PROFINET identification settings
Identification setting | Description |
|---|---|
Vendor ID | Specifies the device manufacturer using an ID assigned by network organizations so controllers can identify its origin. |
Vendor name | Human-readable manufacturer name of the device. Displayed in PROFINET engineering tools, asset registers, and PLC project files. |
Device ID | Identifies the device on the industrial network and is used by controllers or engineering tools during configuration. |
Product family | Human-readable name of the device family. Displayed in PROFINET engineering tools, asset registers, and PLC project files when listing or selecting devices. |
Order ID | Identifies the specific HMS product variant for deployment, support, or replacement. |
Hardware revision | Identifies the device hardware version and helps verify compatibility with profiles and configuration files. |
Software revision | Identifies the software version running on the device to ensure engineering tools and project files match its capabilities. |
Serial number | Unique unit number used for traceability, support, and production/system integration. |