP) share the submodules of an
IO device (ET200S HF). The two IO controllers are in the same STEP 7 project with the
advantage that the consistency check is made automatically.

Procedure
To be able to use the shared device function, you need to take certain configuration steps in
SIMOTION SCOUT, SIMATIC Manager, and HW Config.

Preparatory steps for SIMOTION CPU

1. In SIMOTION SCOUT, create a project called Shared device project.
2. Insert a SIMOTION D445-2 DP/PN and configure it.
3. Open the SIMOTION CPU in HW Config and configure the PROFINET interface.

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4. Configure a PROFINET IO device ET 200S (IM151‑3PN HF) with several submodules as

shown in the figure below.

Figure 9-27 SIMOTION D445-2 DP/PN with IO device ET200S

5. Save and compile in HW Config.

Preparatory steps for SIMATIC CPU

1. Open the project you created in the SIMATIC Manager.
2. Insert a SIMATIC 300 station and open it in HW Config.
3. Insert a CPU 317F-2 PN/DP, for example, and configure the PROFINET interface.
4. Save and compile in HW Config.

Creating the shared device

1. Open one of the SIMOTION CPUs you created in HW Config.
2. Copy the IO device ET200S you created using the context menu (right mouse button).
3. Save the hardware configuration and close the configured station.
4. Open the station you created previously with the SIMATIC F-CPU in HW Config.

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5. In order to add the IO device as a shared device, right click on the PROFINET IO system.
Select the context menu command Paste shared.

Figure 9-28 SIMATIC CPU 317F-2 PN/DP with shared device ET200S

6. Save the hardware configuration and close the configured station.

You have successfully created the shared device, now set the assignments of the submodules
to the configured stations.

Assigning submodules
The submodules must be assigned separately for each station. Remember that changes to a
station will also impact the other station(s)! A submodule can only ever be assigned to one
station!
1. Open the Properties dialog box of the PROFINET IO device for the SIMOTION CPU.
2. Click the Access tab.

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3. Configure the access to the individual submodules. To do this, select the type of access
from the drop-down list in the Value column. You can select from the following:
– No access to the submodule: "- - -"
– Full access to the submodule: "full"
Note that the setting "Full" automatically leads to the setting "- - -" in the other station(s).

Figure 9-29 SIMOTION D445-2 DP/PN access to ET200S

4. Save and compile the station and close it.

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5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 for the shared device on the SIMATIC F-CPU.

Figure 9-30 SIMATIC CPU 317F-2 PN/DP access to shared device ET200S

6. Then download the configuration to the stations.

Shared device in the user program

The shared device has no special role in the user program. The submodules assigned in the
station are addressed as usual through your addresses, the other submodules do not receive
addresses.

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9.5.8 Shared iDevice and PROFIsafe

9.5.8.1 Using a shared iDevice with PROFIsafe

Introduction
An iDevice can be operated on two higher-level IO controllers as an IO device. This functionality
is known as the shared iDevice. It provides the following application areas:
● One of the higher-level controllers works as as the "automation CPU" and uses the
SIMOTION iDevice as an isochronous iDevice in the IRT operating mode.
● The other higher-level IO controller works as the "safety CPU" and uses the submodules
configured as the F-Proxy in the RT operating mode.
This means that an iDevice can communicate with two higher-level controllers as an IO device.
At the same time, higher-level controllers can access certain modules, e.g. an F-CPU can
access the F-Proxy submodules, using the shared device.
The schematic representation below shows two IO controllers which share the submodules
on the iDevice of a third IO controller.

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Note
In this configuration, only the submodules that are used by the "automation CPU" are
configured as isochronous (IRT).

Basic information on this subject can be found in the chapter Shared iDevice (Page 194).

9.5.8.2 Configuration example for shared iDevice and PROFIsafe

Configuration example
In the following example, a SIMOTION D445-2 DP/PN with two Safety drives on
SINAMICS_Integrated is operated as a shared iDevice on a SIMOTION D435-2 DP/PN and a
SIMATIC CPU317F-2. The SIMOTION D435-2 takes on the motion control tasks, while the
SIMATIC CPU317F-2 is responsible for safety monitoring.

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The overview diagram below shows the network view. The IO controllers are in the same
subnet and are located in a project.

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1 SIMATIC CPU 317F-2 as higher-level IO controller in RT mode (F-CPU)

2 SIMOTION D435-2 DP/PN as higher-level IO controller in IRT mode
3 SIMOTION D445-2 DP/PN with two Safety drives on SINAMICS_Integrated (PROFIBUS)
4 iDevice of SIMOTION D445-2 DP/PN which is connected to both higher-level IO controllers
(shared iDevice).
Note:
In this example, the SIMOTION D445-2 DP/PN is shown twice in Netpro: Once as an iDevice
proxy and once as a complete SIMOTION D device.

Figure 9-32 Configuration example for PROFIsafe via shared iDevice, representation in Netpro

Basic process for the example configuration

The following configuration steps must be observed for the example configuration:
1. Create a new project in SIMOTION SCOUT and configure a SIMOTION D435-2 DP/PN
and a SIMOTION D445-2 DP/PN. These must be configured on the same subnet.
2. Configure two drives (power unit, supply, Safety functions, F destination address
F_Dest_Add) on the SINAMICS_Integrated of the SIMOTION D445-2 DP/PN. (See also
Configuring the iDevice F-Proxy (Page 287))
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4. Insert the PROFIsafe telegrams in the telegram configuration for the drive unit and align
the telegrams with HW Config.
The diagram below shows an example project with the PROFIsafe telegram configuration
open.

Figure 9-33 Example project for shared iDevice with two SIMOTION D

5. In the project navigator, double-click on a SIMOTION CPU, e.g. D445-2 DP/PN, to open
HW Config. Insert a new SIMATIC 300 station with a SIMATIC CPU317F-2 in the project.
The F-CPU is located in the same subnet as the SIMOTION CPUs.
6. In HW Config for the SIMOTION D445-2 DP/PN, configure the iDevice (i.e. the iDevice
mode and transfer areas) and the isochronous mode. Export and install the iDevice (see
also Configuring SIMOTION D for shared iDevice (Page 314)).
7. When HW Config for the SIMATIC CPU317F-2 is open, add the iDevice to its PROFINET
IO system. Copy the iDevice and use "Shared paste" to insert it into the PROFINET IO
system of the SIMOTION D435-2 DP/PN. Configure the access to the submodules of the
iDevice and the synchronization roles (see also Allocating an iDevice to two IO controllers
as a shared device (Page 316)).
8. Save and compile the stations/project.
More details about the configuration process can be found in the following chapters.

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9.5.8.3 Configuring SIMOTION D for shared iDevice

Requirement
A SIMOTION D445-2 DP/PN with two drives on SINAMICS_Integrated and two axes with
safety is configured in the example project. The SIMOTION D435-2 DP/PN and the SIMATIC
CPU317F-2 are configured in the project as described in the previous step. In the next step,
the SIMOTION D445-2 DP/PN will be configured as an I-device.

Configuring and creating a shared I-device

How to configure the SIMOTION D445-2 DP/PN for the creation of the I-device:
1. In the SIMOTION SCOUT project navigator, double-click on the SIMOTION D445-2 DP/PN
to open HW Config.
2. Double-click on the PN interface (X150) and assign a new device name in the Properties
dialog box in the General tab, e.g. I-Device-Shared.
3. Switch to the I-Device tab. Activate the I-device option and the additional options Parameter
assignment for the PN interface and its ports on the higher-level IO controller and Operate
as higher-level shared device.

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4. In this step, you configure the transfer areas (submodules) which are to be shared with the
higher-level controllers. Two fail-safe I/Os and two application areas are used in each case.
– Click Interconnect fail-safe I/O. The configured transfer areas are automatically set up
for the fail-safe I/O. In the example, two PROFIsafe drives are used. These are not
operated isochronously.
– Click New... and configure the transfer areas for the application area. Two application
areas are configured which are operated isochronously. The addresses for the transfer
areas are suggested by STEP 7. You can also define your own address areas.

Figure 9-34 Shared I-device transfer areas

5. Activate the option Use I/O data isochronously to the Servo for the PN interface in the
Isochronous tasks tab in the Properties of the SIMOTION D445-2 DP/PN and click OK to
confirm. The I-device is used as a reference clock.
6. In the PROFINET IO isochronous operation of the SIMOTION D445-2 DP/PN, select servo
as the Isochronous application.
7. Select the menu command Station > Save and Compile.
8. In the menu, select Options > Create GSD file for I-device.
9. Enter a name and comment for the I-device in the dialog box that appears.
10.Click Create and then Install. The I-device is displayed under PROFINET IO >
Preconfigured Stations > D445 in the hardware catalog.
In the next step, you will add the I-device to the higher-level IO controllers and configure the
access to the transfer areas.

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9.5.8.4 Allocating an iDevice to two IO controllers as a shared device

Requirement
The example project has been completely configured and the GSD file has been created for
the iDevice. In the next step, the shared iDevice is configured on the two IO controllers,
SIMOTION D435-2 DP/PN and SIMATIC CPU317F-2.

Inserting and configuring a shared iDevice

To configure the shared iDevice, proceed as follows:

1. Open the configured station SIMATIC CPU317F-2 in HW Config.
2. Drag&drop the created iDevice from the hardware catalog (PROFINET IO > Preconfigured
Stations > ...) to the PN IO system of the SIMATIC CPU. The iDevice is inserted.
3. Double-click on the inserted iDevice. The Properties window is displayed.
Note
The first time you insert a device, you must set up the dialog for the safety password. Enter
a password and confirm the dialog. This password will be requested whenever safety-
relevant functions are changed.

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4. In the General tab, enter the device name that you assigned earlier on the PN interface of
the D445-2 DP/PN before exporting the iDevice (in the example, iDevice shared). The
device names must be identical in order for communication to be possible.

Figure 9-35 Entering a device name for the shared iDevice

Note
A notification informs you that there is already a module in the project with the same device
name (IO controller of the iDevice). Click Yes to confirm this dialog box. This dialog may
appear several times during configuration.

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5. In the Access tab, enter the access to the submodules of the iDevice. On the F-CPU, the
fail-safe I/O subslots are configured as full. Confirm by clicking OK and save and compile
the station.

Figure 9-36 Setting access to the submodules for the F-CPU

6. Select the iDevice inserted in HW Config and select Copy in the context menu.

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7. Switch to HW Config for the SIMOTION D435-2, select the PN IO system, and select Shared
paste in the context menu. The iDevice is inserted.

Figure 9-37 Shared paste for iDevice via context menu

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8. In the Access tab, check the access to the submodules of the iDevice. These are
automatically aligned with the HW Config of the F-CPU when the shared iDevice is inserted.
The SIMOTION CPU must have full access to all subslots with the exception of the fail-safe
I/O. The consistency of the subslots is checked automatically when you select "Save and
compile", if the IO controllers are located in the same project.

Figure 9-38 Setting access to the submodules for the SIMOTION D

9. On the SIMOTION D435-2, configure the PN interface (X150) as the sync master and as
isochronous to the servo. (You should also refer to the chapter Isochronous application
(Page 58)).

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10.In the SIMOTION D435-2 station, double-click on Port 1 (X150 P1) to interconnect the
topology. In the dialog that appears, select a partner port of the shared iDevice, e.g. Port
1.

Figure 9-39 Port interconnection on the iDevice

Note
The ports of the SIMOTION D455-2 DP/PN are not displayed in the topology editor, as
there is a shared iDevice with the same name in the project. For this reason, the ports must
be interconnected using the Properties dialog.

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Figure 9-40 Shared iDevice in the topology editor

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11.Select the iDevice in the PROFINET IO system of the D435-2 DP/PN and double-click on
the PN interface of the iDevice (X150 interface). In the Properties dialog that appears, set
sync slave and IRT in the Synchronization tab. On the IO Cycle tab, select Servo for the
isochronous mode under Assign IO device isochronously.

Figure 9-41 Configuring the iDevice as a slave IO device

12.Save and compile all stations. Once the stations have been compiled without any errors,
configuration is complete.

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9.6 PROFIsafe via PROFIBUS

9.6.1 General information about PROFIsafe on PROFIBUS

Two possibilities for PROFIsafe

There are basically two possible forms of PROFIsafe communication on PROFIBUS:
● I-slave F-Proxy
F-CPU is the DP master in the project and monitors the drives on the lower-level SIMOTION
I-slave
● Failsafe data exchange broadcast
SIMOTION is the DP master in the project and the F-CPU monitors the drives as the I-slave.
The procedure for configuring PROFIsafe communication is virtually the same in both cases.
The sections below each contain a brief example.

9.6.2 Supported devices and software requirements for PROFIsafe on PROFIBUS

Software packages to be installed on the programming device:

● SIMATIC Manager STEP7 version 5.4 SP2 or higher
● S7 F Configuration Pack Version 5.5 SP3 or higher
● S7 Distributed Safety Programming Version 5.4 SP3 or higher
● SIMOTION SCOUT Version 4.1.1 HF6 or higher
● SINAMICS firmware Version 2.5 or higher
Note
As of SIMOTION firmware 4.1.1 HF10 and SINAMICS firmware 2.5 SP1 HF10, five drives
can be configured with a CX32. With earlier firmware versions, a maximum of 4 drives can
be configured.
You will find the components suited to PROFIsafe in the S120 Safety Integrated Function
Manual.

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Supported devices

Table 9-2 Device overview

SIMOTION CPU
Controller Based C240
C240 PN
PC Based P350-3
P320-4
Drive-based (blocksize) D410 DP
D410-2 DP
D410-2 DP/PN
Drive-based (booksize) D4x5
D445-1
D4x5-2 DP
D4x5-2 DP/PN
SINAMICS drive units
S120 CX32 CX32
CX32-2
S120 CU320 DP
CU320-2 DP
CU310 DP
CU310-2 DP
S110 CU305 DP

Number of drive axes supported

With PROFIBUS, only 16 drive axes can be used per PROFIBUS interface.

9.6.3 I-slave failsafe proxy

9.6.3.1 Principles of I-slave failsafe proxy

Short description
Using the I slave F-Proxy you can produce a PROFIsafe configuration with an F host (F-CPU
SIMATIC) on PROFIBUS with SIMOTION devices (SIMOTION D, SIMOTION P350,
SIMOTION C) for the lower-level drives. Cyclic PROFIsafe data can then be routed to
SINAMICS drives on SINAMICS_Integrated / PROFIBUS DP.
A failsafe host communicates with the drives via the I-slave interface and a failsafe proxy of a
SIMOTION CPU. The drives may be located on the PROFIBUS DP of the SIMOTION CPU.
The SIMOTION CPU's communication segments feature SINAMICS S120/S110 and
SINAMICS Integrated/CX32/CX32-2.

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9.6.3.2 Topology for I-slave failsafe proxy for PROFIBUS drive units

Example of topology for I-slave failsafe proxy

The diagram below shows a topology in diagrammatic form in which the Safety drives are
connected to the SIMOTION CPU via PROFIBUS DP and this is connected to the F-CPU via
PROFIBUS DP.

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9.6.3.3 PROFIsafe via PROFIBUS when SIMOTION D is used

The next sections deal with the configuration of PROFIsafe communication via PROFIBUS
between the integrated drive unit SINAMICS S120 of a SIMOTION D or CX32 and a higher-
level SIMATIC F-CPU.

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Topology (network view of the project)

The basic topology of the components involved in PROFIsafe communication via PROFIBUS
(SIMATIC F-CPU and D4x5 integrated with SINAMICS S120 or CU320) can be found in the
previous section.
The drive unit (SINAMICS) and the SIMATIC F-CPU are located on different PROFIBUS
subnets. In this case, a PROFIsafe router to SIMOTION D is configured so that the necessary
data is copied from one network to the other.

