Intended purpose

The Communication Module is for PROFINET® RT communication.

The PROFINET® Communication Module includes an internal Ethernet switch. The connection to the Ethernet can be established directly to the Communication Module. An additional switch is not necessary.

The communication module is configured via the dual-port memory by means of a system configurator. The configuration is saved non-volatile in a Flash EPROM.

For usage in extreme ambient conditions (e.g. wider temperature and humidity range), a special XC version of the device is available.