How can I connect Ignition with Profinet

[dion.botha]

@craigb

You can connect to anywhere on your profinet network

We do not have a profinet network. I would like to connect the 1215C CPU to the network our Ignition server is on via ethernet.

@craigb

Some settings in the plc need to be set to allow connection. If these are not set by the machine manufacturer you will have to request it, alternatively do it your self if you have the Siemens software and access/permission in the plc to make these changes.

Are you referring to this section of the Ignition manual:

Considerations for 1200 and 1500 Devices

The following considerations and configurations changes must be made when using the S7-1200 and S7-1500 drivers:

1. Only global DBs can be accessed.
2. The optimized block access must be turned off.
3. The access level must be "full" and the "connection mechanism" must allow GET/PUT.
4. Reads and Writes can not be used in TM/CT areas.