Configuring PROFIsafe communication

The next sections describe the configuration of PROFIsafe communication between a
SIMATIC F-CPU and a drive object of an integrated SINAMICS drive unit of a SIMOTION D.
The procedure for configuring PROFIsafe communication between a drive unit of a CU320
and a SIMATIC F-CPU is basically the same and is not covered separately.
1. Create an F-CPU (e.g. CPU 317F-2) and a SIMOTION D4x5 controller (with integrated
SINAMICS S120) in accordance with the hardware installed.
2. Define a SIMOTION CPU for operation as DP slave and the F-CPU as associated DP
master.
3. Configure the SINAMICS drive unit in SIMOTION SCOUT in accordance with your
hardware configuration.
4. Then insert a new TO axis and run through the axis wizard. In the wizard, interconnect the
axis to the corresponding drive object of the S120 and a corresponding telegram will
automatically be created (symbolic assignment).
5. Save and compile the project.

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6. Create a PROFIsafe slot in the configuration of the SINAMICS drive unit.

For this purpose, select in tab IF1 the following: PROFIdrive PZD message frames - the
drive object which is to communicate with the SIMATIC F-CPU via PROFIsafe. Click on the
Adapt message frame configuration button and select Add PROFIsafe.

Figure 9-43 Inserting a PROFIsafe slot

Figure 9-44 PROFIBUS message frame

7. Save and compile the project.

8. Transfer the new PROFIsafe slot to HW Config by clicking on the Set up address button.

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9. In HW Config for the F-CPU, connect the preconfigured SIMOTION station to the F-CPU
(hardware catalog: PROFIBUS DP > Preconfigured stations ...).
Note
To configure the SINAMICS Safety Integrated extended functions by means of SIMOTION,
the message frames must be extended. To do so, a safety data block is appended to the
PROFIdrive actual value message frame. Configuration and parameter assignment of this
Safety data block are described in the Function Manual SIMOTION Motion Control TO Axis
electric/hydraulic, external encoder.

10.You can display the F-communication parameters via the DP slave properties (double-click
on SIMOTION I-slave). To do this, go to the F configuration tab and click on New.
Mode: Displays the communication relationship. F-MS module represents safety-related
master-slave communication with SIMOTION.
DP partner (F I/O): SINAMICS drive properties.
Here you can select the relevant PROFIsafe drive via DP address or Address.
local: Properties of the SIMOTION CPU.
Enter the logical start address for F-communication of the SIMOTION CPU in the "Address"
row.
The address space for sending and receiving the safety frames depends on the message
frame used and must be located outside the process image of the SIMOTION CPU ( >=
64).
Master (safety program): SIMATIC F-CPU properties.
The logical start address for F communication of the SIMATIC F-CPU must be entered here
under "Address" (LADDR).
The address space for sending and receiving safety message frames depends on the
message frame used and must lie within the process image of the SIMATIC F CPU.
In the SIMATIC F-CPU safety program, this address space can be used to access the
PROFIsafe control or status words.
An overview of which message frames are possible for the individual drives can be found
in the SIMOTION FAQs.

Figure 9-45 Master-slave coupling in PROFIsafe

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11.Open the SIMOTION CPU project in HW Config.

Figure 9-46 SIMOTION D configuration

12.Double-click on the icon of the SINAMICS drive unit and select the Details tab in the
Configuration tab.

Figure 9-47 PROFIsafe configuration for SINAMICS drive unit

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13.Click on the PROFIsafe… button and then define the F parameters which are important
to F communication. As of STEP7 V5.5, PROFIsafe V2 is used by default.
(If the PROFIsafe… button cannot be used, you need to activate it using the Activate...
button.)
For more information about the fail-safe parameters, see PROFIsafe properties for
configuration (Page 273)

Figure 9-48 PROFIsafe properties (F-parameters)

14.Compile HW Config of the SIMOTION CPU. Compile the F-CPU configuration data in HW
Config.
Note
For information about creating a safety program and accessing PROFIsafe useful data (e.g
STW and ZSW) within the safety program, refer to the SIMATIC, S7 Distributed Safety -
Configuring and Programming Programming and Operating Manual.

Safety configuration (online) in the SINAMICS drive

1. Call the configuration for Safety Integrated by selecting "Functions" at the SINAMICS drive
entry in the tree structure.
2. Configure Safety Integrated and set to hex representation the F_Dest_Add parameter
already defined under the drive's PROFIsafe address (p9610/p9810).
3. Finally, perform a POWER ON. The safety configuration is now active in the drive.
Note
For further information on safety configuration, see the SINAMICS S120 Safety Integrated
Function Manual.

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9.6.4 Failsafe data exchange broadcast

9.6.4.1 Principles of failsafe data exchange broadcast

Method of operation
SIMOTION CPU is the DP master for failsafe data exchange broadcast. The SIMATIC F-CPU
is the DP slave on PROFIBUS DP and controls failsafe communication, e.g. with a CU320 of
the SINAMICS S120.

Note
Control for the Safety Integrated functions cannot be routed to the SINAMICS Integrated of
the SIMOTION D, Controller Extension CX32/CX32-2, or any other DP network in this
constellation.

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9.6.4.2 Topology of failsafe data exchange broadcast via PROFIBUS

Example of topology for failsafe data exchange broadcast for PROFIBUS

The diagram below shows a topology in diagrammatic form in which the Safety drives are
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9.6.4.3 PROFIsafe via PROFIBUS with fail-safe internode data exchange taking the example of
SIMOTION D
PROFIsafe communication is to be configured between a SINAMICS S120, SIMOTION D as
DP master and SIMATIC F-CPU as I-slave via PROFIBUS.

Topology (network view of the project)

The basic topology of the components involved in PROFIsafe communication via PROFIBUS
(SIMATIC F-CPU and D4x5 integrated with SINAMICS S120 or CX32) can be found in the
following section:
The drive unit (SINAMICS) and the SIMATIC F-CPU are located in the same PROFIBUS
subnet.

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Configuring PROFIsafe communication via failsafe data exchange broadcast

1. In HW Config, create an F-CPU (e.g. CPU 317F-2), a SIMOTION D4x5 control and a
SINAMICS S120 CU320 in accordance with the hardware installed.
2. Define the desired SIMOTION CPU as the DP master and the connected F-CPU as the
associated DP slave.
3. Configure the SINAMICS drive unit in SIMOTION SCOUT in accordance with your
hardware configuration.
4. Then insert a new TO axis and run through the axis wizard. In the wizard, interconnect the
axis to the corresponding drive object of the S120 and a corresponding message frame will
automatically be created (symbolic assignment).
5. Save and compile the project.
6. Create a PROFIsafe slot in the configuration of the SINAMICS drive unit.
For this purpose, select in tab IF1 the following: PROFIdrive PZD message frames - the
drive object which is to communicate with the SIMATIC F-CPU via PROFIsafe. Click on the
Adapt message frame configuration button and select Add PROFIsafe.

Figure 9-50 PROFIBUS message frame

7. Save and compile the project.

8. Transfer the new PROFIsafe slot to HW Config by clicking on the Set up address button.
9. In HW Config for the SIMOTION station, connect the preconfigured F-CPU to the
SIMOTION station.(HW catalog: PROFIBUS DP > Preconfigured stations...).

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10.The F-communication parameters are displayed in the DP slave (F-CPU) properties, tab F
Configuration.
Mode: Displays the communication relationship. F-DX modules must be selected for data
exchange broadcast. This represents a safety-related I-slave-slave relationship.
DP partner (F I/O): SINAMICS drive properties.
Here you can select the relevant PROFIsafe drive via DP address or Address.
local (safety program): SIMATIC F-CPU properties.
The logical start address for F communication of the SIMATIC F-CPU must be entered here
under Address (LADDR). The address space for sending and receiving safety message
frames depends on the message frame used and must lie within the process image of the
SIMATIC F CPU.
In the SIMATIC F-CPU safety program, this address space can be used to access the
PROFIsafe control or status words.
Master address: Properties of the SIMOTION CPU.
Enter the logical start address for F communication of the SIMOTION CPU under Input
address .
The address area for sending and receiving safety messages depends on the message
frame used and must be located outside the process image of the process image of the
SIMOTION CPU (>=64).
An overview of which message frames are possible for the individual drives can be found
in the SIMOTION FAQs.

Figure 9-51 Properties of failsafe configuration for data exchange broadcast

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11.Open the SIMOTION CPU project in HW Config.

Figure 9-52 HW Config failsafe data exchange broadcast

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12.Double-click on the icon of the SINAMICS drive unit and select the Details tab in the
Configuration tab. Click the PROFIsafe… button to specify the relevant F Parameters for
failsafe communication.
(If the PROFIsafe… button cannot be used, you need to activate it using the Activate...
button.)
For more information about the failsafe parameters, see PROFIsafe properties for
configuration (Page 273)

Figure 9-53 PROFIsafe properties failsafe data exchange broadcast mode V1

13.Compile HW Config of the SIMOTION CPU. Compile the F-CPU configuration data in HW
Config.

Safety configuration (online) in the SINAMICS drive

1. Call the configuration for Safety Integrated by selecting the Functions entry in the structure
tree where it says SINAMICS drive.
2. Configure Safety Integrated and set to hex representation the F_Dest_Add parameter
already defined under the drive's PROFIsafe address (p9610/p9810).
3. Finally, perform a POWER ON. The safety configuration is now active in the drive.
Note
For further information on Safety configuration, see the SINAMICS S120 Safety
Integrated Function Manual.

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9.7 PROFIsafe configuration - acceptance test and reports

Acceptance tests and acceptance reports

Once configuring and commissioning has been successfully completed, an acceptance test
of the drive safety functions must be carried out. This involves checking correct parameter
assignment of the safety functions. The tests carried out are documented in reports.

Note
When carrying out the acceptance test for PROFIsafe communication, please note the
information provided in the SIMATIC, S7 Distributed Safety - Configuring and Programming
Programming and Operating Manual and the SINAMICS S120 Safety Integrated Function
Manual of the drive used.

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9.8 Additional information on SIMOTION and PROFIsafe

Description
Additional information on the subject of PROFIsafe is available in the following documents:
● For information on how to connect an axis to a SINAMICS drive with Safety Integrated,
please refer to the TO Axis / External Encoder Function Manual.
● For information on how to configure a SINAMICS S120 drive or SINAMICS S110 drive with
Safety Integrated, please refer to the following:
– SINAMICS S120 Function Manual
– SINAMICS S120 Safety Integrated Function Manual
– SINAMICS S110 Function Manual.

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9.9 Exporting/importing drive objects (DO)

Description
You can replace drive objects (DO) in an existing SIMOTION project. This means that you can
replace deleted drive objects with new imported drive objects. You might need to do this, for
example, if you want to replace motors with others. Whether replacement is successful or not
depends on the configuration (for example, configured PROFIsafe, telegrams).

Requirement
Both the deleted drive object and the new imported drive object must meet the following
conditions:
● The drive objects are the same version
● The number of deleted and the number of imported drive objects is identical
● The length of the telegrams is identical. This means, the activated technology data must
be identical (TO axis) if they result in a telegram extension.
● F addresses are identical if PROFIsafe (F-Proxy) is used.

This is how you replace drive objects

1. Open the export list of the Control Unit whose drive you want to replace and navigate to
parameter P978. This is where the sequence of drive objects is stored.
2. Make a note of the settings of parameter P978 or export the parameter.
Note
Alternatively, you can open the telegram configuration and make a mental or written note
of the sequence of drive objects.

3. Delete the drive objects via the shortcut menu in the project navigator.
4. Import the new drive objects via the shortcut menu in the project navigator. The new drive
objects are inserted automatically and are assigned new address ranges and positions in
the telegram. You will have to change these in the next step.

NOTICE
Do not compile or align telegrams
After completing this step, do not compile (store and compile) the project and do not align
the telegrams.

5. Open the expert list of the CU and navigate to parameter P978.

6. Enter the sequence of drive objects you previously noted or import the previous values.
Alternatively, you can open the telegram configuration and place the imported drive objects
in the correct sequence using the arrow buttons on the right.

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7. If symbolic assignment is active, go into the address list and open the shortcut menu in the
top left field (next to the name) and run the "assignment setup" function.
8. Save and compile the project.

Note about replacing drive objects

If the above requirements for deleting and importing drive objects are not met, the project
cannot be made consistent merely by adapting the sequence of drive objects. In this case, you
will have to adapt the telegrams and addresses manually. If an F-Proxy is configured, the
relevant drive, if it has a red background, must be deleted and created new. It may be
necessary to adapt the PROFIsafe configuration on the drive.

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10.1 Why profiles?
Profiles used in automation technology define certain characteristics, behaviors, and interfaces
for devices, device groups or whole systems which specify their main and unique properties.
Only devices with manufacturer-independent profiles can behave in exactly the same way on
a fieldbus and thus fully exploit the advantages of a fieldbus for the user.
Profiles are specifications defined by manufacturers and users for certain characteristics,
performance features, behaviors, and interfaces of devices and systems. They aim to ensure
a certain degree of interoperability of devices and systems on a bus which are part of the same
product family due to "profile-compliant" development.
Different types of profiles can be distinguished such as so-called application profiles (general
or specific) and system profiles.
● Application profiles mainly refer to devices, in this case drives, and contain an agreed
selection of bus communication methods as well as specific device applications.
● System profiles describe system classes and include the master functionality, program
interfaces and integration methods.

PROFIdrive
PROFIdrive is a device-specific (Drives) application profile. PROFIdrive essentially describes
a "standard interface" for drives to PROFIBUS and PROFINET. It contains a detailed
description of how the communication functions "data exchange broadcast", "equidistance"
and "isochronous operation" are used in drive applications. In addition, it specifies all device
characteristics which influence interfaces connected to a controller over PROFIBUS or
PROFINET. This also includes the State machine (sequential control), the encoder interface,
the normalization of values, the definition of standard telegrams, the access to drive
parameters, the drive diagnostics, etc.
The PROFIdrive profile supports both central as well as distributed motion control concepts.
The basic philosophy: – Keep it simple –
The PROFIdrive profile tries to keep the drive interface as simple as possible and free from
technology functions. This philosophy ensures that reference models as well as the
functionality and performance of the PROFIBUS/PROFIDRIVE masters have no or very little
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10.2 PROFIdrive overview

The PROFIdrive Profile

The PROFIdrive profile defines the device behavior and the access procedure to drive data
for drives on PROFIBUS and on PROFINET, from simple frequency converters up to high
performance servo controllers.
PROFIdrive is split into a general part and a bus-specific part. The following properties are
defined in the general part.
● Base model
● Parameter model
● Application model
The following assignments are made in the bus-specific part:
● PROFIdrive to PROFIBUS
● PROFIdrive to PROFINET
Details of where to find a precise description of the PROFIdrive profile are given below.

Literature note
PROFIdrive profile
Profile Drive Technology – PROFIdrive Profile
Version V4.1, May 2006, Order Number 3.172
PROFIBUS User Organization e. V.
Haid-und-Neu-Straße 7, D-76131 Karlsruhe
http://www.profibus.com

Standards
Standard IEC 61800
IEC 61800-7 Part 203, Part 303

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10.3 PROFIdrive base/parameter model

Description
The PROFIdrive base model describes an automation system in terms of a number of devices
and their interrelationships (application interfaces, parameter access).

