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Chapter
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Technical information
EFI
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Basics
3.5
Network solutions
By integrating ESPE with the aid of the EFI gateway it is possible to bidirectionally transmit
configuration, status and diagnostics functions from the ESPE to the bus system
PROFINET IO PROFIsafe.
Using the EFI gateway, one or more ESPE or even entire applications realized with safety
controllers can be integrated into, for example, an (F)PLC.
Fig. 9: Integration of two
S300 in host/guest operation
into a bus system