
GFK-2571A
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PROFINET IO Performance Examples
Note:
The configurations and performance numbers shown here are examples; Actual
performance timings will vary depending on your exact configuration and network setup.
This section presents various PROFINET IO systems and their measured I/O performance for a
simple 16 point Discrete I/O Loopback. As these systems are not identical in their configuration or
setup, additional details of each system configuration are in a section following the table below.
The I/O Loopback measurements were done by wiring the outputs of a discrete output module
directly to the inputs of a discrete input module, and using Ladder Logic to measure the time
difference between setting the outputs and reading the same data on the corresponding inputs.
Proficy Machine Edition was attached to the RX3i during testing. The average, minimum, and
maximum loopback times were captured from a 4 hour sample period. In addition, since the CPU
sweep time is a primary factor in the accuracy and precision of the I/O Loopback times recorded, the
average and maximum CPU sweep times for each system are given.
Note:
CPU Sweep time variations between systems are not completely a function of varying
PROFINET IO. It was also influenced by variations in logic executed and main rack
configurations.
System Configuration
Total #
PROFINET
IO
Devices/
Modules*
Total Amount
PROFINET I/O
Discrete pts./
Analog Chan.
RX3i CPU
Sweep Time
(msec.)
Average
(Max)
16 pt. Discrete
I/O Loopback
Time (msec.)
Average
(Min, Max)
1ms PROFINET Update Rate
A.1
– Single Device
1/4
192/0
3.2 (5.8)
8 (5, 13)
A.2
– Multi-Device
8/14
824/0
4.0 (6.4)
7 (4, 12)
A.2.1
– Multi-Device w/MRP
8/14
824/0
4.0 (6.6)
7 (4, 12)
A.3
– Multi-PNC Multi-Device
32/41
2808/85
7.2 (9.6)
14 (6, 17)
16ms PROFINET Update Rate
B.1
– Multi-Device
20/29
1928/0
5.2 (8.2)
22 (5, 42)
B.1.1
– Multi-Device w/MRP
20/29
1928/0
5.2 (7.7)
23 (5, 43)
B.2
– Max Device
64/89
5176/445
12.3 (15.4)
36 (11, 60)
* Number of modules only includes I/O modules; does not include head-ends or power-supplies.
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