The course is designed to familiarize students with the application of Profinet in an industrial automation environment. Gain practical skills to integrate and manage PROFINET networks effectively, ensuring reliable and high-performance communication in industrial automation. Enhance your expertise and stay ahead in the rapidly evolving field of industrial networking with the Siemens PROFINET course.
Objectives:
Upon completing this Communication systems course from IIPD, the candidate should be able to perform the following functions at the site,
- Overview of general network theories
- Profinet Ethernet and the OSI model
- Distributed automation using Profinet
- Network structure and installation
- Real-time communication
Course Outline:
- Introduction to Profinet:
- Overview of Profinet and its benefits.
- Comparison with other industrial communication protocols.
- Understanding the architecture and network topologies.
Profinet Basics:
- Profinet communication layers (physical, data link, and application).
- Ethernet fundamentals for Profinet.
- Profinet devices and their roles (controllers, and IO devices).
- Addressing and device identification.
Profinet Network Configuration:
- Planning and designing a Profinet network.
- Configuring network components (switches, routers, etc.).
- IP addressing and subnetting.
- Device discovery and configuration.
Profinet Device Integration:
- Configuring Profinet devices (controllers and IO devices).
- Adding devices to the network.
- Device parameterization and diagnostics.
Profinet Communication:
- Real-Time (RT) communication principles.
- Isochronous Real-Time (IRT) communication principles.
- Setting up communication classes and priorities.
- Handling alarms and diagnostics.
Profinet Integration with PLC:
- Configuring Profinet communication in a Siemens PLC.
- Establishing communication channels between PLC and devices.
- Mapping IO data between devices and PLC.
Profinet Network Management:
- Managing Profinet network performance.
- Network diagnostics and troubleshooting.
- Redundancy and fault tolerance in Profinet networks.
Security and Safety:
- Profinet security features and best practices.
- Implementing network segmentation and access control.
- Safety-related communication with Profinet.
Advanced Profinet Topics:
- Remote maintenance and diagnostics.
- Profinet and OPC UA integration.
- Profinet and TSN (Time-Sensitive Networking) concepts.
Practical Exercises and Case Studies:
- Hands-on exercises to configure and troubleshoot Profinet networks.
- Real-world case studies to apply Profinet communication concepts.
Pre-Requisite:
- Prior experience with programming in Siemens
- Knowledge about Automation Systems
- Basic understanding of networks and Fieldbus systems
- Engr/Technician Level candidates
Methodology:
- One to One - Hands on session
- On-Line Sessions(Batch)
