Introduction One of the cool features of PROFINET is the shared device. Not a lot of people know about it but anyone who happens to have an issue that the shared device can help, it can easily become a game changer. So what is a shared device in PROFINET and how to use it? Let’s find out …

Introduction The SIEMENS PN/PN coupler is a gateway device that can connect two separated PROFINET subnets together. It allows the two subnets to exchange certain data but prevents the two subnets’ devices from accessing the other side. While most of the engineers know how to use the synchronous …

Introduction At work my team and I often deal with quite complex and sizable PROFINET networks. With TIA Portal and PRONETA, we can definitely troubleshoot some network issues. However, if the network issue is intermittent, it will get trickier to troubleshoot. Hence the best way is to set some …

Introduction Any one who has done some commissioning work must have struggled with device accessibility issues. It could be an awkward installation location or a 5 mins navigation through a robot jungle. The truth is, with SIEMENS systems, you don’t necessarily have to do it the hard way. Throughout …