Table 10-1 The base model distinguishes between the following device classes:

PROFIdrive device class PROFIBUS DP PROFINET IO

Controller (higher-level control‐ DP master Class 1 IO controller
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Communication services
Two communication services are defined in the PROFIdrive profile; namely, cyclic data
exchange and acyclic data exchange.
● Cyclic data exchange via a cyclic data channel
Motion control systems need cyclically updated data during operation for open- and closed-
loop control purposes. This data must be sent to the drive units in the form of setpoints or
transmitted from the drive units in the form of actual values, via the communications system.
Transmission of this data is usually time-critical.
● Acyclic data exchange via an acyclic data channel
In addition to cyclic data exchange, there is an acyclic parameter channel for exchanging
parameters between the control/supervisor and drive units. Access to this data is not time-
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Alarms and error messages

Alarms are output on an event-driven basis, and show the occurrence and expiry of error states.

Parameter model
The parameter model in the PROFIdrive profile makes a distinction between profile parameters
and manufacturer-specific parameters:
● Profile parameters are defined for objects derived from the device model of the PROFIdrive
profile. These may include general functions such as drive identification, fault buffer, or
drive control, for example. These parameters are the same for all drives. The profile-specific
parameters are in the range 900–999 and 60,000–65,535.
● All other parameters are manufacturer-specific. The parameters are defined by the interface
for the application process, rather than by the profile. The manufacturer-specific parameters
are in the range 1–699 and 1,000–59,999.
Access to a parameter's elements (values, parameter descriptions, text elements) essentially
works on an acyclic basis (with the exception of G120 drives, which can exchange data
cyclically with PIV). An independent request/response data structure is defined for this purpose.
PROFIdrive defines a device model based on function modules which cooperate in the device
and generate the intelligence of the drive system.
Objects are assigned to these modules that are described in the profile and defined in terms
of their function. The overall functionality of a drive is therefore described through the sum of
its parameters.
PROFIdrive defines the access mechanism to the parameter (PROFIdrive parameter channel)
and approx. 70 profile-specific parameters; e.g. for fault buffer, drive control, and device
identification.
All other parameters are manufacturer-specific which gives drive manufacturers great flexibility
with respect to implementing control functions. The elements of a parameter are accessed
acyclically using what is known as "Base Mode Parameter Access".
PROFIdrive uses DP V0, DP V1, and the DP V2 expansions for PROFIBUS, and the slave
data exchange broadcast and isochronous operation functions contained within them as the
communication protocol.
PROFIdrive for PROFINET contains the functions PROFINET RT, PROFINET (isochronous
mode) and IO controller–IO device communication.

See also
Specifications for PROFIBUS and PROFINET IO (Page 363)

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10.4 Segmentation in application classes

Integration of drives in automation solutions

The integration of drives into automation solutions depends strongly upon the drive task. To
cover the extensive range of drive applications from the most simple frequency converter up
to highly dynamic, synchronized multi-axis systems with a single profile, PROFIdrive defines
six application categories which can be applied to most drive applications.

Table 10-2 Application classes

Category Drive
Category 1 Standard drives (such as pumps, fans, agitators, etc.); implemented in SIMOTION
and SINAMICS
Category 2 Standard drives with technology functions
Category 3 Positioning drives; implemented in SIMOTION and SINAMICS
Category 4 Motion control drives with central, higher-level motion control intelligence and the
"Dynamic Servo Control" position control concept; implemented in SIMOTION and
SINAMICS
Category 5 Motion control drives with central, higher-level motion control intelligence and po‐
sition setpoint interface
Category 6 Motion control drives with distributed, motion control intelligence integrated in the
drives

Application classes
Application category 4 is the most important for highly dynamic and highly complex motion
control tasks. This application category describes in detail the master/slave relationship
between the controller and the drives which are connected to each other over PROFIBUS and
PROFINET. The position control loop is closed via the bus. The synchronization of the position
control cycles in the control and in the speed controllers in the drive requires a clock
synchronization (PROFIBUS DP-V2 or PROFINET with IRT).

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Using the DSC function (Dynamic Servo Control), the dynamic interference immunity of the
position control loop is increased considerably for mechanically rigid systems. This is achieved
using an additional minimum dead time position feedback in the drive. As a result, short position
control cycle clocks (e.g. for servo 125 µs in the SINAMICS S) are enabled and transmission
dead time on the bus then only has an effect on the control behavior of the axis.

See also
Specifications for PROFIBUS and PROFINET IO (Page 363)

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10.5 PROFIdrive-specific data types

Description
A range of data types have been defined for the purpose of using communication that is
compliant with PROFIdrive. You will find detailed information on this in the following standards:
● IEC 61800-7-203
● IEC 61800-7-303
● IEC 61158-5
These standards contain detailed descriptions of the data types. The most important data types
are listed below. Data types are provided by the _readDriveParameterDescription function, for
example.

Note
For the communication with SINAMICS, you will have to use the AnyType_to_BigByteArray()
or BigByteArray_to_AnyType() SIMOTION system functions to perform a type conversion for
different data types (normalized value N2, N4; normalized value X2, X4; fixed-point value E2,
C4 and time constants T2 and T4).

PROFIdrive profile-specific and standard data types

Data types used in the PROFIdrive profile Definition Coding

(dec.)
Standard data types
Boolean Boolean (IEC 61158-5) 1
Integer8 Integer8 (IEC 61158-5) 2
Integer16 Integer16 (IEC 61158-5) 3
Integer32 Integer32 (IEC 61158-5) 4
Unsigned8 Unsigned8 (IEC 61158-5) 5
Unsigned16 Unsigned16 (IEC 61158-5) 6
Unsigned32 Unsigned32 (IEC 61158-5) 7
FloatingPoint32 Float32 (IEC 61158-5) 8
FloatingPoint64 Float64 (IEC 61158-5) 15
VisibleString VisibleString (IEC 61158-5) 9
OctetString OctetString (IEC 61158-5) 10
TimeOfDay (with date indication) TimeOfDay (IEC 61158-5) 11
TimeDifference TimeDifference (IEC 61158-5) 12
Date Date (IEC 61158-5) 13
TimeOfDay (without data indication) TimeOfDay (IEC 61158-5) 52
TimeDifference (with data indication) TimeDifference (IEC 61158-5) 53
TimeDifference (without data indication) TimeDifference (IEC 61158-5) 54
Specific data types See below for description
N2 (normalized value (16-bit)) 113

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Data types used in the PROFIdrive profile Definition Coding

(dec.)
N4 (normalized value (32-bit)) 114
V2 bit sequence 115
L2 nibble 116
R2 reciprocal time constant 117
T2 time constant (16-bit) 118
T4 time constant (32-bit) 119
D2 time constant 120
E2 fixed-point value (16-bit) 121
C4 fixed-point value (32-bit) 122
X2 normalized value, variable (16-bit) 123
X4 normalized value, variable (32-bit) 124

Normalized value N2, N4

Linear normalized value, 0% corresponds to 0 (0x0), 100% corresponds to 214 (0x4,000) for
N2, or 230 (0x40,000,000) for N4. The length is 2 or 4 octets.
Coding
Represented in two's complement; MSB (most significant bit) is the first bit after the sign bit
(SN) of the first octet.
● SN = 0; positive numbers with 0
● SN = 1; negative numbers

Range of values Resolution N2, N4 Cod. N2, Octet Bit

N2, N4 N4 (dec.)
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
-200% ≤ i ≤ 2 -14
= 0,0061% 113 1 SN 2 0
2 -1
2-2 2-3 2-4 2-5 2-6
(200-2-14)% 2 2 -7
2 -8
2 -9
2 -10
2 -11
2-12
2-13
2-14
-200% ≤ i ≤ 2-30, = 9,3 * 10-8% 114 3 2-15 2-16 2-17 2-18 2-19 2-20 2-21 2-22
(200-230)% 4 2-23 2-24 2-25 2-26 2-27 2-28 2-29 2-30

Normalized value X2, X4 (example X = 12/28)

Linear normalized value, 0% corresponds to 0 (0x0), 100% corresponds to 2x. These structures
are identical to N2 and N4, except that normalization is variable. Normalization can be
determined from the parameter descriptions. The length is 2 or 4 octets.
Coding
Represented in two's complement; MSB (most significant bit) is the first bit after the sign bit
(SN) of the first octet.
● SN = 0; positive numbers with 0
● SN = 1; negative numbers

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Range of values Resolution X2, X4 Cod. X2, Octet Bit

X2, X4 X4 (dec.)
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
-800% ≤ i ≤ 2 -12
123 1 SN 2 2
2 1
20 2-1 2-2 2-3 2-4
800-2-12)% 2 2 -5
2 -6
2 -7
2 -8
2 -9
2 -10
2-11
2-12
-800% ≤ i ≤ 2-28 124 3 2-13 2-14 2-15 2-16 2-17 2-18 2-19 2-20
800-2-28)% 4 2-21 2-22 2-23 2-24 2-25 2-26 2-27 2-28

Fixed-point value E2
Linear fixed-point value with seven places after the decimal point. 0 corresponds to 0 (0x0),
128 corresponds to 214 (0x4,000). The length is 2 octets.
Coding
Represented in two's complement; MSB (most significant bit) is the first bit after the sign bit
(SN) of the first octet.
● SN = 0; positive numbers with 0
● SN = 1; negative numbers

Range of values E2 Resolution Cod. Octet Bit

(dec.)
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
-256+2 ≤ i ≤ 256-2
-7 -7
2 = 0,0078125 121
-7
1 SN 2 7
2 6
25 24 23 22 21
2 20 2-1 2-2 2-3 2-4 2-5 2-6 2-7

Fixed-point value C4
Linear fixed-point value with four places after the decimal point. 0 corresponds to 0 (0x0),
0.0001 corresponds to 20 (0x0000 0001).
Coding
As with Integer32, the weighting of the bits has been reduced by a factor of 10,000.

Range of values Resolution Coding (dec.) Length

-214,748.3648 ≤ i ≤ 214,748.3648 10 = 0,0001
-4
122 4 octets

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Bit sequence V2
Bit sequence for checking and representing application functions. 16 Boolean variables are
combined to form 2 octets.

Range of values Resolution Cod. Octet Bit

(dec.)
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
115 1 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
2 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Nibble (half-byte) L2
Four associated bits make up a nibble. Four nibbles are represented by two octets.
Coding

Range of values Resolution Cod. Octet Bit

(dec.)
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
- - 116 1 Nibble 3 Nibble 2
2 Nibble 1 Nibble 0

Overview of time constants T2, T4, D2, and R2

Note
The values for the time parameters of types D2, T2, T4, and R2 always relate to the specified,
constant sampling time Ta. The associated sampling time (parameter p0962) is required to
interpret the internal value.

Time constants T2 and T4

Time data as a multiple of sampling time Ta. Interpreted value = internal value * Ta
Coding
● T2: As with Unsigned16, with a restricted range of values of 0 ≤ x ≤ 32767.
When interpreted, internal values that fall outside this range of values are set to 0.
● T4: As with Unsigned32

Range of values Resolution Coding (dec.) Length

0 ≤ i ≤ 32,767 * Ta Ta 118 2 octets
0 ≤ i ≤ 4,294,967,295 * Ta Ta 119 4 octets

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Time constant D2
Time data as a fraction of the constant sampling time Ta. Interpreted value = internal value *
Ta/16384
Coding
● T2: As with Unsigned16, with a restricted range of values of 0 ≤ x ≤ 32767.
When interpreted, internal values that fall outside this range of values are set to 0.

Range of values Resolution Coding (dec.) Length

0 ≤ i ≤ (2-2 ) * Ta
-14
Ta 120 2 octets

Time constant R2
Time data as a reciprocal multiple of the constant sampling time Ta. Interpreted value = 16384
* Ta/internal value
Coding
● T2: As with Unsigned16, with a restricted range of values of 1 ≤ x ≤ 16,384.
When interpreted, internal values that fall outside this range of values are set to 16,384.

Range of values Resolution Coding (dec.) Length

1 * Ta ≤ i ≤ 16,384 * Ta Ta 117 2 octets

Note
Further data types:
Standard PROFIBUS/PROFINET data types (only available in English) (Page 393)
Profile-specific PROFIBUS/PROFINET data types (only available in English) (Page 404)

See also
Parameter request/response data set (Page 359)

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10.6 Acyclic communication (Base Mode Parameter Access)

10.6.1 Acyclic communication

Description
PROFIdrive drive devices are supplied with control signals and setpoints by the controller and
return status signals and actual values.
These signals are transferred cyclically between the controller and the drive.
In addition, PROFIdrive drive devices recognize parameters in which additional, necessary
data are held; such as error codes, warnings, controller parameters, motor data, etc. This data
is not usually transmitted cyclically, but "acyclically" only when required. Commands for the
drive can also be transferred using parameter accesses.
The reading/writing of parameters from PROFIdrive units is always performed acyclically, using
what is known as "Base Mode Parameter Access". "Base Mode Parameter Access" can be
used with both PROFIBUS and PROFINET. For differences between PROFIBUS and
PROFINET, please refer to Specifications for PROFIBUS and PROFINET IO (Page 363).
This service is defined and provided by PROFIdrive, and it can be used in parallel to the cyclic
communication on the relevant bus. The PROFIdrive profile specifies precisely how this basic
mechanism is used for read/write access to parameters of a PROFIdrive-compliant drive.

Note
The DPV1lib significantly simplifies configuration of acyclic communication. You can find it on
the SIMOTION DVD U&A under Applications > Cross-Sector Applications > Drive
Communication.

10.6.2 Reading and writing parameters with Base Mode Parameter Access

Description
Base Mode Parameter Access, whose structure is defined in the PROFIdrive profile, is always
used for communicating the writing/reading parameters for PROFIdrive units such as
SINAMICS S120. The structure is also contained, for example, in the Acyclic communication
section of the SINAMICS S120 Function Manual.
Under this arrangement, parameter access always consists of:
● Write request ("Write data set")
● Read request ("Read data set")
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A "Write data record" is used to transfer the parameter job (request); for example, read
parameter x. A "Read data record" is used to fetch the response for this parameter job (value
of parameter x).
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with data (parameter request)

"Write" response
Error, as response without data
not yet available;
write response until
(+) has occurred "Write" request Parameter processing
with the same data (parameter request)

"Write" response (+)

without data
Data is processed After positive acknowledg-
and available (+) ment of _writeRecord
"Read" request
without data

Parameter "Read" answer

response with data (parameter response) Parameter response
data valid with _readRecord

Figure 10-6 Reading and writing acyclically

The figure Reading and writing acyclically shows that both "Write data set" and "Read data
set" consist of the following elements:
● Request
● Response

Writing parameter records

Initially, data (P request/response data set) is transmitted to the job structure for the purpose
of writing (one or more) parameter values. The data is subsequently transmitted with "Write
data set" using _writeRecord. Repeated instances of "Write data set" (_writeRecord without
data) can be used to monitor the status until a positive acknowledgment is given. With a "Read
data set" request (_readRecord), execution is requested in the target device.

Note
An instance of "Write data set" without data enables the status of "Write data set" with data to
be determined until the positive acknowledgment is given.
If "Write data set" is successfully completed, this only signifies that the data set has been
transmitted via the communication path without any errors; it does not signify that the action
has been executed without any errors in the target device. This is checked by the subsequent
"Read data set" request.

