PRONETA Basic’s Network Analysis gives you a quick overview about which devices are installed in your PROFINET network, and how they are connected with each other. The Network Analysis also lets you view and change various network parameters of the devices, like IP addresses, device names etc.
Different networks can be compared with each other, and the devices can be configured automatically or manually.
Offline mode allows you to examine a reference network which was previously stored to disk, in much the same manner as in Online mode. The Offline mode is strictly limited to reading operations and will never write to your devices, however.
The main screen is divided from left to right in:
A Topologies List (1) of previously stored reference networks
A Graphical View (2), and
A Device Table (3) and Device Details (4) similar to the ones used in Online Mode which provide information about devices stored in the selected topology.
The relative size of the views can be changed by dragging the border between the panes in the corresponding direction. Use the arrow symbols "►", "◄", "▲" or "▼" on the view divider bars to expand or collapse the panes.
Function Bar
The following functions are available in the function bar:
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Function |
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Add Topology File |
Adds a previously stored topology to the topologies list. |
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Export Topology |
Performs a Topology Export to disk. |
Topologies can be loaded from storage medium into PRONETA Basic in one of three formats:
As an XML file which has previously been stored by PRONETA Basic
As an AML file which has been created with the TIA Portal
As a STEP 7 project (versions 5.4 and higher)
In the "Add Topology File" dialog, select the topology file type you want to load, and klick "Browse" to search for the corresponding topology on storage medium.
Note the following when using AML files:
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NOTE |
Currently the TIA Portal performs only a restricted AML export. HMI devices, SINAMICS S and SINAMICS G drives which were configured using Startdrive, are missing from the exported AML file and consequently are not displayed in PRONETA Basic topologies. Devices which were configured in the TIA Portal with GSDML files will be displayed in PRONETA Basic topologies, but they cannot be compared correctly to devices from an online scan in comparison mode. For all other devices, the topology is displayed correctly and the comparison functions properly. |
Topologies List
A list of stored network topologies is displayed in this window. More topologies can be added using the commands in the function bar.
To remove an entry, right-click in the list and apply the "Remove File" command.
Selecting an entry from the list will display this topology in the Graphical View.
Graphical View
The Graphical View is a graphical display of the PROFINET network. For details on its operation, see Graphical View in the Online mode.
A right-click on a device in the Graphical View or in the Device Table will bring up the Device Context Menu.
Tool Bar
In the top section of the Graphical View, there is a tool bar with a variety of function icons:
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Function |
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Show Overview of Topology |
Toggles a topology overview within the Online View. (See Topology Overview) |
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Zoom Selection |
Lets you draw a rectangle inside the Graphical View. Once you release the mouse button, the view will zoom to display the rectangle area. |
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Zoom to Fit Screen |
Zooms the view back so that all network devices fit inside the view. |
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Zoom Bar |
Zoom into the network or back by dragging the handle to the right or the left, respectively, or clicking on "-" or "+". (You can also zoom into and out of the Graphical View by placing the mouse over the view and using the scroll wheel.) |
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Show Physical Connection Types |
Indicates the different transmission mediums used in different colors. (See Device Connection Types ) |
