P-NET Multi-master and Multi-net structures Multi-master P-NET is a Multi-master protocol. This is very important, since one of the main advantages of a fieldbus is that it promotes distributed processing,…

Advantages of the P-NET protocol All nodes can communicate immediately on the network All nodes are adapted to the same profile​ Very few communication parameters, compared with other fieldbus systems​…

P-NET Fieldbus media types P-NET communication can take place on many different media types, such as Ethernet, RS485, Light-Link, RS232, WiFi, Internet, and GPRS. P-NET Ethernet Ethernet has its advantage…

P-NET Channels One of the most important aspects of the P-NET fieldbus, is its integrated use of Channels. A Channel is a set of data associated with a particular entity,…

Light-Link Hot Swapping It is possible to replace one module in a running system while fully powered.The Light-Link by-pass guide in the base module ensures uninterrupted Light-Link communication throughout the…

P-NET on the internet (WAN) Connecting VIGO 5.9 over the Internet to a remote system What is needed? - Internet connection with fixed IP address- NAT (Network Address Translation) firewall…

P-NET on wireless LAN (WLAN) Wireless Ethernet for VIGO 5.5 and PD 602 ver. 1.13 Example based on D-Link, type: DWL-AP900+ and DWL-650+A traditional system would consist of a number…

P-NET on Ethernet IP (LAN) Configuring the PD 602 on a local Ethernet Connecting a number of PCs and PD 602 devices together by Ethernet is very easy. If the…

Delay rules for P-NET P-NET, 4-WIRE P-NET and P-NET Light-Link To achieve an efficient network, P-NET specifies rules for bus traffic timing. When a P-NET device sends out a request,…

PD 990 4-Wire P-NET conditoner The PD 990 4-WIRE P-NET Conditioner unit is a multipurpose device that is used for:Termination of a 4-WIRE P-NET busConnection of a traditional P-NET module…