With SOFTNET for PROFIBUS, PCs can be connected to programmable controllers, such as SIMATIC S7, over PROFIBUS.
The following user interfaces are available:
- DP protocol
- PG/OP communication for SIMATIC S7
- S7 communication
- Open communication (SEND/RECEIVE) based on the FDL interface
SOFTNET is available for the following interfaces:
- CP 5512 (PC card, CardBus 32-bit)
- CP 5611 A2 (PCI, 32-bit)
- CP 5711 (USB V2.0)
- CP 5621 (PCIe x1)
- Integral PROFIBUS interfaces of SIMATIC PGs/PCs
The operating systems that are supported are listed in the ordering data for the SOFTNET software.