IP Core and software have been designed to implement a PROFINET communication based on hardware supporting an Ethernet interface and an Altera FPGA. This solution provides uniform interfaces for future support of additional Industrial Ethernet protocols.
PROFINET RT | |
Tested and Described IP Core Configurations | - Switch IP Core with 2 external ports and 1 internal port |
Switch Clock | 125 MHz |
Functionality | - PROFINET Device According Specification V2.3, Conformance Class B - Media Redundancy Client - Multicast Provider and Subscriber |
Shared Devices (Supported Number of PROFINET Controllers for Simultaneous Communication) | Yes (2) |
Number of Connections per PROFINET Controller | 2 |
Maximum Size of I/O Data Per Communciation Relationship | 1.024 Bytes |
Support of Profiles | Yes |
Operating System | eCos V3.0 |
API | Simple Device Application Interface |
PROFINET IRT | |
Requirements and Supported Quantity Structures | See PROFINET RT |
Functionality | - PROFINET Device According Specification V2.3, Conformance Class C - PTCP, Relative Forwarder, Fast Forwarding, cycle time down to 250 μs, legacy support for Siemens drive products (already available) - Dynamic Frame Packing, Media Redundancy for Planned Duplication (MRPD), cycle time < 250 μs (in preparation) |
Scope of Delivery | |
Qsys Component | Downloadable from Softing website |
Additional Products and Services | |
KEL-AB-010001 | Altera Cyclone V E FPGA Development Kit and MAX V licensing board with 8 hours of technical assistance |
SIA-YY-012501 | Integration workshop for implementing field devices based on Altera Cyclone FPGA family |
SIA-YY-012503 | Integration support provided by e-mail or phone |
TRA-PN-TECH | Training “PROFINET – Technology” |
TRA-PN-CERTENG | Training "PROFINET - Certified Engineer" |