SIMATIC iMap is a Windows-based application for configuring communication between technology modules (PROFINET devices) of a machine/plant.

SIMATIC iMap principally comprises the following views:

• Project tree:
  Used to manage all project resources (technology functions and devices) and to navigate within the automation hierarchy of a plant.
• Technology library:
  The library contains the technological software functions that are required for a project. The library elements must be supplied by the OEMs (technologists).
• Connection editor:
  Used to specify data exchange between the technology modules.
• Network and topology view:
  Used for assigning the hardware units to each other in terms of topology and for system diagnosis (diagnosis of communication and device status).
• Project view:
  Used for project administration and for an overview of the software functions used in a project.
• Chart view:
  Structured representation of the configured plant