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Reading parameter records

For the purpose of reading parameter values, the data block for determining which
parameter(s) is/are to be read is created first. This data record is transferred to the drive as a
request using "Write data record" (_writeRecord). A subsequent "Read data set" (_readRecord)
as a request then returns the requested values one time.
The processes are also represented above in the form of a diagram.
The PROFIdrive profile specifies how data larger than one byte is to be transferred. The so-
called "Big Endian" format, the highest value parts are transferred first, is used:

WORD High Byte (Byte 1) Low Byte (Byte 2)

DOUBLE WORD High Word High Byte (Byte 1) Low Byte (Byte 2)
Low Word High Byte (Byte 3) Low Byte (Byte 4)

WORD and DWORD representation in Big Endian format

Since the control has a different internal data representation in certain cases, an explicit
conversion must be performed when grouping and evaluating the data in the P request/
response data block (data set 47).
A conversion may be required for SIMOTION, see Program example (Page 387).

See also
Rule 5 - a maximum of eight concurrent calls is possible in SIMOTION (Page 375)
Parameter request/response data set (Page 359)

10.6.3 Parameter request/response data set

Structure of the P request/response data set

This always consists of:
● Header (job identifier (request/change), job reference (job ID), number of parameters in the
job, target axis / drive object ID)
● Parameter details (number of elements / indices, attribute, parameter number, subindex)
● Parameter values (only with job identifier "Change")
The data transmitted for a WRITE or READ request has the following structure.

Job parameters Byte n+1 Byte Offset

Header Request Header Request Refer‐ RequestID 0
ence
Axis Number of param‐ 2
eters

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Job parameters Byte n+1 Byte Offset

Details 1. parameter Attribute Number of ele‐ 4
ments
Parameter number 6
Subindex 8
...
nth parameter Attribute Number of elements
Parameter number
Subindex
Only write val‐ 1. parameter value(s) Format Number of values
ues for parame‐
ter (change)
Values
....
...
nth parameter value(s) Format Number of values
Values
...

Structure after Base Mode Parameter Access - Parameter Request

The following structure is defined for the subsequent Parameter Response. This is received
after a request with _readRecord (request).

Parameter re‐ Byte n+1 Byte Offset

sponse
Request Header Request Refer‐ RequestID mir‐ 0
ence mirrored rored or error
Axis no./DO ID mir‐ Number of param‐ 2
rored eters
Only read values 1. parameter val‐ Format Number of values 4
for parameter (re‐ ue(s)
quest) /
Error values for
negative response
only
Values or error codes 6
...
...
Only read values nth parameter val‐ Format Number of values
for parameter (re‐ ue(s)
quest) /
Error values for
negative response
only
Values or error codes
...

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The exact coding of the individual parts of the data structure can be obtained from the
PROFIdrive profile or the SINAMICS S120 Function Manual. The assignment of "Request"
and the related answer "Response" for "Write data record" or "Read data record" using the
"Request Reference" job reference is important.

Request Reference
The "Request Reference" is used for the assignment of the write request to the following read
request, and the response that follows thereafter, because the control can, in principle, process
several actions (as many as 8) in parallel for different target devices using the same fieldbus.

Description of fields in parameter job and response

Field Data type Values Comments

Job reference Unsigned8 0x01 to 0xFF
Unique identification of the job/response pair for the master. The master changes the job
reference with each new job. The slave mirrors the job reference in its response.
Job identifier Unsigned8 0x01 Read job
0x02 Write job
Specifies the type of job.
In the case of a write job, the changes are made in a volatile memory (RAM). A save operation
is needed in order to transfer the modified data to the non-volatile memory (p0971, p0977).
Response ID Unsigned8 0x01 Read job(+)
0x02 Write job(+)
0x81 Read job(-)
0x82 Write job(-)
Mirrors the job identifier and specifies whether job execution was positive or negative.
Negative means:
Cannot execute part or all of job.
The error values are transferred instead of the values for each subresponse.
Drive object Unsigned8 0x01 to 0xFE Number
number Setting for the drive object number on a drive unit with more than one drive object. Different
drive objects with separate parameter number ranges can be accessed over the same DPV1
connection.
Number of parameters Unsigned8 0x01 to 0x27 No. 1 to 39
Limited by DPV1 telegram length
Defines the number of adjoining areas for the parameter address and/or parameter value for
multi-parameter jobs.
The number of parameters = 1 for single jobs.
Attribute Unsigned8 0x10 Value
0x20 Description
0x30 Text (not implemented in the case of
SINAMICS)
Type of parameter element accessed
Number of elements Unsigned8 0x00 Special function
0x01 ... 0xEA No. 1 to 234
Limited by DPV1 telegram length
Number of array elements accessed

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Field Data type Values Comments

Parameter number Unsigned16 0x0001 to 0xFFFF No. 1 to 65535
Addresses the parameter accessed
Subindex Unsigned16 0x0000 to 0xFFFE No. 0 to 65534
Addresses the first array element of the parameter to be accessed
Format Unsigned8 0x02 Data type Integer8
0x03 Data type Integer16
0x04 Data type Integer32
0x05 Data type Unsigned8
0x06 Data type Unsigned16
0x07 Data type Unsigned32
0x08 Data type FloatingPoint
Other values: See PROFIdrive PROFILE v3.1
0x40 Zero (without values as a positive
subresponse of a write request)
0x41 Byte
0x42 Word
0x43 Double word
0x44 Error
The format and number specify the adjoining space containing values in the telegram.
Data types in conformity with PROFIdrive Profile shall be preferred for write access. Bytes,
words, and double words are also possible as a substitute.
Number of values Unsigned8 0x00 to 0xEA No. 0 to 234
Limited by DPV1 telegram length
Specifies the number of subsequent values.
Error values Unsigned16
0x0000 to 0x00FF Meaning of error values
--> see table 4-29
The error values in the event of a negative response.
If the values make up an odd number of bytes, a zero byte is appended. This ensures the
integrity of the word structure of the telegram.
Values Unsigned16
0x0000 to 0x00FF
The values of the parameter for read or write access.
If the values make up an odd number of bytes, a zero byte is appended. This ensures the
integrity of the word structure of the telegram.

For more information on coding PROFIdrive data types, see PROFIdrive-specific data types
(Page 351).

See also
Programming example (Page 387)
Reading and writing parameters with Base Mode Parameter Access (Page 356)

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10.6.4 Specifications for PROFIBUS and PROFINET IO

Global and local parameters

PROFIdrive makes a distinction between two parameter ranges:
● Global parameters; these are assigned to the drive unit as a whole. If you address different
DOs on a drive unit, a global parameter will always show the same value.
● Local parameters; these parameters are specific to an axis or a DO. Axis-specific and DO-
specific parameters can have different values for each axis/DO.
In view of this, there are two different types of access under Base Mode Parameter Access:
● Base Mode Parameter Access - local (BMPL)
● Base Mode Parameter Access - global (BMPG)

Note
The PROFIdrive standard states that "pipelining" of jobs on PROFIdrive drives (PROFINET
and PROFIBUS) is not supported. For each drive unit/DO, only one "Write/read data set" per
AR (Application Relationship = communication relationship = controller) is possible.
If, however, more than one PROFIdrive drive unit is connected to a controller via PROFIBUS
or PROFINET, one job can be processed in parallel for each of these drive units. The maximum
number then depends on the controller. The data for SIMOTION is specified in Rule 5 - a
maximum of eight concurrent calls is possible in SIMOTION (Page 375).

Specific properties of acyclic communication with PROFIBUS

For communication via PROFIBUS, data set 47 (0x002F) is used to access parameters in
PROFIdrive drives. Data set 47 is the parameter access point (PAP). Only the global (BMPG)
access option is available on PROFIBUS devices. The desired DOs are addressed by
supplying the DO ID in the parameter request job structure.
● Base Mode Parameter Access – global; the drive unit's parameters (all DOs, global and
local parameters) can be addressed via all the drive unit's PAPs. The SINAMICS devices
have a PAP on each PROFIBUS module. Strictly speaking, the PAP is a data record in the
PROFIBUS module.

Specific properties of acyclic communication with PROFINET IO

When using PROFINET nothing changes in the fundamental processes for parameter access;
however, there are two PAPs available per DO / module.

Note
The MAP submodule is the DO proxy and hosts the alarm channel along with one or more
PAPs (Parameter Access Point). The PAP is a data record in the MAP submodule. MAP is
displayed in the GSD file.

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In principle, with both BMPL (data set number 0xB02E) and BMPG (data set number 0xB02F)
it is possible to access global parameters of a drive via any parameter access point (PAP/MAP)
of the drive.
With BMPL, when accessing local parameters (DO), addressing automatically takes place at
the local parameters of the DO to which the PAP/MAP is assigned. Therefore, there is no need
to specify the DO ID in the parameter request structure, or this will be ignored by the drive.
Use case:
Each axis (DO) has its own parameter access point (this is necessarily the case in single-axis
drives). The axis is selected using the logical address; the user does not need to worry about
managing the DO IDs.
We recommend this type of access for new projects.
With BMPG, it is possible to access not only local parameters of a specific DO via the PAP/
MAP of the DO, but also local parameters of other DOs. The required DO is addressed via the
DO ID in the parameter request structure. This means that in the case of BMPG, a valid DO
ID must also be transferred in all cases.
Use case:
If access to the parameters of a multi-axis drive is only to take place via a PAP/MAP (logical
address), or if parameters are to be read to DOs that do not have a dedicated MAP/PAP
(particularly PROFIBUS devices). In the case of BMPG, the user is responsible for managing
the DO IDs for this purpose.
With this type of access, you remain compatible with old or existing user programs which
previously ran on PROFIBUS.

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10.6.5 Error assessment

Description
Two different types of errors can occur in conjunction with Base Mode Parameter Access
services:
● Error in the communication (transfer of data)
For example, the addressed device may not exist and is not switched on. This type of error
is indicated with the return values of the system functions and is defined in the description
of the system functions in the SIMOTION reference lists.
● Error during the processing of the jobs themselves
For example, an attempt is made to write to a read-only parameter.
Error codes for this second type of error are defined for PROFIdrive-compliant drives in the
PROFIdrive standard and listed below.
The ID 0x81 (hex) or 0x82 (hex) response indicates an error for the parameter access.
Error codes are returned in the drive unit's response in the P response data block (see table
below). The "Format" field in the parameter response can be used to distinguish whether
the queried parameter represents an error code or a "true" value. See the Structure after
Base Mode Parameter Access - parameter response (Page 359) table, offset 4, "Format".
This table also contains the coding for the "Format" field. Code 0x44 (hex) indicates an
error code in the "Values" field. Other "Format" values specify the number format (e.g. Bool,
Byte, Integer8, etc.) with which the value in the "Values" field was returned.
Note
The error codes up to 0x20 correspond to the PROFIdrive profile. The error codes from
0x65 onwards are manufacturer-specific and may, therefore, vary from drive to drive.

Error codes in Base Mode Parameter Access responses

Error Meaning Comments Additional

code info
0x00 Illegal parameter number Access to a parameter which does not exist –
0x01 Parameter value cannot be changed. Modification access to a parameter value which cannot be Subindex
changed
0x02 Lower or upper value limit exceeded Modification access with value outside value limits Subindex
0x03 Invalid subindex Access to a subindex which does not exist Subindex
0x04 No array Access with subindex to non-indexed parameter. –
0x05 Wrong data type Modification access with a value which does not match the –
data type of the parameter
0x06 Setting not allowed (only reset al‐ Modification access with a value not equal to 0 in a case Subindex
lowed) where this is not allowed
0x07 Description element cannot be Modification access to a description element which cannot Subindex
changed. be changed
0x09 No description data Access to a description which does not exist (the parameter –
value exists)
0x0B No operating priority Modification access with no operating priority –

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Error Meaning Comments Additional

code info
0x0F No text array exists Access to a text array which does not exist (the parameter –
value exists)
0x11 Job cannot be executed due to oper‐ Access is not possible temporarily for unspecified reasons. –
ating mode.
0x14 Illegal value Modification access with a value which is within the limits Subindex
but which is illegal for other permanent reasons (parameter
with defined individual values)
0x15 Response too long The length of the present response exceeds the maximum –
length that can be transferred.
0x16 Illegal parameter address Impermissible or unsupported value for attribute, number of –
elements, parameter number, subindex, or a combination
of these
0x17 Illegal format Write job: illegal or unsupported parameter data format –
0x18 No. of values inconsistent Write job: a mismatch exists between the number of values –
in the parameter data and the number of elements in the
parameter address.
0x19 Drive object does not exist. You have attempted to access a drive object that does not –
exist.
0x65 Presently deactivated You have tried to access a parameter that, although availa‐ –
ble, is currently inactive (e.g. n control set and access to
parameter from V/f control).
0x6B Parameter %s [%s]: no write access – –
with enabled controller
0x6C Parameter %s [%s]: unit unknown – –
0x6D Parameter %s [%s]: Write access only – –
in the commissioning state, encoder
(p0010 = 4).
0x6E Parameter %s [%s]: Write access only – –
in the commissioning state, motor
(p0010 = 3)
0x6F Parameter %s [%s]: Write access only – –
in the commissioning state, power unit
(p0010 = 2)
0x70 Parameter %s [%s]: Write access only – –
in the quick commissioning mode
(p0010 = 1)
0x71 Parameter %s [%s]: Write access only – –
in the ready state (p0010 = 0)
0x72 Parameter %s [%s]: Write access only – –
in the commissioning state, parameter
reset (p0010 = 30)
0x73 Parameter %s [%s]: Write access only – –
in the commissioning state, safety
(p0010 = 95)
0x74 Parameter %s [%s]: Write access only – –
in the commissioning state, tech. ap‐
plication/units (p0010 = 5)

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Error Meaning Comments Additional

code info
0x75 Parameter %s [%s]: Write access only – –
in the commissioning state (p0010 not
equal to 0)
0x76 Parameter %s [%s]: Write access only – –
in the commissioning state, download
(p0010 = 29)
0x77 Parameter %s [%s] may not be written – –
in download.
0x78 Parameter %s [%s]: Write access only – –
in the commissioning state, drive con‐
figuration (device: p0009 = 3)
0x79 Parameter %s [%s]: Write access only – –
in the commissioning state, define
drive type (device: p0009 = 2)
0x7A Parameter %s [%s]: Write access only – –
in the commissioning state, data set
basis configuration (de‐
vice: p0009 = 4)
0x7B Parameter %s [%s]: Write access only – –
in the commissioning state, device
configuration (device: p0009 = 1)
0x7C Parameter %s [%s]: Write access only – –
in the commissioning state, device
download (device: p0009 = 29)
0x7D Parameter %s [%s]: Write access only – –
in the commissioning state, device pa‐
rameter reset (device: p0009 = 30)
0x7E Parameter %s [%s]: Write access only – –
in the commissioning state, device
ready (device: p0009 = 0)
0x7F Parameter %s [%s]: Write access only – –
in the commissioning state, device
(device: p0009 not equal to 0)
0x81 Parameter %s [%s] may not be written – –
in download.
0x82 Transfer of the control authority (mas‐ – –
ter) is inhibited by BI: p0806.
0x83 Parameter %s [%s]: requested BICO BICO output does not supply float values. The BICO input, –
interconnection not possible however, requires a float value.
0x84 Parameter %s [%s]: parameter – –
change inhibited
(refer to p0300, p0400, p0922)
0x85 Parameter %s [%s]: access method – –
not defined.
0xC8 Below the valid values Modification job for a value that, although within "absolute" –
limits, is below the currently valid lower limit

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Error Meaning Comments Additional

code info
0xC9 Above the valid values Modification job for a value that, although within "absolute" –
limits, is above the currently valid upper limit (e.g. governed
by the current inverter rating)
0xCC Write access not permitted Write access is not permitted because an access key is not –
available.

