With SOFTNET for Industrial Ethernet, PC/PG and workstations can be connected to programmable controllers, such as SIMATIC S7, over Industrial Ethernet.
The following user interfaces are available:
- PG/OP communication for SIMATIC S7
- Open communication (SEND/RECEIVE) for communication with SIMATIC S5 and S7
- S7 communication
SOFTNET is available for the following interfaces:
- Layer 2 Ethernet card (PCI/PCIe)
- integrated Industrial Ethernet interface
- Modem/ISDN (Remote Access Service RAS)