Functions
5.5 Real-time communication
PROFINET with STEP 7
Function Manual, 05/2021, A5E03444486-AL
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Topological overlap of IO systems in multi-controller applications
In a configuration with multiple IO controllers, shared paths are subject to the combined
network loads of all connected PROFINET IO systems.
To avoid high communication loads in multi-controller applications, observe the following
recommendations:
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Avoid paths that are shared by multiple IO systems.
The figure below shows a configuration with two PROFINET IO systems that use the same
paths.
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Shared path
Figure 5-57 Multi-controller application with shared path
In the figure below, the two PROFINET IO systems do not use shared paths.
Figure 5-58 Multi-controller application with separate paths
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If separation is not possible: Increase the update time for the affected IO devices.
Installation guidelines of the PROFIBUS user organization
The installation guidelines can be found on the Internet
http://www.profibus.com/nc/download/installation-guide/downloads/profinet-installation-
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