Network topologies for PROFINET
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Note
Interface with SIMATIC PDM
The PC shown is always the interface to SIMATIC PDM.
In networks with routing capability, the PC can be connected to a linked network. You can
find information on this in the section "Plant-wide communication by means of routing
Using SIMATIC PDM
2.5 Establishing connections to field devices
Help for SIMATIC PDM (V8.2)
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