Do you need an asset management tool to be integrated into your PLC software tool. The answer is NO. See how Siemens SIMATIC PDM can be used as a standalone tool completely independent of any PLC software, such as TIA Portal. This is what Profinet networks where designed for.
In this video we demonstrate how to set-up a Profinet Asset Management project that can access all instrumentation parameters and diagnostics form a central location, all via a Profinet connection on one RJ45 connection.
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