Command 'PROFINET Topology'

Function: The command displays the network topology of the PROFINET network as a tree structure. For each port of the PROFINET device, the neighboring device connected here and its port are displayed (if available).

Call: Context menu of a PROFINET controller.

Requirement: The communication settings to the controller are correct. The gateway and the PLC are running. The device supports the scan function.

Refreshes the view

IM

Gets the I&M data (identification and maintenance) of the device and view in a dialog

Auto IP

Automatic setting of a valid IP address for the selected device in case the address scanned by the device is invalid.

Port State

Possible states:

  • : Unknown or not connected

  • : OK

  • : Error

Neighbour

Name of the neighboring device in the network.

In the case that the device does not support the function or does not have a valid IP configuration, "No data!" is displayed. Details about the error cause are shown as a tooltip.

Neighbour-Port

Name of the neighboring port in the network.

See also