10.6.6 Additional information for the parameters of a PROFIdrive drive

Description
From a PROFIdrive drive device, not only the values of parameters, but also the descriptions
of the parameters, can be read.
The P response/request data block in the "Attribute" field is used to express a preference when
sending the "parameter request":

Attribute = 0x10 (hex) Value

Attribute = 0x20 (hex) "Parameter Description" parameter description
Attribute 0 0x30 (hex) Parameter Text

If, rather than the value of a parameter, its "Parameter Description" is requested, the "Value"
field in the "Parameter Response" contains the description (data type, possibly the number of
indexes of the parameter, ...).

Note
Normally, parameter descriptions are read-only.

10.6.7 System commands in SIMOTION

10.6.7.1 _writeRecord/_readRecord SIMOTION system commands

Description
A "write data record" can be performed in SIMOTION using the _writeRecord() system
command. A "read data record" can be performed in SIMOTION using the _readRecord()
system command. This makes it also possible to read, write or fetch the description of
parameters in a PROFIdrive drive.

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The description of the system functions, their input parameters and return values can be found
in the SIMOTION system documentation:
● C2xx reference list
● D4xx/D4xx-2 reference list
● P3xx reference list
The _write/_readRecord system commands can be used universally, not just for PROFIdrive
drives, but, for example, also for intelligent sensors on the PROFIBUS or other peripheral
modules that support the so-called DP V1 services for PROFIBUS.

Note
For SIMATIC, the corresponding system functions are
SFB52 WR_REC Write data record
SFB53 RD_REC Read data record

The following is required to be able to use the SIMOTION system commands _write/
_readRecord:
● PROFIBUS: Access to the logical address of a telegram module or diagnostics address of
the device (module 0)
● PROFINET: Data set 0xB02E for BMPG is accessed via the diagnostic address of the MAP
submodule of the DOs . The MAP submodule is the DO proxy and hosts the alarm channel
along with one or more PAPs (Parameter Access Point). The PAP is a data record in the
MAP submodule. In the GSD file, the MAP is stated with submodule ID 0xFFFF and the
submodule name "MAP."
Furthermore, the DO ID is only relevant for data set 47 (0x002F) and Global Access
(PROFINET 0xB02F). Use data set 47 for compatibility with PROFIBUS user programs.
The diagnostics address of the corresponding PAP is relevant for Local Access (PROFINET
IO 0xB02E), the DO ID is not analyzed. Use this type of access for new projects.
As a result, for example in connection with PROFIdrive units, the telegram start address of the
PROFIdrive telegram exchanged cyclically with the device is required. Use of the diagnostic
address of the MAP submodule is recommended. In SINAMICS drives, the log addresses of
the telegram modules can also be used. In this way, an F-controller can also access PROFIsafe
submodules.
If a drive has several axes (with a shared PROFIBUS interface connection) on a drive device,
to differentiate the axes in the same device, the "Axis-No." or "DO-ID" in data set 47 is also
required. SIMODRIVE 611universal and SINAMICS S120 are examples for such multi-axis
drives. To determine the "DO-ID" for SINAMICS S120, refer to the Acyclical Communication
section in the SINAMICS S120 Commissioning Manual.
"Axis-No." or "DO-ID" = 0 can be used to access the so-called "global parameters". Examples
of such "global parameters" are:
● P0918: PROFIBUS address
● P0964: Device identification (manufacturer, version, number of axes, etc.)
● P0965: Profile number (the implemented PROFIdrive version)

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● P0978: List of the DO Ids (the set "Axis-No." or "DO-ID")

● P61000: Name of the station (PROFINET devices only)

10.6.7.2 _writeDrive.../_readDrive... SIMOTION system commands

Description
Whereas the _readRecord and _writeRecord system functions can be used universally for all
devices on PROFIBUS that support the so-called "read/write data record" DP V1 services, the
following commands are specially tailored to PROFIdrive drives using the PROFIdrive profile:
● _read/writeDriveParameter (reads/writes a, possibly indexed, drive parameter)
● _read/writeDriveMultiParameter (reads/writes several, possibly indexed, drive parameters
for a drive or drive object)
● _readDriveFaults (reads the current fault buffer entry of a drive or drive object)
● _readDriveParameterDescription (reads the descriptive data of a parameter from the drive
or drive object)
● _readDriveParameterDescription (reads the descriptive data of several parameters from
the drive or drive object)
The commands create internally the data set 47 required for the individual functions in
accordance with PROFIdrive profile using the parameters transferred by the user when the
system functions are called, and independently handle the communication to the PROFIdrive
drive using "read/write data record".
The commands are described in the SIMOTION system documentation, refer to the reference
lists for the associated platform.

See also
Scope for the rules (Page 378)

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10.6.7.3 Comparison of the system commands

Description
The following table shows the most important differences between the two groups of system
commands:

Command group Advantage Disadvantages

_readRecord ● Generally usable, not just for ● The user must create the
_writeRecord DP V1 services for drives data record
● Assumes only the knowledge ● The user must program two
of some I/O address on the calls for parameter accesses
drive device and the "DO-ID" in a PROFIdrive drive
or "Axis-No" on the drive ● Users may need to perform
device the required data
conversions themselves
● "DO-ID" or "Axis-No" must be
known
_readDrive... ● Tailored for the typical ● Assumes the presence or
_writeDrive... communication with knowledge of an I/O address
PROFIdrive drives of the associated drive object
● The user does not need to ● An I/O address for a drive
know the structure of data set object exists only for cyclical
47 communication (with
● Reduced programming effort PROFIBUS) to the drive
for the user for object, possibly, for example,
communication to drives not for TB30 and TMxx I/O
expansion modules used
exclusively in the drive
● The user must make any
required data conversions

Properties of the system commands

The use of the drive-specific _write/_readDrive... system commands on the one hand makes
it easier for you than using general _write/_readRecord commands, since you do not need to
know the structure of data set 47 and do not need to program the successive _writeRecord
and _readRecord calls in sequencers. Because the general usability of these system functions
means the structure of the transferred data records is not known to the system, you may need
to perform the required conversion into the representation in accordance with the PROFIdrive
profile for sending and receiving yourself, see Program example (Page 387).
Up to SIMOTION V4.1, the use of the _write/_readDrive... commands is restricted to those
cases for which there is cyclic data traffic to the associated drive object, because this is required
as an input parameter. From this version up, it is possible to transfer the DO ID or axis no. via
the doId parameter of the system functions. This means that it is possible to communicate with
every DO, even if acyclic data traffic is involved.
In contrast, _write/_readRecord can also be used to access drive objects even when no cyclical
data traffic exists (or when the I/O address is not known in the application). This succeeds with
_write/_readRecord because the explicit knowledge of the "DO-ID" or "Axis-No." and the
knowledge of some I/O address on the device suffices to construct the data set 47. This can

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be advantageous, for example, when individual drive objects are used only drive-internal
(namely, without cyclical telegram traffic for control) or they are not generally known for "generic
programming".

10.6.7.4 Deleting _readDrive and _writeDrive jobs

Description
You can use the following functions to cancel or delete incorrect read or write jobs, which, for
example, were called with the _readDriveParameter:
● _abortReadWriteRecordJobs, for the _readRecord or _writeRecord functions
● _abortAllReadWriteDriveParameterJobs, for the following functions:
– _readDrive(Multi)ParameterDescription
– _readDrive(Multi)Parameter
– _writeDrive(Multi)Parameter
– _readDriveFaults
You can call the functions without needing to know or read the CommandID.

10.6.8 Rules for using _readRecord and _writeRecord

10.6.8.1 Rule 1 - the job has its own job reference

Each job has its own job reference

This is required so that different jobs can be assigned. The job reference can be reused when
the assignment is clear because of some other characteristic, such as the chronological
sequence.

10.6.8.2 Rule 2 - system functions for asynchronous programming

Description
R2: For asynchronous programming, you must repeatedly call the system function with the
same IDs until the function is terminated ("longrunner"). The correct use of the system functions
_writeRecord and _readRecord based on communication with SINAMICS S120 is shown in
the figure Correct processing with the _readRecord and _writeRecord system functions.
The communication for reading and writing parameters for the SINAMICS S120 is always
performed using data set 47, whose structure is described in the documentation for the
SINAMICS S120, refer to the Acyclical Communication section in the SINAMICS S120
Commissioning Manual.

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16#7001 Command must be repeated in the

next program cycle. Initial call, initiation of data
transmission OK

2nd _writeRecord call (write entry)

Time t with 1st commandID

16#7002 Command must be repeated in the

next program cycle. Intermediate call, data
transmission still active.

nth _writeRecord call (write entry)

with 1st commandID

16#0000 Transmission of data entry OK.

Job completed with positive result. Job OK.

1st _readRecord call (read entry) with

2nd commandID

16#7001 Command must be repeated in the

next program cycle. Initial call, initiation of data
transmission OK
(Only if command is transmitted isochronously)

2nd _readRecord call (read entry)

with 2nd commandID

16#7002 Command must be repeated in the

next program cycle. Intermediate call, data
transmission still active.
(Only if command is transmitted isochronously).

nth _readRecord call (read entry)

with 2nd commandID

Parameter response 16#0000 Reading of parameters OK. Parameter response

with data set 47 Job completed with positive result. Job OK.

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10.6.8.3 Rule 3 - read/write data record per PROFIdrive drive unit

Only one read/write data record per PROFIdrive drive device concurrently
The PROFIdrive profile specifies that PROFIdrive drives do not perform any pipelining and
consequently only one job will be processed at any one time. Consequently, this is also
described for SINAMICS S120 in the Commissioning Manual.

Note
It does not matter which system functions are used for the transmission in the controller. A
PROFIdrive drive can process only one job at any one time.

Note
It is certainly possible for other devices on the PROFIBUS that they support several "read/write
data record" in parallel.

Note
Because the _write/_readRecord system functions can be used universally, no interlock is
performed on the controller side to limit only one "read/write data record" per PROFIdrive drive
to be initiated at any one time.

Consequence for the application on the controller:

An interlock must be set to prevent the application or different parts of the application from
sending overlapping jobs to the same PROFIdrive drive device, also refer to section
Interlocking of several calls (Page 379).

10.6.8.4 Rule 4 - the last call wins for SIMOTION

In case of doubt, the last call "wins" for SIMOTION

If Rule 3 "Only one read/write data record per PROFIdrive drive device concurrently" is violated
by a second _writeRecord command being issued to the same drive in the meantime, the
response of the first job can then no longer be read. The attempt to read the drive response
to the first job can no longer be processed by the drive and will be acknowledged with an error
and terminated. The chronological sequence is shown in the figure The second _writeRecord
call wins in case of doubt.
To differentiate between the jobs at the controller, a separate commandID was used for each
of the calls of the _writeRecord and _readRecord system functions.
To also differentiate between the jobs at the drive, unique job references for the first and second
job were assigned in data set 47.

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16#7001 Command must be repeated in the

next program cycle.
1st call, initiation of data transmission OK

2nd parameter request 1st _writeRecord call (write entry) 2nd parameter request
with 2nd commandID

16#7001 Command must be

Time t repeated in the next program cycle.
1st call, initiation of data transmission OK

1st _writeRecord call (write entry)

with 2nd commandID

16#0000 Transmission of data entry OK.

Job completed with positive result. Job OK.

1st _readRecord call (read entry) with

3rd commandID

Parameter response

nth _readRecord call (read entry)

with 3rd commandID

2nd parameter response 16#0000 Transmission of data entry OK. 2nd parameter response
Job completed with positive result. Job OK.

1st _readRecord call (read entry)

with 4th commandID

1st parameter response 16#FFFF809F Error, job aborted.

could not be received Function cannot be executed

Figure 10-8 The second _writeRecord call wins in case of doubt

10.6.8.5 Rule 5 - a maximum of eight concurrent calls is possible in SIMOTION

SIMOTION can manage a maximum of eight _write/_readRecord calls concurrently

Although according to rule 3 (see Rule 3 (Page 374)) only a single job can be processed at
any given time for a single PROFIdrive drive device, it is still possible for the control program
to issue several jobs in parallel.

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Although this does not make any sense for a single PROFIdrive drive, it can be sensible for
communication to several drives in parallel (or possibly for other devices that support this).
For SIMOTION, resources are reserved to permit a maximum of eight _write/_readRecord calls
to be managed. The _write/_readRecord commandID is used to differentiate between the calls.
If an attempt is made to issue a ninth concurrent call, this will be acknowledged by the controller
with an error and suppressed.
The chronological sequence is shown in figure Managing 8 jobs simultaneously.
Initially seven _writeRecord jobs are initiated but not completed (no further _writeRecord calls
to complete the jobs). The eighth _writeRecord job will be initiated and further processed until
completion. It is then possible to issue a ninth call (which, however, is not further processed
by the user program). The SIMOTION _writeRecord system function then acknowledges the
attempt to issue the tenth job with error 16#80C3, because this would have been the ninth
"open" job.

Note
The upper limit applies to each SIMOTION controller, not to each bus segment on the
controller. This means it does not matter whether the addressed target devices operate on a
single PROFIBUS segment or are assigned to several PROFIBUS segments.

Note
Because the _write/_readRecord system functions can be used universally, no interlock is
performed on the controller side to limit only one "read/write data record" per PROFIdrive drive
to be initiated at any one time.

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next program cycle.
1st call, initiation of data transmission OK

1st _writeRecord call (write entry)

Time t with 2nd commandID

16#7001 Command must be repeated in the

next program cycle.
1st call, initiation of data transmission OK

nth _writeRecord call (write entry)

with 8th commandID

16#0000 Transmission of data entry OK.

Job completed with positive result. Job OK.

1st _writeRecord call (write entry)

with 9th commandID

16#7001 Command must be repeated in the

next program cycle.
1st call, initiation of data transmission OK

nth _writeRecord call (write entry)

with 10th commandID

Further use of 16#FFFF80C3 Transmission error for

parameter requests data entry, command can be
is disabled. repeated immediately. Required
capacity is currently assigned:
- In the _writeRecord function
(write entry)
- In the module.

Figure 10-9 Managing 8 jobs simultaneously

Note
If the error 16#80C3 occurs, you must set the CPU to STOP and then back to RUN. This
deletes the job buffer. In order to prevent the error, you should end the job with an abort
command, if you are unable to end the job.

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10.6.9 Rules for SIMOTION _writeDrive.../_readDrive... commands

10.6.9.1 Scope for the rules

Description
The following examples are shown using the _readDriveParameter system function . The
descriptions also apply similarly for the previously mentioned _writeDrive.../_readDrive...
system functions.

10.6.9.2 Rule 6 - repeated call of system function for asynchronous programming

Description
For asynchronous programming, the user must call repeatedly the system function with the
same IDs until the function is terminated ("longrunner").
The following figure shows the correct use of the _readDriveParameter system function.

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Time t

16#7001 Command must be repeated in the

next program cycle. Initial call, initiation of data
transmission OK.

2nd _readDriveParameter call (read drive

parameter) with 1st commandID

16#7002 Command must be repeated in the

next program cycle. Intermediate call, data
transmission still active

nth _readDriveParameter call (read drive

parameter) with 1st commandID

16#0000 Reading of parameters OK. Parameter response

Job completed with positive result. Job OK.

Figure 10-10 Correct processing with the _writeDriveParameter and _readDriveParameter system
functions

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10.6.9.3 Rule 7 - multiple concurrent calls per target device

Description
The PROFIdrive standard specifies that PROFIdrive units do not perform any pipelining and
consequently only one job will be processed at any one time. Consequently, this is also
documented for SINAMICS S120 in the SINAMICS S120 Commissioning Manual.
Because the SIMOTION _write/_readDrive... system commands have been created for the
frequent use with PROFIdrive units, this is already handled by the controller.

