Sample configuration
Figure 5-1
Configuration with 3 PROFINET axes
Communication with the drive
For instance, to establish a network connection from the plant/system network (X120) to the
drive network (X150), we recommend that an alias IP address is allocated. In the operating
area, select "Commissioning" → "Network" → "Overview". Press the "Change" softkey, and
enter an alias address for X120 of the following type:
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The SINUMERIK Operate Online Help provides more detailed, context-related infor‐
mation on the network settings.
5.3 Extending the SIMATIC S7 project (PROFINET)
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