The VersaMax* PROFINET Scanner (PNS) module interfaces a remote node of VersaMax modules to a PROFINET

IO-Controller. The PROFINET Scanner scans the modules in its node, retrieving input data and providing output data,

and publishes input data on the PROFINET Network at the configured production rate. The PNS manages PROFINET

communication and module configuration between an IO-Controller and modules within the remote node. If network

communications are lost, the PNS manages I/O states according to the individual module configurations.

The PNS is available in two versions to allow you to use the network media that meet the requirements of your application.

IC200PNS001: Two 10/100 Mbps copper interfaces

IC200PNS002: Two 100Mbps Multi-Mode fiber (MMF) ports

The PNS module’s main Remote IO functions include:

• Scanning all the modules within its stick (input and output scan).

• Publishing data onto the PROFINET network to an IO-Controller at a customer-specified production period.

• Receive data from an IO-Controller on the PROFINET network at a customer-specified production period.

• Managing PROFINET communication and module configuration between an IO-Controller and modules within the PNS node.

• Managing the state of the I/O when communications is lost

• Publishing fault information (alarms, diagnostics, etc.) to IO-Controller