- Basics regarding the network technology- Passive network components (cable and connector types)- Active network components (hub, switch, router)
- Basic PROFINET specifications
- Communication channels- Non-realtime (NRT)- Realtime (RT)- Isochronous realtime (IRT)
- Device descriptions (GSDML)
- Integration of fieldbus systems
- Structure of the PROFINET protocol
- Network diagnostics (e.g. LLDP)
- Practical exercises- Structure of a demo system- Project planning- Startup- Naming devices- Automatic PROFINET device replacement- PROFINET diagnostics