SI-PROFINET RT User Guide
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6.2.1 Number of phases
The number of phases is determined by the formula:
Number Of Phases = Send Cycle / Fastest Update Rate = 8 ms / 1 ms = 8
6.2.2 Length of phase
The length of each phase is determined by the formula:
Length Of Phase = SendClockFactor x 31.25 µs = 32 x 31.25 µs = 1 ms
Where:
SendClockFactor is specified in the GSDML file as the 'MinDeviceInterval' value.
6.2.3 Reduction ratio
The reduction ratio acts as a multiplier of the minimum update time and is determined by
the formula:
Reduction ratio = Send Cycle Device / Length Of Phase
In this example,
Reduction ratioDevice 1 = 8 ms / 1 ms = 8
Reduction ratioDevice 2 = 4 ms / 1 ms = 4
Reduction ratioDevice 3 = 2 ms / 1 ms = 2
Reduction ratioDevice 4 = 1 ms / 1 ms = 1
The SI-PROFINET RT module allows the update rate to be configured in one of three
ways:
1.
Automatic
- the update time selected is the time that the IO system calculates,
based on the configuration, that can be reliably achieved.
2.
Fixed update time
- the user selects the device update rate directly from a
selection.
3.
Fixed factor
- the user selects the reduction ratio to be used to multiply the
minimum transmission cycle time by to give the device update rate.
6.3
Discovery and Configuration Protocol (DCP)
SI-PROFINET RT supports the discovery and configuration protocol. This protocol
(when correctly configured), is used in the event of device replacement to automatically
configure the new device. All the necessary configuration is done by the neighbouring
devices when the new device is detected.
6.3.1 Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP)
LLDP is a manufacturer independent layer 2 protocol, defined in accordance with the
IEEE802.1AB standard.
During startup and also at regular intervals, LLDP is used to send and receive device
information between neighboring devices. This information includes the device name
and port numbers. LLDP messages use a special multicast destination MAC address
that 802.1D compliant bridges do not forward, i.e. the LLDP message is only seen by
neighboring devices. If all devices in a network support the LLDP protocol then an
accurate network topology view can be presented in the diagnostic tool or PLC.
Information received via LLDP is stored locally on every device, in a structure called
Management Information Base (MIB). This information can be retrieved using SNMP
(Simple Network Management Protocol) messages.