The PACSystems* RX3i PROFINET Scanner (PNS) module, IC695PNS001,
connects a remote universal RX3i I/O rack of Series 90-30 or RX3i modules to a
PROFINET IO-Controller. The PROFINET Scanner scans the modules in its rack,
retrieving input data and providing output data, and exchanges that data on the
PROFINET IO LAN at the configured production rate.
The PNS manages PROFINET communication and module configuration
between an IO-Controller and modules in the remote rack. If network
communications are lost, the PNS manages IO states according to the individual
module configurations.
The PNS supports 10/100/1000 Mbps Copper, 100/1000 Mbps Multi-mode Fiber,
and 100/1000 Mbps Single-mode Fiber. PROFINET communications on the
network require 100 or 1000 Mbps link speed. Although 10 Mbps cannot be used
for PROFINET communications, 10 Mbps can be used for other types of Ethernet
traffic such as PING.
Features of the RX3i PNS include:
▪ Programming and configuration services for all supported Series 90-30 and
RX3i IO Modules using Proficy Machine Edition. For a list of currently
supported IO modules, see “Supported Modules, Power Supplies and
Backplanes,” on page 9.
▪ Support for daisy-chain/line, star, or ring (redundant media) topologies.
▪ Four switched Ethernet ports - two 8-conductor RJ-45 shielded twisted pair
10/100/1000 Mbps copper interfaces and two Small Form-factor Pluggable
(SFP) cages for user-supplied SFP devices.
▪ The network can include media interfaces of more than one type.
▪ Support for transfer of IO-Device Name to another PNS module using an
SD card. This eliminates the need to connect a configuration tool, such as
Proficy Machine Edition when replacing a module.
▪ A USB port for field updates of firmware using WinLoader.
Note: The USB port is for firmware upgrades only. It is not intended for
permanent connection.
