With SOFTNET for PROFIBUS, PCs can be connected to programmable controllers, such as SIMATIC S7, over PROFIBUS.

The following user interfaces are available:

• DP protocol
• PG/OP communication for SIMATIC S7
• S7 communication
• Open communication (SEND/RECEIVE) based on the FDL interface

SOFTNET is available for the following interfaces:

• CP 5612 (PCI, 32 bit)
• CP 5622 (PCIe x1)
• CP 5711 (USB V2.0)

The operating systems that are supported are listed in the ordering data for the SOFTNET software.