Note
It does not matter which system functions are used for the transmission in the controller. A
PROFIdrive drive can process only one job at any one time.
Consequence for the application on the controller:
An interlock must be set to prevent the application or different parts of the application from
sending overlapping jobs to the same PROFIdrive drive device.

The figure below shows the behavior when this is not handled. The attempt to issue a second
job (with unique commandID) to the same target device will be acknowledged with an error.
A further job to the same target device can then be issued only when the first job has completed
or has been canceled, see Section Releasing the Interlocking (Page 380).

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next program cycle. Initial call, initiation of
reading parameter description OK.

1st _readDriveParameter call (read drive 2nd parameter request

parameter) with 2nd commandID

Further use of 16#FFFF81C7 Internal error, command can

parameter requests be repeated in the next program cycle. Another
is disabled. job has already been transmitted to the slave.

Figure 10-11 Interlocking of several _readDriveParameter jobs on a target device

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10.6.9.4 Rule 8 - release the interlocking after the complete processing of a job

Enable the interlock only after the processing of a job has been completed
The following figure shows that it does not suffice to wait for "something", but rather the _read/
_writeDrive... system functions must be called repeatedly until the job has been processed
completely. The interlock will not be freed and the internal management resources released
beforehand.
The number of calls has been selected so that the SIMOTION DP V1 interface answers each
subsequent call for the first job with 16#7002 and thus is not processed completely. Depending
on the loading of the bus and the drive, this can also be necessary very frequently (>25 times).
This means an estimate cannot be given.

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16#7001 Command must be repeated in the

next program cycle. Initial call, initiation of
reading parameter description OK.

2nd _readDriveParameter call (read drive

parameter) with 1st commandID

16#7002 Command must be repeated in the

next program cycle. Intermediate call, reading of
parameter description still ongoing.

28th _readDriveParameter call (read drive

parameter) with 1st commandID

16#7002 Command must be repeated in the

next program cycle. Intermediate call, reading of
parameter description still ongoing.

1st _readDriveParameter call (read drive

parameter) with 2nd commandID

Further use of 16#FFFF81C7 Internal error, command can

parameter requests be repeated in the next program cycle. Another
is disabled. job has already been transmitted to the slave.

Figure 10-12 Complete processing of a _readDriveParameter required to release the interlock

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10.6.9.5 Rule 9 - canceling jobs for an asynchronous call

CommandID is needed to cancel jobs for an asynchronous call

To re-enable the DP V1 service for the target device,
● either the first job must have completed (repeated calls with the commandID of the first job)
● or cancelled (again a call of the _readDriveParameter function with the same commandID
as for the first initiation of the job. In addition, the nextCommand input parameter must have
the ABORT_CURRENT_COMMAND value).
Note
From V4.1 and up, it is possible to cancel without knowing the commandID, see Deleting
_readDrive and _writeDrive jobs (Page 372) .

A sample call of the _readDriveParameter function with the first commandID (id1) and
ABORTED_CURRENT_COMMAND has the following form:

Return_Par_read_delete :=
readDriveParameter(
ioId:=INPUT,
logAddress := 256,
parameterNumber := number,
numberOfElements := 0,
subIndex:= 0,
nextCommand :=
ABORT_CURRENT_COMMAND,
commandId := id1);

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16#7001 Command must be repeated in the

next program cycle. Initial call, initiation of
reading parameter description OK.

1st _readDriveParameter call (read drive

parameter) with 2nd commandID

Further use of 16#FFFF81C7 Internal error, command can

parameter requests be repeated in the next program cycle.
is disabled. Another job has already been transmitted
to the slave.

2nd _readDriveParameter call (read drive

parameter)
with 1st commandID and
ABORT_CURRENT_COMMAND (delete
current command)
Further use 16#7003 Reading of parameters aborted
of parameter requests
is possible. The block
has been lifted

Figure 10-13 Canceling a _readDriveParameter job with known commandID

The process in the following figure shows that it is not possible to cancel a job without
knowledge of the original commandID. Not the first job, but rather the cancel attempt will be
canceled. The reason is that the commandID is used for managing the various jobs in the
system.

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transmission OK.

2nd _readDriveParameter call (read drive

parameter) with 1st commandID

Further use of 16#FFFF81C7 Internal error, command can

parameter requests be repeated in the next program cycle.
is disabled. Another job has already been transmitted
to the slave.

3rd _readDriveParameter call (read drive parameter)

with 2nd commandID and
ABORT_CURRENT_COMMAND (delete
current command)

Further use of 16#819E Internal error, job aborted. Attempt to

parameter requests abort a non-active function.
is disabled.

Figure 10-14 No cancelation of a _readDriveParameter job with new CommandID

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Note
It is therefore important that the user program retains the commandID of the jobs until the job
has completed or has been canceled.

Note
Take particular care, for example, through control by other conditions, that in the user program
the processing of the _write/_readDrive... functions is not bypassed before they have
completed.

10.6.9.6 Rule 10 - management of sixteen jobs

SIMOTION manages a maximum of 16 calls in parallel for different devices

The controller has limited resources (memory space) available for storing the management
data for _write/_readDrive... system function calls. If too many calls are issued in parallel, an
error message will be issued, similar to the limit for _read/_writeRecord in Section Maximum
Number of Calls (Page 375).
For SIMOTION, resources are reserved to permit a maximum of sixteen calls of _writeDrive.../
_readDrive... system functions to be managed. The commandID is used to differentiate
between the calls. If an attempt is made to issue a seventeenth concurrent call, this will be
acknowledged by the controller with an error and suppressed.

10.6.9.7 Rule 11 - parallel jobs for different drive devices

Parallel jobs to different drive units are possible

The figure Parallel processing of _readDriveParameter jobs to different drive devices of a
controller shows that parallel jobs can be processed with different drive devices.. The
SIMOTION D445-2 controller uses the SINAMICS Integrated of a D445-2 (for example) as first
PROFIdrive drive unit and the CX32-2 expansion module as second PROFIdrive drive unit.

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In the example, a total of three read jobs (two jobs to the first drive device (SINAMICS
Integrated) and one job to the second drive device (CX32-2)) are issued with the
_readDriveParameter system function.
● The first read job for the SINAMICS Integrated is intentionally called just once so that the
interlock acts.
● The second read job is then issued to the second PROFIdrive drive device (CX32-2). This
job is processed successfully.
● The third read job is addressed again to the first drive device (SINAMICS Integrated) and
can no longer be executed successfully because the first job is still running.
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Time t
(Read drive parameter) with 1st commandID
(Command ID) to CU from SINAMICS integrated

16#7001 command must be repeated in the

next programming cycle. Initial call, initiation of
parameter writing OK.

1st call _readDriveParameter 2nd parameter request

(Read drive parameter) with 2nd commandID
(Command ID) to CU from CX32-2

16#7001 command must be repeated in the

next program cycle. Initial call, initiation of
parameter writing OK.

2nd call _readDriveParameter

(Read drive parameter) with 2nd commandID
(Command ID) to CU from CX32-2

16#7002 command must be repeated in the

next program cycle. Intermediate call, reading
parameter description still in progress.

nth call _readDriveParameter

(Read drive parameter) with 2nd commandID
(Command ID) to CU from CX32-2

16#0000 reading parameters OK. Job 2nd parameter response

completed with positive result. Job OK

1st call _readDriveParameter (read drive parameter)

with 3rd commandID (command ID) to CU
from SINAMICS integrated

Further use of 16#FFFF81C7 internal error, command can be

parameter requirements repeated in the next program cycle. A job has
to DP slave SINAMICS already been transferred to the slave
integrated is blocked

Figure 10-15 Parallel processing of _readDriveParameter jobs to different drive devices of a

controller

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10.6.10 Special features

10.6.10.1 Rule 12 - data buffering of up to 64 drive objects

SIMOTION buffers the data of up to 64 drive objects

The first call to the functions _write/_readDrive... after system power-up runs considerably
longer than subsequent calls to the same drive object.
● The system must first set up internal management information that can be accessed faster
in subsequent calls to the same drive object.
In SIMOTION, the data of up to 64 drive objects can be stored for use with _write/_readDrive...
The distinction is made using the I/O address.

10.6.10.2 Rule 13 - a mix of system functions can be used

A mix of the _writeRecord/_readRecord and _writeDrive.../_readDrive... system functions can be used

A mixed use of the following system commands is generally possible:
● _writeRecord/_readRecord SIMOTION system commands
● _writeDrive.../_readDrive... SIMOTION system commands
Note
However, it is important to appreciate that a missing interlock of the system commands
from the two command groups means several jobs could be issued to a PROFIdrive drive
(see following section), which a PROFIdrive drive cannot process. Handling the system-
internal interlocking for _write/_readDrive....

The figure Mixed use of _readDrive... and _read/_writeRecord shows that the _write/
_readRecord functions, in particular, can be used for the same target device when, because
of a running _readDriveParameter job, further jobs with the same command are suppressed
by the system – this situation must be blocked by the user because it cannot be processed by
a PROFIdrive.

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1st _readDriveParameter call 1st parameter request

Time t
(read drive parameter) with 1st commandID

16#7001 Command must be repeated in the

next program cycle. Initial call, initiation of data
transmission OK.

1st _readDriveParameter call

(read drive parameter) with 2nd commandID

Further use of 16#81C7 Internal error, command can

parameter requests be repeated in the next program cycle.
is disabled Another job has already been transmitted
to the slave.
2nd parameter request 1st _writeRecord call (write entry) 2nd parameter request
with 3rd commandID

16#7001 Command must be repeated in the

next program cycle. Initial call,
initiation of reading parameter description OK.

nth _writeRecord call (write entry)

with 3rd commandID

16#0000 Transmission of data entry OK.

Job completed with positive result. Job OK.

1st _readRecord call (read entry)

with 4th commandID

16#7001 Command must be repeated in the

next program cycle. Initial call,
initiation of data transmission OK

nth _readRecord call (read entry)

with 4th commandID

2nd parameter result 16#0000 Transmission of data entry OK. 2nd parameter response
Job completed with positive result. Job OK.

Figure 10-16 Mixed use of _readDrive... and _read/_writeRecord

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10.6.10.3 Rule 14 - interlocking for the mixed use of commands

The user must interlock for the mixed use of the commands from the two command groups
When the following system commands are used together, it is possible that more than one
"read/write data record" is issued concurrently to a single device because for SIMOTION
interlocking and buffering is performed only within the command groups but not between
command groups.
● _writeRecord/_readRecord SIMOTION system commands
and
● _writeDrive.../_readDrive... SIMOTION system commands
If necessary, this must be interlocked by the user to prevent data loss/overlapping because
the PROFIdrive profile specifies that a PROFIdrive drive does not perform any pipelining and
consequently can process only one job at any given time.

10.6.11 Program examples

10.6.11.1 Programming example

Description
The following example shows how the _writeRecord and _readRecord system commands can
be used to fetch the error code from parameter p0945 of a SINAMICS drive (drive object DO3,
I/O address 256).

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Example
The sample program can be called, for example, in the BackgroundTask, because so-called
"asynchronous programming" is used.

//=========================================================================
// demonstrate reading parameter 945 (fault code) via data set 47
// using SIMOTION system functions _write/_readRecord (asynchronous call)
// INPUT address 256 is assumed to address the SINAMICS
// drive is DO3 in SINAMICS S120
//=========================================================================
INTERFACE
PROGRAM record;
// declare request type
TYPE
// declare struct of header request
Header_Type_Request : STRUCT
Request_Reference : USINT;
Request_Id : USINT;
Axis : USINT;
Number_Of_Parameter : USINT;
END_STRUCT;

// declare struct of parameter address request

Parameter_Address_Request : STRUCT
Attribute : USINT;
Number_Of_Elements : USINT;
Parameter_Number : UINT;
SubIndex : UINT;
END_STRUCT;

// declare struct of request

Request : STRUCT
Header : Header_Type_Request;
ParameterAddress : Parameter_Address_Request;
END_STRUCT;

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// declare struct of header response

Header_Type_Response : STRUCT
Response_Reference : USINT;
Response_Id : USINT;
Axis : USINT;
Number_Of_Parameter : USINT;
END_STRUCT;

// declare struct of parameter address response

Parameter_Address_Response : STRUCT
Format : USINT;
Number_Of_Elements : USINT;
Value_Or_Error_Value : DWORD; // dependent on format
END_STRUCT

// declare struct of response

Response : STRUCT
Header : Header_Type_Response;
ParameterAdress : Parameter_Address_Response;
END_STRUCT;
END_TYPE
// declare global variables
VAR_GLOBAL
// declare variable, that represents the dataset 47 request
myRequest : Request;
// declare variable, that represents the dataset 47 response
myResponse : Response;
// declare variable, that returns a value after calling _writeRecord
myRetDINT : DINT;
// declare variable, that returns a struct after calling _readRecord
myRetstructretreadrecord : StructRetReadRecord;
// declare array of byte,
// which helps to create the request/response
// with marshalling function
bytearray : ARRAY[0..239] OF BYTE;
// declare array of USINT,
// because the systemfunctions _writeRecord and _readRecord
// use this array
usintarray : ARRAY[0..239] OF USINT;
// declare command ids
id_write, id_read : commandidtype;
// declare the variable, to control step by step execution
// start cycle with setting to 0 by user
program_step : USINT := 3; // initially idle;
END_VAR
END_INTERFACE

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Implementation

// ==================================================================
IMPLEMENTATION
PROGRAM record
CASE program_step OF
// initialize -------------------------------------------------------
0:
// get command ids for calling system functions
id_write := _getcommandid();
id_read := _getcommandid();
// header from the request
// here: Axis-No / DO-ID is 3
// read Parameter 945 (drive fault code)
myRequest.Header.Request_Reference := 16#10; // arbitrary no.
myRequest.Header.Request_Id := 16#1; // read request
myRequest.Header.Axis := 16#3; // axis no 3
myRequest.Header.Number_Of_Parameter := 16#1; // one parameter

// parameter address from the request

myRequest.ParameterAddress.Attribute := 16#10; // read value
myRequest.ParameterAddress.Number_Of_Elements := 16#1; // one index
myRequest.ParameterAddress.Parameter_Number := 945; // parameter no.
myRequest.ParameterAddress.SubIndex := 0;

// convert myRequest to a BIBBYTEARRAY to use the marshalling functions

// two step conversion from user defined data type
// to usintarray type required by system functions
bytearray := ANYTYPE_TO_BIGBYTEARRAY(myRequest,0);
usintarray := BIGBYTEARRAY_TO_ANYTYPE(bytearray,0);

// next step
program_step := 1;

// execute _writeRecord ----------------------------------------------

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1:
// the systemfunctions _writeRecord and _readRecord
// have to be called in sequence.
// the functions occur always as pair.
// call systemfunction _writeRecord to send the request
myRetDINT := _writerecord(
ioid := INPUT,
logaddress := 256, // io address
recordnumber := 47, // data set 47 for DPV1
offset := 0,
datalength := 240,
data := usintarray, //
nextcommand := IMMEDIATELY, // use asynchronous
commandid := id_write // use known commandID
);
// check the return value
// keep calling until _writeRecord ready
IF(myRetDINT = 0)THEN
// next step
program_step := 2;
END_IF;
// wait for requested data -----------------------------------------------
// execute _readRecord
2:
// call systemfunction _readRecord to receive the data
myRetstructretreadrecord := _readrecord(
ioid := INPUT,
logaddress := 256, // io address
recordnumber := 47, // data set 47 for DPV1
offset := 0,
datalength := 240,
nextcommand := IMMEDIATELY, // use asynchronous
commandid := id_read // use known commandID
);
// check the return value
// keep calling until _readRecord ready
IF(myRetstructretreadrecord.functionresult = 0)THEN
// next step
program_step := 3; // --> done
// get data
// two step conversion into user defined data type
// from usintarray type given by system functions
bytearray :=ANYTYPE_TO_BIGBYTEARRAY(
myRetstructretreadrecord.data,0);
myResponse := BIGBYTEARRAY_TO_ANYTYPE(bytearray,0);
// received data can now be read from myResponse...
END_IF;
END_CASE;
END_PROGRAM
END_IMPLEMENTATION

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Subset of IEC 61158-5 standard data types for use in PROFIBUS/PROFINET profiles
Coding of most of the data types in these profile guidelines is defined in IEC 61158-6:2003,
clause 6.2. However, the usage in practice is different in some cases. Thus it is highly
recommended to follow the definitions and hints within this annex. The next edition of IEC
61158 is supposed to comply with the content of this annex.

