Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface
6.7.2 iPCF Menu Command
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The iPCF
me
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W7
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Notice
With the SCALANCE W
ed for one of the two
rfaces.
788-2RR, iPCF may only be enabl
WLAN inte
Restriction
With wireless LAN com
aximum data throughput
cannot be achieved in a
er number of nodes due to the
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New Possibilities with iPCF
In an industrial environment, there are applications that re
c
response when there are large numbers of nodes and a h
cell. A deterministic behavior is also required when changi
ndover
times of under 100 milliseconds.
To meet these requirements, the iPCF expansion (
i
ndustrial
P
oint
C
oordination
F
unction) was developed. iPCF is available with the following products:
●
SCALANCE W788-1RR and SCALANCE W788-2RR
●
SCALANCE
W747-1RR
●
IWLAN/PB
Link
iPCF ensures that the entire data traffic of a cell is ordered, controlled by the
access point. By avoiding collisions, the throughput can be optimized even with
large numbers of nodes. iPCF also allows fast cell changes.
Note
For PNIO communication, we always recommend that you enable the iPCF mode.
The signal strength must not fall below 60% or -65 dBm for reliable operation.
s of the 802.11 Standard
plying with IEEE 802.11, the m
cell when there is a high
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achieve
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tandard mechanisms. With norm
are of the order o
imes that can be
commercially availabl
milliseconds.
quire a deterministi
igh data throughput in a
ng cells with ha
Operating Instructions SCALANCE W78x