PROFIdrive Profile Tester V6.0

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The PROFIdrive Profile Tester, a powerful tool for PROFINET device development, has been upgraded to version 6.0, starting with a trial bundle version. This release brings significant improvements and features that streamline the certification process and facilitate efficient testing.

Key Features:

  1. Certification Preparation: The PROFIdrive Profile Tester assists developers in preparing for PROFIdrive certification. It ensures compliance with the PROFIdrive or ENCODER Profile application interfaces.
  2. Self-Programmed Test Scripts: Developers can create custom test scripts to validate their devices. The tool provides a flexible environment for running these scripts.
  3. Controller Compatibility: Version 6.0 supports any SIMATIC S7-15xx controller as the test controller instead of the CP1616 PCI card.
  4. PROFIsafe Amendment Testing: Even without shared device functionality, the tool allows testing of PROFIdrive on PROFIsafe Amendment.
  5. Encoder Profile V4.2 and PROFIdrive V4.2 Support: Developers can verify compliance with these profiles.
  6. Test Automation: The console application offers full functional support for automated testing.

Important Note: This is a trial release. It is not suitable for official device certification. For more information, visit our website or contact our support team.