Boolean
A Boolean is representing a data type that only can have two different values i.e. TRUE and
FALSE. Hint: for efficiency reasons this data type is not used in application profiles.

Numeric Identifier Data type name Value range Resolution Length

1 Boolean True/false - 1 Octet

Bits 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
True x x x x x x x x 0x01 to
0xFF
False 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0x00

Integer16
An Integer16 is representing a signed number depicted by 16 bits.

Numeric Identifier Data type name Value range Resolution Length

3 Integer16 -32768 ≤ i ≤ 32767 1 2 Octets

In two’s complement; the most significant bit (MSB) is the bit after the sign (SN) in the first Byte.
SN = 0: positive numbers and zero
SN = 1: negative numbers

Bits 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Octets 1 SN 2 14
2 13
2 12
2 11
2 10
2 9
28
Octets 2 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20

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Integer32
An Integer32 is representing a signed number depicted by 32 bits.

Numeric Identifier Data type name Value range Resolution Length

4 Integer32 -231 ≤ i ≤ 231-1 1 4 Octets

In two’s complement; the most significant bit (MSB) is the bit after the sign (SN) in the first Byte.
SN = 0: positive numbers and zero
SN = 1: negative numbers

Bits 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Octets 1 SN 230 229 228 227 226 225 224
Octets 2 223 222 221 220 219 218 217 216
Octets 3 2 15
2 14
2 13
2 12
2 11
2 10
2 9
28
Octets 4 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20

Integer64
An Integer64 is representing a signed number depicted by 64 bits.

Numeric Identifier Data type name Value range Resolution Length

55 Integer64 -2 ≤ i ≤ 2 -1
62 62
1 8 Octets

In two’s complement; the most significant bit (MSB) is the bit after the sign (SN) in the first Byte.
SN = 0: positive numbers and zero
SN = 1: negative numbers

Bits 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Octets 1 SN 2 62
2 61
2 60
2 59
2 58
2 57
256
Octets 1 2 55
2 54
2 53
2 52
2 51
2 50
2 49
248
Octets 1 247 246 245 244 243 252 241 240
Octets 1 2 39
2 38
2 37
2 36
2 35
2 34
2 33
232
Octets 1 2 31
2 30
2 29
2 28
2 27
2 26
2 25
224
Octets 2 223 222 221 220 219 218 217 216
Octets 3 2 15
2 14
2 13
2 12
2 11
2 10
2 9
28
Octets 4 2 7
2 6
2 5
24
2 3
2 2
2 1
20

Unsigned8
An Unsigned8 is representing an unsigned number depicted by 8 bits ("enumerated"). Some
application profiles (e.g. PROFIsafe) are using this data type for the coding of individual single
bits.

Numeric Identifier Data type name Value range Resolution Length

5 Unsigned8 0 ≤ i ≤ 255 1 1 Octet

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Table 11-1 Enumerated:

Bits 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Octets 1 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20

Table 11-2 Single bits:

Bits 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Octets 1 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Unsigned16
An Unsigned16 is representing an unsigned number depicted by 16 bits ("enumerated"). Some
application profiles (e.g. PROFIsafe) are using this data type for the coding of individual single
bits.

Numeric Identifier Data type name Value range Resolution Length

6 Unsigned16 0 ≤ i ≤ 65535 1 2 Octets

Table 11-3 Enumerated:

Bits 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Octets 1 2 15
2 14
2 13
2 12
2 11
2 10
2 9
28
Octets 2 2 7
2 6
2 5
2 4
2 3
2 2
2 1
20

Table 11-4 Single bits:

Bits 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Octets 1 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
Octets2 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Unsigned32
An Unsigned32 is representing an unsigned number depicted by 32 bits ("enumerated"). Some
application profiles (e.g. PROFIsafe) are using this data type for the coding of individual single
bits.

Numeric Identifier Data type name Value range Resolution Length

7 Unsigned32 0 ≤ i ≤ 4294967295 1 4 Octets

Table 11-5 Enumerated:

Bits 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Octets 1 2 31
2 30
2 29
2 28
2 27
2 26
2 25
224
Octets 2 223 222 221 220 219 218 217 216

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Bits 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Octets 3 2 15
2 14
2 13
2 12
2 11
2 10
2 9
28
Octets 4 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20

Table 11-6 Single bits:

Bits 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Octets 1 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
Octets 2 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
Octets 3 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
Octets 4 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Unsigned64
An Unsigned64 is representing a signed number depicted by 64 bits.

Numeric Identifier Data type name Value range Resolution Length

56 Unsigned64 0 ≤ i ≤ 264-1 1 8 Octets

In two’s complement; the most significant bit (MSB) is the bit after the sign (SN) in the first Byte.
SN = 0: positive numbers and zero
SN = 1: negative numbers

Bits 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Octets 1 263 262 261 260 259 258 257 256
Octets 2 255 254 253 252 251 250 249 248
Octets 3 2 47
2 46
2 45
2 44
2 43
2 52
2 41
240
Octets 4 239 238 237 236 235 234 233 232
Octets 5 2 31
2 30
2 29
2 28
2 27
2 26
2 25
224
Octets 6 2 23
2 22
2 21
2 20
2 19
2 18
2 17
216
Octets 7 215 214 213 212 211 210 29 28
Octets 8 2 7
2 6
2 5
2 4
2 3
2 2
2 1
20

Float32
A Float32 is representing a number defined by ANSI/IEEE 754 as single precision.

Numeric Identifier Data type name Value range Resolution Length

8 Float32 refer to ANSI/IEEE 754 refer to ANSI/IEEE 754 4 Octets

SN: sign 0 = positive, 1 = negative.

Bits 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Octets 1 Exponent (E)
SN 27 26 25 24 23 22 21
Octets 2 (E) Fraction (F)
20 2-1 2-2 2-3 2-4 2-5 2-6 2-7

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Bits 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Octets 3 Fraction (F)
2-8 2-9 2-10 2-11 2-12 2-13 2-14 2-15
Octets 4 Fraction (F)
2-16 2-17 2-18 2-19 2-20 2-21 2-22 2-23

Float64
A Float64 is representing a number defined by ANSI/IEEE 754 as single precision.

Numeric Identifier Data type name Value range Resolution Length

15 Float64 refer to ANSI/IEEE 754 refer to ANSI/IEEE 754 8 Octets

SN: sign 0 = positive, 1 = negative.

Bits 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Octets 1 Exponent (E)
SN 210 29 28 27 26 25 24
Octets 2 Exponent (E) Fraction (F)
23 22 21 20 2-1 2-2 2-3 2-4
Octets 3 Fraction (F)
2-5 2-6 2-7 2-8 2-9 2-10 2-11 2-12
Octets 4 Fraction (F)
2 -13
2 -14
2 -15
2 -16
2-17 2-18 2-19 2-20
Octets 5 Fraction (F)
2-21 2-22 2-23 2-24 2-25 2-26 2-27 2-28
Octets 6 Fraction (F)
2-29 2-30 2-31 2-32 2-33 2-34 2-35 2-36
Octets 7 Fraction (F)
2 -37
2 -38
2 -39
2 -40
2-41 2-42 2-43 2-44
Octets 8 Fraction (F)
2-45 2-46 2-47 2-48 2-49 2-50 2-51 2-52

Visible String
This data type is defined as the ISO 646 string type. Characters are based on 8 Bit ASCII.

Numeric Identifier Data type name Value range Resolution Length

9 VisibleString refer to ISO 646 - variable

Bits 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Octets 1 1. Character
Octets 2 2. Character
... ...
Octets n n. Character

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OctetString
An OctetString is an ordered sequence of Bytes, numbered from 1 to n.

Numeric Identifier Data type name Value range Resolution Length

10 OctetString - - variable

Bits 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Octet 1 1. Character
Octet 2 2. Character
... ...
Octet n n. Character

BYTE
A Byte is 1 octet.

Numeric Identifier Data type name Value range Resolution Length

22 Byte - - 1 Octet

Bits 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Octet 1 1. Byte

WORD
A Word is an ordered sequence of 2 octets.

Numeric Identifier Data type name Value range Resolution Length

23 Word - - 2 Octets

Bits 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Octet 1 1. Byte
Octet 2 2. Byte

DWORD
A DWord is an ordered sequence of 4 octets.

Numeric Identifier Data type name Value range Resolution Length

24 DWord - - 4 Octets

Bits 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Octet 1 1. Byte
Octet 2 2. Byte

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Bits 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Octet 3 3. Byte
Octet 4 4. Byte

LWORD
A LWord is an ordered sequence of 8 octets.

Numeric Identifier Data type name Value range Resolution Length

25 LWord - - 8 Octets

Bits 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Octet 1 1. Byte
Octet 2 2. Byte
Octet 3 3. Byte
Octet 4 4. Byte
Octet 5 5. Byte
Octet 6 6. Byte
Octet 7 7. Byte
Octet 8 8. Byte

TimeOfDay
This data type is composed of two elements of unsigned values representing the time of day
and the date. The first element is an Unsigned32 data type and contains the number of
milliseconds since midnight, where midnight = 0.
The second element is of type Unsigned 16 containing the number of completed days since
January 1, 1984.

Numeric Identifier Data type name Value range Resolution Length

12 TimeOfDay 0 ≤ i ≤ (228-1) ms - 6 Octets
0 ≤ i ≤ (216-1) days

The time is interpreted as 32 bit value. The first 4 (MSB) bits have the value zero. The date
indication is coded as 16 bit value.

Bits 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Octets 1 0 0 0 0 2 27
2 26
2 25
224 Number of
Octets 2 223
2 22
2 21
2 20
2 19
2 18
2 17
216 millisec‐
onds since
Octets 3 215 214 213 212 211 210 29 28 midnight
Octets 4 27
2 6
25
2 4
2 3
2 2
21
20
Octets 5 215
214
213
2 12
2 11
2 10
29
28 days since
Octets 6 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 January 1st,
1984

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TimeDifference
This data type is composed of two elements of unsigned values and expresses the difference
in time. The first element is an Unsigned32 data type that contains the fractional portion of one
day in milliseconds. The optional second element is an Unsigned16 data type that contains
the difference in days.

Numeric Identifier Data type name Value range Resolution Length

13 TimeDifference 0 ≤ i ≤ (232-1) ms - 4 or 6 Octets
0 ≤ i ≤ (216-1) days

The time is interpreted as 32 bit value. The first 4 (MSB) bits have the value zero. The date
indication is coded as 16 bit value.

Bits 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Octets 1 2 31
2 30
2 29
2 28
2 27
2 26
2 25
224 Number of
Octets 2 2 23
2 22
2 21
2 20
2 19
2 18
2 17
216 millisec‐
onds (of
Octets 3 215 214 213 212 211 210 29 28 one day)
Octets 4 2 7
2 6
25
2 4
23
2 2
2 1
20
Octets 5 215
214
213
212
211
2 10
29
28 Number of
Octets 6 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 days (op‐
tional)

Date
This data type is composed of six elements of unsigned values and expresses calendar date
and time. The first element is an Unsigned16 data type and gives the fraction of a minute in
milliseconds. The second element is an Unsigned8 data type and gives the fraction of an hour
in minutes. The third element is an Unsigned8 data type and gives the fraction of a day in hours
with the most significant bit indicating Standard Time or Daylight Saving Time. The fourth
element is an Unsigned8 data type. Its upper three (3) bits give the day of the week and its
lower five (5) bits give the day of the month. The fifth element is an Unsigned8 data type and
gives the month. The last element is Unsigned8 data type and gives the year. The values 0 ...
50 correspond to the years 2000 to 2050; the values 51 ... 99 correspond to the years 1951
to 1999.

Numeric Identifier Data type name Value range Resolution Length

50 Date 0 ms ≤ i ≤ 99 years - 7 Octets (Unsigned16 + 5
x Unsigned8)

Bits 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Octet 1 215 214 213 212 211 210 29 28 0...59999
Octet 2 2 7
2 6
2 5
2 4
2 3
2 2
2 1
2 0 millisec‐
onds
Octet 3 res res 25 24 23 22 21 20 0...59 mi‐
nutes
Octet 4 SU res res 24 23 22 21 20 0...23 hours
Octet 5 day of week day of month 1...7 day of
22 21 20 24 23 22 21 20 week
1...31 day
of month

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Bits 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Octet 6 res res 2 5
2 4
2 3
22
2 1
20 1...12
month
Octet 7 res 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 0...99 years

SU: Standard Time = 0; Daylight Saving Time = 1

day of week: 0 Monday = 1; Tuesday =2.....Sunday = 7
res = reserved

TimeOfDay without date indication

This data type consists of one element of an unsigned value and expresses the time of day
without date indication. The element is an Unsigned32 data type and contains the time after
midnight in milliseconds.

Numeric Identifier Data type name Value range Resolution Length

52 TimeOfDay without date 0 ≤ i ≤ (228-1) ms 4 Octets (Unsigned32)
indication

The time is interpreted as 32 bit value.

Bits 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Octet 1 0 0 0 0 227 226 225 224 Number of
Octet 2 223 222 221 220 219 218 217 216 millisec‐
onds since
Octet 3 215 214 213 212 211 210 29 28 midnight
Octet 4 2 7
2 6
2 5
2 4
2 3
2 2
2 1
20

TimeDifference with Date indication

This data type is composed of two elements of unsigned values that express the difference in
time. The first element is an Unsigned32 data type that provides the fractional portion of one
day in milliseconds. The second element is an Unsigned16 data type that provides the
difference in number of days.

Numeric Identifier Data type name Value range Resolution Length

53 TimeDifference with date 0 ≤ i ≤ (232-1) ms ms, days 6 Octets (Unsigned32 +
indication 0 ≤ i ≤ (216-1) days Unsigned16)

The time is interpreted as 32 bit value. The date indication is coded as 16 bit value.

Bits 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Octet 1 2 31
2 30
2 29
2 28
2 27
2 26
2 25
224 Number of
Octet 2 2 23
2 22
2 21
2 20
2 19
2 18
2 17
216 millisec‐
onds (of
Octet 3 215 214 213 212 211 210 29 28 one day)
Octet 4 2 7
2 6
2 5
2 4
2 3
2 2
2 1
20
Octet 5 2 15
2 14
2 13
2 12
2 11
2 10
2 9
28 Number of
Octet 6 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 days

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TimeDifference without Date indication

This data type consists of one element of an unsigned value that expresses the difference in
time. he element is an Unsigned32 data type providing the fractional portion of one day in
milliseconds.

Numeric Identifier Data type name Value range Resolution Length

54 TimeDifference without 0 ≤ i ≤ (232-1) ms ms, days 4 Octets (Unsigned32)
date indication

The time is interpreted as 32 bit value.

