Features

• Supports redundant power supplies. Use of the second

power supply is optional.

• Supports “hot swap” of a redundant power supply that is de-energized.

• Standard PROFINET alarm and diagnostics reporting.

• Supports configuration using Classless InterDomain

Routing (CIDR) with subnetting and supernetting.

• Each network interface module can be connected into a

daisy-chain/line, star, or ring (redundant media) topology.

• Supports Media Redundancy Protocol (MRP) client mode operation.

• Can be upgraded in the field; supports firmware updates via USB port.

• Provides Maintenance Mode to allow servicing of the

remote node while maintaining network connections.

(Requires firmware version 1.10 or later.)

• Supports Hot-Standby CPU Redundancy using

PROFINET I/O. If the PNS loses communications with

the Primary IO-Controller, it switches to the Secondary

IO-Controller. (Requires firmware version 2.00 or later)

Note: The USB port is for firmware upgrades only. It

is not intended for permanent connection