PROFINET

PROFINET is an open standard for Industrial Ethernet. It is used for a large variety of industries: from process automation up to motion control, as well as for functional-safety solutions.
ABB drives offer connectivity to PROFINET systems extending the basic functionality and data transfer capabilities of drives.

Key benefits

  • Greater flexibility
  • Easier operation
  • reduced costs
  • Improved control system availability
  • Seamless compatibility


 


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Compatible with all ABB drives in low and medium voltage ranges.

Certified according to Conformance Class B (CC-B) supporting PROFIdrives and ABB drives profiles.

Find further info on ABB drives conforming to the PROFINET specifications on PROFINET International organization website.

 

PROFINET topologies:

  • Daisy chain (line topology)
  • Star topology
  • Ring topology (MRP - Media Redundancy Protocol)
  • Network redundancy (ACS880 drive)
  • Controller redundancy (shared devices) one or two controllers, primary and backup connections

 

 

Reliable connectivity with your engineering system:

  • HTTPS protocol, used for access to PROFINET module's web page and for Ethernet tool network (like Drive Composer pro).
  • Remote access can be used to perform a start-up or maintenance for ABB common architecture drives.
  • PROFINET IO configuration web page allows to see status, to modify fieldbus parameters, to change the PROFINET IO Station Name.
  • The configuration web page also allows the extension of Ethernet capabilities for the FPNO-21 by allowing users to enable or disable the necessary features or services.
  • Able to change IP settings remotely via ABB IP configuration tool.
  • Support Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) for the time synchronization.
  • Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) can be used to collect and organize information of the managed devices on IP networks.
  • An OPC UA Server for ultimate flexibility for data collection requirements.

Media Redundancy Protocol (MRP):

Built-in switch for Media Redundancy Protocol (MRP) configuration saves your time and cost to buy and install an extra switch.

  • The MRP network uses ring topology that includes multiple nodes
  • Controlled node has the Media Redundancy Manager (MRM) role.
  • FPNO-21 module(s) have the role of Media redundancy Client(s) (MRC).
  • Each node, MRM or MRC has a pair of ports for connecting in the ring.
  • The link speed of both ports is 100 Mbit/s, full duplex.

Shared devices:

  • Shared devices is an option.
    • Access one drive from two controllers through interface module.
  • Example of application.
    • one PLC to control the drive and other safety PLC for safety communication.
    • the PROFINET drive control and PROFIsafe can be used by separate PLC. With Siemens and/or ABB PLCs

​Increase your control system availability with the ​PROFINET S2 redundancy solution for ABB drives ​

  • All ABB drives support the PROFINET System Redundancy S2.
  • System redundancy is implemented in PROFINET interface via the Fieldbus adapter module.
  • If the main controller fails, the backup will be keeping the production running to avoid down-time.
  • Easy commissioning, as this feature available by default and doesn't require additional configuration on the drive side. The configuration is done in the PLC engineering environment.

Read more about PROFINET System Redundancy S2 for ABB drives

Safety functionality and communication between a drive and a safety PLC

  • With optional safety functions modules FSO-12 or FSO-21, you can enable PROFIsafe over PROFINET connectivity, between your ACS880 drive and the safety PLC by adding the FPNO-21 fieldbus adapter module to your drive. This way you will have a more flexible safety solution with the possibility to add safely-limited speed (SLS) to your application while it is in use.
  • To ensure a reliable safety solution for your machine building needs the PROFIsafe safety functions module (FSPS-21) helps connect the all-compatible machinery drive (ACS380), general purpose drive (ACS580) or the industrial drive (ACS880) seamlessly to a safety PLC. The plug-in safety functions module employs built-in safety functions through PROFIsafe and controls the drive through PROFINET. The module has PROFIsafe controlled  Safe Torque Off (STO) and Safe Stop 1 (SS1-t) functions built-in.

Links and downloads

FPNO-21 Quick installation guide
FPNO-21 User's manual
GSDML files
FPNO-21 PROFINET Class B Certificate
FPNO-21 PROFINET PROFIdrive Certificate

FPNO-21 is compatible with

ACS380
ACS480
ACS580
ACH580
ACQ580
ACS880
DCS880
DCT880

Related links

Offering
ABB Drives
Safety functions module
PROFIsafe
PLC Automation
PLC and HMI
Software tool
Drive Composer
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