Bits 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Octet 1 231
2 30
2 29
2 28
2 27
2 26
225
224 Number of
Octet 2 223 222 221 220 219 218 217 216 millisec‐
onds (of
Octet 3 215 214 213 212 211 210 29 28 one day)
Octet 4 27
2 6
25
2 4
2 3
22
21
20

NetworkTime
This data type is based on the RFC 1305 standard and composed of two unsigned values that
express the network time related to a particular date. Its semantic has changed in IEC
61158-6:2003.
The first element is an Unsigned32 data type that provides the network time in seconds since
1.1.1900 0.00,00(UTC) or since 7.2.2036 6.28,16(UTC) for time values less than 0x9DFF4400,
which represents the 1.1.1984 0:00,00(UTC). The second element is an Unsigned32 data type
that provides the fractional portion of seconds in 1/232 s. Rollovers after 136 years are not
automatically detectable and are to be maintained by the application.

Numeric Identifier Data type name Value range Resolution Length

58 NetworkTime Byte 1 to 4: S 8 Octets
0 ≤ i ≤ (232-1) (1/232) s (Unsigned32 + Un‐
Byte 5 to 8: signed32)
0 ≤ i ≤ (232-1)

Bits 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Octet 1 231 230 229 228 227 226 225 224 Number of
Octet 2 2 23
2 22
2 21
2 20
2 19
2 18
2 17
2 16 seconds
since
Octet 3 215 214 213 212 211 210 29 28 1.1.1900.
Octet 4 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 Rollover af‐
ter 136
years.
Thus, next
would be
7.2.2036.
Octet 5 231 230 229 228 227 226 225 224 Fractional
Octet 6 2 23
2 22
2 21
2 20
2 19
2 18
2 17
2 16 portion of
seconds:
Octet 7 215 214 213 212 211 210 29 28 1/232 s
Octet 8 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20

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The Time Stamp mechanism in PROFIBUS DP is using this data type. However, the semantic
is slightly different:
● The least significant Bit of the fractional portion (20) is device internally used to indicate a
synchronized or unsynchronized state of the clock time.

NetworkTimeDifference
This data type is composed of an integer value and of an unsigned value that express the
difference in network time. The first element is an Integer32 data type that provides the network
time difference in seconds. The second element is an Unsigned32 data type that provides the
fractional portion of seconds in 1/232 s.

Numeric Identifier Data type name Value range Resolution Length

59 NetworkTimeDifference Byte 1 to 4: S 8 Octets
-231 ≤ i ≤ (231-1) (1/232) s (Integer32 + Unsigned32)
Byte 5 to 8:
0 ≤ i ≤ (232-1)

Bits 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Octet 1 SN 2 30
2 29
2 28
2 27
2 26
2 25
224 Signed
Octet 2 2 23
2 22
2 21
2 20
2 19
2 18
2 17
216 number of
seconds
Octet 3 215 214 213 212 211 210 29 28
Octet 4 2 7
2 6
2 5
2 4
2 3
2 2
2 1
20
Octet 5 2 31
2 30
2 29
2 28
2 27
2 26
2 25
224 Fractional
Octet 6 223 222 221 220 219 218 217 216 portion of
seconds:
Octet 7 215 214 213 212 211 210 29 28 1/232 s
Octet 8 2 7
2 6
2 5
2 4
2 3
2 2
2 1
20

See also
PROFIdrive-specific data types (Page 351)

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English)

Existing PROFIBUS/PROFINET profile specific data types

This topic contains the profile specific data types of PROFIBUS/PROFINET.

Float32+Unsigned8 (former "DS33")

This data structure consists of the value and the status of a Float32 parameter. The parameter
can be an input or output..

Numeric Identifier Data type name Value range Resolution Length

101 Float32 +Unsigned8 See Float32 and Un‐ - 5 Octets
signed8

SN: sign 0 = positive, 1 = negative

Bits 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Octets 1 Exponent (E)
SN 27 26 25 24 23 22 21
Octets 2 (E) Fraction (F)
20 2-1 2-2 2-3 2-4 2-5 2-6 2-7
Octets 3 Fraction (F)
2-8 2-9 2-10 2-11 2-12 2-13 2-14 2-15
Octets 4 Fraction (F)
2 -16
2 -17
2 -18
2 -19
2-20 2-21 2-22 2-23
Octet 5 2 7
2 6
2 5
2 4
2 3
2 2
2 1
20

Unsigned8+Unsigned8 (former "DS34")

This data structure consists of the value and the status of the Unsigned8 parameter. The
parameter can be an input or output.

Numeric Identifier Data type name Value range Resolution Length

102 Unsigned8 + Unsigned8 See Unsigned8 - 2 Octets

In two’s complement; the most significant bit (MSB) is the bit after the sign (SN) in the first Byte.

Bits 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Octet 1 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20
Octet 2 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20

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OctetString2+Unsigned8 (former "DS35")

This data structure consists of the value and the status of the OctetString parameter. The
parameter can be input or output.

Numeric Identifier Data type name Value range Resolution Length

103 OctetString2 + Unsigned8 see OctetString2 and Un‐ - 3 Octets
signed8

Bits 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Octet 1 1. Byte
Octet 2 2. Byte
Octet 3 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20

Unsigned16_S
This data structure consists of the value and the status embedded in an unsigned 16 data type.
The parameter using this data type can be input or output.

Numeric Identifier Data type name Value range Resolution Length

104 Unsigned16_S 0 to 213 + 0 to 3 1 2 Octets

Bits 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Octets 1 2 13
2 12
2 11
2 10
2 9
2 8
2 7
26
Octets 2 25 24 23 22 21 20 St1 St0

st1 (bit1) st0 (bit0) Meaning

0 0 input channel: bad (value is fail-safe value)
output channel: reserved
0 1 input channel: simulation
output channel: reserved
1 0 input channel: uncertain
output channel: reserved
1 1 input channel: good
output channel: reserved

Integer16_S
This data structure consists of the value and the status embedded in an integer 16 data type.
The parameter using this data type can be input or output.

Numeric Identifier Data type name Value range Resolution Length

105 Integer16_S - 2 to 2 –1
12 12
1 2 Octets
+ 0 to 3

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SN: sign 0 = positive, 1 = negative

Bits 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Octets 1 SN 2 12
2 11
2 10
2 9
2 8
2 7
26
Octets 2 2 5
2 4
2 3
2 2
2 1
2 0
St1 St0

st1 (bit1) st0 (bit0) Meaning

0 0 input channel: bad (value is fail-safe value)
output channel: reserved
0 1 input channel: simulation
output channel: reserved
1 0 input channel: uncertain
output channel: reserved
1 1 input channel: good
output channel: reserved

Unsigned8_S
This data structure consists of the value and the status embedded in an Unsigned8 data type.
The parameter using this data type can be an input or output.

Numeric Identifier Data type name Value range Resolution Length

106 Unsigned8_S 0 to 2 5
1 1 Octet
+ 0 to 3

Bits 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Octets 1 2 5
2 4
2 3
2 2
2 1
2 0
St1 St0

st1 (bit1) st0 (bit0) Meaning

0 0 input channel: bad (value is fail-safe value)
output channel: reserved
0 1 input channel: simulation
output channel: reserved
1 0 input channel: uncertain
output channel: reserved
1 1 input channel: good
output channel: reserved

OctetString_S
This data structure consists of the value and the status embedded in an octet string data type.
The parameter using this data type can be an input or output.
In the scope of this profile, this is the preferred data type for digital values. It contains the value
of a binary channel as a bit in a value field (ch(x)), and a status information in a status field

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(st1(x) and st0(x)) coded as shown below. If a channel is unused, its position in the value field
and in the status field has to be set to 0.
The value field and the status field are packed into an OctetString with the bit coding as shown
below. This data type is defined as OctetString_S.

Numeric Identifier Data type name Value range Resolution Length

107 OctetString_S See OctetString and be‐ - n Octets
low

Bits bit7 bit 6 bit 5 bit 4 bit 3 bit 2 bit 1 bit 0

Octet 1 ch(8) ch(7) ch(6) ch(5) ch(4) ch(3) ch(2) ch(1)
*** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** ***
Octet m ch(n) ch(n-1) ch(n-2) ch(n-3) ch(n-4) ch(n-5) ch(n-6) ch(n-7)
Octet m+1 st1(4) st0(4) st1(3) st0(3) st1(2) st0(2) st1(1) st0(1)
*** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** ***
Octet 3*m st1(n) st0(n) st1(n-1) st0(n-1) st1(n-2) st0(n-2) st1(n-3) st0(n-3)

ch(x) value for channel x; st(x) status information for channel x; 1<x≤n

st1 (bit1) st0 (bit0) Meaning

0 0 input channel: bad (value is fail-safe value)
output channel: reserved
0 1 input channel: simulation
output channel: reserved
1 0 input channel: uncertain
output channel: reserved
1 1 input channel: good
output channel: reserved

F message trailer with 4 octets

This data structure consists of the status/control byte, consecutive number, and 2 byte CRC
parameters in PROFIsafe's V1-mode or status/control byte and 3 byte CRC parameters in
PROFIsafe's V2- mode. This data type can be associated with input or output data up to 12
byte. So far the data type "OctetString" with numeric identifier "10" has been used for the coding
of the F message trailer. For new product developments the new data type specification shall
be considered.

Numeric Identifier Data type name Value range Resolution Length

110 F message trailer with 4 PROFIsafe: V1-mode - 4 Octets
octets and V2-mode

Bits 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Octet 1 Status/Control octet
Octet 2 Consecutive number (V1-mode) or High-octet
CRC(V2-mode) *)

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Bits 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Octet 3 CRC *)
Octet 4 Low-byte CRC (least significant octet) *)

* Byte ordering according to IEC 61158-5 Type 3

F message trailer with 5 octets

This data structure consists of the status/control byte and 4 byte CRC parameters in
PROFIsafe's V2-mode. This data type can be associated with input or output data up to 122
byte.

Numeric Identifier Data type name Value range Resolution Length

111 F message trailer with 5 PROFIsafe: V2-mode - 5 Octets
octets

Bits 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Octet 1 Status/Control octet
Octet 2 1. byte CRC (most significant octet) *)
Octet 3 2. byte CRC *)
Octet 4 3. byte CRC *)
Octet 5 4. byte CRC (least significant octet) *)

* Byte ordering according to IEC 61158-5 Type 3

F message trailer with 6 octets

This data structure consists of the status/control byte, consecutive number and 4 byte CRC
parameters in PROFIsafe's V1-mode. This data type can be associated with input or output
data up to 122 byte. So far the data type "Octet String" with numeric identifier "10" has been
used for the coding of the F message trailer. For new product developments the new data type
specification shall be considered.

Numeric Identifier Data type name Value range Resolution Length

111 F message trailer with 6 PROFIsafe: V1-mode - 6 Octets
octets

Bits 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Octet 1 Status/Control octet
Octet 2 Consecutive number
Octet 3 1. byte CRC (most significant octet) *)
Octet 4 2. byte CRC *)
Octet 5 3. byte CRC *)
Octet 6 4. byte CRC (least significant octet) *)

* Byte ordering according to IEC 61158-5 Type 3

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_ C
_provideRecord(), 216 CIDR
_readRecord Classless Inter-Domain Routing, 243
Application, 372 Commissioning
_receiveRecord(), 216 PROFIsafe with Scout, 326, 333
_tcpCloseConnection Communication
TCP communication, 230 Between SIMOTION and SIMATIC, 30
_tcpCloseConnection system function, 230 SIMATIC as an I-slave, 34
_tcpCloseServer SIMATIC as DP slave, 34
TCP communication, 231 SIMOTION as an I-slave, 31
_tcpCloseServer system function, 231 SIMOTION as DP slave, 31
_tcpOpenClient Configuring
TCP communication, 228 Shared Device, 305
_tcpOpenClient system function, 228 Configuring the sender, 174
_tcpOpenServer Controller Application Cycle Factor, 67
TCP communication, 227 Cycle clock scaling, 67
_tcpOpenServer system function, 227
_tcpReceive
TCP communication, 229 D
_tcpReceive system function, 229
Data block (PAP), 359
_tcpSend
DP cycle
TCP communication, 229
PROFINET IO, 134
_tcpSend system function, 229
DP slave
_udpAddMulticastGroupMembership, 236
SIMOTION, 31
_udpAddMulticastGroupMembership system
DP V1 communication
function, 236
Program example, 387
_udpDropMulticastGroupMembership, 236
Drive Based Safety
_udpReceive, 235
Functions, 267
_udpReceive system function, 235
Telegrams, 269
_udpSend, 234
_udpSend system function, 234
_writeRecord
Application, 372
E
_xreceive, 39 Ethernet
_xsend, 38 LCom library, 222
Properties of the subnets, 219
Using interface, 221
A Exporting/importing DO, 340
Exporting/importing drive objects, 340
Acyclic communication, 356

F
B
F-Proxy
Base Mode Parameter Access, 356
iDevice F-Proxy, 276
PROFIsafe, 272

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PROFIdrive
Application classes, 349
I Profile, 343
PROFIenergy
I device F-Proxy
Cell concept, 213
Configuring procedure, 285
Controller, 215
PROFIBUS integrated, 284
Device, 215
PROFIBUS topology, 282
Overview, 213
PROFINET, 283
System function blocks, 216
I-device
PROFINET
Creating, 183
Inserting CBE30, 120
Transfer area, 185
PROFINET IO
idevice F-Proxy
2 interfaces, 77
Properties, 280
Controlled SYNC master, 87
Runtime, 280
IO controller, 42
iDevice F-Proxy
IO device, 42
Basic information, 276
RT, 47
Configuring, 287
PROFIsafe
I-device F-Proxy
Adapting the F destination address (F_Dest_Add)
Configuring, 296
for the entire project, 293
F-address, 302
Basic information, 267
Requirement, 278
Configuring SIMOTION D, 326
Insert PROFINET board, 120
Failsafe data exchange broadcast, 324, 333
IRT High Performance, 49
F-Proxy, 272
I-slave
I-slave F-Proxy, 324
SIMATIC, 34
Master-slave coupling, 329
SIMOTION, 31
PROFIBUS I slave F-Proxy, 326
I-slave-F-Proxy, 325
PROFIBUS, requirement, 324
Upgrading PROFIBUS to PROFINET, 300
PROFIsafe communication, 326, 333
L PROFIsafe slot, 328, 334
LCom library, 222

R
M Receiver
Media redundancy Configuring, 175
Media redundancy for IRT frames, 97 Redundant sync master
Media Redundancy Protocol, 97 Rules, 94
Ring ports, 99 References, 4
MRPD Replacing DO, 340
Configuring, 166 Ring ports, 99
Routing
S7 routing, 245
P
PROFIBUS
Acyclic communication, 356
S
Cyclic services, 29 Send clock
DPV1 communication, 356 DP cycle, 134
PROFIBUS master-master Shared Device
SIMOTION functions, 38 Basic information, 303
PROFIBUS message frame, 328, 334 Configuring, 305

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SIMATIC F-CPU, 326, 333

SIMOTION IT
OPC XML DA, 265
Variable access, 263
Web server, 262
SINAMICS drive unit, 328, 334
SP slave
SIMATIC, 34
Speed controller
Automatic controller setting, 267
Sync domain, 50
creating, 128
Sync master
Redundant, 92
Tandem machine, 94

T
TCP communication, 223
LCom library, 222
SIMOTION system functions, 226
Topology
Configuring, 138

U
UDP communication, 232
System functions, 233

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