RapIDTM Platform - PROFINET Network Interface 2-Port, Class B Connectivity Solution The RapID Platform Network Interface is a pre-tested module that manages the industrial protocol and network traffic with a single host processor interface The interface contains everything needed including the communications controller, protocol stacks, Flash, RAM, and PHYs. All PROFINET capabilities are encapsulated on this small form factor device, and can be integrated into any type of automation equipment from complex control to a simple sensor or actuator. For applications where space is limited, the module's design can be embedded directly into the field device. The RapID Platform Network Interface connects to a "Host" processor via a UART or 16-bit Parallel Interface. At the software layer the Host connects to a "Unified Interface" so other protocols can be used without changing the host software. PROFINET communication is Class B certified and passes Net Load Class III. This means your field device incorporating a RapID Platform Network Interface will operate problem-free with any PROFINET controller and will never disconnect from the network. Easy Hardware and Software Integration The Network Interface can be integrated into a design as either a module or an embedded design. As a module, the Network Interface plugs into a board using standard 2.54 mm pitch through-hole pins. When designing-in the module, hardware integration is as easy as connecting Power/Ground/Reset and interfacing the Host to the UART or 16-bit Parallel interface. The Ethernet physical interface is ready to plug into the network. Software for the module is provided as firmware that is resident on the flash. As an embedded design, the Network Interface hardware design can be integrated directly using the schematics provided. Also provided are the Bill of Materials and example layouts to minimize the hardware design effort. Software for the embedded design is provided as firmware that is downloaded to the flash. Whether using the Network Interface as a module or an embedded design, no software development is required and there are no license fees or royalties. Software integration with a Host is also easy. Messages passed between the Host and Network Interface follow a "Unified Interface" definition. A simple to use, Innovasic supplied, PC-based tool configures the Network Interface, so the Host only passes parameters between it and the Network Interface. From this tool, it is also easy to specify how parameters will be passed to the PROFINET controller using the GSDML file. Since the Host is only passing parameters, the Host software does not have to change if PROFINET network parameters change or if another Industrial Ethernet protocol is used. There is also a "sockets" interface that supports direct Ethernet communication. Example C-code is provided to minimize the software effort for the Host / Network Interface communication. www.innovasic.com RapIDTM Platform - PROFINET Network Interface 2-Port, Class B Connectivity Solution Easy, Reliable Network Integration The RapID Platform Network Interface supports PROFINET Class B communication with PriorityChannelTM technology. PriorityChannelTM is a revolutionary technology that eliminates the effects of network traffic and ensures reliable, real-time network performance to Net Load Class III. It gives your device a significant competitive advantage, extremely low jitter, and a reliable connection that will not disconnect even with >95% network loading. Class B support includes the Discovery Control Protocol (DCP) which is required for all PROFINET devices and provides basic device configuration facilities, and the Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) so controllers can identify the devices attached to the network and the overall topology. Also included is the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) along with the required Management Information Bases (MIBs) to support network configuration and diagnostics. The two protocols work together so devices can be easily added or removed from the network. To tie all of this together with a PROFINET Controller, a GSDML file describes a device's capabilities. The example GSDML file provided can be tailored to describe the exact features of the final field device product. Easy Evaluation, Fast Product Development The Evaluation Kit available for the RapID Platform Network Interface provides a quick assessment for interfacing a Host to the module. An application example is provided in order to demonstrate end-to-end, Host-to-Network Interface-to-Controller RapID Platform - PROFINET Network Interface communication. Simply connect the Host Parameter Details Host Processor Any CPU or DSP development board to the Network Interface UART (115.2 kBaud) evaluation board via the UART or 16-bit Parallel Host Processor Interfaces 16-bit Parallel (up to 12.5 Mbps) interface. Once Host-side communication is Data Transport: IEEE 802.3 established, PROFINET communication can be Network Interface Data Rate: 10/100 Mbps evaluated using a PLC or Controller simulator. Ports: 2 The communication path between Host and Environmental Conditions -40C to +85C PROFINET controller can be completely verified Voltage: 3.3 VDC Power Supply before integrating the module into the actual Power consumption: 1.3W ICMP, IGMP, ARP, SNTP, BSD field device hardware. TCP/IP RapID-NI V2002 (UART) RapID-NI V2102 (Parallel) RapID-NIEK V0004 PROFINET Compliance 4.4A socket, DNS, BOOTP, DHCP, TELNET, FTP, TFTP, HTTP (server & client), CGI, SNMP Cyclic Input Data: 1440 bytes Cyclic Output Data: 1440 bytes Cycle time: 1 ms (min.) Alarm Types: Process, Diagnostic, Return of Sub Module DCP, LLDP, VLAN Priority RoHS, CE, PI www.innovasic.com