SI-PROFINET allows Unidrive M to communicate and interface with PROFINET PLCs and networks.
 
Features include: 
• Dual 100 BASE-TX RJ45 connectors with support for shielded twisted pair, full-duplex 100 Mbps connectivity with auto crossover correction
• Integrated switches allow for use of line networks i.e. daisy chaining
• Both ports operate in full duplex mode as a network switch
• PROFINET Real-time class RT_Class_1 and conformance  class A
• Cycle times from 2 ms to 512 ms specified during configuration • Automatic device replacement using the LLDP and DCP protocols
• LED indication of network port activity
• Up to 64 cyclic I/O module slots (maximum of 32 in and 32 out) configured by network configuration tool and GSDML file
• Identification and maintenance functions I&M0 to I&M4 supported