Introduction - GE IC695PNC001 User Manual

Chapter

Introduction

1
This chapter introduces the PACSystems RX3i PROFINET system and describes the RX3i
PROFINET Controller (PNC) module. The last two pages of this chapter are a glossary that
summarizes many terms used in the manual.
Chapter 2, Installation explains how to install a PNC, how to complete port connections, and how
to update the module firmware. Chapter 2 also explains how to install the PNC's USB port driver,
and describes how the module synchronizes its internal clock with the RX3i CPU.
Chapter 3, Configuration explains how to complete and download the PACSystems RX3i
configuration for PNCs, Scanners and third-party devices.
Chapter 4, PROFINET System Operation describes I/O scan operation and application program
function blocks for use with the RX3i PNC module. This chapter also provides an overview of
PROFINET communications between the controller and IO-Devices.
Chapter 5, Diagnostics explains the powerup and reset process, special LED blink patterns, status
reporting, and fatal error reporting. It also describes faults and corrective actions.
Chapter 6, Redundant Media explains how a PROFINET system can be set up for PROFINET
Media Redundancy Protocol (MRP), and describes ring topologies that might be used.
Chapter 7, Network Management explains the use of SNMP (Simple Network Management
Protocol) and Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) to assist network management. These features
are available in PNC firmware version 1.10 or later.
For additional information, please refer to the manuals listed below. Manuals can be downloaded
from the Support website.
PACSystems CPU Reference Manual, GFK-2222
PACSystems RX3i System Manual, GFK-2314.
PACSystems RX3i PROFINET Controller Command Line Interface Manual, GFK-2572
VersaMax PROFINET Scanner User's Manual, GFK-2721
GFK-2571A 1-1