Adapter
This dialog is used to specify and parameterize the network card to be used for communication with the PROFINET Controller.
OS (NDIS)
This option uses the operating system (OS) settings for installed network cards. The name of the network card is displayed under Description. Device Name contains the Device Manager path of the installed network card
PCI
This option controls the network card via the PCI bus address, which is specified in the PCI Bus/Slot field.
 | The PCIBus/Slot field is not enabled until the PCI option is selected |
DPRAM
This option controls the network card via the DPRAM address, which is specified in the Address field.
| The Address field is not enabled until the DPRAM option is selected. |
Search... button
This button opens a dialog in which all unused or all compatible devices (adapters) can be selected.
Compatible Device… button
This button opens the same dialog as "TWINCAT\ Show Real-time Ethernet Compatible Devices..." in the main menu. Use the dialog box to determine if compatible Ethernet adapters are available on the system.
MAC Address
MAC address of the Ethernet card (read-only).
IP Address
IP address of the card (read-only). The IP address is read from the operating system. It is unrelated to the PROFINET IP address that will be used later.
Promiscuous Mode
This is required in order to record Ethernet frames, and should normally be switched off.
Virtual Device Names
A virtual name is used for the network card.
Adapter Reference
If the network adapter is referenced to another device, this option must be selected. This is used, for example, when using the "Multiple Protocol Handler".
Free Cycle
Cycle time in Config mode (no real-time). If TwinCAT is operated in FREERUN mode, care must be taken that the freerun cycle set is no longer than the PROFINET cycle!