With SOFTNET for Industrial Ethernet, PC/PG and workstations can be connected to programmable controllers, such as SIMATIC S7, over Industrial Ethernet.

The following user interfaces are available:

• PG/OP communication for SIMATIC S7
• Open communication (SEND/RECEIVE) for communication with SIMATIC S5 and S7
• S7 communication

SOFTNET is available for the following interfaces:

• Layer 2 Ethernet card (PCI/PCIe), e.g. CP 1612 A2
• integrated Industrial Ethernet interface
• Modem/ISDN (Remote Access Service RAS)